Make Your Own Basket

There are so many things to do with Easter baskets. You can fill any cantainer with anything that is of interest to the recipient. You may include clothes, games, phones, candy, stuffed toys, coffee or anything else you that appeals to your taste. You can also use any container, from baskets, galvanized containers, planters or bags. Use your imagination.

I am giving you some ideas to get you started. These are only ideas, and may or may not be the avenue you desire to take. I am starting with baskets and fillers and finishing with the wrap and bow.

HAVE FUN and HAPPY EASTER!

This Twig Basket from Pottery Barn is only $24.00. I used a basket very similar to this to make a body and bath basket. If you go to a florist shop, there is no end to what you can design.

This basket from Crate and Barrel could house numerous surprise contents. $19.95-29.95.

This basket from Crate and Barrel could be filled with food, wine or kitchen items. $44.95.

This basket from Pottery Barn would make a perfect basket for anyone. $59.00.

My favorite bunny of all, this Steiff Niki Bunny would make someone very happy. $198.00.

This Gund Dayton Bear would look beautiful in the perfect Easter basket. $40.00.

 

Build-A-Bear. $18.00 for bunny.

Easter Basket stuffers like this Natural Bunny and Chick can be found at Pottery Barn for $6.50-14.00.

Who doesn't like jelly beans from Jelly Belly jelly Beans...

and M&Ms chocolate?

These Godiva Easter Bunny Biscuits would make a special filler for a basket.

Fill you basket with these Easter Shaped Candles from Pottery Barn. $5.00-6.50

Godiva Berties the Milk Chocolate Bunny and

Dean and Deluca Dancing Bunnies Chocolate would be welcomed by a lucky person. $25.00.

Cover your basket with this Shrink Wrap from Hobby Lobby, especially if shipping, $4.99 or ...Clearphane from Michaels is my preference. You can find Clear wrap in many colors wherever giftwrap is sold.

Wired Ribbon from Michaels is my choice for bows for women. I like rafia for more masculine baskets.

No basket is finished until the perfet bow is added. Rafia or wired ribbon from Michaels will help you finish your basket beautifully.

Enjoy making your basket!



Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10.)

UMBRELLA TIPS

When using an umbrella, handle it in such a way that you will not disturb others.

Raise your umbrella when passing shorter pedestrians and lower it when passing those who are taller.

Do not tip your umbrella so far forward that you cannot see ahead. Clear umbrellas resolve this problem.

When walking under construction scaffolding, close umbrella unless the site is dripping. If you must open your umbrella, be careful not to hit others.

Discard umbrellas with exposed spokes. This is dangerous to those around you.

Before walking into a dry space, fluff your umbrella several time and fasten it. Be certain to hold it vertically against your body.

When walking with a closed umbrella, hold it vertically. Do not swing the umbrella.

We will cover Wayward Walkers on Monday.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Easter Basket Heaven

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These beautiful Easter baskets are certain to brighten their day!

Dean and Deluca has beautiful Easter baskets ranging $100-125.

The Godiva Bunny Delight Easter Basket is perfect for that precious child on your list.

This Godiva Chocolate for Breakfast Gift Basket is perfect for the grownup in your life. $85.00.

For the chocolate lover, this Godiva Chocolate Delights Gift basket is perfect. $65.00.

The tea party lover will adore this Chocolate Tea Party Basket by Godiva. $125.00.

Dean and Deluca Easter Cookie Collection will satisfy the sweet tooth of anyone.

The Godiva Chocolate Delights Gift Basket will brighten the recipients day. $65.00.

Give them this gift of marshmallows from
Dean and Deluca. $28.00

Make your own Easter baskets at
Michaels.

Happy Easter!

Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10.)

Standard Courtesies on the Sidewalk

Walkers should stay to the right on a city sidewalk. In bustling cities, attempt to maneuver around as well as possible without running into others.

Allow other pedestrians as much room as possible, and when you are rounding a corners, move away from buildings to keep from being bumped into it. Keep bags and elbows close to body, and if you bump into someone say “Excuse me.” Those that bump others and don’t apologize appear badly to others.

Don’t follow closely behind others, and leave three steps between you and a person that you may pass. Stepping on someone’s heel is not desirable.
Be careful not to step off of the curb when waiting for a light. If a car forces you to move and you are off of the curb, you will have to push back into the crowd.

Even if jaywalking is allowed in your city, be very careful, especially on one way streets, because bikers or motorists may be coming up the street in the wrong direction.

Tomorrow we will be looking at Umbrella Tips.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo