Lilacs and Lemons Spring Tablescape

It is officially lilac season in these parts and so I thought I'd combine my love of these wonderful purple blooms with my other love of sunny yellow lemons for a spring tablescape. I rounded up all the items I wanted to use and discovered the combination of the two colours definitely look terrific together!

And thus, a lilacs and lemons tablescape was born!

Anyone who has ever tried to arrange fresh lilacs knows they are very messy! 

So I decided to use some realistic faux lilacs I've had for quite awhile and they paired perfectly with the faux lemons.

I started with this lemon patterned table runner which was a recent purchase on Amazon.

Next, I layered some faux greenery garland and tucked the faux lilacs and lemons in here and there.  I also added some battery operated string lights.

I like this type of centerpiece because everyone at the table gets the same view and no sight lines are blocked.

The place settings were then coordinated with the centerpiece.

I started with purple placemats which are actually dish towels turned length-ways so that they drape over the table.

These lemon patterned cloth napkins were also from Amazon.  They were tucked inside a purple compote dish.

I made lilac placecards using Clipart on my computer.

A metal butterfly (part of an old metal wreath I took apart) was clipped on the edge of the dish.

The dish stack includes a white charger plate and yellow dinner plate topped with a white salad plate.

And for good measure, I added another little green appetizer plate. :)

The little green plates hold an extra embellishment of lilacs and lemons.

The compote dishes were then added.

Green handled flatware coordinated with the greenery on the table.

These lemon glasses that are on loan from my mom were the perfect stemware choice.

I've set the table for a ladies luncheon which unfortunately likely won't be happening anytime soon due to social distancing...

...but I'm going to remember this idea for future consideration next spring when we can hopefully gather again and celebrate just being together!

Are lilacs in bloom where you are?

Their lovely scent and colour are so uplifting and a good reminder that spring has returned and the seasons continue to change despite the world situation.

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