I have always loved Easter ever since I was little. I have such fond memories of the giant table at my grandma’s that we would sit at with my extended family after church to have a huge brunch together and we would get to sit at the “kids’ table,” which was usually just one end of the big table where they put all the cousins together. I thought this year would be a fun time to make an edible Easter decoration for a kids’ table and try it out on our toddler to see if she approves. Since I love seeing all the different animals that people make with fruits and veggies, we partnered with Wonderful Halos to make a bunny made from a mandarin. I thought it would be the perfect addition to a kids’ table since they are sweet, seedless, and easy to peel. And they are packed with vitamin C, so it would be a good balance for whatever other treats the kids get in their baskets that morning.
Supplies:
–Wonderful Halos mandarins
-toothpicks (or wooden coffee stirring sticks or popsicle sticks for younger kids)
-3″ pieces of thin wire (optional)
-hot glue gun
-small pink and white pom poms
-white embroidery thread
-pink and white felt
-fabric scissors
Start by cutting out your bunny ears from your felt. I cut white petal shapes (pretend you’re cutting a daisy petal and it should look about right) that was about 3″ tall and a pink smaller petal to be the inside of the ear. You’ll need two of each color for each bunny. Now, for the ears you can either use toothpicks or wire to attach your ears to the mandarin, but if you want to bend your ears around, you’ll want to use the wire.
Use your hot glue to attach your toothpick or wire to the underside of the pink felt and let at least 1″ of the toothpick/wire hang off the bottom of the ear. Glue the pink ear to the larger white ear and you should have one complete ear with the toothpick/wire sandwiched between the layers and hanging out the bottom. Repeat to assemble all your ears.
For the nose and whiskers, cut a long piece of embroidery thread and fold it over twice so you have four strands the same length. Cut the ends and tie the strands to a toothpick about 1/4″ away from the edge. Hot glue a pink pom pom onto the end of the toothpick and insert your toothpick into the front of your mandarin. Trim your whiskers as needed. If you want a tail as well, you can either repeat the process of gluing a white pom pom onto the end of a toothpick and inserting it into the back of the mandarin, or, if your nose/whisker toothpick is too long and comes through the back side of the mandarin, you can simply glue the white pom pom on the part that is sticking out the back. 
Once you have your ears, nose, and tail, your little bunnies are done!
How adorable! When it comes time to eat, just pull out the bunny pieces, peel, and eat! Now, as a side note, if your kid is a little too young for you to feel comfortable with a piece of wire or toothpick within their reach, then you can still do the same thing but use a wooden coffee stirring stick or popsicle stick instead to replace the toothpick/wire as those sticks are wider and the edges are rounded rather than pointed. It may be a tiny bit harder to push those into the mandarin, but should still work just the same. I know I would be delighted as a kid to see one of these on my childhood Easter table, so I hope these delight your little ones too! xo. Laura
We have now reconfigured all three closets in our family bedrooms—our own and our two daughters. It’s one of the BEST DIY projects almost anyone with basic woodworking skills can do. I know there are so many fancy closet systems out there, and I would totally do one of those if I had a walk-in closet. But for our standard-size closets, I found it easier to do it the DIY way by moving things around and adding shelves. Each one needed to be a bit different due to our storage needs.
For Marigold’s closet, I decided to keep the one long closet bar. It was repainted gold using 
Look at how much more custom and useful this closet is now! And if, for some reason, the next owner of this home didn’t want these bottom shelves, they are easy enough to remove.
Next up, Nova’s closet. This one has a bit more of an elaborate design. It’s also a wider closet, so that makes a difference. I wanted a lot of little shelves for her sunglasses, which had been useful. They could also be used for shoes. The one thing I like better about Nova’s design is the bottom clothing rack, because I put all her coats and sweaters down there. It keeps it organized.
For my closet, I have a double closet, which is awesome (Jeremy has his own too, we just happen to have three small closets in this home). Before we did anything, the smaller one had two bars (for tops and skirts/jeans, I assume) and the larger one had one high bar (for dresses), which was too low. So many of my dresses and jumpsuits dragged on the ground.
Deviled eggs have got to be one of the most addictive appetizers of all time. I do not trust myself around a tray of deviled eggs. Ha. I absolutely love a classic deviled egg, but I also thought it might be fun to share a couple different variations of this delicious snack just in case your Easter celebration leaves you with a bunch of hardboiled eggs you need to use up.
I love these Greek-inspired deviled eggs! They involve feta and fresh dill (all the measurements are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post). Maybe it’s a bit odd to add cheese to a deviled egg? But the boldness of the feta paired with dill and the creamy deviled egg filling is SOOOOOO good. Too good, really.
Another fun variation is what I’m calling Golden Deviled Eggs (think golden milk, but never mind on the milk part). These involve turmeric, ginger, and a big sprinkle of black pepper on top. They are spicy but still creamy and decadent—just like a deviled egg should be. Yum!
You can buy hard boiled eggs, hard boil yourself (in boiling water for 9-12 minutes), or even 
Whatever version you make, just be sure NOT to serve them side by side with these 
Today, we’re back for round two of our renter-friendly DIY series! If you missed our first roundup, 
Spring has finally sprung (all the praising hand emojis) and we’re feeling inspired to fill our homes with plants and start on outdoor projects. Indoor gardening can totally be a thing, too! If you love adding fresh herbs to your food (or cocktails), 
Vintage stained glass windows are sooo cool. If you aren’t lucky enough to have one in your home (we’re jealous if you do!), you can make your own 
Onto the dining area—we love the texture 
Adding 
You can even make your own 
We added 
Adding new pillows to a sofa or accent chair can make a big difference when you’re itching for a change. 
Make a set of 
Speaking of pom poms, 
What did we do before 
An area rug can help cover up carpeted floors and add dimension to any room. We love this 
We love a good gallery wall, but we also like displaying family photos in different ways—like Emma did in her 
Get creative with your furniture. 
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Now let’s talk about bedrooms. If closet space is an issue (it almost always is, right?), 
If your jewelry is in need of some serious organization, make a few 
Can’t decide what to add to your bedroom wall? Add 
Mirrors can make a room feel larger, and they’re a good solution if you need something to hang up on an accent wall (like Laura did here). How cute is 
Let’s talk about bathroom organization. This isn’t technically a DIY, but it’s such a good idea. Rachel used a plant stand to store her family’s bedtime essentials—like toothbrushes, face towels, and cups. But, you could store all kinds of toiletries (even skincare or makeup) in this. 
Speaking of skincare, if you’re wondering where to store your body scrub, bath salts, etc., 
Lola and Nova are now accepting applications for their DIY blog. 😉
