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Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Kathleen Varner
Spring is a beautiful time for a lush tablescape, and Easter is the best day to show it off. With these Easter centerpieces and table decorations, you can show off the prettiest spring flowers alongside fun pastels and springy brights. With cute place card ideas and gorgeous floral centerpieces, your Easter table will actually look like the one you saw on Pinterest.
Whether you have 10 minutes or two hours, there is an Easter centerpiece you can do yourself. Don't spend tons of money getting a centerpiece made for your Easter table this year. Even if you're not into DIY projects, these Easter table decorations are so easy—we promise. There are even some fun DIY Easter egg ideas the kids can help with, too! Every bunny will be impressed at the sight of your Easter table with these beautiful ideas.
Fresh-Picked Napkin Tie
![Heirloomed Collection napkin place setting spring table](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/yMGA-J9fU7m5TcSE3fImSrdBvP4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27750_SouthernLivingMag_SpringTableScape_27750_AllSet_Hairloome-22-35c8dd6351c443fe85527a5f44a1c17a.jpg)
Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Skip the napkin ring in favor of hellebores secured on top with satin ribbon. No Lenten roses in your neighborhood? Opt for whatever's growing in the backyard; any bloom will do!
A Fan-tastic Arrangement
![Centerpiece with peonies and palm](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/NrXyU3tWShsoCdFFqdpDoedScw8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27258_DecoratingWithPalms1885-da96a307581e464abab30c973cb24801.jpg)
HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styled by Kathleen Varner
We used palms for this delightful and dynamic centerpiece. Arranged with peonies, the palms provide plenty of height, so select a vase with a low profile and wide mouth.
Start by positioning three palm fans in florist foam, switching the direction so one is facing forward, another is standing tall but a little bit off-center, and a third is slightly angled. Next layer in midsize flowers: chocolate Queen Anne’s lace and pink and white peonies. The most delicate elements such as tulips, hellebores, and ranunculus step in as the final flourishes, filling open spots and creating movement. For even more interest, you can then reflex the petals on a few of the tulips by placing your thumb at the base of each petal and gently pushing until it pops backward.
Make It Personal
![Marta Galaz Cancio tablescape](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/P40hiQ1PTT_tSxSHIUFCzgJ9cfE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27305_SL_Casa-Felix_Details-037-fa944f01ed2b48549000e866cae29ad0.jpg)
CARMEL BRANTLEY
In addition to gorgeous flatware, plates, and a centerpiece, don’t forget the personal touches that truly elevate a table and make guests feel welcomed. “Place cards elevate everything. They make a guest feel like this spot was meant for them,” says Marta Galaz Cancio, the stationary designer behind the lovely custom place cards and menus on this table.
Pretty Little Things
![Daffodils](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/i9Zkhh3hJgHbpkROY86Nt2mVy-E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2714001_Daffodils_037-215b555cc433492ab20be35051002db7.jpg)
HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling by Kathleen Varner
For an eye-catching design that doesn’t require any technical know-how, set small vases in coordinating colors down the length of the table. We filled the vases with one of the season's sweetest blooms: daffodils. Trim daffodil stems at varying heights, and then place a few blooms in each vessel. These bitty bouquets can also double as favors for guests.
The Can't-Be-Beat Blue and White Table
![The Can't-Be-Beat Blue and White Table](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/XeOM_y8JBizAeb8Yx3ddOksfyqI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2534302_easte_22558_048_0_0-2000-3bef0242b1c74624adf251f43a05690d.jpg)
For the most classic Easter celebration, there's nothing like old-school blue and white. Get all the details on this table and its individual place settings here.
A Basket Of Blooms
![Basket of Cut Lenten Roses](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/HWtPEImZ4p-zG1gPZ2pykr2ChGc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27548_Selects_SouthernLiving_StoryID27548_LetItGrow_LentenRoses-20-912c00f6fc694f1cbe33b700a144d381.jpg)
HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ
The arrival of Lenten roses often coincides with the beginning of Lent (the 40-day season that many Christians observe before Easter), which earned the plant its nickname. These blooms come in an array of shapes and tones which make them easy for an overflowing, happy spring floral arrangement. Select your favorite shallow vessel and using a ball of chicken wire to hold the cut stems in place, fill with flowers as desired.
Lean In To Lily Of The Valley
![Easter Table Setting](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/OexFyjshudAXAAZJAVoB1tl0ZCY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27407_221130-SL-Dondolo-159-F-3cd98bbdbd9741bbbd3415bfeea59a11.jpg)
ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS
You want your table decorations to strike up a conversation, and the best way to do that is to highlight a little detail that has meaning for you.
For founder of luxury clothing and home brand Dondolo, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba, inspiration for her collection came from lily of the valley. “I love lily of the valley. That flower was introduced to me here in the States. It’s so delicate and beautiful. This year, I wanted to design something for Easter that seems a little more vintage and traditional. You can keep these dishes and linens forever,” she shares. Her collection is primarily pink and green, and those colors set the stage for a lovely Easter dinner. The pink goblets are from Estelle Colored Glass.
The Cabbage Centerpiece
![The Cabbage Centerpiece](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/Rvcvl3IcD3lOQ79MPK8g4jT8bGM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spring-diy-2415501_mothe0270_0_1-94e5ab022cb64ffe9d779b6178cf5ad8.jpg)
Your guests will be impressed by this fun, springy arrangement, and it's actually surprisingly easy to DIY. Get the instructions here.
Personalized Egg Place Cards
![Outdoor Easter Party Easter Egg Place Card](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/GuY69IBxp6FteirpJCYpJout2DQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2684001_Easte_7089-2000-e419156996df4f538ac1b6b37b7aeec5.jpg)
Whether you start with a crisp white egg or colorfully died design, personalized eggs are a fun way to tie in Easter cheer to any tabletop. Boil them first to avoid a potential cracked egg mess!
The Garden Party
![Garden Party Table Setting with Pink Peonies](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/YkJYg9Gdr66ouQaLRcDFeO_wiKo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2573701_3newp_189_0-1-13e9451567b7457dae1c5e576495e7fa.jpg)
Easter is the perfect time for a gorgeous garden party. Personal touches like monogrammed napkins and handwritten place cards make your guests feel that you went the extra mile to welcome them.
Bring On The Wicker
![Outdoor Easter Party Table Decor](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/3oaFZZ2LEpVCRWOlC0_wu_Ky3SI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2684001_Easte_6983-2000-508ea481520b42ad84895fe4f0e57a69.jpg)
Take a cue from your children's Easter baskets and fill wicker vessels with fresh blooms for extra festive floral arrangements. Here, baskets of varying heights are filled with florist foam to hold stems of roses, Butterfly ranunculus, irises, and tiger lilies and more.
Purple Party Table
![Purple Party Table](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/POFdMEbopyd54wTgP8pjE7t88L0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2266401_south111-1-4815536571e74fbb813545f9ddfaa76b.jpg)
Forgo plain white for a mix of fresh colors and motifs. Here, designer Jane Scott Hodges artfully layered Raynaud's Festivite and Herend's Fish Scale china with lavender Anna Weatherley chargers. But even when you're thinking outside the box, keep the classics on lock. Old standbys, such as your grandmother's silver flatware, can ground even the most contemporary scheme.
The Carrot Centerpiece
![Carrots and Flowers Centerpiece in Vase](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/0DVEHTxgGk2FxIuDhYPTu2LMU0w=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spring-diy-2410401_easte6716_0_0_0_0-0f88e574e37f467d9bcbc2a365d38e5d.jpg)
The Easter Bunny might try to get a bite of this adorable carrot centerpiece.
Champagne Cork Place Cards
![Cork Table Settings](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/Wnao75-cGif4oOXJ94iLIos_pko=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27133_PalmOrleans-306-F-180c9e17e3ae4696932c4ef69419ce7e.jpg)
Textile designer Beetle Hillery Antonatos loves to sprinkle a few fresh do-it-yourself touches made with items she has on hand, like these place cards fashioned from old Champagne corks. For those, she simply cut a small slit into each bottle topper and tucked in a calligraphed card.
Follow Nature’s Lead
![Iris Table Display](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/qLDEnLClgZEij3H646t3EKIuVgI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27133_PalmOrleans-316-F1-cbb9599026854f45b07b071af68697b1.jpg)
Alison Gootee Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Rather than making one large centerpiece, New Orleans textile designer Beetle Hillery Antonatos opted to display small clusters of irises in an assortment of mismatched glass vessels. These little arrangements are not just easier to pull together; they’re also a nod to the blooms’ natural surrounds. “I wanted them to look like they do in the bayou. Louisiana irises are swamp flowers,” she explains.
A Day At The Derby
![Pomegranate Inc. table setting](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/qIhRLDVB784uqkYKyrb9yuQ-F18=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27478_Pomagranate2864-514d22c8bbc54a80a2427fb09e1731ca.jpg)
Laurey W. Glenn
When it comes to the ultimate spring party, follow the wisdom of Pomegranate Inc. 's founder and designer Angela Beck and embrace the day with a colorful table. This is a lively nod to the Kentucky Derby’s long-standing floral tradition, which includes presenting the winning horse with an enormous rose garland. Beck personalized place settings with name cards tucked in jockey-shaped holders.
Candy-Colored Easter Table
![Easter Egg Initial Place Cards](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/UvWcZsfeMek7LmqmOX0HdPT-Y78=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2260902_easte_007_m_0-c3c5edb4bdbe46dc8a6a3d068c1b21b9.jpg)
Set an Easter scene that is both classic and modern. This simple place setting includes details such as gold bands on the china and etching on the stemware, while beautiful Rit dye eggs complement the lush, rosy centerpiece.
An Egg-cellent Idea
![Colorful Easter Eggs with Classic Silver](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/e9syOG0tQqvVBW-AD6JDngZ0i1k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/st_10973_feeast101221469_0-1-09d3ea656aec4d01876a89d7d8128832.jpg)
Colorful natural containers pair prettily with classic silver pieces (including egg cups) to create an elegant spring tablescape.
A DIY Centerpiece in Your Signature Color
![DIY Purple Spring Centerpiece](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/SiIJGmZ4LykoODfJVo_AcEBn4Vo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/purple_centerpiece_2491501_sprin00066_0-be09b634096b48aa895bf4275ebdf108.jpg)
Whether you love pink or like to keep decor simple with white and green, we have a foolproof guide to creating a beautiful floral centerpiece in your color of choice.
Pink Peony Table
![Pink Peony and Pops of Orange Tablescape for Easter](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/QnEDMFtMMGWVcUGe1IdJep1JosY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2534302_easte_22168_010_1-2000-af23e22a8ace4dd58be211a00fcf6a24.jpg)
Invite spring into your home with a fun pink and orange table centered with a bountiful peony arrangement. Get all the details and instructions here.
The Easiest Centerpiece Ever
![Lenten Roses Arrangement](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/pVsscGsX-BpuN5LeEjIi_SSLFsw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27548_Selects_SouthernLiving_StoryID27548_LetItGrow_LentenRoses-8ec6daf8c35241e4be869cf8d1693df2.jpg)
HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ
This bowl of blooms requires almost no effort or thought thanks to Lenten roses which are striking not only because of their unique multicolored buds, but also due to their leaves, which come in a variety of verdant hues. Simply pack a large bowl with an assortment of hellebore clippings, no chicken wire or florist foam needed. “It’s hardy and will hold up nicely while also showing off the plant’s leaf shapes and shades,” says florist Mark Thompson.
Tulip Water Arrangement
![Tulip Water Arrangement](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/6vIr_2s5PF02OQDqXtDHczTtwVU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tulip-luminaries-2529201_0-1-8681e23ae1e34cad8bdc129020cf121a.jpg)
Run to the grocery store and grab some tulips, get out any varying clear vases from your cabinets, drop a votive in one or two of them, and you have a beautiful centerpiece in minutes! Play with which way the blooms face, as shown here.
A Whimsical Purple and Teal Table
![Teal and Purple Tablescape](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/o75x-1aI5B1_F34C9OER4ok6f_M=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2534302_easte_22401_036_0_0-2000-9a2af8e591a74654b17a21e75d7545f0.jpg)
This fun table is perfect for spring, and it's just the right mix of traditional and funky. Get all the details on this tablescape and its place settings here.
The Asparagus Arrangement
![The Asparagus Arrangement](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/zj1HX5DoUK8TH9akYQds5uSEcUg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/asparagus-arrangement-2527301_0_0-0271d3bceb624d6cbf2f421d8bcba654.jpg)
Spring's favorite veggie just got a promotion from the side dish to the center of the table in this pretty DIY arrangement.
Gold Leaf Egg Place Cards
![Gold Leaf Eggs](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/KrGSwHev0VGpv454Ox4gPYY6J4Q=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2385301_setas2293_0_0-3087e34108cc4a5f9e3987726243d180.jpg)
These golden egg place cards will make every guest feel like a winner. They look beautiful with gold-rimmed plates. Get the instructions for the gold leaf eggs here.
The Easter Basket Flower Pot
![Easter Basket Centerpiece](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/iLadxT-VGSB5SFOStvT_GeKYlUQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/basket-flower-arrangement-2527301_1_1_0-2000-b94b83159992467d8beaa71ffcd5df39.jpg)
If you want a floral centerpiece that will seriously wow guests, this potted arrangement that looks like an Easter basket is the one for you.
The No-Arranging Iris Arrangement
![The No-Arranging Iris Arrangement](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/FsQFU09XZje5Iap-iQTKVGXR6CY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/iris-arrangement-2527301_0_0_1-9487132d67d94003aa09bffbd780be44.jpg)
If you're short on time, this no-fail arrangement keeps it sweet and simple.
Robin's Egg Place Cards
![Speckled Robin’s Eggs](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/HEGngzqqIEb7xKDvZ6qI9poQgZA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/fe_cd5e70768b4eb51f_spcms-b509550b3c13454380d378f28f24d076.jpg)
Decorate your spring table with a speckled surprise. A tiny nest makes an ideal place card holder when filled with an egg that's been dyed a soft shade of blue. For an authentic robin's egg look, use a toothbrush to add delicate markings with brown craft paint.
Floral Focal Point
![Juniper & Jasmine Floral Centerpiece for Kentucky Derby Party at Zero George](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/VmrtHiBsBn-Ft1ujiz5kzxPvGAs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2598601_derby_6698-1-8a1446870971493781a3c0b47c41f81c.jpg)
Twirl up a standout centerpiece of roses, ranunculus, and seeded eucalyptus for the table. Adding fresh-cut mint leaves makes the arrangement even more fragrant.
Floral Tea Cups
![Peonies in Tea Cups](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/3UmxL4rY1o82rmwMYbJkEP35gnA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2446001_julia31802_0-1-72c8693c594e40dfac406b06c9a4ad54.jpg)
If you realize you need last-minute place holders, simply put a fluffy bloom in a china tea cup and voila! You have a sweet, springy welcome for every guest.
Ombré Easter Egg Centerpiece
![Ombré Easter Egg Centerpiece](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/UfD2ExjAOm6ufmoXdWYndzztbJY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/DIY-Ombre-Easter-Eggs_0_0-a280cdba74064d7d8897cd44b7245721.jpg)
While you prep your menu, the kids can help dye eggs for this easy arrangement. Use any vase, container, or various bowls to showcase your ombré eggs, and have fun with your color scheme.
The Collected Arrangement
![The Collected Arrangement](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/fi61YBMADv-CIBd6ZPGQ2F3mHP4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2527301_digie00018_0_0-0649eb7a59ab48c2b0ef4ffb14bc4318.jpg)
Gather up those vases, jars, and glasses you never use and make a beautifully simple arrangement for your table.
Easter Egg Carton Planters
![Easter Egg Carton Planter](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/fLBCUYJs0wI_kvHabylIxHkyAYU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2410401_easte6737_0_0_0_0-06cd6ad4220e478db6c5d01c0f831014.jpg)
Use these sweet crafts as centerpieces or place holders and let guests bring them home as a favor after dinner.
The Easter Candy Tree
![Easter Branch Candy Tree](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/_zEzkn-nmiefODnWJullgpE94EA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2410401_easte6375_1_0_0_0-008fc612f1b1471ba31c44f23164503a.jpg)
This candy tree is another perfectly pretty option for the kids' table. Your tiny guests can pluck treats off this themed tree before heading home.
A Thoughtfully Handwritten Menu
![Easter Party Painted Menu Card](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/EGxJ_C9OCHIzii1G1tpsx_lGaok=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2684001_Easte_6923-2000-83ae1252f7ca4697acad720ed5fbca13.jpg)
No matter if your family serves Easter brunch family-style at the table opts for the kitchen counter serve-yourself buffet-style meal, a handwritten menu is a beautiful touch. You can design one and copy it for each place setting or display a single version at the serving station.
Elegant Floating Flower Arrangement
![The Floating Flower Arrangement](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/A4XVImt3LviU1h6HEYrwh9_443E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2527301_digie00033_0_0-c2faefad2c314dc2a3c69262b93458ad.jpg)
How beautiful is this simple centerpiece? Everyone will wonder, "How does she do it?" with this minimally gorgeous arrangement.
DIY Easter Napkin Rings
![Easter Napkin Rings](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/YWVS99jaeuxtnZhjoS5m7EKm_Xo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2410401_easte6550_1_0-544631e9d17b4d87845105f268c3a7a1.jpg)
Personalize these DIY napkin rings with the colors of your tablescape. You only need four items to make these casual and cute additions to your table. Get the step-by-step written instructions here.
A Fresh Centerpiece
![White Flower Centerpiece](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/m6eTIWrvNlty_OA-Og1t9gpqAAc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2611701_green_053-2000-31fd3fdcff0541bda1ebc24a8b9a7140.jpg)
Place a block of florist foam inside the vase. Begin with your statement flowers—three white peonies with stems cut to slightly different lengths—and insert them around the foam in a triangular shape, putting the largest blossom at the front. From there, place five or six ranunculus with stems left about 2 to 3 inches longer than the peonies into the foam in a random pattern. Use short clippings of white hydrangea to cover the foam. Add in a few sprigs of spray roses for texture near the base. Last, work in tall flowerless stems of camellia greenery for height and shine mixed with some soft-looking variegated pittosporum (both are commonly found in yards).
The key to success and longevity starts at the bottom. The centerpiece is built in a well-soaked block of florist foam that rests inside the vase.
Nest of Sweets
![Nest of Sweets](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/TffJ6JuFG99S8h8jqVcV7Nm4RnY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ga_2b532059c100f33d_spcms-33269bb796674aa4bf6dc29bb7402807.jpg)
Taking a ball of green Spanish moss in your hands, hollow out an opening with your thumbs. Hold the formed nest in place by wrapping a single strand of florist wire around the outside edge of the moss. Place twigs cut from the garden on a salad plate, top with the nest, and fill it with pastel Jordan almonds. Finish with a silk butterfly and your favorite candies.
Paper Mache Egg Place Setting
![Paper Mache Easter Eggs](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/DSp2rv0DwJjmns-1rRfwlg5_4As=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/paper-mache-easter-eggs-2527301_0_0-b20c18a1f84a4a10adb4bb60fcd72734.jpg)
This DIY place setting is the easiest Easter craft ever. Guests can take them home, and you can get creative with colors and patterns.
Casual Elegance
![The Elegant, Yet Casual, Table Setting](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/u5B4KL8Yw6BWFW-KwfKcK-lgqhE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2100102_setas0075_1-903ec6ff095c44789d02bb86b53e9bae.jpg)
This table masters a balance between dressy and laidback, using varied vessels as vases and an impressive cake plate display.
Herb and Fruit Faux Basket
![Herb and Orange filled Arrangement styled like a basket](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/cbQIPyVcN6hVYh-14s_PEREFpE8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2646701_Easte_05-2000-936028c107454915ac1d4b466f1b7c63.jpg)
For your kitchen table decor, pick an arrangement that's equal parts attractive and practical. This one is planted with fragrant ingredients ready to be clipped for cooking. Fill a ceramic container (add a hole in the bottom for drainage) with potting soil. Then plant parsley, thyme, Swiss chard, and violas. Nestle a few tangerines on top for extra vibrance. Form a "handle" out of fresh rosemary. Water regularly, and keep in a sunny spot on the counter.
Make-and-Take Arrangement
![Wooden Bowl Container Garden with white scaevolas, blue plumbagos, ‘Lucita’ echeverias, and flapjack plants](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/6ndTCaoBbv1atbqg5vo2Blx5Jew=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2625601_May20_14-2000-d7c0c1d2a4b44637af7b0c75a241e1f2.jpg)
These easy-to-make centerpieces can double as party favors. Choose washable wooden bread bowls that can be reused for dinner parties or decor. Line the insides with plastic or waterproof foil. Then add potting soil, flowers, and foliage. Fill each bowl with white scaevolas, blue plumbagos, 'Lucita' echeverias, and flapjack plants. Leave plants in bowls no longer than two weeks. Indoors, give them bright light and water sparingly. (To prevent overwatering, we use a turkey baster to target the roots directly.) After Easter, place plants outside to accent garden beds. Scaevolas spread as ground covers, plumbagos grow into blooming shrubs, and the sculptural succulents thrive in full sun. Water regularly.
Wheatgrass Egg Basket
![Easter basket with live wheat grass and dyed Easter eggs](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/inftTN08VByNODV2oMMlsfFq37M=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2646701_Easte_06-2000-af67c1961be34445853a99eada817537.jpg)
Plant real grass in an Easter basket this year for extra excitement. Protect the container with a plastic liner, and fill with potting soil. Around ten days to two weeks before Easter, sprinkle wheatgrass seeds (available at garden centers) on top of the soil. Set in a sunny spot and water well. Nestle naturally dyed eggs in the grass. A festive bow finishes the look.
Eggcups As Vases
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We're all about using unique vessels and trinkets in unexpected ways. Here, entertaining experts Ragan Cain and Mary Cox Brown used vintage eggcups to hold single rose buds while julep cups serve as part of the creative place card display.
A Beautiful Branch Display
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Trees in bloom signal the arrival of spring. Bring that lightness inside with a few cut branches of dogwood mixed with long clippings of airy Queen Anne's lace and loose spirea. (Look for these in your own garden, or ask a neighbor if you can have some of theirs.) The only way to go wrong with this combination is to pick a vase with a neck that's too wide. Choose a cylindrical container. If the stems need more structure, use florist tape to make a grid across the top to help everything stay upright.
Yarn Easter Eggs
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This Easter egg DIY is a decoration that you can pull out year after year.
Brunch Under The Oaks
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CARMEL BRANTLEY
This lemon-dotted table was set beneath a large tree, perfect for a summertime family gathering. The table is set to complement an al fresco dinner party with place cards from stationary designer-made paper goods brand Casa Felix.
Kid's Easter Centerpiece
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Nestle a white chocolate bunny on top of dried peas for a pretty centerpiece that the kids can enjoy as a treat after the Easter meal.
A Pink and Green Tableau
![Pink Tulip Easter Table Arrangement](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/9Fs7H-etzVFlHitTGvHjo2wCHvU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2385301_setas2134_0-a5344bd94c2143fa97505b64a44ca6f8.jpg)
Cinch the stems of tulips (or your spring flower of choice!) with a clear rubber band to keep them together. Alternate with ornamental kale to add green to the space.
Nail Polish Dyed Easter Eggs
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All you need is your favorite nail polish colors and a few store-bought items for the prettiest Easter eggs you ever did see!
Lovely Lettuce Ware
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ALISON GOOTEE; Styling by Dakota Willimon
The screened porch of this old Florida Baptist parsonage turned home is splendid for hosting company in the springtime. “It’s one of my favorite spots in the house, especially when it rains,” says owner Sarah Tucker. She styled the outdoor spread with scalloped rattan place mats from Crate and Barrel, dishes from Kate Spade, and a centerpiece in a Lettuce Ware Pitcher from Tory Burch.
A Full Bloom Centerpiece
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Place a ball of chicken wire in a widemouthed shallow vase filled with water. The chicken wire will help hold your blooms in place. Fan out variegated pittosporum (the leaves with white edges) and oakleaf hydrangea branches (the cone-shaped flowers) on either side of the arrangement. Add a cluster of peonies toward the bottom midsection to give the arrangement weight before tucking in oakleaf hydrangea leaves toward the bottom right.
A Formal Outdoor Table
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Outdoor entertaining is often though of as more casual, but this Easter table proves any space can be elevated for the occasion with special touches like dining chairs, the right tablecloth, and beautiful florals.
Cabbage Ware Table
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Pair the iconic cabbage ware plates with a centerpiece bursting of pink florals for a bright and happy Easter setting. For menu inspiration, read all the details of this Elegant Easter Potluck here.
Mix Colors and Patterns
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As long as you stick to your general color groups, play with shades and patterns with your china and table linens.
The 10-Minute Centerpiece
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If you're in a last-minute pinch, this centerpiece is here to be sure none of your guests will notice. Easy, elegant, and quick, this submerged centerpiece is perfect for when you're short on time.