Lightening the Table with Spring Touches

Even though there is still snow on the ground (we got another 2 inches overnight) I am LONGING for Spring so decided to lighten up the table with some Springtime touches. Birds and nests say Spring to me and also fresh herbs. In this case my herbs are depicted on my plates! So, I combined all those elements for a new table setting.I didn't do a huge stack of dishes. I started with a very plain tan tablecloth, then a rattan placemat that is trimmed in green. I am sticking with "Spring Green" as my color base for now. I am reposting this today because I have not had a chance to do a table, the tropical table is still set. SPRING is coming to the table net week so til then I thought I would reshare this table I did last year. And BTW, we got 9 inches of snow yesterday (Thurs.) Spring IS coming, I know it:):):)

 I used a square white plate with a brownish edge, then a square green plate, one of my herb plates and a footed bowl.

 All topped with a simple napkin in a white ceramic ring.

 I also decided to mix and match my flatware, "just because" as Pat would say:)

 I just received these adorable bird S and P as a gift. I LOVE, love them!!!!! Thanks, Denise!!!!!! They are in a wire basket that resembles a nest to me!

 And these are my wire nest votive holders. Great pairing.

 The candlesticks also have that brown edge rubbed look too.

 There are 8 different herb plates but I used the parsley and the dill plates today.

 The terrarium has also been restyled.

 I just found this bird at Kirklands yesterday when I spent the day with my daughter. LOVE those days.

 I added a clay pot on a stand with a nest on top. I love the added bit of burlap and the speckled eggs.

 The base of the terrarium is filled with green moss.

 The  distressed look of the birds, terrarium and S and P all look beautiful together.

 The white candles on the white holders are surrounded by a leafy green candlering.

 This little bird flew right over to the table from the hutch.

 Thanks so much for stopping by. I can't wait til the temps outside reflect the warth inside. So looking forward to opening up the house and breathing fresh air:) Til then I will improvise. XO, Pinky

I am linking to:

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

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

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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

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Imparting Grace for Grace at Home

All Things Thursday Blog Hop

Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
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Treasure Hunt Thursdays

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

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

~~~Easter Table for our Dinner Group~~~

 Happy Easter week! This past Friday evening we hosted our dinner group. So, I set an Easter table for us. I will use these dishes again on Easter Sunday when the family is all here! I wish my son could join us but he is in Fl. And our SIL's sister is serving our country in Germany. But they will be here in our hearts. I love this arrangement of faux tulips, I just didn't have time to run to the store for real ones which I would have preferred. We had a realtor here for 3 hours Fri. afternoon so time was crunched:) Here is the place setting. I used a crisp white tablecloth, a straw blue placemat, then my woven chargers. They remind me of an Easter basket! Then my polka dot dinner plates topped with a polka dot egg salad plate.

 I have 2 different Easter napkins so alternated them at the table. This brings some more interest to the setting!

 I had only purchased 8 of the egg plates so I used these pink flower plates at each end. And they have a cutwork napkin.

 The Napolean Bee flatware seems perfect for an Easter setting!

 The bunny and egg S and P sit on a glass dish.

 I placed the PINK pillars on a chippy wooden holder but lowered them for dinner. A pretty egg ring surrounds the pillars. I found these at World Market this winter when we were in Florida.

 I used my green water goblets and clear wine glasses. I took the pics before I had the wine glasses on the table. I can not BELIEVE how many glasses 10 people can use in one night:):):) I also lowered the centerpiece for easy conversation at dinner.

 Each guest got some jelly beans in these cute egg dishes I found at CTS. I think they are SO cute!

 Looking down the table. Our daughter and SIL joined us for this party and it was wonderful to have them!!

 The 2 ceramic bunnies were a gift from my daughter many years ago and I treasure them. I had spotted them WAAAAY up on a shelf at a gift store so told her and she went and got them for me!!!!

 One is sitting and the other is looking for some lettuce, I bet:)

 Pretty tulips...

 Polka dots

 Pretty details of the napkins.

 Here is a shot of the table. I sure had to use a mish mosh of chairs but that was fine. We had a wonderful evening. Here's hoping you all have a beautiful, blessed  Easter and are surrounded by loved ones. Thanks once more for your visit! I will join these linky parties:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Meet Me Monday http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at Remodelaholic

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

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

I know these lovely ladies would love for you to stop by and see all the other wonderful links. Have a great week!!!!
XO, Pinky