Saturday, March 30, 2013

Hoppy Times with Girlfriends and A Spring Tussie Mussie




Last Wednesday I had dinner with a 

group of girlfriends at my friend, Susan's. 




Susan loves holidays and always 

has her home beautifully decorated 

for every special occasion throughout the year.




Among her treasures are many 

hand stitched needlepoint figures.




Susan sets a gorgeous table 

and creates the most adorable centerpieces.




This year's centerpiece included 

fresh yellow daffodils, a large paper maché bunny, 

glitter eggs, and cute little bunnies dressed for spring.




 Each place setting featured a white linen placemat 

and details in shades of green and pink.




 The bunny plates are in the Provence pattern 

produced by The Haldon Group many years ago.  




 Look at these adorable white linen napkins 

with the eyelash embroidery details.  

They make me think of a spring meadow.




It is tradition for this group of friends, 

that each of us brings a small gift or 

favor for the holiday celebrated.




I decided to make my gifts this year 

when I saw this adorable tussie mussie that 

folk artist, Johanna Parker, recently shared 

as a free downloadable pattern 

of one of her original designs.

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

You'll find a complete tutorial on Johanna's blog 

on how to make your own spring tussie-mussie

with the free printable pattern.

Just click here.


You can see more of my friend Susan's 

beautiful Easter decor here towards the 

end of a post I created in April 2010.



~ Happy Easter All ~

May your Easter be filled with joy!

Joining



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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

54 comments:

  1. Rattlebridge FarmMarch 30, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I hope you and your loved ones have a blessed Easter!

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  2. PondsideMarch 31, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    The Tussie-mussies are so very pretty. You and your friends have a lovely tradition. Happy Easter!

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  3. LynnMarch 31, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    The tussie-mussies look great Sarah! Your friend's home is beautiful! Happy Easter:@)

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  4. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Those are all such lovely things, but I adore the centerpiece. Thanks for giving us a peek into your friend's home and for taking the time to visit my blog last week. Happy Easter!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Happy Easter morning Sarah. It's raining raining raining here so no early outside sunrise service for us today. How nice to celebrate Spring with a special group of friends. Her table was perfect. Seeing all the beautiful Easter tableware in blogland, I think I am just going to have to get me some bunny plates. :) Happy Spring

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  6. Barbara F.March 31, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    What a beautiful table, Sarah, your friend made. I love the favors, too, all ready for May Day! Happy and blessed Easter to you and your family. xo

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  7. Ivy and ElephantsMarch 31, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Such a gorgeous and fanciful table!
    Those tussie mussies add just the most adorable touch and fablous favors! Love it!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  8. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 31, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    What a JOYOUS celebration, isn't it dear Sarah? Every bit of color and whimsy, bunnies and food, friendship and place setting spells out happiness. Joy is ours, for new life is what it is all about. Today the wind is blowing fiercely, but this morning we went on a walk around the lake and had our own little sunrise service in the car! A thermos of tea and poetry and scriptures were with us, and we were celebrating.

    Thank you for your visit; peace and beauty to you today! Anita

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  9. On Crooked CreekMarch 31, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Sarah,
    It took me a while to locate, but persistence paid off in such a HUGE way!!! This post is adorable, dear friend!!! I am in L O V E with the silver tray, white rabbits, glitter egg centerpiece!!! Thank you for sharing this with all of us!!!
    The Tussie Mussie's are splendid!!!
    Hope your Easter is a blessed and glorious one, dear friend!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  10. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    So fun and pretty! Happy Easter to you and your friends!
    Thanks so much for linking! You are the best!
    Isabelle

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  11. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeMarch 31, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I love all of the beautiful decorations and the centerpiece at your friend's house. The Tussie Mussies are just the perfect touch on the table. So pretty!

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  12. a quiet lifeMarch 31, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    you always have such a fun group of friends! hope you had a fabulous easter~

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  13. DianneMarch 31, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Sarah, I love what you made! So cute and festive. Happy Easter to you. Dianne

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  14. Decor To AdoreMarch 31, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    What a perfect way to spend a day!
    Rejoicing in an empty tomb. May you and yours have a very Happy Easter!

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  15. Preppy Empty NesterMarch 31, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Great post. Love those beautiful Provence plates!

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  16. bjApril 1, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    What a beautiful party for girlfriends. I love her home.
    xo bj

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  17. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 1, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Sarah,
    What beautiful Easter decor!! I especially love those tussie mussies!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  18. Ricki TreleavenApril 1, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Susan's party is so cute and festive for Easter. LOVE her needlepoint decor! And the tussie mussies are a nice touch, too.

    Thanks for sharing Susan's party and decor with us.

    xo,
    RJ

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  19. Ricki TreleavenApril 1, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    PS Have you ever posted a tussie-mussie tutorial? I think they'd be fun for Mother's Day.

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  20. Little Miss MaggieApril 1, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Beautiful tussie mussies. You must have had a blast with your girlfriends. There is nothing like a beautifully set table and great friends to share your day with.

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  21. Leslie HarrisApril 1, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Sarah, I don't know where to begin. This entire tablescape is so amazing! Wow. Those bunny plates and your tussel mussel favors are so adorable, and where did she get those napkins?! You all must have just loved eating at that table. :)
    Leslie (Gwen Moss)

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  22. Debbie@Mountain BreathsApril 1, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Sarah, your tussie mussie favors are so cute! My eye went directly to the napkins with the eyelash embroidery details. So sweet for spring and Easter! Thanks for sharing Susan's party. xo

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  23. Yellow Rose ArborApril 1, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Susan has so many beautiful Easter decorations! The tablescape is very pretty as well.

    Your tussie mussies are adorable! Great idea!

    Katherine

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  24. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Hi Sarah! Looks like you had a beautiful Easter! Such fun friends you have too! Oh I wish it was me going to Roundtop! Have a wonderful time!

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  25. Maria ElenaApril 2, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    All the Easter decorations are so pretty! Looks like you had a wonderful celebration! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/Hugs, Maria

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  26. DianeApril 2, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Looks like you have a wonderful friend who knows how to entertain. Her table was beautiful and your Tussie Mussies look fabulous!

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  27. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 2, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Oh what lovely decorations for Easter, I love her bunny plates. Sounds like such a fun time with friends. Thanks for sharing at TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  28. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 2, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    What sweet plates! I've never seen those. They are so pretty. Susan's decor is delightful and elegant all at the same time. I really enjoyed seeing all of it. Thank you for sharing it with your readers. Your tussie mussies turned out so pretty. I bet you and your friends had such a fun time! laurie

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  29. MaryApril 2, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Sarah~ Your friend Susan's home and Easter decor are delightful! Love her tray centerpiece and adorable bunny plates! Your tussie mussie favors were the hit of the party no doubt :)

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  30. The Quintessential MagpieApril 3, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    What a fun party, Sarah, and I love Susan's home and decorations. I love what you took to the party as a favor, too. So neat.

    Glad you had a wonderful Easter...

    xo,

    Sheila

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  31. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 3, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    What a great group of friends you have, Sarah! Thanks for sharing Susan's home. I love those wonderful bunny plates (sigh!). You tussie mussies turned out so cute. Thanks for sharing!

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  32. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 3, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Such a pretty table setting and I love the tussie mussies.

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  33. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 4, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Wow! Your friends Susan certainly has a wonderful collection of Easter decorations --her home looked so festive! Your tussie mussies favors were so sweet. I hope you had a very Happy Easter!

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  34. StitchforkApril 4, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Love tussie-mussies! Even just the word tussie-mussie makes me smile!
    xo
    Cathy

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  35. SoutherncookApril 4, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    What a lovely post and your friend is so talented. LOVE the needlepoint Peter Rabbit. I'm quickly drawn to needlepoint since I do it myself. I also particularly liked those plates and your tussie mussies were adorable.

    Carolyn/A Southerner's Notebook

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  36. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful party. Everything was so wonderful from the decorations to the table. Your little tussie mussies were adorable. I loved her little silver candy tray display. Gorgeous!

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  37. LindaApril 4, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, my! All the Easter pretties are outstanding.
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  38. LuluApril 4, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    What a very fun table your friend created for all of you. That made the gathering start with a smile I'm betting.

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  39. MarigeneApril 4, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    What a lovely table...I especially like the china, pink and all! The tussie mussies are adorable and make such a nice little gift.

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  40. Sarah CollerApril 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Beautiful decorations---sounds like you had a wonderful time!

    I'm sharing my Fresh Strawberry Cream Torte today for my Homemaking Linkup. I hope you'll join us!

    Blessings,
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  41. Mid-Atlantic MarthaApril 4, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Oh how adorable! Love how everything was so thoughtfully put together. Those bunny plates are just adorable.

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  42. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Sarah! Oh, your friend is something, isn't she? Love her table and the lovely little plates. Your tussie mussies are adorable! I went over and saved the pattern for the tussie mussie and just may do one some day!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  43. KathleenApril 4, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Show me your companions and I'll tell you who you are! :)
    Your friend fusses to make her guests feel welcome just like you do! Looks like a lovely time!
    Your tussies are adorable!

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  44. The TablescaperApril 4, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    So many beautiful things! Love them all.

    Great to have you be a part of SEASONAL SUNDAYS!

    - The Tablescaper

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  45. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    OH MY!! I'm in love with you gals!! You are right up my alley! I adore the decor and those fabulous rabbit plates! I've never seen those before!! And I LOVE your tussie that you made!!

    I hope you had a great Easter and that this is a wonderful weekend for you! Happy Belated PS!!

    Dana

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  46. MicupofteaApril 7, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    What a treat to spend time with friends! Susan's table looked welcoming and whimsical. HPS :)

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  47. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 7, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    What fun you've had! And everything is beautiful! Thanks for the link for the tussie!

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  48. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 7, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Sarah, she certainly does have gorgeous decorations. Love the needlepoint bunny! the Tussie Mussies are so fun. Thanks for sharing this cute party with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  49. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 8, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful Sarah! Just love your needlepoint treasures & bunny pillow. Your dishes with silver trays and all those sweet bunnies & dishes filled with candy...all so pretty!
    So happy to have your join AMAZE ME MONDAY!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  50. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Such pretty decorations and table setting! And the little favors are adorable!

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  51. KathyApril 9, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Hello Sarah,
    This looks like so much fun! Love the beautiful decor and the sweet Spring Tussie Mussies - marvelous! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  52. The HOME GIRLApril 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    What a fun spring get together! I love the cute tussie mussies! (I also love the WORDS "Tussie Mussies!" haha!)

    Thanks so much for sharing these on the FESTIVE FRIDAY FIESTA! Can't wait to see what you'll be sharing this week!!! =D

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  53. Botanic BleuApril 12, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    What a great idea to make Tussie Mussies. It looks like you all had a wonderful time.

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  54. Heidi's WanderingsApril 15, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    All of the things at her home look so pretty. And I love that needlepoint rabbit she has. I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Heidi’s Wanderings

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