Thursday, April 2, 2009

An Easter Tablescape Thursday

It's TT time! Let's jump right in!
Good morning! Welcome to my Easter tablescape. I can't wait to set this up again for Easter morning.
I've slowly been collecting items with this tablescape in mind. Some things I already had and others I scoured our favorite bargain stores to find. I got the idea for the birdcage centerpiece from a tablescape by our very own hostess, Susan. I believe it was her Ma Maison tablescape. I love how we can be inspired by others to come up with our own creative designs.
Let's get a little closer look now. I used the matching yellow tablecloth to these napkins. I love the cut-out detailing on them. I used my everyday juice glasses and added some cheap champagne glasses that I've had for probably 15 years. Thought they'd be good for Mimosas! The kids can have some sprite or something added to their orange juice, though!
I've had this tree topiary from Michael's for several years. See the little birdy perched on the top? I wish I had a second one now. The S/P shakers hopped over to greet you. Aren't they sweet? They were a $2.99 Marshall's find. I mixed and matched a S/P setting for each person.
My other inspiration were these Bordallo Pinheiro bunny plates. I used 2 green and 2 yellow in the tablescape today. I used these, along with the matching platter when I brought snacks to Bible Study yesterday and everyone oooh'd and aaah'd over them.
I waited and waited for these Cracker Barrell plates to go on sale, but they didn't, so I snapped them up before they were all gone. I only saw 2 out when I went, but the lady found a few more in the back--phew!
This close-up shows how the rim design has dimension. You can also see my light green placemats from Dollar Tree. They are supposed to be my grassy background.
No, my birdcage isn't crooked, I just didn't take this shot straight. My little green bunny has made yet another appearance. You can also see my cute little egg S/P shakers from CB.
I also purchased the matching egg cups that go with my plates. Should have thought to put an egg in them! You can also see a set of the CB S/P shakers better here. This set has an egg and a chick. The black spot is the beak. Should have taken a pic from the side so you could see the chicky better.
This is the raised bunny dish. Guess I rushed the pictures because I should have taken it from the side. Professional photographer I am not! One of my first photos up top shows the stand from the side. I kept debating on whether to get the yellow or green one.
Another view of the centerpiece. I'm not sure how well you can see it, but I put one my little white birds in a cloche with some matching flowers that I put on the outside of the birdcage. I put the other one in the cage, along with a tulip votive that matches the one on the left of the picture and two taller glass votives.
The closest CB only had 2 chicks so I also paired some of the eggs with my yellow S/P chicks from an egg plate set that I have. Tweet tweet!
Full view. Here you can see my Bordallo bunny platter. Love it! One thing that is missing since I took these shots last week is that I found some the Bordallo cabbage bowls on clearance and will add those to the top of the plates.
I have two of these little candy dishes that I added to the table. These usually sit on my baker's rack. The candy has since disappeared!
Be sure to stop by our lovely hostess Susan's blog for lots more tablescapes from our talented bloggers!
Happy Decorating!
Linda

20 comments:

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Oh your Easter table is just grand! You have taken great care in your theme and it looks lovely - (I got the salad plates at CB this weekend! Can't wait to use them!)

ann said...

This is awesome.You can tell how very much love and detail you put into it.Well done.
Now,how in the world do you get the kids to not touch?I would even like to play with this stuff.All of it is precious,especially those little s and p's.
And those plates,and egg cups from cb are my all time favs.I HAVE to have some.I'll start looking...Ann

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

So many pretty things on this table. I really don't know where to begin. Love all of your plates! That egg topiary is so pretty, and that bird cage is wonderful. Actually, the whole table is wonderful. laurie

Scribbler said...

Nicely put together -- I need to get over to Cracker Barrel.

Scribbler

marty39 said...

The tablescape is just gorgeous. I love the birdcage and the egg topiary, both are so pretty. What a wonderful idea to add different sets of s/p for each place. All of the dishes are beautiful. Love it all. Hugs, Marty

Janie's World said...

Your tablescape is gorgeous. I love the colors, the bird cage, the dishes, the egg topiary,etc. Everything looks great!

Lynda said...

I'm in awe of your table...so many pretties! The Bordallo Pinheiro bunny plates look so good on your Cracker Barrel plates...like they were meant to be together!

Domestic Designer said...

Your table is lovely. Really like all the bunny plates and the topiary. Salt and pepper shakers are cute too!

Kim @ Manning Family Tree said...

Turned out great. I love birdhouses. And I have the Bordallo bunny plates in green.

Dream Mom said...

Very pretty. I love the egg topiary and the glass bunny dishes!

Martha said...

I don't have any bunny dishes -- but yours seem so cute. Love your tablescape.

Christi said...

The bird cage and the egg topiary really make this table special.

Christi @ A Southern Life
http://asouthernlife.com

abeachcottage said...

ooh yeah love this easter theme, the bird cage is sooooo nice like that

happy tablescaping!

Sarah

Mary said...

Beautiful table, I love the center piece! :O) Mary@ Boogieboard Cottage

Linda said...

Sweet Easter table, love the dishes, love the birdcage in the center.
Have a blessed Easter!
Linda Q

teachermomof2 said...

Very pretty Easter table! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa

Shelia said...

Oh, what a precious table you've set! I love those dishes. I had picked up the little egg cups and am now kicking myself that I didn't buy some plates! The birdcage is so sweet and the little egg tree!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Cass @ That Old House said...

What a fantastic collection for Easter-- you have really put together so many gorgeous components, and this table is wonderful.

Lovely! Cass

K-Sue said...

This is just beautiful, and the colors would work for my DR, so I've studied it carefully. THank you for sharing.

carolinajewel said...

I have the CB salad plates and egg cups like this - loved them and couldn't wait for them to go on clearance either. The basket weave border really makes them special. I'll have my tablescape up next Thursday. I like your birdcage centerpiece and love that Easter egg topiary!!! :D Jewel