If you read my blog and look at my pictures, you can clearly see that I’m not a “pink and purple, pastel person”. I love rich, warm colors. Reds, browns, oranges, and yellows tend to be the colors I gravitate towards in decorating. So, you can imagine that I’m a little stumped when it comes to an Easter tablescape. I don’t really “do” pastels, which seems to be what Easter decorating is all about. Last year I did a beautiful sage green tablescape, complimented with a bit of orange. It was beautiful and I certainly could have used the same linens and dishes again.
Well, since beginning to participate in Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch, I’ve been inspired. I’ve been excited to try new colors, experiment with textures, and break out the fancy stuff that I normally don’t let my kids touch! I’ve been married for fifteen years and I think I may have used my wedding china once. Yep, once! Part of my hesitation is that it’s too nice and I don’t want to break it. The other problem is the color. It’s blue. Remember all those warm colors I said I like? Blue was not on that list. I have no idea what made me choose blue china fifteen years ago. Thanks to BNOTP, Tablescape Thursday, I washed up the china that has not seen the light of day in many years, changed my drapes so things would blend a little better, made a table runner to incorporate the colors I love, and let the family use the fancy stuff!
The bunny napkin rings didn’t really match with my tablescape, but it was Easter and my 5 year old really wanted to use them. My mom bought 24 of these napkin rings many years ago, when she worked at Macy’s.
I borrowed gold chargers from my sister. Here’s the blue wedding china and the goblets that I’ve always been afraid to use.
After setting the table, it was looking very boring. I was really wishing I had a table runner that could incorporate some of the reds and yellows that I love. Then, I remembered that I had this fabric. It was purchased with a different project in mind, but it was the perfect fabric for a table runner!
My table wasn’t a typical Easter tablescape. The napkin rings didn’t match, and the flowers that my daughter picked out didn’t look quite as beautiful as I had hoped. But, sometimes it’s not about the tablescape as much as it is about the people around the table.
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The Comments
Debbie
Beautiful, and I really love your table runner!~ Your Easter looked lovely!~
The Katzer Family
I love your table runner too! So pretty Becca!
kim
That is a beautifully set table. It does not have to be pastels for Easter. I think it looks great.
Beth
Love your table runner and your china! This is a very pretty table!
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Pinky
HI Becca, this is my first visit and want to say how beautiful your table is!!!! I don't have a blog but do participate in TT with Susan, in fact she featured 2 of my Easter tables last week! I love your china and the runner is beautiful!!! I ADORE the napkin rings, wish I could buy some from you!!!! I am also so glad you got out the good stuff. Believe me, life is too short to keep it all packed away for "someday". XO, Pinky
GrannySue
It's just beautiful. The jewel toned dishes are gorgeous and really look elegant on the table. After growing up just looking at dishes in the hutch, I decided that if I wait for the right time to get something out and use it, the time will have passed me byW who is more important that you, your family and friends?
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Mimi
Becca, stunning table…I am so glad that you decided to use your wedding china…your children will remember special dinners like this…the tablerunner is so perfect with your lovely china.
Lanie Ree
Beautiful!! I tend to avoid pastels too, and this turned out so nice.
Thank you for linking this to A Little Craft Therapy with Life in the Pitts
Tricia
Your wedding china is gorgeous — and what a marvelous message your children received — that they are "worth" the good china and the darling napkin rings! You're right — that runner is perfect!
Richie's 2ts Inspires
Am drooling with your nappy rings and of course your centerpiece. That's the first thing am looking for a tablescaping.
Lovely!
Atticmag
Your table is unique and I'm especially fond of the runner. But, as you say, it's the gathering of people who truly count. The table is just the supporting actor. But a lovely one. Please do stop by if you have time. — Jane F.
Mid-Atlantic Martha
What a pretty runner! Your dishes are lovely.
Ridgely (Grandma J)
The cool blue blends beautifully with the warm rust! You did a great job! The windows surrounding your table make for a wonderful spot to dine!
Maria
You gave Easter your very personal twist and it worked! You might want to look into red Easter eggs next year. Some Easter European countries dye their eggs red, signifying the Resurrection-I bet they would work with your colors!
Debbie (Meadowcrest Cottage)
This is beautiful! Very warm and inviting.
Debbie
Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden
Just gorgeous! I'm not a pink/purple/pastel person either so I love what you did.
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Lia at Petite Little Bee
Just beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing, and I am a new follower. Cheers, Lia