Spring imagery is some of my personal favorites. The pastel colors and general adorableness are as heartwarming as they are appealing to the senses. It isn't just bunnies and baby chicks; bird nests are a prominent image, symbolizing nature and new life. Check out these three bird nest inspired desserts. Not only are they impressive and simple to make, they're tasty, too!

Kick things off in the kitchen with these neat chocolate spoon nests from Cute Food For Kids.

Making them is a cinch, and they're absolutely adorable. These make great gifts or even baked sale goodies! Learn to make them with the fully photographed and simple to follow step-by-step instructions here.

Here's another fun treat you can make with your kids: Rice Krispie Treat Easter Basket from Beauty and Bedlam.

Incredibly quick and easy - they're your basic Krispie Treats with a creative twist! Find the full instructions here.

If you're feeling a little more adventurous, you can tackle this beautiful Rich Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting and Truffle-Egg Nest, courtesy of Martha Stuart.

It's a little more time-intensive and definitely not as kid-friendly, but the end result is fabulous. It would be great for a party or social gathering. Find the full instructions here.

This St. Patty's Day, you can get your fill of a variety of green-colored promotional food items, courtesy of major fast food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, and Bruegger's. Expert nutritionists are cautioning consumers against excessive intake of falsely colored substances in spirit of the holiday.

The good news is that you won't need to worry about artificial coloring for these delectable St. Patty's Day cupcakes. This particular recipe just teaches you how to make the awesomely adorable shamrock decorations for the top.

Check out the full recipe here.

And for the cupcakes, might I suggest some Coffee Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting?