Easter Dining Table

Even though we are not having Easter at our house:(:(, I decided to set a table anyway. I had already put the runner on the table, made the arrangement in the vase and added the glass candlesticks with the eggs. I loved it but then decided to add some dishes!! I love playing with my dishes:) I wanted to keep this somewhat neutral but a little elegant for the dining room. The beaded runner set the tone. I call it "rustic luxe" as it has the casual looking chargers and vase but more elegant details too. These bunny plates are new from Home Goods this year. I could NOT resist them, plus they just HOPPED right into my cart!

 When I saw these cabbage napkin rings at Pier One I had to have them as well and I love them with the cabbage leaf placemats! I gathered a tan and a green napkin in them.

 My green flatware makes another appearance.

 The charger reminds me of an Easter basket so it is a staple each year. I got these at Pier One many years ago.

 I found these beautiful wine glasses that were my Grandmothers!!! I found a box downstairs that hadn't been opened!!! They were in that box and I am THRILLED to have them.

 A faux asparagus spear at each place adds a little whimsy:)

 These are my favorite dinner dishes with the beautiful leaf and vine edge.

 I got this garland at a favorite shop in Lancaster county. I bought it knowing I would embellish it too:)

 I added the birds nests and a few asparagus stems.

 The large eggs that are in the candlesticks were an AHA moment. I was in Walmart and saw these on an end cap and had an epiphany! I placed LED votives in the candlesticks that I can light at night.

 Detail of the runner.

 White cherry blossom stems are a favorite of mine for Spring and Summer. I love how they cascade over the table. Now if we were eating here I would replace this with a small arrangement.

 This is one of my favorite tables I have ever done. Every time I walk by the dining room it makes me smile. It will be hard to take it down.

 I thought I would show you the room without the tablescape.

Thanks so much for your visit. I wish you all a blessed Easter week. I will be sharing at these great parties:

Tablescape Thursday

Coastal Charm

Dixie Delights - Share Your Style

Our Home Away From Home - Tuesday at Our Home

The Dedicated House - Make it Pretty Monday

Savvy Southern Style - WOW Us Wednesday

DIY By Design - Fall Into Fall

THE DEDICATED HOUSE for Before and After Wed.

 Metamorphosis Monday,

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,

Wow Us Wednesdays, Feathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

Life and Linda, Table It Link Party

 

Artichokes at the Table

Lately I have been doing tables. I am hanging onto the last bits of summer but have removed all the shell décor and packed it away for next year. So, I am in a kind of decorating limbo. SO, tables are  what I am doing!!! Here is the latest one! I found these artichoke salad plates at Home Goods and grabbed 2. LOVE them! I knew I had the other elements for a table setting so here it is! I first started with this green runner which is the other side of a bunny runner but hate how wrinkled it looks.

 So I switched to this bound burlap one and it looks so much better and really lightened up the whole table.

 I layered 2 napkins that mimic the shades of green in the plate and placemat.

 I have had these artichoke votive holders for years and they have gotten use on many tables! I love them!

 I placed them into this green leaf bowl that is almost the exact shape of the artichoke!

 The bowl is sitting on the base of a hurricane holder!!! It adds another bit of texture to the table. I am all about texture on a table!!!

 My clear bubble glasses came out again.

 I also have these faux spears of asparagus and just casually placed them on the plates.

 The dinner plate is a square shaped plate with a brown crackle edge.

 The green runner and...

 the burlap runner

 I made the centerpiece several years ago and it lands all over the house at different times.

 These candle holders are a favorite of mine. I stole them from Joe's man cave downstairs)

 My frog pitcher is being used for water. I have really upped my water consumption this summer!!!

 The centerpiece is 3 artichokes surrounded by some white filler flowers. 3 pieces of green bamboo are placed horizontally through the arrangement.

 I hope you liked my new table setting. It will serve us well for a couple of weeks.

 

 

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Treasure Hunt Thursdays

Create It Thursday

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,

Wow Us Wednesdays, Feathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

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XO, Pinky

Thaks

Dining with Birds and Bunnies!!!!

I have "Springified my kitchen, breakfast room, mantle and coffee table so far! I set this new table and wanted to share it with you. I hope you like it and will come back to see the rest of my Spring!!!! I made a new centerpiece. You may remember this box with the chalkboard on the front. I found this wonderful bunny platter at Home Goods and knew just what I would do with it. I love that it is green and cream, I am getting away from all the pastels right now and am LOVING using greens and whites.

 With the platter I added a nest, a gardening shovel, a votive candle in a green cup and a bird house. And do you see the asparagus too? What else signals Spring like asparagus:)

 I sprinkled a few eggs around too.

 Here is our place setting. I covered the table with a light green cutwork tablecloth, then layered a green and white placemat, my glass charger, a leafy white dinner plate, a green and white salad, my pedestal bowls and inside a bunny on a goody box!

 2 napkins are layered: a green that matches the tablecloth and a pretty white one. They are caught up in my garden chair napkin rings. A tiny bunny sits on the chair!

 More layering! 2 candle rings are entwined around a white pillar.

 My green flatware makes another appearance.

 To enhance the garden theme a pair of garden gnomes sit next to the pillars.

 These little boxes are so sweet and can be used as a take home gift too.

 Here are the garden gnomes, this guy is relaxing:)

 And she is carrying a bucket into which I placed a TINY shovel.

. WE are OK. No idea how long it will take to get car fixed:(

I will be sharing the rest soon IF I can figure out how to do that with my new tablet:) We leave in the morning for Fl. and I can not WAIT to get to warmer temps! UPDATE! Joe and I were in an accident  in SC on the way down to Fl. WE are OK, no idea how long it will be til car is fixed... will be linking to:

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Judy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday

TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME

Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday

Kim's Place: Savvy Southern Style

Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

Let’s Dish!, 

Fluster Creative Muster Party, Wed.

Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop

THURSDAY’S INSPIRATION

Imparting Grace for Grace at Home

All Things Thursday Blog Hop

Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Treasure Hunt Thursdays

Create It Thursday

Tutorials Tips and Tidbits, Home and Garden Thursday, Be Inspired Friday, Feathered Nest Friday, Be Inspired Friday

Dakota Creek Chic for Weekend Beautiful Blog Party

Fabulously Creative Friday Feathered Nest Friday
Show and Tell Friday, Seasonal Sundays