Easter Bonnet

I have no idea what I'll be wearing this Easter, but I'm sure it won't be as glamorous as any of these gowns. I spotted these in a children's clothing store window when I was at Market Night, and it almost made me sigh for those days of new Easter dresses, and a new pair of white sandals for warm weather. Of course, I wouldn't want to wear those awful tulle petticoats again - I remember how they used to itch and scratch, till I couldn't sit still in the church pew, which would then earn me a pinch - ouch! Though I did love how the skirts would stand out when I twirled, when, finally, after church I was set free, out in the grassy courtyard - with a bajillion reminders of "don't you dare get that dirty!" Which, inevitably, I did. Pfft - I ask you, who can possibly keep pastel cotton skirts and white sandals clean when twirling till you're dizzy on the grass?  Or when we'd get home to hunt for Easter eggs - climbing the trees, and looking under bushes to see if the Easter bunny left anything hidden behind the leaves?  Yet, every year, either Nannie (my grandma) or my great-Aunt Vi would make me a new dress; my mom would buy me the white sandals - and they'd give me the same warning. You'd think one of us would have learned over the years...

Still, what little girl wouldn't feel like a princess in one of these Easter frocks?  (I love old words - some of them are just too fun to lose from the language).    

Or I'd have loved one of these dreamy dresses - with the traditional Easter hat to accessorize the outfit, of course - even if they did get in my way when climbing the apricot tree...

As always, you can click on the little pics to get a better view

Of course, there was something new for Easter in the store window for the young gentlmen, too - not to mention what the well-dressed young giraffe will be wearing this spring... 

Saturday will be a busy day. I need to boil up some eggs to dye; boil and peel potatoes to make a humongous batch of potato salad; plus find some more strawberries to take for dessert on Sunday (darn Peter Rabbit, eating all those berries! :-)

We'll be going to my sister's to celebrate with our combined families/grandchildren, so there will be Easter egg hunts, and possibly some extreme croquet, if the weather's good.

Hope you all have a happy Easter weekend, whatever you wear, and whatever you do - whether it's biting a chocolate bunny ear or just kicking back with a tall drink and a good book - enjoy! Happy Easter!

Comments

[gemma]

OOOOh I won't be wearing a frock either...Enjoy a wonderful Easter
Some bunny loves you!!!

[Paris Parfait]

I remember those Easter dresses and the scratchy, stiff tulle underskirts - and little gloves and handbags and hats and shoes to match. Seems like a lifetime ago now; no more Easter frocks. Lovely post, Terri. Happy Easter to you and your family. Have fun with the grandgirls! xo

[Angela]

Ohhh how beautiful!!!! :)
I hope that you have a wonderful Easter! :)

[Pacian]

A multi-coloured Happy Easter right back at you, Tinker!

I love the giraffe - or is it a long-necked rabbit?

[Caroline]

Oh I've never had an Easter Frock so I'm glad to hear they weren't comfortable! But they certainly do look pretty...

The giraffe is funny it appears to be wearing a bunny...

Have a wonderful weekend Tinker!

[kai]

I used to be dressed up in an easter outfit by mum..
now I steer clear of raffita..lol..It's itchy!!
Peace, Kai

[Sioux]

With the snow coming down, we debated wearing new duds for Easter, but we will! Surely it will be warmer tomorrow??

Happy Easter, Tink!

[miss*R]

have fun hunting for easter eggs. aren't you so glad that jeans were invented? however did we cope without them?

[tammy vitale]

I was just thinking this morning about Daughter's favorite dress, an Easter outfit with petticoat and lace gloves that I got in West Virginia at a tiny store and brought home - on the back of a motorcycle. She kept that dress for *years*. And yesterday I was thinking about new dress up clothes - and wondering if folks still do that.

In other words - your post is on point today, Tinker. Thank you!

[bella]

I hope you had a very happy Easter. I remember those days of fancy dresses, new sandals..and bonnets! I had fun dressing my daughter this year - except she didn't want a bonnet!

[pam aries]

OH Lawd..those scratchy crinolines! I remember those well!and Shiny new Mary Janes! One year I got white ones! Wheeee!

[Caroline]

Have you read any of Tony Parsons"

The Open Secret
As it is
As It Is: The Open Secret of Spiritual Awakening

I've read the first two and seen him talk.

He definitely doesn't go the materialistic route...

[Caroline]

Sorry Tinker - that comment was meant for Tammy Vitale's blog and I didn't manage t get it all to go there - something off at this end... !