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Let’s Create a Whimsical Easter Tablescape

March 6, 2025 by Kimberly Snyder 17 Comments

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Looking for an easy way to create a whimsical Easter tablescape? I’d love to share how I incorporate touches of whimsy to my Easter table!

Easter and whimsy just seem to go together!  Creating a whimsical Easter tablescape is simple! 

Easter is a time of renewal and celebration. I do realize that the real meaning behind Easter is more solemn than brightly colored Easter eggs and cute little bunnies.  With everything going on in the world, I feel the need for some playfulness and joy in my surroundings.  Adding whimsical touches to my Easter tablescape helps me fill that need.

Easter vignette with bunnies and eggs

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Before We Get Started

Spring Easter graphic with pink bunny

For an special treat today, I have joined together with a group of my blogger friends to bring you a dozen ideas for your Spring and Easter decorating and celebrations! We call these collaborations Blog Hops and today’s hop is hosted by my friend Carol from Bluesky at Home.  Carol does a fabulous job hosting these inspiration filled hops! You can join the hop by scrolling to the bottom of this post and simply clicking on each link!  At the end of the hop, you will have an Easter basket full of wonderful ideas! 

No matter how you arrived here today, whether you hopped over from my friend AnneMarie’s blog Make Everyday an Event (isn’t her Bunny wreath adorable?) , are one of my regular readers or perhaps you found me on Google or via Hometalk, I am so very glad you are here!  My name is Kimberly and I have a passion for flowers (a former florist) and flour (a former pizzeria owner) and many things in between!  Especially rusty and chippy items! I love to share all the things I have learned over the years.  Sometimes I tell stories about my life.  Other times, I will share a craft or a recipe. I hope you enjoy your thyme here today and learn at least one thing during your visit!

Let’s get ready for some whimsy!

Easter Bunny with eggs in a primitive box

The Steps to Create a Whimsical Easter Tablescape

What is a tablescape anyway?

Tablescape is a term that blends the concepts of table setting and landscaping together.  By combining table setting with landscaping, you are helping to create a mood and an atmosphere for your celebration.  Tablescaping allows you to use your creativity to make the gathering more special for your friends and family members.

It is a word that was first coined by Sandra Lee in the early 2000s according to Wikipedia.  I actually met Sandra years ago when she was on the set for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition build in Philo, IL.  Participating in that build is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Simple Steps To Creating a Whimsical Easter Tablescape

My first step is to find my inspiration or my “muse”.  Sometimes it is a particular color combination or a particular object. My “muse” for my whimsical Easter tablescape is this yellow & purple ceramic basket and the purple Polish pottery flowers in the lavender glass vase.

purple pansey basket

The scalloped edge of the ceramic basket is outlined in the same color of purple as the flowers.  The Polish pottery flowers closely resemble the flowers on the basket.  The ceramic basket is actually an old Teleflora container that I found at a resale store one Spring.  I have a similar one with stripes on it but it is still packed in some box somewhere and I haven’t found it yet.  It is so frustrating when I can’t find something, but that is a topic for another day!

My “muse” helps me decide on a color scheme and an overall theme.  My color scheme is yellow and purple and my theme is Hopping Thru the Pansy Garden.   Next, I walk thru my home collecting items that reflect the color scheme and theme.  I call this the gathering process. The gathering process continues until I feel like I have enough elements to get started.  Once I have enough elements gathered, I will do a trial run of the tablescape to see what I might be missing.

collage of yellow & purple items to be used for Easter decor

Elements of the Tablescape

Your tablescape will need a base such as a tablecloth or runner and possibly placemats.  The size and shape of your table help determine what shape of tablecloth and placemats you will need.  For example, our dining table in the house is octagon shaped and round placemats look better on it than rectangle. Note to self: iron tablecloth before you take the picture!

Sweet Clover by Blue Ridge Pottery

Sweet Clover Blue Ridge Plates with Round Placemats

Our dining table outside on the lanai is a rectangle and rectangle placemats really work better.  However, sometimes I have to use what I have on hand so one Easter I used a red and white runner without placemats. California Farmhouse themed Easter Table

Easter Tablescape – Farmhouse Style

This year, I am still undecided about whether we will be eating indoors or outdoors.  I did a trial run with place settings for both options.

Inside: Purple pansy table scape for Easter

With this option, I used bright yellow rectangle placemats with my still un-ironed tablecloth.  Round placemats would probably look better but I didn’t have round ones in a color that I thought would match my color scheme.  I used to be all about matching.  Now, I am not as rigid as I once was but for this, I really wanted to use the yellow placemats because they just added a touch of sunshine to the tablescape.  Don’t you agree?

While we are on the subject of the place mats, the basic elements of a tablescape include the plates, cutlery, glasses and napkins as well as your centerpiece.  The centerpiece may include some candles or perhaps a lantern. It is fun to include a favor for your guests, especially at Easter time.  I will fill these yellow ware eggs with candy for Easter.  The edge of the yellow ware egg is also scalloped like the edges of the ceramic basket.  The scallop pattern is also repeated in the woven edge of the egg’s handle.

yellow & purple placesetting for Easter

Outside: Early Spring outdoor breakfast place setting

For the place settings outside, I added a pansy themed Polish pottery salad plate.  I really like the combination of the Fiestaware Chop plate as a charger, a bright yellow melamine plate and then the pansy plate.  The rectangle yellow placemats tie everything together. I plan to use yellow napkins secured with a pewter napkin ring.  A simple single faux pansy blossom adorns each napkin ring to add a touch of color to the place settings.

yellow pansy plates with a bright yellow placemat

Centerpiece

The centerpiece portion of the tablescape is where you can really let your creativity shine!  The size and shape of your table will help dictate how long your centerpiece can be. One of my decorating go to’s is a dough bowl.  I have several in my dough bowl collection.  When I am planning a tablescape for our inside dining table, I will most likely use my white dough bowl.  I love the shallowness of it as well as the shape.  It is a reproduction. garden themed Easter doughbowl

You can see the shape of the dough bowl better in the picture above.  For this option, I added several sizes of Easter eggs in shades of yellow and purple with a couple of peach ones added in.  The garden tools help tie in the garden theme.  I also sprinkled in a few rattan hearts to add texture.  The white tin bucket was painted by my Great Aunt Pauline a number of years ago,  She made it for my Mom.  The house we live in in Florida was actually my Great Aunt’s home and we purchased it from her just over 7 years ago.  She was an amazing woman!  She passed away last January 77 days shy of her 106th birthday! You can read more about her here: Meet My Great Aunt Pauline! 

Yellow & Purple centerpiece for Early Spring Pictured above is my extra large dough bowl filled with violas and a pot of nemesia.  I extended the length of the centerpiece by using the moss ball topped chalk painted candle holders.  The rustic wire bunny adds a touch of whimsy to this centerpiece.  More about dough bowls and the centerpiece above can be found here: Early Spring Rustic Dough Bowl Centerpiece

Here is a close up of the Rustic Wire Bunny

pot of cold tolerant nemesia accented by a rustic wire bunny

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Important Things to Remember

Tablescaping allows you to release your creativity but you don’t want to be so creative that it interferes with your guests ability to enjoy their meal!  Centerpieces should be kept to a reasonable height so that the guests can still see each other.  Don’t over decorate the tabletop, leaving nowhere for the guests to put their plates and glasses.  Keep in mind the age range of your guests and their physical mobility.  If you have children attending your event, keep the tablescape child friendly.

Purple pansy table scape for Easter

Carrying the Theme to Other Parts of the House

I found this cottage style wooden tray on clearance after the Christmas Holiday.  It actually has a Christmas motif and I found a way to cover that up.  The steps can be found here: Quick & Easy Way to Makeover A Cottage Tray  I used it as a base for an Easter display on the coffee table. Wooden cottage style tray with Easter display

and then I tried it on my side board. I really like how this display turned out!

Yellow & purple pansy display Thank you so much for stopping by today!  

Next up on the hop is Donna, my friend who blogs at An Organized Season. She is sharing her adorable Tulip Carrot Spring Wreath! 

Spring & Easter Ideas from Your Favorite Bloggers!

 

 

Spring Easter graphic with pink bunny

 
 
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green and lavender spring tablescape
rustic Easter decor with paneled walls and candlesticks
Bluesky at Home – Flowers and Fabric Spring Wreath
Hen and Horse Design – Spring Green and Lavender Tablescape
At Home with Kristy – Elegant Easter Decorating
Easter vignette with moss covered decorations
spring basket with flowers and twigs
spring vignettes with bunnies and eggs
Masterpieces of My Life – Spring Decorating with Moss
A Life Unfolding – Blooming Spring Flower Basket
Thistlekey Lane – Spring Decorating with Bunnies and Eggs
colorful flowers in silver planter for spring decor
white tiered tray with oranges
daffodils in the garden
Sonata Home Design – Simple Spring Centerpiece
Everyday Edits – Spring Tiered Tray with Oranges
Shop at Blu – Spring Gardening Preparation
green bunny wreath with pink ears and pink bow on front door
yellow whimsical Easter placesetting
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Make Everyday an Event – Easter Bunny Wreath
From Farmhouse to Florida – Whimsical Easter Tablescape
An Organized Season – Tulip Carrot Spring Wreath
 
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Comments

  1. Donna says

    March 6, 2025 at 8:35 am

    Hi Kimberly! I adore the combination of yellow and purple for an Easter table! It’s so bright and adds a ton of cheer! Your bunnies are the cutest! I hope you have a great day!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      March 6, 2025 at 2:41 pm

      Thank you, Donna! It was great hopping with you! Happy Spring!

      Reply
  2. laura says

    March 6, 2025 at 11:58 am

    Hi Kimberly
    I love the bunnies! No such thing as too many bunnies (well some may disagree with garden beds). Ha!
    laura

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      March 6, 2025 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you, Laura! I agree…. never too many faux bunnies! Happy Spring!

      Reply
  3. Missy says

    March 6, 2025 at 3:07 pm

    So many great ideas, Kimberly! I especially love your tablescape with the sweet clover plates. Well done!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      March 6, 2025 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you, Missy! Hope you have a Happy Spring!

      Reply
  4. Libbie says

    March 6, 2025 at 4:13 pm

    Love the pretty Purple and Yellow combo for Easter! And your tablescape looks lovely. Happy Hopping with you today and Happy Spring!

    Reply
  5. MaryJo Materazo says

    March 6, 2025 at 9:02 pm

    Love your post Kimberly. So many great ideas and tips for table setting which we know we all love to do. Purple and yellow is a great color combo. It was lively to share with you today. Happy spring! XO- MaryJo

    Reply
  6. Carol@Blueskyathome says

    March 7, 2025 at 8:53 am

    Kimberly, I love that beautiful ceramic basket! What a wonderful piece as your inspiration. I don’t often think of yellow and purple but it works beautifully for Easter. I love how you contrasted the inside and outside tablescapes. All you Easter settings are so pretty. Thanks for sharing all the tablescape info.

    Reply
  7. Kristy Mastrandonas says

    March 7, 2025 at 2:32 pm

    I love all of your beautiful Spring ideas, Kimberly! I especially love that adorable planter, with its spring colors of yellow and purple!

    Reply
  8. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    March 8, 2025 at 7:42 am

    Your table is so bright and cheerful! I love the yellow and purple together, so energetic! You have some lovely pieces to decorate with Kim, and I love how you carried the theme to other parts of your home!

    Reply
  9. Susan Scampini says

    March 17, 2025 at 1:28 pm

    So many pretty ideas Kimberly. I love all the bunnies! Happy Spring!

    Reply

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Hello! Kimberly (Kim) Snyder and I'm glad you're here. An entrepreneurial spirit, I've owned a flower shop and antiques store, a pizza parlor and now we're in Florida living a new adventure. Join me as we downsize into our new digs and continue the adventures! WRITER & BLOGGER

Kimberly Snyder shares the adventures of moving to Florida and beginning again in a new space as a herbalist, a creative, and a serial entrepreneur

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