Welcome! I am so glad that you have stopped by today. If this is your first time visiting Red Cottage Chronicles, you may not know how I love to style pretty tables for every occasion. Several times throughout the year Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate hosts a week-long tablescapes blog hop and this week it is all about Easter tablescapes.
At the end of this post you will find links to all the bloggers participating this week, but first I am delighted to be sharing our Easter tablescape today.
Our family usually celebrates Easter dinner at the home of my sister and brother-in-law as they are the only ones that have room to accommodate 13 (and sometimes more) around the table! This year we will also be celebrating two belated birthdays at the same time!
Even though we will be having the larger Easter meal with our extended family, our own little family of four will still spend time around our table together Easter weekend. When it comes to Easter tablescapes, I always tend to choose pastel colors. This year was no different.
My inspiration for this years table was these cute little Beatrix Potter books I found while browsing at local antique store recently. At just $2 each I couldn’t pass them up.
Who can resist The Tale of Peter Rabbit?
I used my simple, dimpled edged white dinner and salad plates layered with pink Hemstitch napkins. Faux grass squares I purchased at the dollar store make whimsical place mats.
China teacups that were handed down from my grandmother wait for tea to be served after our meal. Each one different than the other.
If you know me at all, you know how much I love fresh flowers! Instead of one floral centerpiece, I used two this time. Both potted flowers purchased at the nursery.
The Violas not only look good in this tin stand, but I also sugared some of them to use on top of the cupcakes! On the table I just wrapped them in pink tissue and set them in the stand. How easy is that?
Later I will plant them outside in my window boxes. For less than $10 I sure will get my money’s worth!
I love to use food in my tablescapes, and along with the cupcakes I made our family’s go-to 10 minute birthday cake.
I couldn’t resist this little Rae Dunn Creamer from HomeSense. I will definitely be using this well beyond Easter!
Down the center of the table I used this beautiful sign painted by my very talented friend Leslie! She makes gorgeous signs and when she told me I could choose any one for myself, I knew right away it would be this one. Not only is she a very talented sign painter, but my goodness the girl can sing! She sang Amazing Grace at my father’s funeral. Both the song and Leslie hold a special place in my heart!
Not to mention, it is painted on an old piece of red wood that came off an old barn! Love!
I hope you have enjoyed my little table tour and found a little inspiration for your own! The benefit of posting on the last day of the blog hop is that all the links for the week are now live. You can start with Monday and browse all the Easter tablescapes for the week!
Until next time….
Monday
Belle Bleu Interiors | Corner of Plaid and Paisley | A casa di Bianca
My Thrift Store Addiction | The Little Yellow Corner Store
Tuesday
Everyday Living | Home is Where the Boat Is | Knock it Off Kim
Me and My Captain | Living With Thanksgiving
Wednesday
Debbee’s Buzz | Bluesky at Home | The Painted Apron | Celebrate & Decorate
Thursday
Sweet Sensations | Zucchini Sisters | Chasing Quaintness
Friday
Red Cottage Chronicles | Katherine’s Corner | Life and Linda | Our Crafty Mom
Follow the Yellow Brick Home | My Family Thyme
Ann Krucek says
Oh Maureen! I love the Beatrix Potter books at each place setting, what a wonderful idea! Your table looks fabulous adorned with the violas, and those cupcakes!!! Wow!! Wish I could make cupcakes that looked that good! Enjoy your Easter
Kari @ Me and My Captain says
Maureen I immediately went to the Amazing Grace sign your friend gifted you. The story behind it is precious. Your grandmother’s tea cups are also special to your pastel table. Who could resist the Flopsy and Mopsy tales of Peter Rabbit. What a find on the books. I would expect nothing less than your making a pretty dessert and the cupcakes with real sugared pansy’s look delish. The 10 minute cake just adds to your display nicely.
It is another lovely Easter Tablescape and I can’t wait until our next blog hop to see what you have in store for us. You are definitely and inspiration my friend. Happy Easter to you and your family.
Maureen says
Thank you so much Kari! The inspiration that our little group provides never fails to amaze me! My family as so happy to dig into the cake when it wasn’t even a birthday!
Chloe says
Such a lovely table! The little Beatrix Potter books are such a sweet touch at each place setting. The Amazing Grace centerpiece is perfect for the amazing message of Easter. Thank you so much for once again joining us for this hop!
Maureen says
Thank you Chloe! Thanks so much for being such a gracious host 🙂
Debbee says
Maureen soooo much to absolutely love about your table! First, those little books will have me scrambling around the house and digging into storage to find my own — I have one to go with each Beatrix Potter figurine in my collection of 18-20. Maybe you’ve seen my tablescape featuring them?Forgot I had the books … Somewhere! I a, mad for those sugared Violet’s on the cupcakes. Gotta give that a try. And that sign, wow. An important of the true reason for celebrating Easter.
Maureen says
Thank you Debbee! Oh, how luck you are to have such a collection! I was delighted to find them for such a great price!
bonnie morgan says
Maureen, I love your darling Peter Rabbit books. They are a treasure as are your collection of pretty teacups. I am also admiring your cake stand with the green ribbon. Your cupcakes look so pretty on it.
I’ve never sugared violas and I have seen them done before but you have challenged me to do that before mine give way to the heat.
Your table has so much eye-candy today. Now, I need to make some cupcakes and sugar violas!
Maureen says
Awww! Thank you Bonnie! Sugaring the violas are so easy. Just be sure to use organically grown, pesticide free blooms!
Leslie says
Momo… Your table looks absolutely “amazing” !! Its just lovely.
Thank you very much for the kind words you wrote about me.
We sure have been through some crazy, sad, happy, wonderful amazing times throughout the years.
Happy Easter my pal.
Leslie xx
Maureen says
That we have Leslie! Here is to many more years to come!
Katherines Corner says
Maureen, your table is beautiful! The Beatrix Potter Book fits in beautifully with all of your lovely details. It is a pleasure to be included in the tour with you. Hugs
Maureen says
Thank you Katherine! Always so much inspiration from our talented bunch!
Jenna says
So pretty in pastel Maureen, and the Beatrix Potter books are a wonderful treat! I love all the natural elements you’ve used, and the amazing grace sign is a beautiful reminder of what Easter is all about…I wish you and your family a lovely Easter season!
Maureen says
Thank you Jenna!
Marsha says
Maureen, your table is so sweet for children and adults alike. The adorable books and sugar coated pansy cupcakes are such a special touch. The cake looks so yummy and also makes a beautiful statement for the table. Your amazing grace sign and your grandmother’s tea cups are pieces that warm the heart. So lovely. Happy Easter!
Mary says
So many pretty details on your Easter table Maureen! I especially love your addition of the sweet Beatrix Potter books at and the pretty sugared violas on your cupcakes! As always it’s a treat to blog hop with you this week, Happy Easter!
Cecilia says
Your sugared violas are exquisite and I adore the addition of the Beatrix Potter books at your place settings–absolutely charming! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Carol@BlueskyatHome says
Maureen, your Easter theme brought back wonderful memories to me. I collected the Beatrix Potter books for my older daughter when she was little. They now sit on a bookshelf in my older granddaughter’s bedroom. What a great way to use them in your tablescape. The flowers are so pretty and fresh. Hope you “little” family and your “big” family have a lovely Easter dinner.
Pam Richardson says
Maureen, I love the Beatrix Potter books at each place setting. Your sugared viola cup cakes look delicious. The Amazing Grace sign is perfect as a center piece! Wishing you a beautiful Easter and a pleasure hopping with you!
Linda says
Maureen, you captured so many hearts with your sweet Beatrix Potter books at each place setting. Those cupcakes with the sugared viola’s are lovely. Fresh flowers add so much beauty to a table with their fresh fragrances. The Amazing Grace sign is perfect for Easter. Truly a pleasure to join you on this Easter tablescape blog hop. Happy Sunday.
Kim says
Another beautiful table, Maureen! The fresh flowers are gorgeous – I especially love them sugared on top of those scrumptious looking cupcakes. Your cake looks delicious! I love all of the vibrant pops of spring color against the soft whites – really lovely. Thank you for sharing and Happy Easter!
Rebecca says
Maureen, I love the soft pastels of your Easter tablescape. How clever to use those faux grass squares from the dollar store as placemats! What a sweet way to remember your grandmother by using her lovely teacups. Beatrix Potter books were a favorite of mine from childhood…they were a great thrifting find and the perfect addition to your Easter table. I love how you styled the violas with tissue paper and popped them into the tin stand. And the sugared violas are a sophisticated touch to your yummy cupcakes. It’s always a pleasure hopping with you. Happy Easter!
Sandra L Garth says
Your books reminded me that I have to start a collection for my granddaughter. There is so much charm on this lovely table and I love the flowers and the tin stand. The sugared violets are the perfect garnish for your cupcakes and I’d love to find out more about the 10-minute birthday cake. Have a Happy Easter!
Maureen says
Thanks so much Sandra!
Lynne says
I absolutely love your table, Maureen! I adored those Beatrix Potter books as a child and my children enjoyed them as well. It is so clever to use your beautiful sign as a centerpiece. Your violas are beautiful! They are so pretty on your table and also sugared on top of the cupcakes. Wishing you and your family a very happy Easter!