While I know most of us won’t be celebrating Easter in the traditional way this year, there’s no reason we can’t make the day feel special! I think it’s even more important during these unprecedented times to keep our traditions going. They ground us, make us feel more normal, and increase our connectedness.
Today I’m sharing a garden inspired Easter table setting that’s perfect for making your holiday stand out no matter what’s going on in the world. It’s important to celebrate our holidays and each other. To take time to appreciate all we have and practice gratefulness.
So even if it’s just three or four of you, break out the Easter or spring-themed dishes. Grab some flowers at that trip to the market. Use some cloth napkins. By elevating the meal, it makes it more of a celebration, and brings us closer together.
And that’s something we could all use a little more of right now…
Before I even started putting together this Easter table, I had a garden-inspired theme in my head. We’ve had a little sunshine lately and I’ve seen some flowers starting to pop out and it’s really lightened my mood.
There’s something about nature marching on, regardless of what’s happening, that’s oddly reassuring.
I was lucky enough to find ranunculus at my local Trader Joe’s last week, and you better believe I plucked some right up! They’re one of my absolute favorite spring flowers and I can never get enough of them!
To me they look like little peonies – another spring favorite 😉
Since I couldn’t go buy anything, I needed to use what I already had. So I went foraging in the backyard and my dishes cabinet to see what I could come up with.
My centerpiece consists of the pink and white ranunculus in a white enamel vintage watering can. Funny because I probably never would have picked this, but I ended up loving how it looks!
The watering can really gives the whole table that garden feeling. I simply mixed the pink and white flowers with some eucalyptus – so easy! And another benefit? If you can find them, ranunculus last soo long! They are still here on the dining table, and I did this table over 10 days ago!
The white embossed bunny plates are one of my favorites – and I haven’t used them in ages! After digging them out of the cabinet, I found I loved the simplicity of the white on white look.
I also added a few little bunny egg cups that I got at Pottery Barn a few years ago, as well as my favorite faux eggs scattered on the table. These are something I use frequently, not just in tables, but also in my spring decor.
The chicken wire chargers were also something I already had, and another favorite I haven’t brought out in awhile.
So go through your cabinets! Bring out some plates or chargers that you haven’t used in awhile and mix them up in a new way.
Over on the sideboard I created another garden-inspired area.
Plants, lots of galvanized zinc, and a cheerful bunny create a sweet little vignette.
Bunny napkin rings and a paisley pastel napkin round out each place setting. But you could use any pastel or spring-y colored napkin here. In fact, I almost used my pink linen ones and I think they would have worked fine, too!
And this doesn’t just work as an Easter table setting. You could easily change this out for Passover or another spring gathering by simply removing the bunny plates and using another white plate – it’s easily changeable and could work for so many different occasions. This would even be cute for a bridal shower or Mother’s Day brunch!
I hope you are able to celebrate the holiday with those you love. Even if it’s small, even if you aren’t ordering a ham for ten, or Aunt Edna can’t come, it can still be a special day for you and your family!
And I hope this has inspired you to use what you have. I’ve never used the pieces together in this way before but it was fun to mix it up and come up with something new!
Happy Easter!
Sheila
xo
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If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out some of my other spring and Easter tables below!
Romantic Spring Table Setting
Garden Party Easter Tablescape with Tulips
Easter Table with Purple Tulips
Jean says
I love the bunny plates as they make a nice touch. I am looking for a new pattern for daily use as my current pattern is old and I should replace it. What is the name of your pattern?Thank so much for sharing. Jean
Sheila says
Hi Jean and thank you! My dishes are almost exactly like the Pottery Barn ones that I linked!! You can see them in the “shop the post” part at the bottom. Hope that helps!
Sheila
Rachelle Rubio says
I also love ranunculus ! The huge splash of color against the white is eye catching.
Been wanting to try growing them in the yard so when Costco had a red pink white mix of the tubers I went for it. Fingers crossed they grow;)
Sheila says
Thank you so much Rachelle! And yes, I love them too – and they’re often hard to find here! Good for you for buying some (I should do that!) Hope yours bloom soon!
Sheila
Jackie says
I just love the bunny plates. Who made them? Thanks….
Sheila says
Hi and thanks so much! I linked them right below the plates and in the “Shop the Post” part of the post (at the very end).
thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
LA CONTESSA says
LOVE THE OLD WATERING CANS I COLLECT THAT STUFF TOO.
THOSE FLOWERS SAY SPRING TO ME!!!THE COLORS ARE SO INTENSE AND PRETTY…………..
LOVELY TABLE SETTING……….guess I better start thinking about what I am going to!
WE use to have WILD RABBITS that were TAME………IT WAS GORGEOUS.
I miss their little faces.
MAYBE its time to get another PET!
Sheila says
Thanks so much! I used to have pet rabbits too – they’re so sweet!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
Barbara at Mantel and Table says
That’s so pretty Sheila! I love the flowers against the white on white, and those bunny plate as darling! Hope you’re all safe and well, and have a happy Easter celebration!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Barbara! It’s hard not to love anything with ranunculus right?!
Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a lovely Easter. Stay well!
Sheila
xo
kim says
Sheila, I adore your Easter table and what a cute idea to use a wearing can with the bunch of flowers. Ranuculus are so pretty here. I think the rustic can looks lovely with it all. Isn’t it kind of fun to use what we already have? I love the idea of not buying anything and using what is in the cabinets and in the yard. Great doing this with you and I have to catch up on your blog. I hope things are good with the family and your kids. I am sure you are all at home as we are. Take care! xo
Sheila says
It is fun to go into the cupboard and use what I have – I actually really enjoyed it! And even better to use things we haven’t used in awhile!
Thanks for your kind words Kim, and yes, we’re all home here. Four of us so way more cooking and cleaning but I’m loving having everyone under one roof. The silver lining for me for sure 🙂
Take care!
Sheila
xo
Annie Diamond says
Sheila – What a beautiful spring table! I love your white bunny plates but you’re right, they could easily be swapped out and it could work for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day, a birthday celebration. Always love your beautiful and inspiring flower arrangments sheila!
xo
Annie
Sheila says
Aww thank you Annie – so appreciate your kind words! I love doing tables and this one would be so easy to repurpose I think!
Fun “hopping” with you as always:)
Sheila
xo
classic casual home says
Your tablescape is gorgeous…and the sideboard, too! I was lucky enough to get ranunculus at Trader Joe’s too. We are only shopping once a week…so it’s nice to throw in a little splurge.
I love that you said this, Sheila…”By elevating the meal, it makes it more of a celebration and brings us closer together”.
It will just be Howard and me for Easter, but I will definitely set the table 🙂
Take care and thanks for doing this with us.
Mary Ann
Sheila says
Thanks so much MaryAnn! and yes, although it was a very different Easter for most of us, I truly believe that by setting a pretty table we honor it more and it makes it that much more special!
I’m so glad to have joined you all – thanks for having me and Happy Easter!
Sheila
xo
cindy says
Hi Sheila
I love ranunculus too. What a gorgeous table, love the chicken wire chargers so festive! Now what about the art you have above your sideboard? What are they? They are wonderful! Thanks for joining us again!
Sheila says
Hi Cindy! Thanks so much for your sweet words, I so appreciate it! And the prints are old from Restoration Hardware – found them on a big sale when they switching over to their more modern style!
thanks so much for having me again, and Happy Easter to you!
Sheila
xo
Fabiana says
Oh, Sheila! Your table totally captures the essence of SPRING! I really love the ranunculus in the watering can. Good for you for grabbing those at Trader Joe’s.
xoxo
Sheila says
Thanks so much Claudia! They’re so hard to come by here so I was giddy when I saw them 🙂
Wishing you a happy Easter!
Sheila
xo