Easter brings many things – a rainbow of eggs, scrumptious candy, BBQ and family fun.
However, in the 1880’s Czar Alexander III had a different idea for Easter. To celebrate the upcoming holiday and his marriage to Maria Fedorovna, he commissioned jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé to create a unique gift for his wife. The gift was a white enameled egg with a golden yolk inside; and inside the yolk, a golden hen. How sweet! (pbs.org)
History International aired a great documentary on these treasures. You’ll find shots of Maria's first egg there. Check it out below:
Also, I picked these items to share while keeping Fabergé in mind. Pastels, gold and chocolate? Count me in! Enjoy.
Deanne Cheuk illustration
Fine Day Press Easter greeting card
Juicy Couture 2011 limited edition Easter charm
Martha Stewart's Chocolate Cake with Flowers and Nest
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