Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Kathysue's First Tablescape Thursday All Dressed up for Easter

I looked at the calendar yesterday and I realized that Easter is April 4th, Yikes!! It made me realize I need to get a move on. I have already purchased one element for the Easter table. The darling turqouise ceramic egg holder from Anthropologie, You can read about it here. I went to my inspiration files and I have a couple of ideas in mind that I will post on that later. With Easter in mind I thought I would post my table from last year. It all started with Mr. Bunny-boy, then came the moss ; the clay pots; the flowers and....... You get the point, here I will just show you.........


I wanted a bright and cheerful table this year so the pink damask print was a perfect starting point. I found the bright yellow plates at the famous Dollar store and the bright pink place mats at Big-Lots. The white plates are my every day dishes. The goblets are vintage cranberry Royal crown. You will notice the moss is actually a roll of moss purchased at the flower mart for a wedding I was designing. All the clay pots I already had . I purchased the gerbera daisies and allysum from the nursery and all the rocks came from my yard. I wanted it to look like a little forest scene. Here are a few more pictures of different angles.



The moss runner is 4 ft long and Mr Bunny Boy is about 30 inches high. I went with the big is better attitude on this table!


I hope you enjoyed hopping through my little forest scene. This was such an easy table to put together and I hope it will inspire some new ideas for your Easter Table.

"Enjoy the Process Of: Finding new ideas for your next Tablescape.

Kathysue

Be sure and visit our lovely host Susan, from Between Naps on the Porch so you can visit all of the other tablescapes here


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41 comments:

  1. bjMarch 10, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    O, everything looks just precious! I love your centerpiece so much...the cute rabbit and the forest scene..
    I also love how you used yellow AND white plates..looks so so cute. Designs by Gollum, Michael, blogged today about mixing and matching..You will enjoy her post..
    xo bj

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  2. DonnaMarch 10, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    I love the way you mixed all your colors. Very pretty tablescape. Great job! I didn't know Easter was coming so soon this year. Yikes!

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  3. AmesMarch 10, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I love it! From the moss and rocks to the colorful chocolate eggs tumbling out of the little pots. You are very creative! I'm getting wonderful ideas here!!~~Ames

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  4. suzyqMarch 11, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Kathysue, how fabulous does that look!!!! I love all the pots and garden stones - what a great idea!
    Suzyq

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  5. Allie and PattieMarch 11, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Kathysue, this is such fun! I do something similar on my kitchen island for parties. did you ever get my note about the ceramic egg holders? By the way- I WANT that pink damask cloth! Fabulous!
    xoxo Pattie

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  6. Carol at SerendipityMarch 11, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Kathysue.

    Your table is just beautiful. Love the way everything just goes together. Your blog is wonderful.

    Carol

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 11, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Kathysue, yay, you linked to a party. Oh, what a tablescape. Lots of thought and work went into that my friend. I just love it. I saw one of those big chocolate bunnies at HomeGoods the other day, but passed it up. It is funny how it really does look like real chocolate. Great table!!

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  8. Anita DiazMarch 11, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    This is amazing! Oh my goodness I LOVE the runner everything on it. My kids would absolutely go crazy for this. Fabulous and too cool!!!

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 11, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Oh Kathysue, you know how much I love this table. It is just gorgeous. I love the mushrooms, the clay pots and of course the wonderful bunny and all of your dishes are just perfect. Simply stunning. You are definitely the best at tablescapes. Love ya. Hugs, Marty

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  10. CindyMarch 11, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    I love the moss runner - the first I'd seen! And your Gerbers and goblets are perfect together.

    Cindy

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  11. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 11, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Hi Kathysue...Oh! I remember this one...just gorgeous! I love the forest on your table! The moss is wonderful and the little Eastery critters add the perfect touch! I am happy to see you joining Susan! Hope you having a wonderful day!...hugs...Debbie

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  12. helenabelleMarch 11, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Wow, what a stunning centerpiece! I love all the details. Thanks for posting such an inspiring table setting.

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  13. Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorienMarch 11, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Great table! I love your "forest" centerpiece and I am in love with that pink tablecloth! If I could marry a tablecloth, that would be the one! LOL

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  14. vignette designMarch 11, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Kathysue,
    This tablescape is amazing. It belongs in a magazine. Love the moss runner and rocks, etc. Glad you joined the "party!" -Delores

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  15. Red Couch RecipesMarch 11, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Your centerpiece is just darling...a bit of outside inside. I love your take on coloring...the colors of the dishes too. Joni

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  16. Chari at Happy To DesignMarch 11, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Hello sweet lady...

    Kathysue, I'm sooo glad that you posted your fabulous Easter table from last year! Ohhh my goodness, your table centerpiece is truly a work of art, my friend! It really is GRAND...and sooo much fun! I have never seen a mat of moss like this...that you purchased...but it really is so perfect for your little forest! You certainly accomplished your goal with this! I love, love, LOVE your big ol' chocolate bunny! He's simply adorable!!! Each and every detail is just so grand, my friend...from all the little clay flower pots...right down to the mushrooms! And...I love the pretty pink damask table cloth and pink placemats! What a beautiful, vibrant table! Thank you so much for sharing it with us for Tablescape Thursday...it was such a treat!!!

    I also wanted to thank you for coming by and taking a peek at my Birds of a Feather tablescape and for leaving me such a sweet note! Thank you, my friend!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  17. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Oh Kathysue what a fun table...love your bunny and those clay pots are fabulous..

    May I be one of the first to say Happy Easter to you :)

    All the best,
    Kathy :)

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  18. BillMarch 11, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Hi Kathysue,

    It's fantastic --- and what a centerpiece! I love the way you've combined natural elements with colorful, whimsical ones. It was clever (and unexpected) of you to include the vintage Ruby stemware. I like mixing elegant with casual, old with new ... so much more interesting than making everything "matchy-matchy!"

    Hope your weekend goes well!

    Bill

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  19. KathleenMarch 11, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    That's adorable Kathysue! I love the runner...like a table in the park with the bunnies!
    Can't think about Easter till the 18th, after St. Patrick's Day!

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  20. nannykim/spindlecottageMarch 11, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    I would have never guessed that the bunny was 30 inches high--woooooweeee. I love the table runner--where did you find that???? Nice tablescape---very spring-yyyyyyyyy

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  21. Noel SolomonMarch 11, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Kathysue! So nice to meet you too, you have such a fun blog here. It's so festive and your current makes me feel like im in Alice in Wonderland :-))

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your comment on my dior post. I'm happy Therese sent you over. She's the sweetest~~

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
    xo Noel

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  22. BethMarch 11, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Kathysue, Your table is amazing! I especially love the centerpiece/table runner, and the goblets are gorgeous!

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  23. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 11, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Kathysue,
    You are right on it with all the new natural looks from Pottery Barn, Ballard's and all the other big style stores. Using the moss and all the natural elements is very pretty and dramatic.
    I love your total look.

    It's wonderful.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  24. UnknownMarch 11, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Oh! It looked great , I love the big bunny and the moss looks so good. Have a sweet day!

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  25. SueMarch 11, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    That turned out great! I didn't know you could buy moss in a roll. I wouldn't have thought of doing it, but now I won't forget it! That is really an impressive centerpiece!

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  26. A Gift Wrapped LifeMarch 11, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Ideas? You gave me more than ideas, I think I will just copy it exactly as it is fabulous (is that bad to copy?). Maybe I will just add a couple petite gifts so I feel like I didn't copy exactly. Gorgeous!

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  27. MarigeneMarch 11, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    What a cute, creative centerpiece...love your table!

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  28. Tracy WatierMarch 11, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    What a fun table! I especially love the centerpiece and you use of sweet allysum is genius. They're the perfect scale for your design and I love how they smell. I am totally stealing that idea from you!
    Thanks for stopping by my "kitchen" today and yes, I'll tell E&J you say hi!

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  29. Pearl MapleMarch 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Gosh that is a lovely tablescape, so many pretty little details to admire in your creation.

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  30. CarrieMarch 11, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Unique and lovely tablesetting!

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  31. La DolfinaMarch 11, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    OMG This is so amazing!!!
    Honestly Kathysue, this is the most extraordinary Easter table I have ever laid eyes on.
    Your grandkids must have thought they died and went to bunny heaven. I'm way impressed but am wondering what in the world are you going to do this year. I can't imagine anything can top this my friend!
    ~xo always

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  32. Blondie's JournalMarch 12, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    This is a fabulous tablescape, Kathysue. Yhe moss and the little woodland scene is SO clever. I love every bit of it! :-)

    xoxo
    Jane

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  33. Phyllis @Around the HouseMarch 12, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    I love the wonderful scene in the center, looks like you could be right there, thanks for the great scape, come on over, mine is similar with a scene, great minds like ours in use....hee hee Phyllis

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  34. AnonymousMarch 12, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Wow! GOrgeous! So festive and beautiful! Can we come over?

    E + J

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  35. JeanetteMarch 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Girl that table is awesome. The moss as a runner---just brillant.

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  36. Chubby ChiequeMarch 12, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Such a beautiful setting for Easter. I agree with Jeanette. Love the idea of moss. I suppose to say the faux grass? but this is more than gorgeous.

    Happy w/end.

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  37. Becca RossMarch 13, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Nice job! It looks so beautiful.

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  38. Savannah GrannyMarch 13, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Awesome!! So creative. Love the forest scene. I may adapt your inspiration. Thanks, Savannah Granny

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  39. The Style SistersMarch 14, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Amazing! I love it all!
    Karin

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  40. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)January 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    This is absolutely precious, Kathysue! I love the moss edged with the stones...great idea! And you don't have to worry with your flatware getting lost in the moss. Plus, it's GREEN! Love it! The bunny is awesome! I can't wait until Easter...those are such fun tablescapes. :)

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    I'm putting together a tablescape for a fundraising event. I want to do a moss table but I've read that they really smell - did you have any problems with this?

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I would love to hear from you, Kathysue