Inspired Spring Tablescapes for Easter

It starts with crocuses, the garden waif that’s aggressive enough to break through thawing winter soil. Colors soon burst onto the scene. Garish Easter items take over candy aisles. Open your doors and it sounds like an aviary from the wail of birds. These are the notes to take to your Easter tablescape.

Pastel trimmed dishware by Pip Studio directs the scheme. Accents and treats complete the look.

Foundation

Begin with your favorite tableware in white, lights or pastel tones. Subtle pieces preferred. Embellish with accents, like containers or any pretty vessel that can hold decorative candies and foods. Use your children’s colored eggs and basket as additional ornamentation for your setting. Mix in a select few bunny and Easter themed pieces to signal the holiday to keep it from looking too cutesy.

Motley pieces come together with a shared color and theme. Easter bunnies make their appearance on an heirloom plate, hallmarking the holiday.

Think Outside the Box, Or Table

While flowers are the natural go-to for a spring centerpiece, try something unexpected and tap into the supreme selection of edibles as ornamentation. Clusters of candies in complementary dishes, fruit and a pedestal plate showcasing an array of desserts relegate our flower arrangement to standby.

An array of Easter candies and desserts deserve the coveted centerpiece role. Who doesn’t love an edible display?

: Organic jellybeans in dainty teacups add whimsy.

: Pastel candies as edible decor.

Designed Buffet

In the spirit of serving food that’s as scintillating to the eye as it is to the palette, create a buffet area to delight guest’s as they preview the meal.

Arrange foods in levels by using pedestal plates, baskets and a variety of serving pieces to engage the senses.

Showcase personal details, such as heirloom flatware, which offer guests insight into the host’s entertaining pedigree.

: Picky eaters will be satisfied with a sampling of items.

: Passed down flatware personalizes.

: The table and buffet unite the setting.

: Miniature chocolate eggs are another attraction.

Flowers, Always

While flowers may not make it onto your table either for space or theme, they must have a presence. This is a spring holiday. Simple cuttings, like hyacinths, offer a vibrant injection of Easter purple and emit a beautiful scent. Complement with potted purple tulips, where you can use the bulbs to keep them in perpetuity.