This year I decided to skip the pastels and go with a green and white tablescape. I already had everything to put the table together so the fact that I didn’t have to buy anything made it even better! Scott and I always host a luncheon for Easter and we invite people over that don’t have family nearby. I come from a huge family and we would always gather for Easter: kids were running around, the house smelled of lamb, everyone was running around helping with the lunch and my mother always set an exquisite table. Since we live in Maryland and all of our family lives in Florida, our holidays are rather quiet these days. We love hosting and Scott and I love to be surrounded by friends, family and good conversation (and good wine). So as per usual, I’ve set the table for fine dining and friends that would like to join us! I’ve included links as to where I’ve acquired my fine dining pieces and I’ve also included a how-to in case you want to know how I created the centerpiece. It was super easy!
At Home Fine Dining Tips:
- Never put your fine china in the dishwasher. Unfortunately, it’s all hand wash. I never wash it all at once. Sometimes I soak it in the sink and do a little at a time.
- Your silver has to be washed immediately following dinner, especially if it’s .925. The acid from foods can damage it. While I let the china soak, the silver I wash right away.
- Once guests have their beverage of choice, I start to take away unnecessary glasses. I usually get them all off the table before everyone starts eating.
- If you’re shopping for fine china, neutral is the way to go. My cousin convinced me to register for a neutral color when I got married because she said it’s easier to mix and match napkins and tablecloths. So glad I did what she said. I’m able to use the same plates and glasses but still have different looks for all the seasons. I don’t have storage for a punch of different china anyway.
I’m in no way trying to be ostentatious or pretentious. I grew up learning how to set a table and my godfather (whom my son is named after) taught me all about fine dining. He would always throw sensational dinner parties (that I wasn’t allowed to partake in until I could sit properly at the table) and I’m just carrying on the family tradition. My husband thinks it’s ridiculous and hates bringing out the china because he doesn’t want to make anyone uncomfortable. My grandmother always said, “Why wouldn’t you bring out the very best for your guests???” She inherited the family fine china from her mother and my sister has since acquired it from her godmother. I thoroughly enjoy hosting and my guests always leave with a smile (and not just because they’ve had too much to drink).
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- Take 2 eucalyptus garland and twist together around your focal point. In this case, I used a bunny.
- Take loose eucalyptus stems and insert back and forth. This will add more oomph to your centerpiece.
- Use some “filler flower” and insert it back and forth to fill your holes. These have the slightest bit of pink in them.
- Add a few extras. I added 2 nests and some loose eggs.
- Tuck and pull around it to shape it a little and there you go!
I have to give credit to Aunt Cindy for teaching me everything I know about floral arranging!
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Hopefully this will give you some ideas for your own tablescape!
Happy Easter!