Welcome to my table on the Spring Blog Hop! If you’re coming from My Thrift Store Addiction, thank you for joining me. There is something about the first signs of spring that makes me want to pull out every shade of garden green and sky blue in my collection.
This year, I decided to lean into a "French Country meets Chinoiserie" aesthetic. It’s elegant, a little bit playful, and perfectly suited for an Easter brunch.
The inspiration started with this Blue French Toile tablecloth. Toile is such a timeless pattern, and its intricate scenes provide a sophisticated backdrop for the layers to come.
For the place settings, I wanted to define each seat with soft texture. I used scalloped embroidered cotton blue linen placemats topped with crisp white chargers. This creates a "frame" for the real star of the table: the plate stack.
The Plate Stack: A Walk Through the Garden
I love mixing brands and styles to make a table feel curated rather than "bought in a box." Dinner Plate: The iconic Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage plate in vibrant green. Salad Plate: A whimsical leaping bunny plate to signal that Easter is just around the corner.
For the focal point, I wanted something that felt lush and seasonal. I anchored the table with my favorite Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain ginger jars and a matching vase.
The floral arrangement is a celebration of spring: creamy blue hydrangeas, bright yellow tulips, and textured viburnum for a bit of wild greenery. To tie in the Easter theme, I tucked yellow eggs right into the blooms—it’s a playful surprise that echoes the sunny hue of the tulips. To finish the look, I flanked the flowers with blue bunnies on each side, bringing a sense of symmetry and whimsy to the display.
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I am head-over-heels for this Italian Bormioli Rocco glassware in the Bahia style. The blue and green tones catch the light beautifully and coordinate perfectly with my green flatware from Horchow.
Don’t be afraid to repurpose your glassware! I’m using the Bormioli Rocco blue and green glass goblets as dessert vessels. Each one is nestled with a white chocolate bunny and a handful of jelly beans for a sweet finish to the meal.
The Finishing Touch: Tucked atop the stack is a blue and white toile napkin, neatly cinched with bunny ear napkin rings. It adds a bit of height to the place setting and brings that "garden party" personality right to the guest's lap.
The Grand Finale: Tall White Bunny Topiaries
To anchor the entire look and lean fully into my theme, "Welcome Spring with Bunnies," I placed two tall white bunny topiaries at each end of the table. I tied blue & white Chinoiserie ribbon in bows to my bunnies to dress them up a bit. Their height draws the eye up and creates a beautiful sense of scale against the lower Chinoiserie centerpiece. They are the perfect blend of garden-inspired texture and whimsy!
The tabletop lamps are from Mrs. Alice. They are rechargeable lamps. I bought them on sale. She offers all different styles and colors. Look at this adorable bunny lamp.
I want to thank Rita from Panoply for organizing these blog hops. I hope you find some spring inspiration by visiting these lovely blogs listed below.
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Linda @ Life and Linda
Hello, welcome to LifeandLinda. I am from Northern California. I enjoy blogging, Designing Blogs, Decorating, cooking, entertaining, gardening and clogging. I hope you enjoy your visit.
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