Even though we won’t be able to celebrate in church or with guests, I’m going ahead and setting an Easter table anyway. What I’ll actually serve for brunch and dinner is still to be determined.
Who could have ever imagined a spring and Easter like this? But, under the circumstances, I think it’s important to celebrate the holiday as best we can. To cherish memories of Easters past, while being prayerful and hopeful that better days lay ahead.
With that in mind, I kept my Easter table simple; using things I had at hand. Since Pittsburgh has been under a mandatory stay at home order for quite awhile, I shopped my own home for seasonal tableware, linens, and decor.
Inspiration for the table theme comes from the rustic rabbit sculpture that anchors the centerpiece. And, I’ve used a sweet bunny napkin fold to add some whimsy to the pale yellow and pink Easter table.
Once again, I’m delighted to participate in the annual Easter Tablescape Hop hosted by Chloe of Celebrate & Decorate. I appreciate you hopping on over for a visit!
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Taking a Leap
Since it will be just Mr. Buzz and I for the holiday, I set a more intimate table in the open kitchen. Pulling out china, crystal and sterling flatware for six or eight in the formal dining room seemed silly.
Instead, I wanted a more casual, country style for the Easter table. Although set for four, it’s a setting we will actually dine at. I rarely style a tablescape just for show and tell.
First, I covered the round glass top with a sunny yellow and white check tablecloth. It was also the foundation of A Tweet Tablescape to Welcome Spring last year.
Next, I placed a round, cabbage leaf placemat and woodcut in the middle of the table. They serve as the base for the Easter centerpiece. Then, I positioned the heavy metal rabbit sculpture on top.
I’ve had the leaping figure for several years. He’s another fabulous find made at one of my favorite local shops.
Browsing for Easter & Spring Decor Ideas and Perusing Open House at Old Allegheny Shoppe is something I look forward to every March. I was all set to go several weeks ago — until only essential businesses were allowed open.
Styling a Centerpiece with Faux Florals
Encircling the centerpiece base is a ring of faux forsythia. Normally, it’s easy to pick up fresh flowers and blooming plants at our local grocery stores. But, since I already stocked my pantry, freezer and refrigerator with about two weeks plus of groceries and household basics, I’m not venturing to the store just for flowers.
And I’m not sure they are currently stocking them? Besides, I’m planning on ordering groceries via delivery or curbside pickup for the foreseeable future.
So, to embellish the rustic rabbit centerpiece, I grabbed this and that from my stash of artificial florals and greenery. Arranged around the base of the leaping rabbit, are three different bunches of greenery, with a few pussy willow branches tucked in.
The two bird nests are originally floral picks that I turned into napkin rings for last year’s Tweet Tablescape to Welcome Spring. Finally, I sprinkled in a few pale yellow and pink eggs here and there.
Last spring, I used the same rabbit, a cabbage placemat, and pussy willows for a basket arrangement in the living room. To mix things up a bit, I like to restyle seasonal decor and florals each year. How about you?
Take the Easter Home Decor Tour to see it and other seasonal vignettes. Since we won’t have anyone here but the two of us, I admit to cutting back somewhat. Will you be decorating for Easter this year?
Easter Tablesetting
Once I was satisfied with the centerpiece, it was time to set the rest of the Easter table.
Like the rustic rabbit, I began with a woodcut under each of the four place settings.
Next, I added a lacy, scallop-edged white charger. One of the decorative elements of the embossed border reminds me of a carrot — after a rabbit has eaten all the greens! Can you see it?
Pale yellow or pink luncheon plates top the simple Easter table stack. Embossed, leaping hares decorate the plate border. Copper-color, twig flatware also complement the rustic rabbit centerpiece.
To the right of each place setting is a pink hobnail goblet. I used them for the first time in last year’s Vintage Easter Table.
The glasses were a find at a local resale shop. I love ’em! Just wish I knew the manufacturer and pattern name.
Update: Thanks to my blogger friend Liz, I discovered the hobnail goblets aren’t vintage at all! Gorham made Emily’s Attic glassware from 2001-2004. And, they came in at least three colors — clear, blue and pink.
Matching the Easter table plates are bunny embossed egg cups at each place setting.
Bunny Rabbit Napkin Fold
Several weeks ago, I shared Napkin Folds for All Seasons, Holidays & Occasions. And, even though I have a number of seasonal napkin ring sets, I decided to try my hand at yet another fold.
This new one is supposed to resemble a bunny rabbit. I’ve positioned them with their tail side towards guests, Do you see it?
Yellow check napkins on pink plates are alternated with pink damask bunnies on the yellow. Aren’t they cute?
Last year for Easter Table with Chocolate Rabbit Centerpiece, I used the same pink damask for another easy rabbit ear fold.
Although the bunny-shape napkin fold is a little more involved, it’s not difficult. And, there are many helpful online tutorials.
Have kids at home? Let them help set the Easter table by trying one or both napkin folds. It might be a nice little distraction too!
Easter Table Setting 2.0
Although similar, this is actually the second version of the Easter table. Originally, I wanted to incorporate black and white for a French country look. Rather than the woodcut chargers, I used my everyday oval, check placemats.
I had already photographed the originally styled tablescape and finished editing nearly half of the pictures.
But the next morning, I looked at the Easter table and something just didn’t seem right. For one thing, you couldn’t see the twig flatware on the placemats. Plus, the colors and look just didn’t seem to come together with the centerpiece.
Earlier, while folding bunnies with black and white plaid napkins, I discovered I only had three for four place settings. Even after searching high and low, I still can’t figure out where the fourth napkin is lol! Instead, I tried alternating the plaid with yellow check napkins that match the tablecloth.
It wasn’t a total loss though. I ended up using the trio of plaid bunny-shape napkins with the placemats for place settings on the kitchen island.
I do really like how the folded napkins came out in the plaid fabric. Regular followers know I’m partial to all things black and white. How about you? Pictured above is the tails side of the bunny, and below is heads.
I prefer the tails side facing guests. Another nice thing about this fold, is that after untying the ribbon, the napkin opens without looking like a wrinkled mess.
Which version of the Easter table do you prefer?
Bunny Hop Table Time
I hope you enjoyed my rustic rabbit theme table and bunny shape napkin fold?
Now it’s time to hop on to see what 25 other talented stylists have to share today.
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Life Interrupted
With our sons living in urban Philadelphia and hard-hit Manhattan, we won’t see them for awhile. Fortunately, we recently got to see R for a weeklong Terrific Telluride, Colorado Ski Vacation. Two weeks later, our youngest son came home for a nice visit; before returning to Philly and a new position.
Originally, D’s visit was going to overlap with my mom in town. But, two days before her flight, the CDC recommended seniors fly only if necessary. I had really been looking forward to her coming. Now it may be awhile before she or we can travel to see each other.
Mom’s in good hands though, presently living with Sistah B on Folly Beach in the Charleston area. Plus, there’s also young rescue dog Jack, and Surfer the cat for company and affection. Living on the water, they have the opportunity to go out on the dock, or to take the boat out for a spin. Envy!
My niece and nephew live nearby. The millennials are doing all the shopping and errands — leaving things outside the garage.
Hubby and I continue to keep ourselves active and occupied. As relatively young retirees, we are surprised to find ourselves in the “seniors” elevated risk group. What, I’m a senior?! 
Like many, we really miss seeing our friends, attending gym classes, volunteering, and going to restaurants and movies. But, we continue to get outside for exercise and fresh air.
I’ve also been painting and editing countless vacation photos. Everyday we set aside time to to work on a puzzle or play a game together.
So now, we settle for talking often on the phone and using FaceTime. Some days I manage my anxiety better than others — how about you? If you need a distraction, consider some DIY Arts & Craft Project Ideas & Inspiration.
On Friday I’m participating in another Easter theme blog hop, and will share my Beatrix Potter collection. I hope you’ll stop by!
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Debbee, Your leaping hare centerpiece is so striking. I love the addition of the bird nest and eggs nestled in your greenery. Beautiful hobnail goblets, sweet bunny egg cups and napkins too. Love the photo of your mom! Charleston and the Folly Beach area is one our favorite places to visit for a long weekend and a short 3 hour drive. Sorry her visit was postponed but what a great area for her to shelter in place with your sister. I got a kick out of your puzzle of chocolate…too difficult to me to work but I’d be happy to sip some wine and a enjoy a sweet treat. 🙂 Stay safe ♥
Thanks so much Mary! Folly is such a neat place and we’ve enjoyed numerous visits and holidays at my sister’s. Love going out on their boat! Can you get their via your boat rather than driving? I am grateful mom is in there. My niece has enlisted them to sew mask covers for nurses in their area via assembly line. We just finished our second puzzle and may now resort to the boys’ Lego sets lol! The hardest part of the first one is that the longer we worked at it the more we craved chocolate we no longer have!
I like both versions of your table but I think I like the first version the best! You napkin bunnies are adorable. I love the embossed pastel bunny plates you used on the first table against the lace edge chargers. We are doing jigsaw puzzles as well, and lots of FaceTime with our kids and grandson. We all get on in Google Hangouts and play a game together for some laughs. A wish for sunnier days ahead!! Take care.
Thanks Ann! We just finished our a second, 1000-piece puzzle. I may have to order a couple via Amazon as we are now addicted — don’t want to be glued to the TV and all the bad and worse news cycle. I had heard of Zoom but not Google Hangouts; will have to check it out!
Debbie, I love your sweet napkin bunnies and lovely pastel color palette! Your centerpiece is charming! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
I love that I got two tables in one post. Your bunny shaped napkins are so cute. I love them in the black and white napkins. Your mom sure looks happy and healthy. I enjoyed finding your blog.
Nice to “meet” you Andrea! Mom is doing well and is going like an Energizer bunny — my sister may have trouble keeping up her! They are now sewing mask covers for nurses in the area.
Deb, I love stopping by your tablescapes. You are always so creative. Love your centerpiece. That bunny was such a nice find to skip through! The pastel yellow checked tablecloth paired with the pink glasses makes me feel the season. I agree with you that removing the place mat made all the difference.
I’m so glad your Mom is home safe and in good hands with the youngsters to see about her. We had a birthday celebration when my grandson turned 15 a few days ago by all doing Facetime for the birthday song from three different cities. I miss my grandchildren and have not seen the newborn since he was born in January except for our almost daily videos. Can’t wait to be free to roam again! Stay safe. Happy Easter Season.
Thanks so much Shirley. Mom is doing well, just fretting that it may be a long time until she can see her other two daughters and grandchildren. It must be particularly hard not to see the newborn! Aren’t we fortunate to have technology that allows us to talk and see each other — at least virtually.
Debbee, that choppy running bunny is awesome. You’ve created a wonderful centerpiece for your table. I know how you feel about being grouped on the senior category when you are healthy and active. We miss our activities too. Have a safe and Happy Easter.
Thank you Carol. It’s hard wanting to help (my husband gave blood two weeks ago, but now has stopped) and discovering that we aren’t the age group they are looking for. So we are hunkering down for the rest of the month. I just placed my very first grocery delivery order today. I hope by Easter we see the curve coming down. Take care.
Debbee, how lovely your table is. I am with you, let us take a leap right now, a leap of faith that all of this will pass. Your bunny plates are so pretty, and I love the pink stemware. The rustic themed flatware coordinates so much with your leaping bunny! May you be safe and well! Happy Easter!
Chloe, you are more clever than I! I should have named the post or that subhead “leap of faith.” Thanks so much for organizing the table hop. It was a positive activity for all the bloggers who participated. Hopefully all our readers will enjoy the diversion and feel motivated to set their own tables.
Beautiful results from shopping your house Debbee, I love both versions, especially the bunny napkins~ your centerpiece is stunning, love that!! Hopefully you will be able to see your friends and family soon…. at least we can still visit through blogging and have fun tablescaping and creating in our homes!
Miss my shopping searches for finds and inspiration, and for supplies. Since I couldn’t craft I resorted to a new napkin fold! Glad you likely the centerpiece Jenna, as I was concerned how it would turn out without fresh flowers. Enjoying the happy diversion of visiting everyone’s tables and chatting back and forth.
Such cute tables Debbie. Loving the sweet napkin fold, I have yet to try it. Your leaping Bunny is so cute with the addition of eggs and bird nests. I love egg cups, a sweet addition. Bunny plates are so darling. There are so many choices. A delight for the eyes. Your mom is precious. Sorry her visit is post-poned. We are all in this together. Stay safe. A pleasure joining you.
Always a pleasure to exchange table setting posts with you Linda! I love how happy my mom looks in that picture. She is a dog whisper! It’s been a rough year for her with my dad passing, then having to see her dog over the rainbow bridge, and now this. I’m grateful we got her moved so she isn’t isolated and has lots of love and support around.
Debbe, , I love the sunny yellow tablecloth as the foundation for your adorable table. The hobnail glassware is fabulous, I am looking for something similar. The centerpiece with your rabbit and faux arrangement is perfect. I love shopping my house, I always find something I had forgotten. It is always a pleasure blog hopping with you. Happy Easter!
Liz just informed me the pink glasses aren’t actually vintage, but made by Gorham and called, Emily’s Attic (retired). Like you Pam, I am always finding something I’d forgotten about lol! Probably because I have stuff stashed all over the house! Thank goodness for Pinterest — it’s where I at least document, inventory what I post. And, napkin folds allow me to update and alter table settings.
Debbee, that bunny centerpiece is gorgeous – the whole table is. I have to say, my favorite part is the way you folded the napkins…They are SO adorable! I need to play around with mine and try some of your ideas…after all, I have plenty of time these days. Stay well! Shelley
Thank so much Shelley — I love your leaping rabbit too! Maybe you could enlist your kids to try napkin folding with you just for fun or to pass the time? Once that book arrives from Amazon, I’m going to sit for a couple of hours and try different folds myself.
Oh, I love this! The rustic touches with yellow and white are just perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration with us all today.
Thank you Rita Joy. Normally for Easter dinner I like to use my family and vintage tableware, but this casual table makes more sense for just the two of us.
Hello Debbee! I’m crushing on that rusty bunny! I love how you’ve used him on your Easter Tablescape. All the colors are so uplifting. Great hopping along on this blog hop with you.
That figure is a favorite, and is actually used year round as part of my home decor. Nice “meeting” you via the hop Lori!
Oh I tried to understand that bunny napkin ring fold but I was in too much of a hurry! Yours turned out adorable! Love the white dishes with the yellow plates behind them. Both versions of your table are cute but I am partial to the black and white French look!
Your pink glassware is called Emily’s Attic and it’s made by Gorham. I had them at one time but foolishly let them go!
Glad you enjoyed the bunny napkins Liz! For me, seeing and hearing a video tutorial is much easier to follow than printed instructions on napkin folding. Not surprised you liked the B/W version as I know how much you like and collect MC tableware and decor. I am sooooo appreciative you shared the pink glassware pattern! Wahhh who! So it’s not vintage at all huh? I have the iced teas apparently. Thanks so much!
I love your table and all of it’s unique little things. So fun hopping with you.
Debbee, I love your first table, the one you showcased in detail. The centerpiece is really striking, Funny how that placemat underneath with just the edge of white peeking really punctuates it. It’s really nice, especially in the overhead photo with the rest of the table out of focus. I love those Bordallo (yes?) salad plates. Rebecca used them too. They are so cute! The plate stack and centerpiece remind me of a walk through the woods in early Spring. I love that bunny napkin fold too (tail side showing, I agree, is best).
Glad your immediate family are safe right now. We’ve had a couple close brushes with family members, but so far are still safe, and pray that remains the case.
Funny you should say that about the edge peeking out — I probably should have put one under the woodcuts at each place setting too. The new “out of focus” look is me using the “portrait” mode of my husband’s Iphone. My older model doesn’t have that option. It’s the first post I’ve tried it. I do have a pink version of Rebecca’s Bordallo plates — but they’re in the Vintage Easter Table with Chocolate Rabbit Centerpiece (you probably saw them in the other napkin fold pix). The ones in this post came from Hallmark of all places! And Liz shared the pattern name of the hobnail glasses — they are retired but not vintage at all! No wonder you didn’t recognize them with your eagle eye Rita lol! Hope you and your family continue to stay well. Sending positive thoughts your way!
I love your Easter table with the bunny theme , it makes my heart happy! I love bunnies!
How does those song lyrics go? “Make someone happy, make just one person happy…” Made my day to hear that Karen.
Your welcome!
Hi Debbee…..there is something to be said about the sunny and cheerful yellow and pastel pink together. They are two of my favorite colors when I think of Spring and Easter. It is always a color combination that reminds me of my childhood. Your rustic bunny centerpiece adds that element of nature to you table along with the twig flatware, nests and wood chargers. I adore your pink hobnail goblets. That was a great find! The various bunny napkin folds are such a fun and beautiful detail. Have a safe and cozy Easter.
Marsha, I’m so pleased to hear the table brought memories of your childhood. And, that even without fresh flowers, the centerpiece brought elements of nature inside. Just found out the goblets aren’t vintage at all! Retired, but available on Replacements thanks to Liz recognizing them. I have to update the post with the info.
Debbee, I like both versions of your table. Your plate stack is great. I especially like the wooden chargers and twiggy flatware. What a unique centerpiece with your rustic leaping rabbit nestled in greenery. Fortunately, you had that on hand because things went downhill fast in your area.
I am so sorry your mom’s visit had to be postponed. We were visiting my son in Texas and our visit was cut short. We were afraid of travel bans and got home quickly.
It is good that we can visit with our blogging friends while we are staying at home. It is a scary time!
At first, without fresh flowers, I was at a loss of what to do for a centerpiece. And, on the small round table space is limited. My husband really likes it and that it’s not “cutesy.” I’m sorry your visit was cut short. I hate that we are all separated from our families. Hoping it won’t be too long before we feel it’s safe to fly again so I can go to my mom. But, I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize her health. I’m glad we did the Easter hop, because it is so nice to connect with you and the others.
This is so wonderful!! I was pinning away! I always love the way you do your napkins and the bunnies are so cute!! I love the dish stack and the silverware! On my wish list now! Your centerpiece is so pretty too!
Put those adorable kids of yours on napkin folding duty as a distraction for Easter Kristin! The twig flatware would look perfect in your log home with the “new” cabin dishes you showcased. Or, I’d be happy to provide a home for those special dishes here in Pittsburgh, lol!
Debbee, that centerpiece is absolutely adorable! Your pretty table is so cheerful and makes me smile! Those pink glasses are beautiful and were quite a find! Take care, and stay well!
We can use more smiles these days, so I’m delighted to hear it Shannon!
Debbee, your table really speaks to me! Is the rustic rabbit sculpture cast iron? I love how he’s springing across the centerpiece. The pink and yellow color combo is perfect for Easter. l love the contrast between the feminine plates and the rustic woodcut charger and twig flatware. I also would’ve thought those pink hobnail goblets were vintage…they’re beautiful! Very well done! I hope you have a wonderful Easter!
Thanks so much Rebecca! Yep, the rabbit is iron. Can’t believe it’s taken me all these years to figure out I could use him in a centerpiece. It happened out of frustration when I couldn’t get fresh flowers. Since it will only be Mr. Buzz and I, my aim was an Easter table he’d also enjoy that wasn’t too cutesy or fussy. Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday Rebecca.
So many beautiful ideas?? Thank you for joining us over at our new link party Charming Homes & Gardens??♀️
Thanks for stopping by Ann, I’m excited about the new link party.
Debbee, I always love visiting your tables and today I was treated to two! I love the soft colors of the first table and the French country look of the second table. Your napkin fold is so cute and clever! It is always wonderful to hop with you. I am glad that your family is safe. Stay well, my friend. Easter Blessings to you!
Lynne, so nice to hear you enjoyed both versions of the table. Hope you had a healthy and happy Easter.
I want your adorable silverware set and the cute bunny napkin fold is so happening in our house (fingers crossed). So many adorable embellishments on your Easter tablescape!
Marie, I’m delighted you are going to try the napkin fold. It’s not hard, just have ribbon ready so it holds it’s shape. Would love to see it in one of your upcoming posts. The twig flatware is one of the best tableware investments I’ve ever made. It gets used for table settings year round.
I love rustic table settings, and this one is wonderful. I love that rabbit in the centerpiece. I imagine you get a lot of use out of him. Your plate stack is something special as well, and that flatware! I am lusting after that flatware!
Thanks so much Pattie! That rabbit was something I didn’t know I had-to-have until I saw it one day lol! The flatware has proven to be an excellent investment. I’ve used it for numerous fall-Thanksgiving, spring-Easter and Christmas-winter-ski theme tablescapes you might also enjoy. Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for stopping by!
Debbee I love those napkins! pinned!
Thanks for stopping by Sue. They’re fairly easy to fold, but do require a ribbon to hold the shape. I’ve also used them on a buffet setup, and it looks so cute having a fluffle of rabbits on the tabletop. It’s more fun when you use a wide variety of cloth napkin fabrics too.
There is just something special about the bunny centerpiece. I think it’s rustic look really appeals to me 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the FWF link party.
I love that rabbit sculpture and display it the rest of the year on a bookcase in one of the bedrooms. That was the first year I thought to use it as the centerpiece on an Easter table. Glad you liked it Rachelle!
This is another favorite table of mine! Love love that distressed bunny and love the color palette! So pretty!
That rabbit is a fav of mine bought on impulse a number of years ago. He normally lives among children’s books on a bedroom bookcase.
I love this! The bunny folds are adorable! Thanks for sharing with us on Happiness is Homemade on LifeasaLEOWife.com. I’d love to have you come share on my newest link party, Crafty Creators. It’s open Thursdays at 6 am CST thru Mondays at 11:59pm. I think our readers of that party would love seeing all of your creative talent!
XOXO,
Niki
Delighted you enjoyed the post Niki! I’ll stop by the party and appreciate the invite. But, I haven’t been crafting anything to blog about — too busy with needlepoint and painting projects that aren’t really sharable.
Your tables are delightful! Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday!
Nice to “meet” you Diane. Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit.
The silverware….. OMG… LOVE IT. So many ideas popping into my head. Wish you were my neighbor so I could borrow some forks and knives!!! Happy Easter!
Well, if you can’t be neighbors, I hope you know you’re always welcome to a virtual seat at any of my table settings Nicki!
you are too kind… Have a wonderful day!