Tuesday, June 12, 2012

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  I love the color but the pattern is outdated looking to me.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:



25 comments:

  1. This is a beautifully decorated table, very inviting.

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  2. Softness, great balance and proportion, a beautiful tablescape. No wonder I never find any bargains at the GW...you best me to them! Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

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  3. Make that "beat" me to them. Cherry Kay

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  4. Beautiful table setting, love the bunnies and burlap, flowers, everything looks so cute!

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  5. Wow - so much fun to see this table. I love your precious bunny who seems to watching over everything! I agree that plate layering hides many things we would like to change about our dishes. Also, I went by Goodwill today and found three dinner plates and four salad plates all for $6.06. I already had four matching dinner plates - yeah! Love those bargains.

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  6. Hi, Sonia! Your Easter table was lovely! I adore those twig chargers and all your layers. Just beautiful!

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  7. This does look very PBish to me. Your big bunny really makes a statement. I love those chargers and I just need to get a good deal on them somewhere.

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  8. Loving all your layers but most of all the Franciscan!

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  9. What a beautiful setting! I love all of your pretty dishes and the little bunny standing up is just the cutest!

    Thank You so much for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful night!

    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  10. This is a beautiful table setting. The bunny is adorable. Glad you shared this one.

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  11. Such a soft pretty table! I love the layers and textures! You have a pretty bunny collection! I am so happy you posted your Easter table! Beautiful!

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  12. Bunnies and Burlap are NEVER out of season! I love them both! I was "shocked in AW" to see your gorgeous table and the twig chargers...You MUST PEEK in on my table today and you will see WHY!!! I have been ALL OVER the internet trying to find out who made them and where they came from...Thank you for the info.
    I (((LOVE))) your table!!!
    Have a FUN week,
    Big Hugs,
    Donna

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  13. (Came by the way of Susan, Between Naps on the Porch.)
    Love your table scape and how you mixed natural elements with your China creating a smorgasbord of colour and texture. :)
    -Brenda-

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  14. This is so beautiful. I have bunnies all year round. Love how you used them on this table. Love the burlaps and the domes....Christine

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  15. Beautiful Spring table, and it IS still Spring. Love the soft colors of the china with the texture of the burlap!
    Scribbler posted she got those chargers at GW for .50! I love them, why would anyone get rid of them?
    Thanks for bringing your bunnies to Let's Dish!
    Wed at 7... At the Beach! Coming?

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  16. What a perfectly wonderful Spring table! I love the bunnies with your burlap runner. Those chargers are so versatile! I'm your newest follower :)

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  17. What a beautiful table. I love it - even if Easter is past. I'm so glad you shared it with us. Wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. Love your table, Easter or not! Bunnies, burlap and twig chargers are some of my favorite things! I debated about those adorable PB cloches but decided I had too many Easter items to store~ they are adorable, I'm regretting I passed them up :)

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  19. What a lovely table. I have those same banana leaf charger/placemats and love them. The cream soup bowls are great for salads and desserts, too!

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  20. What a beautiful bunny tablescape. I love the moss around the hydrangeas. Your layers of dishes and those chargers are great! Pretty pretty!

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  21. Hi Sonia! I love your adorable table setting! I know I can always find hydrangeas at Trader Joe's for a good price and you've inspired me to get up there and get some. My hydrangeas almost died last year and I thought I would lose them altogether but they're coming back - just no blooms yet. Love your mix and match as well! I've been a horrible blogger this spring and truly need to get back in the swing of things now that I'm back on my feet after 3 months and will have something to blog about! When is your next trip out here?

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  22. Hi Sonia,
    A beautiful table setting for a special holiday! Yes it would be perfect for a spring and summer meal! Bunnies are around here all summer! You've got lots of good finds at reasonable prices, that's my kind of shopping. I like how you still use your wedding china, I think its beautiful. Your menu is all my favorites! Have a good weekend!
    Nancy

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  23. Love your tablesetting - the bunnies are wonderful and I love your dishes - what a wonderful find - the egg cloches are fabulous!
    Kathy

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  24. What a beautiful table setting Sonia ~~ Just incredible. I love bunnies year round I have some that I never put away. ;)
    Your dishes with the beautiful blue flowers are stunning.
    Most of all you got some really great bargains.
    have a great weekend,
    Hugs Rosemary...xoxo

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  25. Your attention to detail is very much surprising! The flowers are wonderful. Flowers like you have here is very rare to see here in my country as it costs too much since we have a very hot temperature and flowers are very easy to get shrivel. Glad you shared those table with us!

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