Happy Easter

Have a Blessed and Happy Easter!

Burlap & Bunnies

I didn't get  a chance to share my Spring Easter table...too much going on at the time to get my post finished.  I wanted a natural look for my table and got a lot of inspiration from Pottery Barn. 

What's not to love about bunnies, burlap and twig chargers?

I know PB can be a little pricey if you are buying everything for your table all at once.  

I am all about getting a look for a lot less.  I made my own burlap runner a few seasons ago and have used it for several tables.  So inexpensive!
The hydrangeas were from the grocery store and were less than $10.  

The twig chargers were on sale last fall at Pier One when I purchased them. 

 I think they are one of my best finds...

I use them a lot! 

The placemats were given to me by a sweet friend as she knows 
I love pretty table linens.

They are April Cornell and the
 pattern has soft yellow, blue and green hues.  They had  just the right amount of color I needed to go with
 my china.  

The china was given to me by my grandma when I got married 35 years ago.  The pattern is Brentwood by Franciscan.  I love the color but the pattern is outdated looking to me.  

That's where dish layering saves the day...getting a whole new look with the same old dishes!

The french Gien desert/salad plates look perfect sitting on top of the Brentwood dinner plates.  The Gien plates were one of the best bargains I've ever found at Goodwill.  

 Next I placed one of the Godinger bread and butter plates that are the palest blue color.  
  

Both of these patterns were found at Goodwill for an amazing price.  When I looked up Gien china on the internet I was shocked by the price!  

Finally the Pottery Barn egg cloche to complete the setting.  I did manage to get 2 of  the cloches.  They have sold out for this year...I got mine on clearance with free shipping!!  Can't beat $5.99 a piece.  I do hope I can find a few more..they are adorable and I have a thing for eggs cups.   

Since I set my table for four I also used two of the handled soup bowls from my Franciscan china to finish two of the settings.  I think they are so cute with the tiny little handles.   I have used these for fruit bowls as well.  

 Finished table with all my 
favorite bunnies.

My old collection of bunnies hopped right onto the table.  I have had this big rabbit for 20 plus years.  He is one of my favorites.

The smaller blue and white bunnies were gifts from my Mom and my hubbie.    I snuggled them in the burlap and put some willow twigs along the runner and added a few blue eggs. 

The centerpiece was simply made with three hydrangeas from the grocery store ( since mine weren't in bloom at the time) and a leftover lime green rose from another arrangement I had.

I wrapped some moss ribbon around the base of the vase to give a natural look.

A few votive candles and my table was ready for Easter dinner with my family.

Even though this was an Easter table I think it would be nice for any 
spring meal.

Our menu:

Herb stuffed Porchetta

Garlic Mashed Potatoes 

Herbed Gravy
Asparagus

Dinner Rolls

Carrot Cake

This week I'm joining:

Kathleen's Let Dish
Susan's Tablescape Thursday
Tablescaper's Seasonal Sunday
and
Blue Monday