It’s almost Easter! I have a special affinity for Easter with the jelly beans and Peeps, bunnies everywhere, and back when I lived in Michigan, the promise of the arrival of spring. In Orlando, it is more likely to be a sign of summer, but I still like Easter.
One of my other favorite things about it is the pastel color palate. Give me yellow and lavender and all the shades of pink. Give me floral prints and flowers to match if I am lucky. Plus, here in Orlando, like all the major holidays, it is very easy to celebrate, more so than in Michigan.
Clearly if you are having a big family gathering, cooking your own meal, or perhaps even putting on an Easter egg hunt of your very own, then it doesn’t matter where you live. You can have a big Easter celebration from coast to coast.
That’s not the case for me, so it is a blast to be able to head to a resort where I can celebrate with one of both of my parents or my friends. The resorts are an absolute delight around the holidays, and as far as festivities are concerned, the Ritz Carlton might be my favorite.
There is one other place that makes holidays feel special: the mall. I remember seeing Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny at quite a few of the malls in Michigan. Even though I never stopped to take a picture, I loved seeing the elaborate displays and maybe waving if our holiday heroes weren’t busy.
Recently, at the Mall at Millenia, here in Orlando, Mom and I found the Easter Bunny, and we decided to take a picture with him. I resisted at first, but it wasn’t crowded, and the family in front of us as well as the team of workers (Bunny Elves???) encouraged us.
It might seem an odd thing to do, but ultimately, I am really glad I made the spur of the moment decision. It’s a special memory that I will hold onto forever. After all, I’m not ready to grow up. I don’t think I ever will be.
Of course, for the picture, Mom and I both had on all the pink, pastel, floral things. It couldn’t be more Easter. Or spring. Or completely and totally carefree. Something I wish all of you this Easter and every day.
Dress: Rodarte // Shoes: Saint Laurent // Bag: Louis Vuitton
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