Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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Add these rustic Spring and Easter decor ideas to your your home for holiday update ~ everything from embroidered tablecloths to DIY burlap bunny pillows to simple flower centerpieces!

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Put grandma's (or your own!) springtime quilt to good use—smack dab on the center of the table. Match the rest of your settings and centerpieces around this sentimental tablescape base.

A DIY tin can, moss, and nest place setting with log chargers screams spring in the best, most rustic ways possible. Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.

A vintage flower almanac, speckled egg, and velvet bow make this the easily replicated Easter table setup of our dreams. Get the tutorial at One CrafDIY Girl.

Trust us—nothing will complement your place settings and table centerpieces better than a delicately designed piece of linen. Keep an eye out for tablecloths or napkins with floral embroidery to stay true to the seasonal theme.

Arts and crafts fanatics, this one's right up your alley. Exercise your painting itch to give a sweet nod to the Easter bunny. Get the tutorial at Taryn Whiteaker.

Give your floral centerpiece a rustic flair. To make, bundle a half dozen milk jars with colorful string or twine, and then fill with your favorite blooms.

Let a vibrant, voluminous bouquet spill over from an aged bucket for a dramatic contrast.

Your Easter food setup obviously looks completely delectable on its own, but wooden labels denoting each dish go the extra mile in encouraging friends and family to dig in. Cut a small sliver into a piece of a tree branch, then rest on top of a wood round with eggs and moss.

Bring the charm of the great outdoors (minus the mess) into your living room by building your own thematic mini tree. Adorn with your best dyed eggs for the finishing staple. Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

Up the ante on your mason jar flower display by cloistering a few within a metal milk crate.

A woodsy vase echoes these flowers' country-garden vibe. For the container, cut 30 to 40 twigs to the height of a glass vase, then lightly hot-glue them to its surface, a few inches at a time. Finish with jute twine tied in a bow. For the flowers, bundle the hydrangeas first, then insert Queen Anne's lace. Keep fresh by misting.

Create a woodland-inspired table decor with cute moss bunnies, grapevine wreath and moss chargers, twig nests and fresh grass and spring flowers. Don’t forget to sprinkle some faux eggs between the centerpieces as well. The inspiration for this fabulous Easter decor idea comes from noramurphycountryhouse.


To give this homey, woodland spread a classic allure, use a gold paint pen to decorate eggs with each guests' monogram.

Follow the easy pattern to make this chunky arm-knit bunny that will delight both kids and adults alike. Get the tutorial at Flax & Twine

Turn the incredible edible into a darling bud vase. Chip an opening at one end of the egg, empty it out, and secure the shell to a mirror with candle wax. Fill the shell with water and place a fresh flower inside. Get the tutorial from Craft Berry Bus.























Thanks to google + pinterest searches for these FAB ideas!

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