Remember the egg carton swap I was a part of at Once Upon an Easter? Here is the creation I received from my “secret” partner, Lorraine.
She said she figured out that I was her intended giftee, and personalized her carton just for me!
Lorraine added elements of the sea, references to cottages, my home in Kansas, and hers by the beach in Long Island.
What a delightful surprise!
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While in Jekyll Island, Georgia, Guncle Randy and I made a quick trip to the beach on our way back to Jax and Guncleland. The Easter workshop had been so jam packed with fun activities that we hadn’t had a chance to see the Atlantic til it was over.
It goes against every fiber of my being to be so close to the water and not get to visit it, so my baby bro made sure I had a walk on the beach to gather shells.
We found mostly broken ones, and just enough to make this bunny. The bits and pieces seemed to come together just right to develop a shell rabbit. At first, I was sad that the biggest broke as I picked it up, but once I assembled them, the break looked like the bunny was wearing a waistcoat! Even better than I had planned.
I hope your holiday is a happy one. When we take turns at the dinner table to tell everyone what we are “hoppy” about, I will have many things to share, including my trip to this beautiful beautiful island.
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Jenn Hayslip’s bunny bash was every bit as special as I knew it would be.
It was great to catch up with old friends...
Meet some new friends...
Learn some entertaining tricks..
Attend a tea party with my baby bro...
Make Eastery foofiness in fun classes...
Eat wonderful food in fancy settings with fun people...
Teach a class...
Go to an Easter egg hunt...
Play dress up...
Eat more great food...
And more...
And more...
I even got to decorate an Easter tree and do some other sprucing up before things started.
Thank you, Jenn, it was lovely!
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In the last few years, I’ve been lucky enough to see Guncleland at Christmas and Halloween.
This is my first trip there for the burst of Springtime that blooms in their home.
It is adorable!
I think the key word to describe it all is Whimsical.
Or should I go with Colorful?
But wait, I think what I’m looking for is Delightful.
No, the perfect word has to be, Delicious!
(Have you ever had fresh from the ocean, trigger fish? It is my new favorite meal in the whole world. Especially when prepared Guncle Kevin style.)
No matter the season or decor, Hospitality always describes this home.
Hospitality heavily seasoned with Love and Warmth.
Thank you, bros!
I miss you and your Adorable, Whimsical, Colorful, Abundant, Delightful, Delicious, Hospitable home, filled with Love and Warmth!
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When I was planning the workshop with my buddy Karen, I made up lots of sample paintings to figure out which I wanted to use for the class.
Sadly, we had to cancel our class!
I used the paintings to make some springtime cards to send to the ladies who had signed up to come to our workshop, with my apologies and a discount for them to use if they sign up to take the make up class.
Karen will be back in August for a workshop, and I hope to offer this watercolor doodley class later this spring. It will be a one day playdate, along with another project and lunch. Let me know if you are interested, seating will be limited.
Details to come, when I get all settled from my trip down south to teach in Georgia.
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