Welcome to our 2018 Bunny Hop blog tour. In honor of the season, we have created a Spring and Easter themed Bunny Hop. Along with a group of my blogging friends, I am sharing a Whimsical Spring Tablescape! The links to their posts are below, at the bottom of my post, so you can easily ‘hop’ on over!
I always host both Easter and Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving and Fall (it’s my favorite season), but am always just a teensy bit relieved when it’s Easter. Easter is a bit easier, most likely because there is no 18 lb. turkey roasting in my oven that is the highlight of the dinner. (No pressure there!) With Easter, the fare is lighter, a bit easier, and offers more flexibility.
Along those lines, the table setting is lighter and brighter with a little more whimsy. (Now, if I could just mix in a few pumpkins and some bittersweet….)
My Easter table here is full of color with Easter eggs, bunnies, candy and flowers. I started with a simple teal print tablecloth to set the tone for lighter colors.
I laid down the straw runner that I use year-round; it’s neutral, light, and I use it everywhere, all the time! The pattern is subtle yet helps define and give focus to the center area of the table setting.
The tray was a yard sale find, painted a light turquoise blue. I added a little raffia and some pastel colored and patterned eggs. I found these eggs at JoAnnes a few years back. I prefer their subtle colors; they are festive and pretty and tie in nicely with the teal print tablecloth and yellow napkins.
In the middle of the tray is the main attraction — Mr. Bunny! I picked up this charming little guy at a thrift shop, along with a set of matching vases (below). Clutching his stargazer lily, he rules over the table bringing a smile to everyone seated there. Accompanying him are his two little bunny buddies, who also came from a thrift shop!
Also from the thrift shop, I am using these bunny vases filled with spring flowers.
At each setting is a tiny little Easter miniature character. These belonged to my nieces when they were little (they are in their 20’s now). A few years back I was helping my brother with some decluttering and organizing. When we came across these miniature figurines, I asked if I could take them home, and he graciously let me have them.
The place settings are my standard ‘go to’; my grandmother’s Limoges plates, my mother’s wedding silver. These green water goblets are from Portugal and were also part of her wedding registry. I love the bubbles in the base.
And then a little dish at each place setting contains a “nest” of Easter candy nestled in a “basket” of raffia.
I hope this post, and the other posts in our Bunny Hop help feed your imagination and inspire you to do some creative Spring and Easter decorating. Please visit the links below to see more festive Spring and Easter decorating, colors, tables and vignettes!
From our home to yours
Kristine
P.S. For some other ideas for seasonal tablescapes, please click here, here, or here!
I am sharing at these link parties:
Hearth and Soul Chic on a Shoestring Savvy Southern Style 21 Rosemary Lane My Soulful Home (2018)
(2019) Finding Silver Pennies Sundays Link Party // I Should be Mopping the Floor // Life and Linda Dishing It and Digging It // A Pinch of Joy Busy Monday // Create with Joy Inspire Me Monday // Marilyn’s Treats Over the Moon Link Party // Flour Me With Love Mix It Up Monday ///
Bri Adams says
March 13, 2018 at 11:25 amI love thrift store finds! What a cute table. Good for you for repurposing and refurbishing. It’s such a bright a pretty tables.
Kristine says
March 14, 2018 at 12:28 pmThank you Bri – we all have our favorite thrift shops, and mine is a great source of wonderful things I use all the time!
Debrashoppeno5 says
March 13, 2018 at 5:05 pmI love your bunny collection. The little ones are very special. Your table setting is so bright and cheerful. And the china, oh my it is so lovely.
Kristine says
March 14, 2018 at 12:30 pmThank you Debra! Those little figurines remind me of when my nieces were little-so they are pretty special! Having my Grandmother’s china is a true gift, and I really try and use it as much as I possibly can!
Carri Rauch says
March 13, 2018 at 6:07 pmAbsolutely darling
Kristine says
March 14, 2018 at 12:30 pmThank you so much, Carri!
Corrine says
March 13, 2018 at 7:04 pmBeautiful colors!! I love all the little bunnies!
Kristine says
March 14, 2018 at 12:32 pmThank you Corrine! The bunnies are pretty fun-but it took a few rounds of arranging before I could finally decided what I wanted!! I think we all know how that goes!
Nancy says
March 14, 2018 at 8:49 amAnother beautiful table! Happy Easter and Happy Birthday!
Kristine says
March 14, 2018 at 12:32 pmThank you Nancy – feel free to come down again when you can so you can sit there!!!! (And thank you for the birthday wishes!)
Janis says
March 14, 2018 at 3:10 pmLovely table – so light and fun. Wonderful little touches. Great idea to use the small bowls as “nests.” I absolutely love the water goblets… are they stable?
Kristine Puzel says
March 14, 2018 at 8:54 pmThank you Janis! Yes, the water goblets are very stable. And, I have them in 3 different sizes! The glass bottom is heavy, it’s the goblet glass itself that is a bit on the delicate side. I rarely use them – too terrified I will break one.
Shirley Wood says
March 15, 2018 at 4:46 amYour table is so pretty with the pastels and so many sweet family memories incorporated. Your Grandma’s dishes are beautiful! Those ceramic bunnies were a great find at the thrift store! Love their colors.
Kristine says
March 22, 2018 at 5:47 amThank you, Shirley. The bunnies and vases were a lucky find! And I do appreciate having and using pieces handed down from my family!
Kelli says
March 16, 2018 at 6:02 pmYour table cloth and those yellow napkins…sigh. Love those two colors together. Never would have thought to place the napkins like that. Inspires me to begin collecting colorful textiles as I only have tan. Bleck! Your guests are going to feel so happy to see this…especially with some candy offerings.
Kristine says
March 22, 2018 at 5:51 amThank you, Kelli! The print tablecloth was a bit of a gamble; wasn’t sure if it would be too busy, but I like how it works with everything. I have found great tablecloths at thrift shops, and of course, Home Goods often has a great selection. I’ve actually never placed my napkins like that before, but I wanted to make the part of the plate setting, instead of on the side or on top.
Michelle James says
March 17, 2018 at 9:09 amSuch a pretty tablescape. I love the pretty blue and white tablecloth! The bunnies are adorable.
Kristine says
March 22, 2018 at 5:54 amThank you, Michelle! It took me a little while to figure out where to put all the bunnies, but it was a fun process. The tablecloth is a favorite – it works so well for spring and summer!
Jordan @ Jordan's Easy Entertaining says
March 17, 2018 at 8:16 pmI love those matching vases! I’m totally with you on Fall being my favorite season too, but I love the whimsy of Easter 🙂
Kristine says
March 22, 2018 at 6:03 amThank you, Jordan! I was a little nervous about doing this table, but truly – Easter and spring are fun to decorate for! I accidentally broke one of the vases last year putting them away! Luckily, The flowers help hide the section of glued pieces.
debbie says
March 18, 2018 at 4:45 amKristine! All of the elements that you have sourced from thrift store finds has me aching to go shopping. Mr Bunny is so special and the miniatures you were gifted from your nieces make each setting a special moment. Mother’s china and silver are the finishing touch to a grand and gracious Easter table. I gave away my hosting of most holidays over the past years because I grew tired of hosting ALL of the holidays and as family grew the cost was impacting our budget. But despite giving it away I still set it all up for just us and anyone who happens by is quickly invited for impromptu entertaining that looks like we were expecting them. I hope your Easter Day is blessed and everyone appreciates your stunning table.
Kristine says
March 22, 2018 at 6:10 amThank you Debbie – it is a joy and a treat to have family pieces to have, love, and use as much as possible. My “group” for holiday dinners runs between 8 and 12, depending on how many ‘orphans’ show up! Plus everyone knows it’s potluck at our house, so I have plenty of help. I am with you on setting the table for the season, just because. It’s another way to enjoy it! Thank you for leading us on this “Bunny Hop” !
Pam Richardson says
March 19, 2018 at 8:44 amWhat a gorgeous Tablescape! I love the thrift store bunny and matching vases, what great finds! The Limoges China is fabulous with memories that are attached, I am sure! The sweet figurines are perfect additions to this lovely setting!
Kristine says
March 23, 2018 at 5:59 amThank you, Pam! I am so lucky to have her set of Limoges, and believe me – there’s lots of it! It wasn’t ‘gifted’ to her; she collected it over her life. I love the simple pattern, and I use it as much as I possibly can. I think she would have approved of me mixing her Limoges with thrift store finds, and miniatures from her great-granddaughters!
Leanna says
May 13, 2018 at 9:08 pmThis is absolutely beautiful, especially the centerpiece with the sweet bunny. I love how you organized it all on a central tray.
Christine says
March 17, 2019 at 6:44 pmSo pretty! I love the vases, they are so flipping cute!
Kristine says
March 17, 2019 at 7:55 pmChristine – I think so too, and am sometimes amazed at what I find at thrift shops! Thank you for stopping by!
Babychaser says
March 18, 2019 at 12:13 pmA very cute table! 🙂 Pinned it!
Here from Inspire me Monday!
Blessings,
Babychaser
Kristine says
March 19, 2019 at 5:52 amThank you Babychaser – it was fun to put together! And thank you for the pin!!
Marilyn says
March 24, 2019 at 3:42 pmCongratulations! Your post was my feature pick at #OverTheMoon this week. Each Hostess displays their own features so be sure to visit me on Sunday evening and to see your feature! I invite you to leave more links to be shared and commented upon. Please don’t forget to add your link numbers or post title so we can be sure to visit!
Kristine says
March 24, 2019 at 9:35 pmThank you so much, Marilyn! I so appreciate you hosting “Over the Moon” and “Thursday Favorite Things”! (I am actually a little taken aback by how many link parties have closed down in the past few months – makes me appreciate yours even more!)