pandas planet: knitting

A Spring palette of sugared almond pastels for the home combined with oh so pretty egg and hen decorations should keep Easter Bunnies of all ages happy! Here are a few of my favourite finds:

Above image: Twig and egg wreath from Not on the high street

Above image: 1. Background fabric 'Seaside Spot' in mist 100% cotton by Clarke & Clarke 2.Bunny knitting pattern from book "The third little Sublime hand knit book"

Above image: Liz Gardener's home by Mollie and Finn

Above images: 1.Fabric "Multi Spot" in Mineral by Clarke & Clarke 2.& 5. Hand knit Bunnies from Little Cotton Rabbits 3.Stitched picture by Charlotte Macey 4.Fabric "Simple Spot" in Duck Egg & Speedwell by Vanessa Arbuthnott 6.Maileg Cradle from shop Camel & Yak

Above image: Easter Party Tutus from Bodie & Frou

Above image: film & photographic locations agency Light Locations

Above image: gorgeous decoupage pastel eggs by Such Pretty Things

Above images: 1.Vintage pink linen apron by Linge Particulier at Bodie & Frou 2.Pretty bowls and mug from Julias vita drommar 3.Fabric "Seaside Spot" in Mineral by Clarke and Clarke 4.Photography by Julia Hoersch 5.Fabric "Hen Run" in Apple and Sky Blue by Vanessa Arbuthnott

Above image: How to make a Pussy Willow nest by Martha Stewart

Above image: film & photographic locations agency Light Locations

Above image: pretty eggs dyed using fruit and vegetable dyes from Dreamy Whites

Above image: Wooden Easter banner by BotanicBotanic on Etsy

Above images:1.Eggshell votives (how to make them) from Martha Stewart 2."Spring Birdie" hanging decorations from Not on the high street 3.Fabric "Seaside Spot" in Surf by Clarke and Clarke 4.Personalised Egg Cup "Bunny" by Gallery Thea at John Lewis 5.Easter decorating ideas from Magazine Bridgitte 6.Fabric "Plain Check" in Speedwell by Vanessa Arbuthnott

Above image: fabrics from the "Cockerel" Collection by Vanessa Arbuthnott

Above image: pretty eggs dyed using fruit and vegetable dyes from Dreamy Whites

Above image: Painted Egg Wreath from Berry Red

Above image: pretty idea for an Easter table - photography by Julia Hoersch

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes