Decorating the Tenant House for Easter
With just a few more days before Easter, I continued my holiday decorating in the Tenant House, the little cottage I restored and set-up for Alexis, Jude and Truman to stay in when they come to visit.
The house looks magical — colorful egg trees, bunnies, and woodland scenes cover nearly every table in every room. I can’t wait to see the joy and amazement on my grandchidren’s faces when they see it.
I took a few photos to share with you — enjoy!
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Your grandchildren are going to be so amazed when they see all of this. I know I was/am.
I have a "collection" of bird nests that I "find" from time to time. I've had a couple to just be on my porch floor, and wonder if a bird had a nest over head and I just didn't see it till it fell. All I've found are empty. I would never touch one that was being used.
Just yesterday, my neighbor brought one down that she found under the "lid" of her propane tank. I leave them sitting outside for a while and then, bring them in and put them in a basket.
The one she brought yesterday was a good size on the outside, but small and deep on the inside. Does anyone know what kind of bird used it?
Thanks for showing us the beauty, Martha!
Gloria G!!
Posted by: Gloria | April 1st, 2015 at 4:04 am
Hi Martha,
Jude and Truman will be delighted when they arrive and see the great assortment. Pictures #9 looks like the Hansa bunny is trying to hide. #10 reminds me of all ducks in a row, except it is all rabbits in a row. #16 could never tell they were made of cardboard. Love and can not believe the size of foil eggs in #17. Pictures showing ceramic bunnies in foil are so cute, just hope the kids will not try to eat them. Love the swan baskets Kevin gifted you. Last picture is beautiful.
Have a nice day,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Viktorchik | April 1st, 2015 at 7:23 am
If that's not the sweetest Easter decor ever. I appreciate how you save and reuse all the cute crafts and vintage pieces. And how you share your creative ideas with us all. I think there is such a pressure to go out an buy new each holiday but that can be very expensive and frankly, wasteful. You take the time to guide us toward re-imagining the things we already have so we too can have lovely, fanciful homes.
Wishing you and the family a blessed and grace filled Easter.
Posted by: Lauren Ford | April 1st, 2015 at 7:31 am
Hi Martha, all the decorations are a treat to look at. I remember so many of the bunnies, eggs and the green jadeite from Martha By Mail. I have a few of these items and wish the product line still existed. The tenant house will be a wonderful surprise for the children to first behold when they open the door. Thanks for the post today. Mrs. Phillips.
Posted by: Joanne Phillips | April 1st, 2015 at 8:06 am
The egg tree idea is a real winner. Thanks for showing us your wonderful Easter creations! I hope Jude and Truman are amazed and appreciative of their loving grandma. Thank you.
Posted by: Sue Fawcett | April 1st, 2015 at 8:31 am
Gorgeous Easter decorations Martha. Your grandchildren are going to be thrilled when they see what you have done to the tenet house.
I love it all, especially the foil covered bunnies, makes me hungry for chocolate!
Posted by: Cindy F | April 1st, 2015 at 8:34 am
Hi Martha,
These decorations are so lovely - your grandkids will be entranced. Even my 13-year-old was excited when he came home from school and saw that the Easter tree was up! I love all of the foil-covered eggs and bunnies - definitely going to save this idea for future years.
Posted by: Angela Kelman | April 1st, 2015 at 9:15 am
Hi Marvelous Martha! WOW! Thank You so much for presenting such a beautiful blog today about all of those lovely items You and Kevin produced for Jude and Truman to see and enjoy in your beautiful Tenant House at your Beautiful Bedford Farm on Easter coming up on Sunday! Jude and Truman are going to be so happy and will love it all! Everyone of these marvelous photos showing such wonderful colorful egg trees, bunnies and woodland scenes are perfect and absolutely beautiful! Seeing all of those great how-to on your wonderful website are absolutely fantastic and I love seeing all of them all the time! You produce such lovely items for us to enjoy and so will Jude, Truman, and Alexis, plus Kevin, and especially You!!!!! Can't wait to see You on the Today Show in a little while this morning and I know it will be marvelous! Thanks again for such a great blog today and hope you have a wonderful day again! God Bless You, Jude, Truman. Alexis, Kevin, your animals, plus all of your friends and workers! Love to All Of You, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | April 1st, 2015 at 9:39 am
Hi Martha,
The decoration is simply wonderful. I love this holiday. I hope you have a good time with your family on Easter.
Posted by: Maria Lucia | April 1st, 2015 at 10:40 am
It looks simply magical! I love your egg trees, particularly the table-top display. I'm always amazed at the beautiful things you make out of simple materials. Have a happy Easter!
Posted by: Jodi R., Photo Slabs | April 1st, 2015 at 11:32 am
So much fun to see what you've planned for your Easter Sunday. Jude and Truman will love it! My favorites are the foiled bunnies & eggs.
Posted by: Joy | April 1st, 2015 at 11:33 am
Martha, the tenant house looks amazing. Your grandchildren will love it and we appreciate the sneak peak. Alexis is lucky to have her own special place at the farm and must make her feel right at home. Those green whicker plant stands are a perfect way to highlight a special decoration. I bought one from your Bernhardt collection and glad to see you use the same piece in the tenant house. I miss your furniture line. Hopefully you will find another company to mass produce a "Martha Furniture Collection".
Posted by: Brian | April 1st, 2015 at 12:16 pm
Hello Martha
What a beautiful and inspiring blog...your grandchildren will remember this Easter for ever and will think that you are the Best Easter Bunny ever O:)O:)
Today I am ging to make your Silk-Tie Easter Eggs....I can't believe how beautiful these eggs turn out. Have a wonderful Easter with your special friends and family
Posted by: Carol S. Port Dover, Canada | April 1st, 2015 at 12:23 pm
well, don't eat too much egg. or candy.
blessings
Fredrika
Posted by: Fredrika B. | April 1st, 2015 at 12:41 pm
Hi Martha,
Everything looks fantastic. Jude and Truman are going to love all the bright colors and you're going to love seeing their smiles! Trish
Posted by: Trish | April 1st, 2015 at 1:03 pm
Happy Easter Martha to you and your Family & Friends! Your Grandchildren are so lucky to have you as their Grandma!
Posted by: Nicole A | April 1st, 2015 at 2:04 pm
The decoration is beautiful Happy Easter Martha xx
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | April 1st, 2015 at 5:48 pm
Hi Martha,
Jude and Truman are so lucky to have such a cool Grandmother! They will love all the fun and magical decorations though out the house. Everything looks wonderful! Happy Easter to you and your family and friends. Thank you..
Posted by: Judy | April 2nd, 2015 at 7:49 am
Hi Martha,
I love Easter Decorations. My collection is ever expanding. Looking forward to having little people around one day so I can see there little faces light up. Happy Easter!
Posted by: Sharon Magnus | April 2nd, 2015 at 10:23 pm
I am making an architectural pilgrimage to Maine in September. Is the Skylands property in Seal Harbor ever open for by-request tours or is it strictly private?
Posted by: Eric Mullendore | April 26th, 2015 at 8:08 pm