Crystal & Burlap Easter Table

For this year's Easter table, I stayed in my comfort zone, forgoing the usual pastels in favour of a more neutral look.  I've combined burlap with crystal for what I am calling
      "rustic-elegance". 

Hope you enjoy seeing the details - i.e. lots of pics!



 

 Here is the basis of the "elegant" part of  the
"rustic-elegance" theme; two crystal tealight lamps from Partylite years ago. 

The "rustic" additions are the burlap runner which criss-crosses the table as well as the burlap daisy napkin rings (Home Hardware at Christmas- they actually have clips on back so are clipped to raffia tie). A couple of nests and lots of raffia ribbon add to the look.

 

The rustic and the elegance combine for my
       Crystal & Burlap Easter Tablescape.

 

The centerpiece was created using two apothecary jars; one filled with pussy willows and raffia and the other with eggs on a nest of raffia. A rugged cross is added to remind us of the true meaning of Easter.

 

 

The dish "stack" with a bowl that looks like an Easter lily to me. (Pier 1 a few years back)

 

I  recently picked up 6 of these "crystal" candy dishes at a local grocery store for $1 each.  I dressed them up with a name tag and some raffia ribbon and set them inside the "lily" bowls.

 

Lift the lid and there is a little treat for my guests - some Easter chocolates on a bed of raffia.

 

 

 

Some floral shaped tealight holders create a glow at each place setting.

 

 

This brown decorative birdie adds another rustic element to the table.

 

 

 

Photo-editing effect

 

 

A full view of the dining room with the sideboard (you can see the sideboard details here).

 

 

Some evening views ...



 



 

 

 

I love lingering at the table after dinner is finished, conversing and relaxing by candlelight.

 

I'm still working out the details of the menu with my mom (might even be order-in Chinese food like last year! Loved that! Saves time and no one has to work!) but I'm definitely looking forward to spending time around this table with our family on Easter.

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting!

Hope the Easter Bunny brings you a few treats...

 

...and that you have a Blessed Easter rejoicing in the knowledge that Christ is Risen!

He is risen indeed!

Alleluia!

 Happy Easter!

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Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch

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Be Inspired at Common Ground

Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush

Show & Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Feathered Nest Fridays at French Country Cottage

Say G'Day Saturday at Natasha in Oz

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Swing into Spring at DIY by Design

Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style