When the girls from Uncommon Designs asked me to join their Easter Tablescape series, honestly I was a little surprised. I’m not exactly the trusted expert on setting the table (as we called it back in the day.) Don’t get me wrong…I have set plenty of tables in my life. As the only daughter in a family of 6, that was my daily job. 
This is just a bit different and loads more fun! My starting point was a set of white linen napkins that were given to me when we closed my Father-In-Law’s house. 
I am totally in love with them. There is a matching tablecloth that I opted not to use but it’s equally as beautiful. These are hand embroidered with scalloped edges that make my heart flutter. 
Next came blue Ball jars. I had to settle for a bunch of flowers from the grocery store which I wasn’t thrilled with but they ended up being OK. Anything looks better in a blue Ball jar. 
I wanted to use these torchons I ordered from an Etsy shop called Sunday Brocantes. The torchons, or tea towels, were too big to be place mats so I sewed two together to make a small table runner. Running them width-wise worked great since my table is set for four. 
The plate layers just happened. I had the wicker napkin rings and found the matching chargers at Pier 1. White plates from Walmart are topped with blue dessert plates from Target. It’s all topped off with petite Easter baskets filled with eggs. I added the same etched glasses I used at Thanksgiving. Nothing is expensive but it all looks fresh and somehow works. 
I threw in a little bling with my silver candlesticks and hurricanes. 
A round loaf of bread on a vintage bread board lends a little authenticity and I just thought it looked nice. 
I’m going to leave my table set for a while with the hope that we will be able to have a family Easter dinner. No one is sure what’s going on yet so time will tell. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. 
Sources:
Torchons – currently not listed – Sunday Brocantes on Etsy
Wicker chargers – Pier 1
White dinner plates – Walmart
Blue dessert plates – Target
Petite baskets – Kroger
Blue speckled eggs – Bird in Hand Vintage
Egg crate – Anthropologie
(12 egg size not listed but there is a 6 egg size.)
A huge thank you to Bonnie and Trish at Uncommon Designs. They kicked off this series with their Bunnies and Burlap Tablescape. Check back with their blog all week to get more inspiration.
Katherines Corner says
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 8:57 amBeautiful, love the blue mason jars for vases my sweet friend. I hope you will share this at my hop tomorrow xo P.S. did you get your entry in for my giveaway yet?
Cindy says
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 9:21 pmAnn…I love your table setting…so pretty!! The blue jars and your white pieces look great together.
~Cindy
Cindy says
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 9:25 pmForgot to say that I just had to come back to see it again!!
Gabrielle says
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 7:31 pmI pinned your table scape to my board and then had to stop to tell you how I loved it. I just bought those ceramic baskets from my local Vons a few weeks ago and seeing them on your table has gotten me so excited to set them up with my plates and my ball jars too..and I think your flowers look perfect!
debra says
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 6:15 amThose napkins are lovely! And your tablescape is perfect….to me, it looks realistic. As in, you left room to put some food there ! :)
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:39 pmThe linens are just gorgeous, and the silver/ball jar combination is just a great idea.
Shenita says
Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:00 pmAnn, your table is just beautiful! I love the soft blue, paired with the white. The napkins are such lovely heirlooms. Very pretty!
Shirley says
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 8:23 pmEverything looks fresh and spring time..I adore your table setting..and love your chair fabric..very nice..
Babs says
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 8:15 pmAnn, This is really pretty! I LOVE your napkins and the shade of blue you chose for the plates, jars, etc. It’s perfect!
Jenna says
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 3:58 pmIt’s so lovely Ann, my favorite part is the blue jars, did you happen to make them? The simple stems are so attractive in the line of jars! Everything looks so springy fresh and inviting!
Jenna
The Style Sisters says
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 12:35 pmLove the colors! So pretty. Cme link up to my Centerpiece Wednesday party on my blog http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/03/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up_12.html this is perfect!
Karin
Beverly says
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 12:25 pmAnn, you know I love your style, and your table setting is perfection. The crisp whites and soft blues are so pretty.
I am loving those white baskets. Did you find them at Kroger recently?
Tiffany | offbeat + inspired says
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:45 amGorgeous table! I love the eggs and the flowers in the jars look so great! From a purely third party perspective, I thought the combo of the purple, white and green against the blue jars couldn’t have been done better! That bread is calling my name too.. :D
Jacque says
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:12 amI love this Ann! The colors are perfect, I think I might need to borrow some of your plates!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 9:17 amSo very lovely Ann!! Sweet simplicity!
P.S. It’s been pinned!
Anne Boykin says
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 7:32 amHi Ann, It’s just beautiful! Thanks so much for the inspiration. I sure enjoy playing with table settings from time to time on a rainy afternoon. I just love the colors you’ve used.
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 7:10 amYour Easter table is so pretty, Ann. Love the pretty linens, and I appreciate your creativity.
Cindy says
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 12:10 amOh…so very pretty!!
Jamie says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:37 pmSooo pretty! You did a fantastic job. So simple but beautiful.
Jamie ~ somuchbetterwithage.com
Moni ~ Zu Haus at Home says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:30 pmBeautiful Spring-table, so fresh and inviting! So pretty!
Patti says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:11 pmThe table is just gorgeous. The color is so fresh and just speaks Spring.
Love the use of the bottles.
Hugs,
Patti
Silvina from Tazas y Cuentos says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 9:46 pmYour table is really lovely! So fresh…
The blue of those dessert plates is fantastic.
Besos from Argentina! Silvina
FABBY says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 9:31 pmYour table is beautiful, fresh and inviting. I love the centerpieces in the bottles, soo pretty! Your linen from your Fil is lovely, as is your dinner ware. Happy St. Pat’s week.
FABBY
Gwen says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 9:24 pmAnn… it’s simply beautiful! I love all the fine details and the flowers work beautifully!
Michele says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 9:02 pmAnn,
Your Easter tablescape is absolutely perfect!
It is so festive and cheerful and springy and cottage-y – adore it, every element.
WELL DONE!!
Patricia Krank says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:58 pmOh how I love the colors you’ve used in this tablescape, and the sweet embroidered napkins. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:08 pmAnn,
You have set a beautiful Easter table. I am coveting your gorgeous vintage napkins! I have been gathering some items for my Easter table, but I do not quite have it together. I love how you’ve used the white and blue dishes together, and those little baskets are just adorable. I hope everyone in your family is able to come for your Easter dinner!
Erin says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:02 pmThis looks beautiful! I’m with you on the Ball jars. Everything does look better in them! They look great with your plates too!
Donnamae says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:53 pmIt is lovely! I think it’s so funny, that we did used to call it setting the table. ;)
Gina says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:55 pmYou did a wonderful job “setting the table.” I love the little white baskets…too cute!
Sweet Posy Dreams says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:38 pmSo pretty, fresh, and springy. Makes it harder to look out the window at the snow flurries.
Cynthia says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:19 pmThis table is beautiful. I love the little baskets.
Cynthia
Marcia @The Shop Around the Corner says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 5:41 pmLove your table, Ann, especially its freshness and simplicity. I have been meaning to purchase those chargers for so long. Going on my weekend list. :)
XOXO’s
Jill Flory says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 5:15 pmHow fun Ann! It’s beautiful. I keep thinking I should do a tablescape to share on my blog. If we get some sunshine soon I may just spend a few hours doing that!
Kerry@PlentyPlace says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 5:06 pmGorgeous & simple, in my favorite colors. Nicely done, Ann!
Sandy says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 5:04 pmJust began thinking about my Easter dinner menu. I’m doing a buffet this year. I adore your napkins for your Easter tablescape. I am also using my one and only blue canning jar filled with flowers for my table. Thank you for this idea.
Nana Diana says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 4:56 pmAnn, It is so very, very pretty. I love the whole setting and especially those darling napkins. Your choices of color and layering are wonderful. Love it- xo Diana
Pamela Gordon says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 3:31 pmBeautiful Ann! I love the aqua and white touches with the natural rattan woven chargers and napkin rings. The napkins are sweet. The little baskets of eggs are adorable! Very nicely done!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 3:16 pmIt’s absolutely beautiful, Ann! Love those baskets with the eggs…too sweet!
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 1:18 pmBeautiful table setting! Love the vintage napkins. I also agree with you that “anything looks better in a blue Ball jar.”
Anne@DesignDreams says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 1:02 pmAbsolutely stunningly beautiful! I adore everything on this table. Where did you get your dishes?? Want them!!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:37 amAmazingly simple and beautiful all at the same time! You have such an artist’s touch! Your attention to detail really stands out because you kept it so clean and simple. What a sweet touch to use aqua jars as vases.
As everything you do… just lovely!
laurie says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:59 amI love it, the wicker chargers with the white and blue look amazing and i’m snitching the blue green bell jar idea, I have one just perfect for this!
Mary Alice Patterson says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:52 amAnn, Your table couldn’t look any more beautiful than it is!! LOVE the colors you chose. The napkins, your inspiration point, are just exquisite. Everything is perfect for an Easter dinner with the family.
Mary Alice
Doreen says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:39 amI love your Easter table. The colors are amazing!
Eileen says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:35 amHi Ann. This is my first time at your blog (so nice) and I only have one question for you. What time is Easter dinner? Beautiful table!
Heather @At The Picket Fence says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:28 amSo beautiful Ann! I adore the blue, white and brown color combination and I am coveting those placemats! Our Easter Tablescape week has definitely started with a high bar! :)
Heather
kelly says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:19 amI love the soft blue color mixed with white on your table. The blue jars filled with flowers is my favorite part on your table.
Ginger Zuck says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:00 amBeautiful table Ann. Love all the blue, so Springy too!
Keeping It Cozy says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:00 amAnn, your tablescape is simply beautiful. I love the blue ball jars with the blue dessert plates and the beautiful napkins. It looks effortless, spring-y, and so lovely. I think I may have to use your idea of the blue ball jars on the table for our Easter dinner!
Dori says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 9:12 amOh Ann, I love how simple your table is. It is truly beautiful. The color of those blue plates from Target is perfect!!! So beautiful! I hope you get to host a family Easter. It’ll be here before we know it won’t it? Have a good day, Ann.
Dawn says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 9:11 amAnn, it is all so beautiful. The baskets filled with eggs are perfect atop the dinner plates, and you can never go wrong with a blue canning jar filled with fresh flowers:) Love the whole look!
Bev says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 9:04 amI have a question Anne . When having your dinner with your setting do you remove the chargers? We went to a fancy restaurant and when we sat down they removed chargers and dishes !!!
Bev says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:57 amSo pretty and natural : )
MariaElena says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:49 amAnn, this is the most beautiful Spring tablescape I have ever seen! Every detail is just gorgeous! Great inspiration!
kim says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:49 amAnn, this is so pretty. Love those napkins and great idea sewing the others from Cat together. I can’t wait to meet her in France.
Trish @ Uncommon says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:38 amAnn… it is just beautiful! Thank you so much for being a part of this series. You are such a sweetheart and your talent is just limitless!
Take care,
Trish
fresh deb says
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:34 amLove your Easter table! Beautiful :)