Each season I take a fresh look at my table potential. I’m sharing options I tried out. Actually, I do this nearly every time we have a family gathering for holidays or birthdays. Sometimes, I do it just for Sunday lunch.
Easter is around the corner. I’m hoping this will inpsire you as you plan your Easter table!
Rather than an entire table, I did a sampling using the blue place mats I found at Home Goods several years ago. I had been looking for several years for not only for the perfect match for my blue Haviland china from Mom but for enough place mats for my family table. I finally found 12!
Got to hit the stores when they put the new season offerings on the shelves!
if possible, I like fresh flowers for the table centerpiece. For Easter, I would add more bunnies and Easter candy.
With Mr. Bunny I gave him a sweet blue bow for an Easter touch. Enhancing the soft blue theme and pastels of Easter was just that easy!
Making your table special for your loved ones doesn’t take a lot. It’s often the attendtion to detail and using your creative imagination when setting the table!
I love how the sliver swirls are highlighted by the place mat design. The pure delicate white blue enhances an old world look for my table.
Next, was layering different china pieces. The blue flowers on the Haviland Blue Garland china have hints of grey so I matched it with Great Aunt Daisy’s English Greek key china. Not a perfect match so it may not make the “cut”. When layering, it’s better to have some transition between the pieces. Would you agree this just needs more or don’t use at all.
This combination is better. Anniversary Autumn Lenox china from my husband layered with Royal Doulton Bunnykins plate bought at our local auction house and the vintage Greek Key china consommé soup cup and saucer works.
I’m liking it! Now, add a few more accessories will bring the mix and match china, styles and colors together.
Layering makes it possible to pull in different styles and patterns. It also extends your dish options!
Add a bird for a spring or summer look. Be on the lookout for different small birds or other figurines for decorting your table and your home. Small changes for the seasons doesn’t have to be expensive. Ribbon addtios bring in unexpected pops of color. Fruits are eatables with that burst of color too. The blues and greys pop against the clear blue place mat. The mercy glass votive is a gentle touch.
Try and mix and match! You just never know what will look drab or fab!
How about you? Do like to mix and match? Any tips for us?
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You know I love doing tables but my disorgnziation – really trying to get things organized – is frustrating when I can’t the right piece I know I have. #summergoals
Keep on keeping on. You’ll get it done!
Such a beautiful tablescape! I love your blue and white dishes so much and how you paired them with the placemats from Home Goods! That is so smart. Hope your Easter is a blessed one, CoCo
Your china is gorgeous! I am all about layering. Thank you for the inspiration.
Kinderd spirits!
I love to mix and match dishes! Your bunny plate is just the cutest!!!
Thanks Danielle!
You are so right about layering and how it can change the entire look of a table. I have gotten into the habit now of keeping solid color dinner plates and just picking up interesting salad or dessert plates to mix up the look of my tablescapes and plate stacks! Have a lovely Easter!
A good habit. Have a good Easter too.
Your mix match setting is lovely. Perfect for spring and Easter 🐣
What absolutely stunning china – it reminds me very much of a set I had long ago. I love the little rabbit and the blue placements. Wonderful.
Thanks Carol.
Hi Linda,
I’m a mix and match gal. Always have been. I like a simple white plate and then I have a huge collection of salad plates that I use to switch things up for every occasion, even Tuesday night dinners 😀
Love what you’ve done with your Easter table.
I have quite a few too! Great way to change up table settings.
So pretty! Isn’t it fun to play with dishes and try out different combos and accessories! Lucky you to find 12 mats! That pretty soft blue color will go with so many things~
When I find them, I buy them! Thx for stopping by Jenna.
I love the look of mix matched dishes!! Great post!!
Gosh, thanks Sharon!
Your china is so pretty. I love to mix and match. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your comments.
I do like your mix and match. I don’t have that many different sets of plates (none are china). And, all of them are plain. I think, every once in awhile about hitting the thrift stores. But, my problem is storage. I just don’t have the room. What I do have are several sets of straw placemats I bought from Bed Bath & Beyond. Those, and runners, help me to create different tablescapes. I hear you about Home Goods! I bought a pillow in February and went back to get another one a few weeks later. Not a one to be seen. I’ve got to find two different pillows and then use this one in a chair.
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Good Morning Marsha, I do love china! Fortunately we have storage! Table linens are a easy way to add variety to our tables! The wtack of white plates from HG is basic. I have a friend who uses ‘fancy’ paper products for her beautiful tables. That is true about HG; if you love it, get it and return if it doesn’t work. Thank goodness, they are good about returns!
Great idea to mix and match. I also think it makes the table look more interesting so win-win!
Thanks Jayne.
Oh my! I love how you mixed the patterns on the china. It really does add depth and whimsy!
Good job!
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Thanks for taking a look! Thanks for the kind words!
Gorgeous. A perfect mix of dishes and linens. I hope you and your family have a very Blessed and Happy Easter. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Thanks for the opportunity to share through Inspire Me! We had a wonderful weekend with dear friends. Hope you did too. Have a good ay!
I usually to the “match” thing more than “mix” – I should try to mix sometime, I’ll bet I’d like it. Love your dish collection and the addition of the cute little bunny. Thank you for sharing this at History & Home this week, so glad to have you join us! Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Mixing is fun. I just like it all!! Have a good day!
Hi Linda, Christine visiting from Little Brags…adorable table scape….
Thanks…hope you had a fun weekend!
I love your china, and those place mats pair so nicely with all your mix and match china. I like all combinations you made; very elegant.
Thank you for your kind comment. Have a good day.
Your china is so pretty and I love the bunny plate ~ very sweet!
Thanks. Hope you had a great weekend.
Absolutely beautiful! Gave me some ideas.
Love,
Sandy
Glad to hear that! Have fun finding your own table beauty.
I’m lovin’ Mr. Rabbit hopping around tableside!
So very whimsical, sweet, delightful!
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Have a “hopping” good day! Linda