I presented Easter 2016 with an "Around the World" theme, so Miss Phoebe could learn about traditions from other countries. I love the bright red eggs that are a part of Greek traditions ... so I chose to use red as the focus for Easter. In keeping with my red decorations, which you can find here ... I created a red tablescape. The big focus was the linen ... and the red Waterford crystal stemware. Is crystal 'country'? Yes ... when you use it with red checked flatware from Aldi's! Eclectic is always my favorite approach!
I love the big bold pattern of the table runner, napkins and place mats ... which I used to top the checked tablecloth! I usually use my Wilton Armatale pieces ... no matter what the tablescape looks like! Silver bunnies go with everything!
I love big family style meals and since we were going to put all the yummy food on the table, I created my 'centerpiece' on the end of the table! It is just a cluster of some of my favorite things ... lots of red checked ribbon!
While researching the Greek Easter traditions, I learned that folks in Greece decorate candles to burn during Easter Week ... so I decorated our candles.
Take a look at my treat jars! My daughter and I love the Pioneer Woman's products, and these jars are from her set. They are intended to be glasses with a lid and a straw ... but I filled them with Easter grass, all kinds of eggs ... foil wrapped chocolate carrots ... and everybody's favorite Reese's Eggs!
You'll notice that the printed dinner menu matches the fireplace banner! I added checked ribbon bows to the menus ... If you want to see the foods from our dinner ... click right here!
If you haven't seen the other decorations ... click right here!
I love big family style meals and since we were going to put all the yummy food on the table, I created my 'centerpiece' on the end of the table! It is just a cluster of some of my favorite things ... lots of red checked ribbon!
Take a look at my treat jars! My daughter and I love the Pioneer Woman's products, and these jars are from her set. They are intended to be glasses with a lid and a straw ... but I filled them with Easter grass, all kinds of eggs ... foil wrapped chocolate carrots ... and everybody's favorite Reese's Eggs!
You'll notice that the printed dinner menu matches the fireplace banner! I added checked ribbon bows to the menus ... If you want to see the foods from our dinner ... click right here!
If you haven't seen the other decorations ... click right here!
