At last! Daylight lengthens, the creek’s bubbly refrain resumes, and valiant spring beauties emerge. A spirit of expectancy swells within, inspiring us to join Eastertide’s celebration of new life by elevating a handful of humble eggs into emblems of hope.
Whether crafted from wood and vintage ephemera or freshly gathered and tinted with a palette evoking spring’s burgeoning flora, handmade Easter eggs have been recognized as symbols of faith and renewal for many centuries. Artisanal eggs, like these fashioned by former Artist-in-Residence Stephanie Monahan, are intended to be cherished keepsakes one can pull from a cache each year.
While some eggs may find their way into a child’s Easter basket or be destined for a thrilling hunt, a clutch of these colorful treasures looks lovely tucked gently into a mossy nest arranged in a shallow glass bowl or showcased alongside an array of speckled eggs painted in earthy pastels.
Text Audra Shalles
Photography Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Styling Maghan Armstrong
Learn how to dye exquisite Easter eggs with all-natural pigments in the March/April 2025 issue of Victoria magazine, available on newsstands and at victoriamag.com. And discover three more beautiful styles of eggs on our website.
