Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Is it too early for Easter decor?

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I'm K I D D I N G !   Of course I know it's waaaaay too early to decorate for Easter but I had to share these cute faux-chocolate Easter Bunnies with you! I bought them at Marshalls. The one above is big and it was only $12.99! There is also a Mrs. Bunny that goes with him and I'm going back to get her. I wasn't sure I would like these once I got them home but I LOVE THEM! Yes, that's Valentine's candy in the jar and no I don't think it's too early to decorate for that! It is only a month away!
This smaller one above was $4.99! It's so funny, I bought them on my lunch hour and brought them back to my desk. I had them sitting on my file cabinet (because I'm like a kid that way) and everyone that walked up thought they were real! (they also think I'm a little crazy!)

Okay, I'll pack them up now and put them away until we are closer to Easter!  How early is too early to decorate for Easter? Maybe mid-March is okay?

68 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love your faux chocolate bunnies. In fact, I've got some myself. And it's definitely not too early for Valentine's candy. Are those conversation hearts I see? I sent my hubby looking for Valentine's Peeps the other day, but now I'm craving the hearts!

Hope you have a great day!

Anonymous said...

I thought Marshall's had closed. Which still-open one do you go to?
And yes, a tad too early for Easter--you can't skip Valentines!

Cindy said...

I got these at the Milpitas Marshalls. There is also one in Campbell in the Pruneyard shopping center.

A Southern Rose said...

How cute and they look so real! Makes me wanna go eat chocolate!
Hugs,
Lee Laurie

Anonymous said...

I say as soon as February is gone .... then Spring is in the air and I am ready for bunnies and chicks...... after all the swallows come back in March....
HUgs
Linda

Unknown said...

I love the faux bunnies. I am working on Valentine's. Love your blog.

Dream Mom said...

Personally, I don't think it's too early. LOL! I happen to love Easter and all of the pastel decorations which go perfectly in my house.

As for your faux chocolate bunnies-I mean-who doesn't love bunnies?

Becky Garrison said...

Looovvve the bunnies! And no, it's not too early for Valentines decor! BTW, Easter is April 12th and mid-March would be perfect for putting out the bunnies, eggs and chicks! I have a pair of stuffed bunnies - Babs and Bruster - who are 54" tall, and I sit them at th wrought iron table on my front porch. (From Cracker Barrel, btw). Don't know if I'll put them out this year as we'll be leaving on Good Friday for a camping and canoeing trip to Savannah area. Have a great day! Becky G.

Monica said...

Gosh, Cindy!! I WANT to go to Marshalls right now! (By the way, did you receive my email about that maaaaany moons ago? I fear it has flown in your spamfolder:( If not, I will forward it again!)
The bunnies are lovely, and it is NEVER too early to decorate for Easter! I think after St. Valentine's day, if you don't consider St. Patrick's day, would be pefect!
Enjoy those bunnies!
Monica.

cheryls fascinatingfinds said...

Thanks for visiting Cindy. I love those bunnys, I'm going to see if my Marshalls have them, thanks for sharing. And Lei Its Mervyns that has closed their doors not Marshalls.
Cheryl

Ginger said...

Cindy, those are adorable and in the pictures they look real. I say it's never too early for bunnies. I'm not much for decorating for Valentines, but I love the Easter decorations.
Great find you got at Marshalls. Wish we had one here.
Ginger

Penny said...

Never to early to display bunnies ~
I just finished making an easter garland ~
So, I am with you, Miss Cindy

Kim said...

Those bunnies are great. Nah, you don't have to wait until March. As soon as one holiday is over, it's time to decorate for the next. So I would say....Feb.15?

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

The Easter Bunnies are great! I saw some similar to at Home Goods! They really do look like chocolate bunnies!

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Oh I almost bought one similiar at Ross yesterday. Accept this one was wrapped in different colors of foil lik eyou sometimes see. I like yours much better, although the foil one would not make me want chocolate as much. I would have to keep Cole away from it cause he would try to eat it. LOL
Isn't it funny....u can't wait for Fall, you can't wait for Christmas, you can't wait for Spring - we are so fickle! :-) Hugs, Barb

Fran said...

I love me some bunnies and I love me some chocolate.....so needless to say I love chocolate bunnies...even the ones that you can't eat!

Fran

Terri Steffes said...

Mmmm.

I hope that there are still some left for me!

Michelle said...

Looking at those faux bunnies just made me hungry for chocolate! They are ADORABLE! I better head on over to TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Ross...I'm sure their Valentines Day and Easter decor is out!

Pink Slippers said...

How funny--I was just going to head over to Michael's
and JoAnnes to look at there Easter knick knacks. With my coupons and all. BUT, I really like your chocolate bun-buns. AND I don't think it is too early for either holiday. Love+spring time+sunshine=happiness.
Wendy

Unknown said...

Those "sweet" bunnies go with my new diet !! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

How nice to see a reminder that Spring is on it's way! It's 20 degrees here with a wind-chill factor of 7 degrees and more snow on the way.....But the promise of Chocolate bunnies sure makes a girl feel better!!! -Sheri

Mary said...

Cindy, They are adorable! I picked up a faux choc santa claus 1/2 off after Christmas.
I think you should decorate right after St. Patricks day!
Thanks for commenting on my window treatment.

Emily said...

Adorable Bunnies! I saw those the other day there. Too cute! I LOVEEE Easter! Your home is just beautiful! You have inspired me!

Unknown said...

Love the faux chocolate bunnies. I started drooling, so it convinced ME!

Got a chuckle from the early Easter. Yea, I'm not quite there yet. Let me have my Birthday and Valentine's Day first.

Blessings, KJ

Anonymous said...

Love the bunnies so much that I rushed over to Marshall's on Stevens Creek Blvd., but unfortunately, they didn't have any. Did find some cute Valentine's themed items, though. I'll keep searching for those bunnies!!!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The chocolate bunnies do look so real. What cute pieces. I think we can decorate for whatever we want when we want, right? Cute post. Hugs, Marty

Pug1 said...

They are sooo cute! CHEERS! Michele

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

They are adorable, Cindy, as well as your pretty tassels that you are now selling! I just got a precious tassel for my bday from a crafty friend, so I'll post about it soon!!

As for Easter, I start decorating right after Valentines Day!!

Thanks for the sweet comments about our new little bundle of joy!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Love your faux bunnies!

Ece Aymer said...

Hi Cindy, it is me again from Turkey... I have a "rabbit surprise" for you , could you come to my blog for a minute please?Bye...

Anonymous said...

Those are the cutest bunnies ever!! They just make me smile :)

Karin

cottage farm villa said...

Oh yes, I had seen these somewhere before...and they look just like chocolate!!! SWEET!! ~ Cheryl

Mary Ann Jenkins said...

It's never to early for Chocolate Bunnies!!
I have a collection of them and have them sitting out all year round!
I'd post a picture if I knew how :)

bj said...

Ummm, these look 'good enuf to eat'.....i saw some here the other day and thought i might get some before Easter...they are so cute.

Brenda Pruitt said...

Well, why not? Decorate whatever you want whenever you want, Cindy! I don't think Marshalls will go out of business, as many of the stores are. You give them too much good business!
Brenda

ROSE VINE COTTAGE said...

Hi Cindy,
I have these too, they look so real don't they, I love them!! Now your making me want to get my Easter stuff out, LOL, I know not yet, but it is one of my fav holidays to decorate for, I love all the colors (;
Hugs~Kelly

Anonymous said...

Cindy;

They are so cute. I actually went to a Ganz's Warehouse sale in Canada and bought smaller versions for 1.50 each. But I'm going to Winner's which is the Canadian store here for Marchalls, owned by the same company......to see if they have any of the bigger size like you got.

They are so cute and everyone thinks that they really are chocolate.LOL.

Love, love your home. Erica

Kelly said...

Oh how fun!! The bunnies are adorable!! I think the Cracker Barrel here has some very similar to yours in their giftshop. They already have their Spring displays out!! Bunnies everywhere!!

Beautiful Blessings~Kelly Maria

Connie said...

Not at all, chickee!! I'm working on some things as we speak.....uhhhh type, I mean, honey. Clues are in the photos on my blog as to what it is though. Giveaway this week...... Hah.
Smooches,
Connie

The Bliss Journey said...

I love the faux chocolate bunnies. My thought is if the stores are decorating for Easter then it's fair game. I like to put it up early so that I can enjoy it. The holidays always come and go so fast. Start getting your chicks out too.
Kathleen

Tracy said...

Love the chocolate bunnies! I saw one at TJ Maxx this week and I'm ready to decorate for Easter now too!

Melissa said...

It's never too early to plan for the next holiday... but you might be a bit early for the decorating! They're really lovely, though!

trish said...

My first glance at your chocolate bunny made me hungry. :o) How fun they are!

Anonymous said...

Wow! They looks so real I think my kids might take a bite!

Koleen said...

I love those rabbits! I have got to find a Marshalls to go to! You always get the neatest things there. I don't think it's too early at all for Easter. Of course, I collect rabbits. Mix it! Put your valentines out with your rabbits.

sandra/tx said...

Too early? I'm not sos sure. Makes me want to get my Easter stuff out. Thanks for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Oh these are so cute! I have tiny ones that look real. they are about 3" high with different color ribbons on their necks. I can't wait to put out spring stuff.

Anonymous said...

I have the smaller one, too... I don't think you're all that early.... And definitely by the first of March, you can kind of start pushing the envelope on Easter. Otherwise, it's gone! Love your tassles, by the way...

Gayla said...

ah.. that last post was from me... I didn't sign in... Who signed me out I want to know! haha..

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Donna @ Party Wishes said...

Love the bunnies! I have several myself.

Please start decorating for Valentine's Day so I can get some ideas!

Hugs, Donna

Anonymous said...

I saw these today at Ross's. I didnt look at the price, since I am deep into Valentine shopping right now. Very Cute!
Lorri

Linda Q said...

I love the faux chocolate things,I have a collection of them going that I use at Easter. But they are still sleeping till Easter.
I am just trying to get motivated for Valentines decorating!
Cute, will be fun to see what you do with them.
Linda

Anonymous said...

I got one of those bunnies, last Easter, at JoAnn's. I, also, got one of the faux foil wrapped ones in blue.

~elaine~

Anonymous said...

...must resist urge to bit ears off...

Very sweet! (no pun intended!)

Blessings ~ Eileen

On The Wings Of Love said...

Too funny .....I was worried if it was too early to post for Valentines ...which I did anyway cause I needed something cheerful after the January doldrums.

...good thing I don't have those bunnies. They look so real I'd probably take a bite of them the way I've been with chocolate lately ...can't get enough !

Bre
http://chantillygrace.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Cindy,
I love the chocolate bunny...I would take the jellybeans out of his basket and buy valentine hershey kisses and fill his basket...place him on a red paper lacey heart and put hershey kisses around him...I think it would be adorable...put a red ribbon around his neck with a little glass drop hanging from the bow...it would make him look velvet and very romantic.
hugs
debbie

Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED said...

OH I am so sad....I dont have a 'Marshalls' here in Melbourne, Australia to buy a faulous Faux chocolate Bunny from...Boo Hoo....
I want one too! They look gorrrrrgeous!
Irene.

mgster said...

I HAVE to get these! I just hope my Marshalls has them...or I will not be happy. I will have to travel to a few other Marshalls in CT. Love, love, love them!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the heads up! I love everything you buy...you are going to get me in trouble!

Anonymous said...

Hi Cindy!

I was looking at your cookie recipie and I would like to know what meringue powder is? (I'm not American)
Also I want to paint a wood floor and wood stair white, do you know what paints to use or where I can find out.

Would be very grateful for help.
Bodil.

Anonymous said...

Too funny! I asked myself the same question just the other day. Can't seem to get inspired to do anything else in my living room because all I can think about is springy, Easter-type decor. I say bring it on! Wonder if it has to do with the fabulous weather we've been having here in Northern California?? Cheryl in California

Risa said...

I love Easter...I love the bunny decor. They are adorable.

Anonymous said...

Is it ever to early for chocolate???? even faux chocolate?
Tammie

Anonymous said...

Love the rabbits! I couldn't get to Marshalls fast enough, and I grabbed the last two that were out. (the smaller version) They have great seasonal decor! Marshalls should be thrilled you're sending so many crazy women their way.
Debra from Leola's in Ozark, MO.

Lori said...

It's never too early to decorate for Easter...love it! (they look SO real!)

Unknown said...

Those bunnies are adorable! I love how they look real. I'm also lovin' that beautiful crystal egg shaped pedestal candy dish! That is gorgeous!

Rattlebridge Farm said...

Love your bunnies--I am so ready for Easter.

Anonymous said...

very adorable bunnies!
I love your blog!