Easter tables don't have to be pastel or frilly... or cutsie! Even if a table does have Easter eggs and bunnies on it, it can take on a somewhat sophisticated yet relaxed look.
This year's Easter brunch table is all about keeping things informal, adding Easter elements and still looking grown up!
I used a complimentary color mix of navy and burnt orange... very different for Easter! And of course, lots of white to keep the table looking crisp and fresh.
Can an Easter table be achieved by using non-traditional colors... just wait and see...
Since I am using an unusual color scheme I'm counting on all the bunny and eggs on the table to lift it to EASTER BRUNCH STATUS!
Each place setting is built on these great rattan placemats. They are used hard and have kept their shape so well!
The dishes at each place are alternated...
Four place settings have a large navy and white dish, and a burnt orange square dish sandwiched in the middle with a white leaf and berry dish on top.
And four other place settings have a large white dish with a polka dot rim, a burnt orange square dish sandwiched in the middle and a navy and white dish on the top.
This is a great tip if you don't have enough dishes... alternate! I also think it makes such an interesting table!
And look at this darling little bunny napkin! A touch of whimsy and so so fun to make!
Stop back tomorrow for an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to make them.
I think he's just adorable... and this grown up Easter table still can use a little "adorable"!
The Easter bunny napkin has a real button nose and twine whiskers... and big fluffy ears!
I also alternated the glasses! Just because!
Coffee will be served at an Easter Coffee Bar in the kitchen and Mimosa's will be served in the living room!
Everyone can bring their beverage of choice to the table.
The whole idea for this table started with these bunny egg holders! Every year I dye some of our eggs with onion skins. But this year I dyed all of them that way. It is a family tradition that goes back generations.
Like the table this year, they are so unusual! And they are beautiful too!
I thought these little rabbits would be just the thing to display these special eggs!
To see a very easy ONION SKIN DYED EGG DIY click HERE.
A little Easter straw was added to pad each egg and to add a little "fluff".
Besides the bunny Easter egg holders there are white bunny salt and pepper shakers, white bunny creamer and sugar bowl and a handsome bunny soup tureen.
At our Easter Brunch the tureen will hold Pineapple Casserole... another family favorite!
The center of the table is a profusion of orange hues!
I chose orange parrot tulips to play off the the color of the onion skin dyed eggs.
The table is set and ready for Easter Brunch after church!
May you all have a very happy and blessed Easter!
TABLEWARES
Placemats: Pier 1
Navy and White Plates: HomeGoods
Orange Plates: Pier 1
White Plates: HomeGoods
Bunny Egg Holders: Pottery Barn
Bunny Salt and Pepper Shakers: Pottery Barn
Bunny Creamer and Sugar Bowl: Pottery Barn
Cobalt Glasses: Pier 1
White Bubble Glasses: Reading China And Glass
Pitcher: HomeGoods
White Napkins: HomeGoods
White Flatware: HomeGoods
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I love orange & navy together. I tried to search the blog for pineapple casserole, sounds good - if you've shared it before, I couldn't find!
ReplyDeleteRita, I have never shared that recipe! Here's one that almost like mine. It's addictive! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pineapple-stuffing/
DeleteLove the color scheme of the layered dishes....gorgeous table!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablescape as always! All the close-up photos revealing every last detail, but I'd love to see the entire table and how it looks in it's space. Maybe from the perspective of one of your guests, as they first approach your breakfast room. Just a suggestion, I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI have just the picture to add...
DeleteI love this color palette for Easter! Sophisticated yet fun! and I too would love to see a bigger photo :)
ReplyDeleteJenna
What an honor to be seated at such a loving table.
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Yvonne, Love all your tablescapes, you must have a stockroom for dinnerware. With all this talent and creativity you should publish a book. Your home is beautiful as well. Can you tell me the maker of your head dining room chairs?
ReplyDeleteThey are from Hooker Furniture.
DeleteHere is a post all about them...http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/11/dining-room-chairs.html
Love the burnt orange parrot tulips! Beautiful tablescape!!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI like your use of bright complimentary colors in the orange and blue on your table. And the menu looks scrumptious! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
xo,
RJ
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteLove it! Those blue glasses are a great touch! What fun using different colors, but the white keeps everything calm. Have a blessed Easter!
Linda in Lititz
I am now rethinking my paper plates. Thank you for the inspirational post. So delightful.
ReplyDeleteLove, love the sweet bunny napkin! Can not wait to see the tutorial! I think they will make an appearance at our Easter dinner table.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteYour table is just beautiful! Your home is my absolute dream home----I live in a postage stamp size home----oh well,I can dream. :) Also, never heard of "Land of Nod" bread---sounds fun. Thanks for sharing your
gorgeous home with us dreamers. Happy & Blessed Easter to you and your beautiful family!
I would love to live in a postage size home! Just think of all you an do and how much less cleaning you have! We are blessed no matter!
DeleteOh thge napking fold bunnies are awesome Ivonne! You would just need that Smart element and anyone will have an amazing Easter table! Y ou have loads of adorable bunnies for every function...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend.
FABBY
Yvonne, this is an absolutely gorgeous table for Easter brunch. I've long liked using the complimentary colors of orange and blue, and you've done it perfectly. Also great idea to alternate settings so that one can use dishes of small sets. With just the two of us, many of my dishes are just a service for two or four. I like to mix it up and have variety at each place setting sometimes. This table is a classic example of doing just that. The white touches, delightfully onion dyed eggs, and those drop dead gorgeous parrot tulips are the crowning touches. I'm admiring those cute bunny egg cups. Are they new this year?
ReplyDeleteYes, they are from Pottery Barn
DeleteLove the orange and navy, so beautiful and I adore all of your bunnies. Those napkins are fabulous. What a fun and creative idea. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteYour Easter brunch table is beautiful my friend! I love the color combo!!!! Parrot tulips are fabulous, I have always loved them. We are doing brunch this year too, just 4 of us, sadly. tWhen I EVER get home I can't wait to set our table!!! Tracy is getting worried we won't be home by Easter!!!! Wishing you all a happy and blessed Easter. XOXO
ReplyDeleteLove your Easter Tablescape. The combination of coral and navy is striking (tee-hee love your cobalt goblets from Pier 1---I have them too---one of my favorites:). The cobalt with the navy works beautifully with all the sweet little bunnies. I always love to see how you set your table. Have a great weekend and wonderful Easter this year:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table for Easter! I love the idea about alternating plates when you don't have enough...simple, yet I had never thought of it! Thank you.
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I just LOVE your Easter t'scape!! I was so happy to see you had created one of your fabulous "oh-so-many-wonderful-details" tablescapes for us to enjoy! Very striking and interesting colour combination and those little bunnies holding your coordinating eggs are terrific. Like some others have mentioned here, it would be "icing on the cake" to see a FULL view of the table and/or the room so we could picture ourselves there! Thanks so much for all the eye candy here - going back to look again!
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Beautiful and original. I could eat pineapple casserole all day long!
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteOh, dear friend. . .I L O V E your unique color palette for Easter!!!
The tablescape is vividly stunning!!!
So~o~o vibrant after this long, dreary Winter!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Very pretty Yvonne! I love the orange and blue:@)
ReplyDeleteLove the blue and orange very striking!
ReplyDeleteYour eggs, the bunny's catching our eyes, the flowers, beautiful plates, "all" such a feast to look at!
ReplyDeleteFreeze Frame Delight... :-)
Happy Easter to all who sit at your lovely table.
Yvonne, You table is just lovely and those flowers.. gorgeous. Detail is everything and you are an export at that! The colors of your table are so fresh and pretty! Well done:) xxleslie
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ReplyDeleteLovely inviting table to share with loved ones. I miss big family get togethers :( I would love to try the Pineapple Casserole sounds yummy.
Have a blessed Palm Sunday
Paula
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Yvonne Dear, Oh, how I wish there were 2 more places set at your lovely table this year.....but it won't be long. I am so into the beautiful orange colors this year. So eye catching. I also love the bunnies carrying the onion skin eggs. Adorable. I'l make my eggs later this week. Wonderful traditions that will live on for a long time thru you. Much Love, Mother
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color combination! It's also the colors my daughter is using in her upcoming wedding! I have a silly question but I have never layered plates before and love this idea...but what do you do when you get ready to serve? Do you unstack the plates to the side? or remove them to the buffet or another room? Just curious!
ReplyDeleteI usually take all the plates off the table, use the ones I need and put the others in a plastic bin out of sight.
DeleteHope this helps
Thanks for adding the new picture! Now I see it's the dining room! All along I thought we were in the kitchen! Simply beautiful, have a blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow!!! Wow! So pretty! I'm loving the non-traditional part of it all. I think it's wonderful to "think outside the basket" when it comes to Easter decorating! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat egg dyeing! NEVER would have dreamed that up!!! The bunny napkin is super cute, too!
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog a few weeks ago and I LOVE it, I can get lost for hours! You are so talented and have a knack for creating beauty everywhere. You have so inspired me that I have begun creating tablescapes for our Sunday family lunch after church. I am considering starting a blog myself. I love that you give honor to our Lord and Savior as well. Any blogging advise you could give to a beginner would be most appreciated. Blessings!
Darlene, E-mail me with questions and we will talk. My email is stonegable333@gmail.com
DeleteBeautiful table. Where are the recipes?
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