Burlap Easter Bunny Table Runner and Napkin Rings

We have sweet bunnies hopping down the table just in time for Easter!

 I made a 40" runner with burlap that I bought by the yard at a craft store. Once I sewed the runner on my   machine, I stenciled three black bunnies following the instructions on the Eclectically Vintage Blog. To make the stencil, I used an exacto knife and a plastic report cover that I had leftover from a presentation. For the tails, I used 1.5" white pom poms from the craft store.

I "Kenzied up" the bunnies by adding bows that I made from Mackenzie-Childs ribbon. My friend Patti at Pandora's Box recently "Kenzied up" a beautiful chest that you will love seeing. "Kenzied up" is her phrase and I love it!

You can find the instructions for my bunny ear napkin holders here. 

I have been playing around with pastel colors this week during the snowstorm. Where is spring? The Easter bunny is going to need skis to deliver the Easter baskets this year! We're having tea for two to beat the winter blues.

Thanks for stopping by!  I am joining the great hostess Cuisine Kathleen for Let's Dish and Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday.

xo

Debbie

Sunshine and Lemon Brownies

I have been longing for spring colors, pussy willows, bunnies and daffodils. It sure does brighten a room!

Last evening, I cooked dinner in the DAYLIGHT!!. I typically get home from work at 5:30, and have been cooking in the dark since we turned the clocks back last year. It feels so good to have daylight in the evening! I just noticed the reflection of the trees on the glass tabletop.

I found yellow flatware on eBay, and I just love the handles.

My dear sister made 16 of these adorable napkins using her embroidery machine. I have used them every Easter for the last five years, and they still look brand new even after washing.

 The yellow and turquoise plates are from the Oneida "Ala Mode" collection. The bunny plates are from Pottery Barn, and the wooden chargers from Pier One.

Sharing one of my favorite Easter desserts Lemon Brownies.

They are wonderful.

Lemon Brownies 

Source: Marilyn (DanaIN, Garden Web Cooking Forum)

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter; room temperature

4 eggs

Juice from 1/2 lemon

Zest from 1 lemon

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Additional lemon zest for garnish

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line the bottom only of a 9 X 13 X 2-inch baking dish with Parchment paper and spray with Pam. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar and salt; add butter. Stir together eggs, juice from 1/2 lemon and zest from 1 lemon; stir into batter and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until set, use a toothpick to check. Remove from oven and cool on a rack. When brownies are cool prepare glaze by stirring together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoon lemon juice; drizzle over brownies and sprinkle with additional lemon zest. 

Thank you for stopping by! I am joining The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday, Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday and Rattlebridge Farm for Foodie Friday.