Easter is all about eggs and pastel colors.  I can’t get enough of this stuff.  How much fun am I having tooling about the internet exploring all things Easter?!?  It’s like my laptop has been bathed in pepto bismol, which is just fine by me.  AND I learned something new while watching this Easter decorating video… pipe cleaners are now referred to as “chenille sticks”.  Who knew?  I’m down with it… although it sounds a bit precious, I can’t say as I have used the aforementioned as a tool for cleaning pipes. Ever.

Check out the below video from the CBS Early Show that has some simple and creative ways to dress things up around the house for Easter:

Here are more inspirational ideas to build a pastel and egg inspired Easter holiday…

Washi tape is one of the coolest things I have seen recently.  Not familiar with Washi Tape?  It is multicolored masking tape from Japan used for all sorts of creative crafting.  Like this fun Easter Washi Tape Wreath from tatertots & jello…

These colorful eggs look great hanging from bare tree branches, or would work well with another spring favorite – pussy willows…

photo credit: easter egg tree

Is it just me, or does everyone love addition of simple shapes, like fruit or eggs to the bottom of a floral arrangement?  Genius!

photo credit: simple spring centerpieces at bhg.com

And these “chenille stick” wrapped eggs have a simple, retro feel.  Hmm, that doesn’t roll off your tongue like “pipe cleaners”, but maybe it just takes some getting used to.  Craft on…

featured image via pajama crafters