Martha Stewart Collection Spring and Easter Tablescape

I created this Spring and Easter Tablescape using the Baroque Dinnerware and other items from the Martha Stewart Spring Collection from Macy’s. I love the colors of this collection and the versatility of the dinnerware and other serving pieces.

This post contains affiliate links. Everything is linked throughout the post and also at the bottom. I do my best to link all the items in the tablescape and other items that are similar when possible.

The Centerpiece

I created a longer centerpiece garland to cover the center of the table. One reason I do this often in my tablescapes is because I have a very long table and there’s a lot of space fill up. It tends to look bare when I don’t have much of a centerpiece. These garland centerpieces I am known for creating are the perfect solution for a long table. You can recreate this on a smaller table as well.

To create this garland centerpiece, I started with three individual artificial floral garlands and then wired them together to make them a bit fuller.

Next I filled in any holes and areas that looked uneven using faux eucalyptus stems and faux tulips and peonies.

I always “fluff” my flowers to make them fuller too. I also used a table runner underneath.

The Place-Setting

For the place-setting I like to layer the dinnerware.

I used the Baroque Dinnerware from Macy’s and it is one of my favorite sets from the Martha Stewart Collection. It’s a beautiful and versatile set. They added this floral salad plate for Spring to this collection. If you click here you can see the dinnerware without the floral salad plates. I did a tablescape in the fall with the same dinnerware.

Here you can see the tablescape without the bowl on top. I like it both ways so I took photos of both to show how versatile this dinnerware set is. I also like the flexibility of having the bowl on top of the plates, depending on what I’m serving. The bowls and salad plate can be used for your desert.

Here’s another look at the table without the bowl. Which do you prefer?

I decided to use bright, solid colored linen napkins to compliment the Baroque Dinnerware. With the dinnerware being so white and bright, I wanted to add a pop of color to tie into the floral design on the plates. The gold flatware and glasses also compliment the gold rim on the plate! I love those little details and how they bring everything together.

The bunny ear napkin rings also give the table a touch of easter decor and make the table a little less formal which I like.

How to Transition this Tablescape from Easter to Spring

I am a big fan of creating versatile table decor and tablescapes. To transition this Easter tablescape to a Spring tablescape, you could replace the bunny napkin rings with something neutral or don’t use a napkin ring at all. You can change out the napkin to a different color and style it differently. I also remove anything from the table that is “Easter” themed but you can always keep it on the Spring if you like!

More Details

You can also add other details, serving pieces, and decor items that are decorative as well as functional. I’ve added in some different options here to give you some ideas.

Above, you can see the Easter Bunny salt and pepper shakers as well as a butterfly shaped dish. This could be used for jam and butter if you’re serving bread. It could also be a salt and pepper holder if you wanted to transition this to spring and not have the bunnies on the table.

Here you can see I removed the butterfly dish and added these cute little  mint green coquettes. These are also great for serving items like jam and butter as well. They are also really cute and add color and detail to the table.

I like to have the same items at each end of the table because it’s so long but you could mix and match items you have too!

Here I added a matching bunny serving platter. This would be great for bread or rolls or for whatever you’re serving. I often get asked if I ever put the food on the table and the answer is yes, but it depends on who’s eating! My table is reclaimed wood and stains easily, so to help keep in in good condition, I tend to serve buffet style, especially when there are kids! Okay, some adults can be messy too but I will never disclose who that may be in our family! LOL!!

These darling mugs also come with the dinneware collection and you could also add these to your table if you’d like to have coffee after your dinner. Aren’t they the cutest mugs?!!

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Harvest Tablescape Featuring the Martha Stewart Collection

I’ve been so excited to share this beautiful Harvest Tablescape featuring the Martha Stewart Collection from Macy’s. It was such an honor to be asked to create a fall tablescape using all things Martha! I have been a Martha Stewart fan since I was young girl and my family and friends tease me that I’m a mini Martha. I definitely love all things Martha Stewart and ABSOLUTLEY love the items from this collection! I’m sharing all the details here and will link all the items at the bottom of the post. (Affiliate links are used here)

The Place-setting

Okay, I just have to gush over these dishes. They are the Baroque Dinnerware Collection and they are stunning! I love the way they stack so nicely on top of each other.

Layering is key in creating a beautiful place-setting. Here I used a woven placemat, then added the gold rimmed charger.

Next, I stacked the two plates and the matching bowl on top. I love that the bowls create height in the place-setting which really makes the dinnerware pop. The shape of the dishes is also beautiful.

I used the Fiddlehead Champagne flatware, the burnt orange cloth napkins, and this gold leaf shaped napkin ring. The darker orange color of the solid napkin contrasts nicely with the stark white dinnerware.

To complete the place-setting, I added in the white pumpkin shaped place-card holders, place cards, and the gold rimmed glass.

The Centerpiece

When I unboxed the three Floral Pumpkin garlands from the harvest collection out of the shipping box, I wasn’t sure how I was going to make them lay flat and stay together on the table. They were folded in half for shipping and every time I opened them up to unfold them, they wouldn’t lay flat on the table or keep their shape once I let go. To solve this problem I decided to try wiring them together and that was the perfect fix. I used four pieces of wire and wrapped it around the three garlands to secure them together. Once they were wired together, they kept their shape and laid flat in the middle of the table.

Once I was done with wiring the garlands together I noticed there were still some holes left in the sides of the garland. To fill it in, I added a few single stem faux flowers into the sides of the wired garland. This helped fill in all the holes and is how I achieved the uniform shape that filled up the middle of the table nicely. I also “fluffed” the flowers in the garland. They tend to get squished a bit during shipping and fluffing is always a must!

Once I finished the centerpiece garland, I tucked in the brown glass votive candle holders, to fill in any other holes. Candle holders are the perfect addition to any table as they add color, fill in holes if needed, and add ambiance and warmth to your table.

I later added in some taller candlesticks to make the table a bit more formal. I didn’t snap any photos of that though but I’ll link the three sizes of candlesticks I used at the bottom of the post. Candlesticks are another way to dress up your table and add ambiance.

Additional Fall Decor Touches

Another thing I did to add more festive fall touches to my dining room was to add a wreath. One of my favorite tricks for decorating is to layer two wreaths together. The wreath I received from the Martha Stewart Collection at Macy’s was perfect and matched the garlands on the table but the space I wanted to hang it was a bit large for the size of the wreath. To fix that problem, I layered another fall wreath I already had behind the smaller one and wired them together. It worked perfect and was the right fit for the space.

Drink Cart

Because my dining table is made from reclaimed wood and doesn’t have a protective finish on it, I like to set up a drink cart or station near the dining table.

Having this drink station helps keep my table from being spilled on. I also added in this matching centerpiece ,also from the Martha Stewart Harvest collection to dress up this smaller table.

Why Set a Beautiful Table?

I’m often asked why I go to such lengths to set a pretty table and the short answer is that I love doing it. The long answer is that I learned the art of setting a pretty table from my mother. She always made the effort to set the table for family dinner and I always felt like that was her way of showing us she cared. She always had a vase of flowers she’d picked from her garden on the table.

I also feel a connection to my grandmothers (who have passed on) when I use their dishes. It’s also my way of making that extra effort and it’s an extension of my love. I love gathering family and friends and sharing a meal together. Making a home cooked meal is also part of that for me and I hope to create those experiences for my family. Gathering around the table, making memories, and spending quality time together is what matters to me and it brings me joy!

I will often take the dishes and everything off the table and leave the centerpiece up for the season. It’s the perfect table decor!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you all  have a very Happy Thanksgiving or family gathering wherever you are in the world.

Oh…….. and if this is not your style or you don’t want to wash all the dishes, you can see my Paper Plate Tablescape here! I’ve shared some fun ideas on how to create the cutest paper plate place-settings.

For more of my fall themed tablescapes click here for 10 of my Fall Themed Tablescapes. Hopefully these tables I’ve done in the past will be inspiration for your Fall Tablescapes.

XOXO,

All Sources Linked Below

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All the sources I’m able to link are below. Just click on the photo of each item. Most of the items are from the Martha Stewart Harvest collection at Macy’s.

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Blue and Orange DIY Fall Centerpiece

Fall is quickly approaching and I’ve already started my Fall decorating! This Blue and Orange DIY Fall Centerpiece is so easy to make and adds a pop of color anywhere you place it. I set mine in the middle of my kitchen island and I love how it turned out.

Picking my Fall Color Decor Palette

I have a lot of blue in my Highland, Utah home and decided to go with a light blue and orange color palette. I wasn’t sure if I would like it or not so I started with this faux floral centerpiece. Once I was done making this I set it out on the island on top of a round shaped wood cutting board and I knew I’d made the right choice for colors!

After placing the centerpiece on the island, I started adding other decor in the same color palette to my open shelves and the rest of my kitchen, family room, and dining room. I also used tan and ivory colors around my home to compliment the blue and orange.

Using Artificial Florals

One of the reasons I like to use artificial or faux flowers is that they last forever and you can use them over and over again. I only use high quality florals though, as that makes all the difference in the overall quality of your centerpiece or floral arrangement. Here are some of the items I used in this fall centerpiece and in my kitchen decor. I’ll link the sources below at the bottom of the post.

Tap the photos below for sources. They are also listed larger at the bottom of the post.

Here you can see how I styled the rest of the kitchen and open shelves.

Another reason I like faux flowers is that you can get almost any color in many different types of flowers. I don’t know if a burnt orange peony actually exists, but I sure love that there is a faux version available! Faux flowers are easy to arrange because you can shape and bend the stems and cut off the stems if they are too long.

I used a mix of artificial hydrangeas, peony’s, roses, and few others smaller flowers that add height and shape to the larger flowers.

How to Arrange Faux Flowers

First, pick a ginger jar or wide mouth urn or vase to recreate this look. This particular vase has a lid so I removed it and then started filling the jar with my flowers. I added three each of the roses, hydrangeas, ivory peonies, and orange peonies into the vase, and then added in the taller delphinium flowers. I always use odd numbers of flowers so 3 of each is a good formula for this type of arrangement.

I then added in some of the smaller cream colored roses on the outside and bent them over to look like they are falling out of the vase. You want it loose and not overfilled. Then add in some of the smaller orange flowers to fill in any holes. The last thing I do is check all sides to make sure there are no holes on the sides or back of the arrangement. Since this one can be seen from all sides, every part needs to look good!

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I created this blue and orange fall centerpiece flower arrangement for my kitchen island. This would also be perfect for a dining table or entry table. You could make one larger one and two smaller ones to accent the larger one and place the smaller ones throughout your home.

xoxo,

Here are all the sources (or similar options) for the fall centerpiece and some of the other items I used to decorate my kitchen. For more fall inspiration, check out my Summer/Fall Sunflower Centerpiece and my Fall Home Tour 2019

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Summer/Fall Sunflower Centerpiece

I’m sharing all the sources and details of this easy to make Summer/Fall Sunflower Centerpiece. It was really easy to make and I love that it works perfect for summer and easily transitions into fall.

Antique English Salt Glaze Stoneware Crock

I found this beautiful antique english salt glaze stoneware crock at a local store in Utah called Highland Gardens. They had many sizes and I thought it would work perfect for this summer to fall floral arrangement.

Using Artificial Flowers

I love fresh flowers but I also enjoy using artificial or faux flowers. They last forever and you can use them over and over again and they never die!

Summer to Fall Colors

I chose yellow and orange colored flowers because they work well for the summer as well as the fall. I love how this turned out and using the antique salt glaze crock added another layer of fall-ish colors to my arrangement.

I’ve linked all the sources for the flowers and some similar salt glazed crocks below. This crock is an antique so I linked some similar items that would work for you to replicate this same look!

I like to place a centerpiece arrangement in the center of my island in my kitchen for each season.

Everyone asks how I reach the island…….well here’s the behind the scenes!

I literally have to crawl or slide myself out to the middle of the island!

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I made this Summer/Fall Sunflower Centerpiece that I created for my kitchen! You may also enjoy seeing there posts here:

Fall Home Tour 2019

Fall Home Tour 2020

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Photos take by Cara Mathis-Catcher In The Rye Photography

Sources Linked Here:

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/large-28-yellow-sunflower?_pos=1&_sid=99d913e3d&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/sunflower-stem?_pos=2&_sid=99d913e3d&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/44-forsythia-spray-yellow?_pos=5&_sid=ad708ac12&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/28-inch-yellow-ranunculus-spray?_pos=1&_sid=ad708ac12&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/22peony-spray-white?_pos=2&_sid=16b69f309&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/31-peony-spray-white?_pos=5&_sid=51b57670a&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/26-inch-orange-ranunculus-spray?_pos=1&_sid=28a0b237b&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/soft-mauve-peony-spring-stem-copy?_pos=3&_sid=169208c8f&_ss=r

https://evolutionhomedecor.com/products/terracotta-cachepot-1?_pos=2&_sid=f186021c7&_ss=r

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Lavender and White Easter Tablescape

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Welcome friends! I’m excited to share my Elegant Lavender and White Easter Tablescape with you!

If you arrived here from  Home With Holliday, I’m so excited you’re here! Holliday Johnson “Holly” is Home With Holliday and I’m the other Holly at Home With HollyJ! We have become good friends after finding each other on Instagram! Holliday loves entertaining and setting a beautiful table as much as I do. We are so alike it’s crazy! Don’t forget to check out the other ladies in our Easter Tablescape blog hop for more inspiration! I’ll share the links at the bottom of the post!

It’s so hard to believe that we will most likely be celebrating Easter without all our extended family due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s not looking like we will be able to attend church services on Easter Sunday or gather with our large family for Easter dinner. I know we will make the best of it and find a way to make it a special day. No matter what happens though, one thing is for sure! My Easter table will be set and ready to host whoever is here with us.

I have really been on a lavender kick lately! I keep finding the most beautiful lavender-colored dishes which inspired this Lavender and White Easter Tablescape. I bought these Anthropologie plates over the summer and have been waiting for the right time to use them. I think you’ll love this tablescape just as much as I do.

The Inspiration for this Tablescape

What inspired this Lavender Easter Tablescape? Two reasons! First. it’s Easter (and spring) and a perfect time to use this color combo, second, I had another tablescape photoshoot using these lavender and white poppy dishes for a collaboration I was doing for a ceramic company. I figured I’d get the most out of the centerpiece arrangement I made for that photoshoot.

Look at the flowers on the dishes I received from Bico Ceramics! The anemones look very similar to their Poppy dishes. These dishes are out of stock at the moment but when they are back, I’ll link them here for you!

I was able to get some fresh anemone flowers from my friend Amy’s beautiful flower farm while I was home in Washington. These flowers look very similar to the flowers on the dishes. (Laughing Goat Flower Farm)

Amy is a dear friend of mine and her farm is near my other home in Washington. She cut the anemones the morning I was flying back to Utah and I carried them on the plane with me for my shoot the next day. I was so happy that they lasted long enough for me to create and photograph this Easter tablescape. It’s such a blessing to have a friend who grows amazing flowers and shares them with you. My photo doesn’t do either the dishes or the flowers justice!

Okay! Now back to the tablescape! I just had to share a few of those photos of the other table!

The Centerpiece

I created an asymmetrical centerpiece for the middle of the table using the anemones from Amy’s farm and then filled in the rest with store-bought flowers.

Since my table is so large, it can feel a little empty in the middle with just one large centerpiece. To fill in the space some, I pulled out some artificial greenery and layered it on either side of the centerpiece. I then added a few faux flower stems to it. Can you tell the difference between the fresh and faux flowers? I often mix fresh and faux flowers depending on what I’m doing and if what I need isn’t in season. The good thing about faux is they never die and you can use them many times over if you take care of them and store them properly. I still prefer fresh flowers of course, but sometimes you just use what you have!

Lastly, I added the white Easter sign from Krumpets Home Decor in the middle of the table and tucked some small white ceramic bunnies throughout the garland. I then added these bunny salt and pepper shakers on either end of the table. Right when I was finished setting the table and getting ready to photograph it, the rustic candlesticks I had ordered from Magnolia arrived! Just in time! I love how they tie into the rustic silverware I used.

I forgot to mention the table runner! It’s actually two of them! (HomeGoods) My table is so long that I have to buy two of them usually so that they hang over the edge. You don’t have to have them hang over the edge though and one will work too. I just like to change it up and these lace table runners are so pretty. Another white element in the table to compliment the lavender dishes and tie into the charger and napkin rings.

The Place-setting

The dishes are from Anthropologie (linked below~~ the photos are incorrect in the source section so just click through the photos that look like multi-colored napkins) and they are even more stunning in person. I started with a white wood charger then layered the dinner and salad plate on top.

You can see the details of the plates in this close-up shot. I love how the white charger compliments the dishes. I used my silver rustic silverware which goes so nicely with the rustic reclaimed wood table and candlesticks. To make it Easter themed, I used these adorable bunny ear napkin rings from Krumpets Home Decor. I love how the napkin ring is flat on the bottom so it stands up once you slide the napkin in and this is one fun element that the kids will love! How cute are these?

The Easter Tablescape that Transitions to a Spring Tablescape

One thing I always try to do when decorating for any holiday is to decorate for the season too. I try to create my tablescapes to be versatile to save time and expense. I’ll create a garland centerpiece for the table for Spring and then I’ll add different items into the garland for Easter. When Easter is over, I can take out the Easter decor and leave it as is for Spring or I can change up the dishes or napkins for Mother’s Day. So many possibilities!

Here’s an example of one I did for Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and Mother’s Day! This is one of my favorites! This one here is one I made for Winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day! I created eleven different tablescapes with the same centerpiece garland!

Also, here are some other tablescapes I’ve created that all have a lavender theme. I didn’t realize how much I liked lavender until I noticed how much I’ve used it in my tablescapes this past year. I created this first one for a Yankee Candle collaboration in the fall but this would work perfectly for Easter and Spring too!

Click here to see the entire post! Lavender and Mint Green Tablescape.

Here’s another tablescape I created last summer with Teal and Lavender. The polka dot plates and the robin’s egg blue colors remind me of Spring and Easter! Lavender and Teal Spring Tablescape

One last lavender-themed tablescape! I set this table in my backyard at my home in Washington last summer when I hosted a dinner party for my girlfriends. I used fresh lavender plants as the centerpiece. Oh…..this makes me excited for summer and outdoor dinners! Click here to see more of the Simple Lavender Inspired Centerpiece.

Whew! That was a lot! I hope you enjoyed this post and that it inspires you to set the table and gather your friends and family. Sometimes it’s good to go all out and other times it’s nice to keep it simple. Hopefully, you’ve seen a little of both!

Thanks for stopping by!  Now, head on over to my other tablescaping bff, Lory,  To Have To Host to see how she set her Easter table. Lory, Holliday, and I have met up in person and become real-life friends. It’s so fun making friends with these amazing ladies who all love to host and entertain! Happy Easter and I hope you’re all staying healthy and safe and that you have a wonderful easter celebration however that may be.

Here are the links to other ladies in the Easter Tablescape Blog Hop or you can click on the links above each photo (above)!

Lory Parson’s Easter Table Ideas

https://jennifermaune.com/easter-table-setting/

https://homewithholliday.com/2020/04/01/blush-pink-and-green-easter-tablescape

 

Happy Easter and God Bless,

xoxo,

 

Sharing updated and similar sources to recreate the look:

Some of the links are affiliate links.

Similar vase:

Terracotta Cachepot Vase

Similar faux flower stems:

https://shophollyjhome.com/products/29-lilac-spray-purple?_pos=1&_sid=61811fe7e&_ss=r

https://shophollyjhome.com/products/24-peony-spray-purple?_pos=1&_sid=feb5ff9c6&_ss=r

Hydrangea Stem in White

Eucalyptus Seed Spray 32.5 Inch Green – Artificial Seeded Eucalyptus Stem

Grand Eucalyptus Spray 40 Inch Sage – Extra Long Artificial Greenery Stem

 

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