A Tisket A Tasket ~ Fill Those Easter Baskets!

( Via: Pottery Barn }

Baskets are my specialty. If you can believe it, I once created over 100 themed baskets for a fundraiser. With a little creativity and the right sources, you can upgrade your own baskets this year. Think outside of the drugstore aisle and hop to it.  Shop this edit featuring chicks that light up, Super Bunnies and so much more.

HERE: 15 Bunny Approved Gifts

Enamel Buckets
It just doesn't get any cuter than these pretty pails. Personalize them to make them a keepsake. Now on sale for 50% off
Mark & Graham  

Knit Bunny Hat
Easter is early and the weather is anything but Spring-like. Your little baby bunny just might need this.
Mud Pie

Mrs. Prindables Apple
This huge apple is now 30% off and will feed everyone in the bunny hutch!
Macy's

Tulle Tutu Basket Personalized Liner
Add a touch of ballerina style to her basket! Available in three colors and now on sale
Pottery Barn Kids

Easter Grass

There's that drugstore grass, then there is the WS basket filler. There is a difference. You can afford to upgrade with 20% off and 
Free Shipping.
Williams-Sonoma

Huxbaby Bunny Tutu & Top
Just too too cute! In fact the entire line of clothing is lots of fun.
Saks Fifth Avenue

Lop-Eared Rabbit
Every kid needs a super bunny!
Anthropologie

Zoes Mini Bunnies

"Made of creamy milk chocolate with white chocolate eyes, ears and fluffy bunny tails, they’re filled with rich, brown sugary, super peanut buttery praline that’s at once lusciously smooth and crispy with nutty bits. A serious upgrade from the candy at the drugstore, they’re an adorable way to go down the rabbit hole as you build the perfect Easter basket."
Mouth.com

Bunny Basket
A very special storage basket that can be used long after Easter.
Anthropologie

Gilding Flakes
Elevate your egg decorating. I am always looking for a better way to decorate the eggs. I have finally found it. Here are the DIY instructions (easy) and the flakes in gold, 
silver, or copper.
Paper Source

Sweet Cosmetics
Shopping for a teen or tween? Fill their baskets with these age appropriate cosmetic finds like lip gloss, lip balm, tattoo stickers and more
Dylan's Candy Bar

Sarah Jessica Parker Critter Backpack
Love, luck, & magic. Inspired by childhood memories and favorite hand-me-downs, each with a tale to tell. Stuff this little guy with bunny ears with candy and tiny toys.
Gap Kids

Crayon Library
Now what child doesn't want new crayons? There's a sharpener built right into the box. Remember that there 
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Barney's New York

Easter Bunny Balloon Kit

Make it a real party on Easter morning, with a few sets of these around the house or propped up in the baskets.

Crate and Barrel

Light Up Chicks
These little peeps light up when jiggled. They are guaranteed to give some giggles. At this price buy them by the dozen.
Paper Source

Peter Rabbit Puzzle

A fun pastime for ages 3 and up. It is a great little gift for less than $20.

Hearthsong

Papier Mâché Easter Eggs

Gift a keepsake. This set of two classic vintage inspired eggs are filled with very special Belgium chocolate.

Dean & Deluca

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Wedding Wednesday: Chic Wedding Cakes From Coast To Coast

I live for good wedding cake. Besides the dancing , the cake is my favorite part of any reception. You can imagine my dismay when "Miss Shop This" announced that she doesn't want to serve cake at her wedding! We shall see about that. In the meantime, here's where you can find some of the prettiest cakes in America.

~ Aspen ~

Katie Pearson Cake

"Our work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, People, Ruffled, Brides and The Knot just to name a few. "  Named "Top Pastry Pro" by Martha Stewart. Serving all of Colorado.

~ Austin Texas ~

Maggie Austin Cakes

Featured in every bridal blog and wedding magazine there is. The artistry is amazing. The cakes are as chic as can be.

Maggie Austin Cakes

~ Boston ~

Oakleaf Cakes

As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings. This couple turned to the envelope liners from their stationery suite for cake inspiration, and ended up with a dramatic floral design. Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop created the stunning confection.

~ Chicago ~

Amy Beck Cake Designs

Since 2006 this beautiful cake designer has been featured in countless publications. Her cakes are a treat for the eyes and the palette!

Bittersweet Pastry Shop

I can speak from first hand experience. The cakes here are just over the top fabulous and most importantly delicious! Inspiration for this beauty comes from Chicago's art deco buildings.

Bittersweet Pastry Shop

Traditional with a glimmer of glam.

~ Dallas - Fort Worth ~ 

XO Cakery

Hundreds of hand-rolled edible roses + rose gold geo candies + wafer paper mermaid scales = a beautiful three tier wedding cake

Frosted Art Bakery

Glam and oh so fun. The cakes here are beyond beautiful.

~ Los Angeles ~

The Butter End Cakery

Voted by Style Me Pretty as one of the most gorgeous cakes of 2017, and I agree.

The Butter End Cakery

Black and White and Lace all over

The Great Dane Baking Company

As featured in Junebug Weddings. Geode Cakes are trending in the best of ways.

~ Miami ~

ET  Cakes

Voted as one of Miami's best. I can see why.

~ New York New York ~ 

City Sweets & Confections

NYC Couture Wedding Cake Designer- Where Art and Cake Connect. The combination of gold sugar leaves, soft gilded paint, and pearlescent white is subtly sparkling and so stunning.

Ron Ben-Israel Cakes

Sweet art, like a NYC Skyscraper.

Ron Ben-Israel Cakes

Seeing luxurious feminine bows on the Spring runways have this baker extraordinaire tied up in knots. How glam!

~ Norman, Oklahoma ~

Amy Cakes

Taking "pretty in pink" to a whole different level. As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings. 

~ San Diego ~ 

Hey There Cupcake!

The cake artistry by Stevie Auble is really super sweet.  So much inspiration! This design was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings.

Hey There Cupcake

Now this is one chic cake!

~ Sandusky Ohio ~

Wendy Kromer

In 2007, Wendy co-authored Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes (Clarkson Potter), which features over 100 of her Wedding Cake designs & recipes.

~ Sandy Utah ~ 

Carries Cakes

Oh what beautiful cakes ! If you love a geode cake, be sure to check her website out.

Carrie's Cakes

The perfect Spring wedding cake. Like a 

Monet painting.

~ San Francisco ~ 

Jasmine Rae Cakes

The artistry of this designer is just out of this world. Her abstract designs and marvelous metallics, will make you want to marry in 

San Francisco!

~ Toronto ~ 

Cake Opera

Lucky you if you are getting married in Toronto. Alexandria Pellegrino's bespoke company is one part cake design studio and one part production kitchen. You owe yourself the favor of clicking through just to see her works of art! Pellegrino can also take her craft on the road; Nicole Richie flew her to Hollywood to design her wedding cake. 

~ Washington D.C. ~

Buttercream Bakeshop
A simple cake for two gentlemen. The two-flavored cake (red velvet and almond) by Buttercream Bakeshop featured a monogram inspired by details in
the wrought-iron railing of the venue's staircase. 

Buttercream DC
The chic confections of Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac are simply stunning.



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