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Tips for Early Spring Table Spring Blog Hop!

February 23, 2022 41 Comments

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Good morning! I’m so excited to be joining many other creative bloggers for the Spring Blog Hop! For creative inspiration, check out the posts. Our Spring Blog Hop host is Cindy from Cloches and Lavender

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I’m joining you from Kimberly at From Farmhouse to Florida who is sharing her Tips for Styling a Garden Style Mantel. You are in for a treat!

Early Spring Tablescape

I’m sharing my tips to set an early spring table. Who doesn’t love pansies!

Have you welcomed spring into your home yet? It can actually be kind of fun! Buying flowers and early blooming plants may take a few trips to your local garden center and grocery store. Coming home with fresh flowers always brings a smile to my face!

To be clear, I use artifical flowers too!

Earlier I posted about using artifical early spring flowers on our dining room buffet, I wanted plants or fresh flowers for the special birthday coming up and family was coming in for the celebration.

Creating the Center Pieces

Early spring Plants for centerpiece

Only primroses and pansies would!

It took visits to 3 stores to find them! It was a little early for most places. I filled two flat boxes with 6 small ones and 2 starter packs. Jim cut the plastic apart and gently removed them to place in one of the small containers and soup tureen I had collected on the kitchen table.

Flats of Early Spring Plants

it’s amazing what you can find if you look beyond the original purpose of the piece. Glasses, mason jars, sugar bowls and creamers. Don’t forget those awkward gravy boats!. Soup bowls and tureens. Maybe just a platter os 2 with the plants clustered on them.

Collection of Flower Containers

I gathered up them all up to see what would suit. I also found a tinket covered dish, 2 vintage candy dishes, one on a stem that were Mom’s. The beautiful German ceramic pot with pink and gold wa a gift from a dear friend. We weren’t actually repotting them with new soil so the plants had to fit with the original dirt and shape. My tea cups though lovely were too short. The white cake stand was added for depth and height to the centerpiece.

Setting the table

After a table leaf was added, I spread out the black and white buffalo checked tablecloth. If we needed 2 leaves, I would had use the other tablecloth the same width but not length. I always by the longest one and add the next size if it is a cloth I think we will use often when company comes.

For this celebration there were 8. Did you know 8 makes for a crazy mad Monopoly game?

Due to a pesky tummy virus, our daughter and husband weren’t able to come. They were missed.

Next I arranged the plants down the center of the table, moving, adjusting and switching until it was just right. Just right is what balance I liked!

Then came the plates. These were Great Aunt Daisy’s. Then came crystal wine glasses and silver. I use use the china and crystal often. Yes, even for an ordinary supper.

Can you see the 2 gravy boats? Nothing matched in size or patterns for the containers.

I wasn’t sure if the china would work or if I would have to use the plain white that is for day to day. This was a grown up lunch for a 21st birthday! I wanted the table to be as special as our girl for her day.

Turns out Aunt Daisy’s simply elegant gold trom plates and the Lenox Autumn really did look so pretty on the black plaid. The creamy napkins with bright colored ribbon of lime green and canary yellow looked so pretty with the flowers.

Spring ribbon and layers of china

The yellow in the china is highlighted by this pretty ribbon. The green does the same. This combination was surprize in how pretty it all looked!

This sugar bowl is from a Japanese tea set I bought at an auction years ago. I typically use it in my autumn decorating but it is so spring like in this setting!

Early Spring Flowers for the Table

Since we actually eat at the tablescapes I make, I don’t always layer but the meal I was serving called for a salad plate and room for a hot roll. So I put those out too.

Early Spring Place Setting

make it special and welcoming

Mixing a these pattern works. One is cream and the other put white. MIxing up patterns is not a rule breaker so go for it!

If you have white dishes (or any of your everyday dishes) and a limited budget, you could buy different pattterns salad and dessert ones to mix it up. Add napkins and ribbons too. There are so many pretty paper products today to use! I have a freind who is the best table styler for parties. With china, she often mixes beautiful paper products and extra fun ones for her tables regularly.

If you are nervous about soiled napkins or broken crystal, don’t use it! But do try to get past that so you and everyone can enjoy the gathering.

A Long View

Your table should be both welcoming and special for your guests as well as comfortable.

Meg, the birthday girl complimented me twice. Twice! She loved how pretty the table was. She had a fun day of celebration and fun with her family. It only lacked her older sister and BIL who were not in town that day.

Birthday Girl Place Setting with Family Birthday Hat

enjoy Hopping!

Early spring is here. Hope you’ve been inspired to make your table welcome spring!

Next in our spring blog hop is Leslie at Feet Under My Table. Leslie shares her post, Spring Inspiration

that will helps us bring getting ready for spring into focus.

Spring Blog Tour

This is a great time to see to see more Spring Inspiration? Well today, we are sharing centerpieces, craft and DIY’S for the upcoming spring season!

More Pretty Spring Inspiration! 

Click the links below the images to go straight to their posts.  We hope this inspires you to create and get ready for the upcoming spring season!

Cloches & Lavender // From Farmhouse to Florida // Hen and Horse Design // Sweet Valley Acres

Shop at Blu // Gathered in the Kitchen // A Loverly Life //

White Lilac Farmhouse // Feet Under My Table // Bushel and a Pickle

Thank you so much for coming by. Please leave a comment to share your thoughts. Hope you enjoy this Spring Blog Hop!

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  1. CoCo says

    March 4, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    These are all such great tips, Linda! I love that you used potted plants and so many beautiful containers too. It really makes things feel extra special and the perfect way to celebrate the season. Hugs and Happy Spring, CoCo

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 8, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      Glad your enjoyed this tablescape! It’s cheerful table to gather around.

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    February 24, 2022 at 2:39 am

    Linda, I love all of the different pottery vessels! So lovely! Beautiful table setting as well. 🙂 Susan

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks Susan!

      Reply
  3. Crystal Ratzlaff says

    February 23, 2022 at 11:24 pm

    Linda these are so pretty! Love how you set up the table too and made it so interesting. This would be a great idea for a spring wedding for a bride who loved vintage!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      What nice thing to say!

      Reply
  4. Kimberly Snyder says

    February 23, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    such a pretty table! I love pansies! They just say “Spring is here!” don’t they! Great hopping with you!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks Kimberly. Catching up today with all the hoppers!

      Reply
  5. Tammy says

    February 23, 2022 at 6:11 pm

    I absolutely love all of the flowers planted in the dishes. Your table was gorgeous! Love it!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks Tammy. Happy Spring!

      Reply
  6. Juliet | A Loverly Life says

    February 23, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    Winter hangs out so long in Chicagoland, so I love bringing pansies inside in the spring, too.
    They are such a happy flower.
    Thank you for sharing such pretty ideas on how to style them.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      We had an ice storm yesterday. Love giving it an early start!

      Reply
  7. Leslie Watkins says

    February 23, 2022 at 1:11 pm

    Always love having different sweet containers for plants. Cups are among my favorites. Love those pansies you chose! Great hopping with you!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      Same here Leslie! I loved using all those different sites ans containers.

      Reply
  8. Anita Holland says

    February 22, 2022 at 12:18 am

    What a beautiful table setting. And that stunning furniture needs a mention too. Very stylish.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      Very kind of you to say!

      Reply
  9. rosemary palmer says

    February 21, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    Just something about the first signs of Spring to make you happy. I love the pretty colors to go with your black and white.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      It is a great backdrop!

      Reply
  10. Susan M. says

    February 21, 2022 at 3:52 pm

    I also love bringing pansies indoors. Loved how you mixed them in with your formal china!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      I love to use our china for all kinds of settings!

      Reply
  11. Kippi says

    February 21, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    Your spring table is happy and gorgeous. I love that you used china pieces for your flower pots.
    Happy Spring,
    Kippi

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      It was fun to find those pieces that would work!

      Reply
  12. Michelle Leslie says

    February 21, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    Oh gosh, Linda, your table and sideboard look like Spring walked through the door and said “I’m here!!!” How lovely.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      Ah, thank you Michelle.

      Reply
  13. Sara says

    February 21, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    It’s way too early to find plants in stores, but I can’t wait to do this too! I love your planters; expecially the sugar bowl

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks. Spring is just around the corner!

      Reply
  14. Rachelle says

    February 18, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    I love it when the first flowering plants arrive in the stores. Your table is set for spring!
    Would love it if you shared this pretty post at my Friday with Friends link party: https://myhubbardhome.com/friday-with-friends-winter-crafts/

    have a good weekend,
    Rachelle

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Rachelle. Will do.

      Reply
  15. Rachelle says

    February 18, 2022 at 3:05 pm

    I always get excited when the first plants start arriving at the nursery/grocery store. Your table is set for early spring!
    Would love it if you added this post to the Friday with Friends link party: https://myhubbardhome.com/friday-with-friends-winter-crafts/

    Thanks, and have a great weekend 🙂
    Rachelle

    Reply
  16. Carol says

    February 18, 2022 at 1:11 pm

    This is a charming table setting! I love the pansies and the vintage dishes.
    Carol
    http://www.scribblingboomer.com

    Reply
  17. Marlene says

    February 16, 2022 at 10:07 pm

    Those flowers are so pretty as a centerpiece. What a great table for the birthday girl, thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Cindy says

    February 16, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    Pretty! Love the purple tiara. I can’t wait for Violas here! Soon

    Reply
  19. Jayne says

    March 18, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Lovely! I love to use spring flowers on my table too!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 23, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks for stopping by. I love the right colors of spring flowers.

      Reply
  20. Danielle says

    March 18, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    How fun! I love bright colors against buffalo check.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 23, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      It is a great combo.

      Reply
  21. Kimberly Snyder says

    March 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    such a pretty table! I love the pansies! your placesettings are beautiful! happy birthday to your sweet daughter!

    Reply
  22. Marie says

    March 17, 2021 at 2:55 am

    All of the different “vases” are so pretty. The fresh flowers really do feel like spring.

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 23, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      Thinking out of the norm! Happy spring!

      Reply
  23. Carol Karl says

    March 7, 2021 at 3:27 am

    I love that you. have used a variety of different containers for the plants. Also, the different coloured ribbons on the napkins are wonderful. It all looks very inviting.

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      March 7, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks. Carol!

      Reply

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