Hip (Hop) Easter Eggs: 7 Stylish Creations to Try

Easter is this weekend - are you ready? One of the best parts of this spring holiday (besides all the chocolate, of course!) is making Easter eggs. As fun to decorate as they are to hide and seek, Easter eggs are a fabulous tradition enjoyed by folks of all ages.

To help add some style to all your simple dip dyed eggs, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Easter eggs from a few of the best bloggers out there. Try your hand at these clever creations and spice up your Easter basket.

Groovy Galaxies - These Easter eggs are out of this world! As Allison from Dream A Little Bigger explains, all you need is dyeable eggs, paint, brushes and cups to create these celestial beauties. Get the full tutorial here.

Image & Craft via Dream A Little Bigger

Cute Cacti - These sweet creations from Delia Creates have us prickled pink! Green dye, terracotta pots, a fine tip marker and some pink tissue paper come together in an Easter egg that can definitely handle the heat. Get the full tutorial here.

Image & Craft via Delia Creates

Intricate Indigo - We’re big fans of these marble eggs. The team behind Alice & Lois made them using nail polish, nail polish remover, and water – genius! Get the full tutorial here.

Image & Craft via Alice and Lois

Brilliant Babouchkas - Anyone with eastern European ancestry or an appreciation for eastern European culture will flip over these unique eggs (we did!). Arguably the most adorable on our list, Amaryllis from OhOh Blog has some serious painting skills, so take your time putting these together. Get the full tutorial here.

Image & Craft via OhOh Blog

Terrific Typography - These gorgeous glam eggs will pop in any space and are the perfect platform for all of your Easter puns. Lovely Indeed used printed letters, but if you’ve got a steady hand we’re sure you could paint ‘em on too. Get the full tutorial here.

Image & Craft via Lovely Indeed

Sweet Silver & Speckled - A great addition to any Easter tablescape, these marvellously minimalist eggs are simple to create. Erica from Fashion Lush used a toothbrush, some paint and vinegar to create the speckled look (can you believe it?). And the silver eggs are just spray painted. Get the full tutorial here.

Image & Craft via Fashion Lush

Cool Cones - Paint a cute little face on an egg and we’re pretty much sold, but turn that egg into an ice cream cone first? Oh man! We are loving these sweet soft serve creations from Karas Party Ideas. Get the full tutorial here.

Image & Craft via Karas Party Ideas

We hope you enjoyed these egg-cellent Easter eggs and that you and yours have a wonderful holiday weekend. Tackle any of these ideas? Be sure to share them with us (@HomeShows) on Twitter and Instagram. We love seeing your creations!

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Holiday Decor Guide: 9 Ideas for Your Outdoor Space

Now that December has arrived, it’s time to get your holiday decorating game on. Decking your halls may be a breeze, (wrap some garland, hang some mistletoe, trim the tree, and you’re basically set), but what about your outdoor decor? If you’re a little stumped when it comes to getting your yard yuletide ready, fear not – we’ve got some great ideas for you to try! Don’t let your neighbor’s epic light show intimidate you, follow our advice and you could have the best looking house on the block!

Wonderful Wreath – We love this modern take on the traditional Christmas wreath. Instead of using branches, you can make this beauty with a ceiling medallion (found at most hardware stores). Add a bit of bright green paint and a ribbon and you’re good to go.

Image via HGTV

Beautiful Bundles – These rustic balls of holiday lights add a festive feeling to your outdoor space. Place them on your porch, in birdbaths, and up trees to cast some beautiful light on your wintry yard.

Image via Better Homes and Gardens

Ornate Ornaments – Hang some ornaments from your porch to add some holiday whimsy to your entryway. We especially like the use of white and silver balls here, to imitate the effect of falling snow (plus they look great with the green!).

Image via Home Stories from A to Z

Vivacious Votives – Light your porch or walkway with sweet and simple votives. Adding a layer rock or Epsom salt for the candle to sit on will help keep things safe (you know what they say about unattended flames!) and looking good.

Image via HGTV

Lovely Lanterns – Too many little legs coming in and out of your house to make having live flames a good idea? That’s ok; try this neat lantern! Filled with brightly colored ornaments and some white lights, it’s a like a little burst of holiday cheer!

Image via Dimples & Tangles

Sweet Snowflakes – Live in a place that doesn’t get much snow or having an unseasonably warm winter? This snowflake garland is a great way to turn even the greenest, warmest spaces in to a winter wonderland! 

Image via Martha Stewart

Playful Pallet Tree – If your trees are too high to climb, too delicate to trim, or non-existent, try making a palette tree! Fairly straightforward to build, they can have a nice rustic effect on your yard.

Image via Buzzmills

Stupendous Sign – Spread the joy this season (literally) with a fun sign on your porch! We’re big fans of the wreath instead of an O, and the scene the surrounding mittens and skates create.

Image via Fynes Designs

Wicked Wrapping – Ok, let’s wrap it up, (your tree that is!). Instead of simply hanging your lights in your trees, try wrapping them around! This is such a neat look, and definitely worth trying if you really want to show your neighbors up!

Image via Christmas Lights Etc.

We hope these ideas help you spread some holiday cheer in your neighborhood. Make sure to share some get shots of your holiday decor with @HomeShows on Twitter and Instagram. We love seeing what you create! 

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This Or That: Oh Christmas Tree

It may be a recent addition to your home or it may have been a fixture for a few weeks, but whatever the case, it’s likely that you’ve got your Christmas tree up by now. This festive decor is one of the best parts of the season, and not just because you’ll find presents under it come December 25th. The smell, the lights, the ornaments, it’s such a magical symbol of the holidays - from the massive one outside Rockefeller Center to the one inside your living room.

Of the choices below, which Christmas tree is more like the one you’ve got at home? Is yours color-coordinated with evenly spaced ornaments like Option A? Or is it more reminiscent of Option B with its mismatched, clearly homemade decorations? Which tree do you prefer?

Option A

Image via Shanty 2 Chic

Option B

Image via Arborhouse Lane

Our Choice:

We can absolutely appreciate Option A’s splendour. This beautiful burlap creation feels very rustic chic and romantic. However, we have to choose Option B. Option A is lovely, but Option B is a lot more like the tree we have at home. Some of the most cherished ornaments on our tree are the imperfect ones, the ones that aren’t part of any theme, the ones that are actually kind of ugly because they were made by a five-year-old. Tell us about your tree below or share a picture with us on

Twitter – it could be featured on our Pinterest holiday board! 

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Holiday Decorating: Repurposing Ornaments With Stephanie Holoien Parks From Addison Grace Design

Christmas ornaments and balls are usually reserved for the Christmas tree and garland, but do they have to be? If you've got extra ornaments this year and don't know what do to with them, Stephanie Holoien Parks from Addison Grace Design has you covered. Expand your Christmas decorating horizon and explore three great ways to decorate with Christmas ornaments.

1. A new meaning to hanging your ornaments - Group your ornaments and hang them from the ceiling or chandelier for an extra festive glow. Grouping different sizes, shapes, and colours gives your Christmas cluster texture and definition. Once you have formed your cluster of Christmas ornaments you can hang them in a variety of place to accent different areas in your home. Windows, coffered ceilings, and dining room lights are great ways to accent your home for Christmas. Looking for something a little simpler? Attach a ribbon to a single ornament for a graceful accent to your holiday space.

Image via Cuckoo 4 Design

2. Showcasing ornaments in decorative accessories - Placing Christmas ornaments in larger glass urns and other decorative platters and bowls is a great way to showcase the Christmas spirit in any room of your home. Don't be afraid to mix up the ornaments with other accessories such as greeneries, berries, pine cones, feathers, candles, etc. This is a great and versatile way to amp up your Christmas!

Image via Midwest Living

3. Ornament tree or topiary - Grab your glue gun and a Styrofoam circle or cone and adhere your classic Christmas ball ornaments to create a fantastic, festive little number. Size, shape, and colour combinations are endless. Embrace the glitz and glam of your ornaments; let your creative side loose! Want to step it up a notch? Make a set of three or five ornament trees in varying sizes to create a focal point.

Image via Better Homes and Gardens

We hope the ideas above help you to get creative with your decorations and deck your halls in unique and wonderful ways this year.

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