Happy Monday and my official welcome to April, which is my favorite month of springtime!
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”
John 11:25
Be sure to check the end of this post for the winner of the The Art of Beautiful Tables book.
It is a special Monday Morning Blooms as Lidy, Mary, and I welcome two talented guests!
You can find my friends’ links for their stunning flowers and tables at the bottom of this post.
Sarah from Hyacinths for the Soul has been a special guest several times and her eye for detail and creative talent always amazes me, as well as her kind spirit!
We are excited to have Janet from Rosemary & Thyme join us for the first time today. She is a super talented table stylist, floral arranger and also a sweetheart!
You may have guessed that our common theme is Easter!
While waiting for our garden to fully awaken from winter sleep, I set an Easter table by the woodlands!
It seems that bunnies have hopped onto the table, but at least they are not the flower eating kind that live in our garden and under the magnolia tree. A couple of years ago, a bunny burrowed under our center garden area and had six babies. I had no idea until a couple of little rabbits hopped out and made me jump and scream! I am sorry I digressed. An adorable girl bunny is wearing her Easter frock that includes a pink vest and hat, green checked dress, and is naughtily carrying a carrot handbag!
The smartly dressed boy bunny is wearing a pink jacket, green corduroy pants, and is carrying a pail of flowers, uh-oh! The pair of bunnies are both holding a sign to Welcome Spring. I have had this cute pair for more years than I can remember and think I found them at TJ Maxx.
A Dove chocolate bunny hopped up to the table! I can’t tell you how badly I wanted to eat this wonderful confection, one of three that RM had purchased for the grands.
Marbleized chalk eggs are nesting in porcelain egg cups! I always have people ask what are chalk eggs. I bought these in Cracker Barrel’s gift shop at least twenty years ago and the box said chalk eggs…they feel and look like chalk.
The flower arrangement is a spring mix of colors! From my cottage garden are King Alfred daffodils, yellow yarrow, and from my side yard, snowball viburnums. You can catch a glimpse of the snowballs at the peak of their bloom in the background of the photo. I was so afraid that the two large viburnums would be impacted by the freeze that we experienced, but as you can see in the arrangement the blooms are beautiful. A necessary trip to Birmingham last week gave me an opportunity to visit Trader Joe’s for additional flowers. Tulips, hyacinths, and dragon green asters (filler) complete the arrangement. Purple hyacinths, yellow daffodils, and pink tulips just seem to say Easter! The green vase that is often used was brought into service from its home in the Sunshine Cottage.
A seldom used pink and white checked tablecloth seemed the ideal foundation for an Easter table! Pasture Bunny salad plates from Pottery Barn (years ago) rest upon my “Reverie” Noritake dinner plates. Stemware with gem colors of peridot, amethyst, and citrine are from one of my favorite stores, Tuesday Morning, which closed a couple of years ago. Copper flatware finishes each place setting along with a most darling napkin!
When I saw these Mary Lake-Thompson whimsical flower crown bunny napkins at a favorite local gift shop, The Alabama Gift Company, I knew they had to come home with me. My granddaughters love them and so do I.
Were the whole Realm of Nature mine,
That were a Present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
~ Isaac Watts
We will combine the celebration of Easter and my Renaissance Man’s birthday on Sunday afternoon after church. I will be preparing my traditional Easter lunch and the grands will enjoy frolicking outside while they hunt eggs. What are your Easter plans?
RM told me he has some plans for the woodlands! I guess I will just have to wait and see.
Be sure to visit each of my talented friends for gorgeous flowers and Easter tabletop designs!
Mary ~ Home Is Where The Boat Is
Lidy ~ French Garden House
Sarah ~ Hyacinths for the Soul
Janet ~ Rosemary & Thyme
Congratulations to Nancy G., my winner of The Art of Beautiful Tables! Thank you to all who entered.
A special thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a most blessed Easter!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Adorable bunnies and table Pam! Your setting is beautiful with the view of your spectacular Snowball Viburnum and vibrant green grass. I love your pink and white check tablecloth as a foundation for a spring or Easter table and have always admired your ‘Pasture Bunny’ salad plates. Such a pretty arrangement with flowers from your garden and blooms from Trader Joe’s. I love your sweet napkins! I’m a big Mary Lake Thompson fan and used to sell her products years ago. Wishing you a wonderful Easter and birthday celebration for RM this weekend. I know the grands will have fun hunting Easter eggs. As always, it’s a treat to join you for some flower therapy. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead. ♥
Thank you, Mary. I know your retail shop was stocked with beautiful products!. Wishing you a beautiful week and joy-filled Easter 💕
As always, a beautiful and inviting table. I wish I lived closer and was was invited to your enchanting garden. Always love gingham so you had me right there. The dark green vase anchors everything beautifully and the arrangement is beautifully seasonal. Pretty egg cups and eggs too. Lucky grands to be guests at another gorgeous table of yours.
Just want to say that Rosemary and Thyme is not working. I clicked on it from here and from Mary’s and others and it says it does not exist.
Have a meaningful journey this week and then a joyous Easter.
Thanks so much, Ruthie. The link works now to Rosemary & Thyme if you have time to revisit! Wishing you a delightful week and joy-filled Easter!
Beautiful flowers right from your yard! No one could be sad sitting at your table. From the flowers to the bunnies to the pink cloth, everything says Spring. My daughter is visiting from NC and we are very excited.
Alice, thank you and enjoy time with your daughter!
Enchanted this morning in your lovely woodland setting with a beautiful Easter table and natural floral arrangement. I always love when you use your snowball blossoms. How blessed you are to have a nearby Trader Joe’s. Hyacinths and tulips were the perfect addition to your exquisite daffodils and snowballs from your garden.
I love your new darling napkins and everything looks beautiful with your pink and white cloth and the amazing Mr. and Mrs. Bunny.
Have a wonderful Easter with your family. We will journey to our daughter’s home in north Alabama for Easter.
Thanks so much, Bonnie. I am happy you can spend Easter with your daughter and family!
It is a lovely table, and those napkins are just adorable!
Thank you, Carole!
This is so darned cute! I really love the pink and white gingham tablecloth — one doesn’t see those often. And of course the bunnies grab my heart and make me smile!
Thank you, Jeanie. The bunnies are a darling couple!
Oh so pretty Pam, the woodland setting is perfect for your Easter Bunny celebration! I adore Miss and Mr. Bunny, aren’t they the cutest! The flowers are beautiful, and I love the pretty swirled chalk eggs, and those bunny napkins really steal the show! Your grands will love this table {and their chocolate bunnies!} Unfortunately the weather looks iffy for outside plans this weekend…
Jenna
Thank you, Jenna! I hope the weather will cooperate over the weekend!
A fun and whimsical table for spring Pam. Love the tall bunnies. The Mary Lake Thompson napkins caught my eye. Lovely florals and your amazing backdrop make your table pop. A wonderful nod to spring.
Thanks so much, Linda. Happy Easter week!
I love your woodland theme. The Bunny Couple is just adorable in their sweet outfits. I love those napkins too. So sweet. Happy Easter Week. Hugs. Kris
Thank you, Kris. Wishing you a blessed Easter!
Pam, your beautiful table says Welcome Spring! I spied those adorable bunny napkins immediately, perfection! The big bunnies and chalk eggs were great finds. (Some of my best holiday decor has come from Cracker Barrel!) We had 50 mph winds on Saturday and I thought for sure my snowball blooms would be lost, but they held tight. Hope you and Butch have a good week and can’t wait to hear about his woodland plans!
Wow, 50 mph winds can wreak havoc. Thanks so much and wishing you a blessed Easter!
Pam, it’s always so enjoyable to see a tabletop created outdoors, especially while our region’s whether is still so early and unpredictable. You’re using your wedding china, one of my favorites which I let go, but adore each time you use. The stemware is also so beautiful. Those Mary Lake Thompson napkins are gorgeous! You and the girls will get a lot of mileage from those in coming years, no doubt. Congrats to all the winners to the new tablescape book, I know they’ll each enjoy its pages of inspiration. And they can always come back to your blog for more!
weather, lol
Thank you, Rita. The napkins were a bit of a splurge, but I know the girls will enjoy them for years to come!
Pam, Your Easter table is beautiful! The tablecloth and those gorgeous napkins make a wonderful foundation. The chalk eggs are a favorite. Your centerpiece colors really pop with the woodlands in the background. It’s all so inviting. We had all but one Tuesday Morning close last week. I’m so thankful we still have one but will miss the other 4. Congratulations to the winner. Happy Easter! Clara❤️
Thanks so much, Clara! At least you still have one Tuesday Morning!
Pam, you live on the most amazing property! I love the idea of your alfresco table set in the woodlands. I once had dreams of developing our woodland area, but dreams they remain! Ha! Ha! Be grateful for your RM! Happy Birthday to that great guy of yours!
Your bunny plates, napkins, and bunny friends are perfect for Easter lunch. Enjoy the day with your family. Happy Easter!
Congratulations to Linda G. She will love this beautiful book.
Thank you, Sarah. I am so happy you could join us today!
I read everyone’s Easter tablescapes and all are beautiful ! I could not pick any favorite because they were all my favorite! You ladies are truly inspirational and I did take away some wonderful ideas for Easter and to start a new collection!!! On the lookout for eggs and baskets!!!
Thank you, Maureen. I am so happy that you enjoyed the different tables and that you found them inspirational!
Your setting is enchanting- what a place to have little people frolic around looking for eggs! I love everything about your gorgeous table, those darling bunnies really set the scene! That pink and white check tablecloth is the perfect foundation for a spring or Easter table, together with your plates. The napkins are so cute, I know you and the girls will enjoy them for many special gatherings together!
The flowers are just singing ‘Spring’ aren’t they? What a lovely cheerful combination of blooms. Wishing you a wonderful Easter and birthday celebration for your beloved Renaissance Man this weekend with your family! Always such a blessing to join you for our Monday Morning Blooms, dear friend. Xo Lidy
Thank you, Lidy! Wishing you a most blessed Easter!
Oh I am so tickled to win! Thank you so much! I am looking forward to receiving this beautiful book!
Your centerpiece is stunning. Such a lovely spring bouquet of happiness.
Your bunny plates are darling and so are those napkins! I love Mary Lake Thompson! She is quite the artist.
Thank you once again and Happy Easter dear friend!
Congrats to you, Nancy! Thank you and Happy Easter!
I have the same bunny plates as well as some cups and saucers in the lovely Reverie pattern! This makes me want to run home and have an outdoor tea! This looks so welcoming and cheerful. Thank you for the inspiration, and enjoy the blessing of Easter with your beautiful grands.
Cheryl, Reverie is my wedding china, now 50 years old! Thank you so much!
Such an adorable Easter table in the Woodlands! My Snowballs are in full bloom and just cut some this morning. Have a most wonderful Easter with your family!
Thank you, Shirley and blessings on you Easter!
Congratulations to Nancy on the sweet win! Loving the bunny theme table, So pretty. I was hoping to do a little table for two outside before it gets too hot by our pond but due to lack of rain over the last few years our pond is so low. God knows what we need when we need it though. Loving the colors Pam. Happy Week. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks so much, Cindy! We have had an abundance of rain. I hope you get to set a table by your pond soon!
Simply beautiful and I could not pick a favorite!
Thank you so much!
dear friend, your creativity has no limits. Everything you show is wonderful!!! I love it…
Yes, I found out about Sandra’s death, I was very sorry because she was a very special person. Her creativity had no limits and everything she showed of herself was accompanied by some really beautiful comments.
I think that I will never be able to forget her… her disappearance was surprising.
For you, your husband and family I wish you all the best in the world!!! because you are also very special people.
With love, Dolores
Querido amigo, siempre amo y agradezco tus visitas. Eres muy especial para nosotros. ¡Te deseo una maravillosa primavera y siente mi amor y abrazos ♥️
Pam
Wonderful tablescape for Easter. Thank you for such inspiration and beauty! I love the gorgeous flowers arrangement and that perfect tablecloth. Cute napkins. Hugs.
Thank you sweet friend!
Pam, your Easter table is absolutely stunning! The floral arrangement is gorgeous, and the pink checked tablecloth sets the perfect foundation. The sweet bunnies are adorable presiding over you lovely setting in your beautiful outdoors. It has been such a treat to join you at this pretty Easter table. May you and your family have a blessed and happy Easter, sweet friend!
Thanks so much sweet friend! Easter Blessings to you and your family !
You had me at the bunny napkins… could not resist… What a perfect woodland setting for the festivities and that all-important Easter egg hunt… The children will
long remember their special times at your love fests. Your ability to combine so many lovely elements in symmetry and form always produces a special happening
in creativity. Today’s table is a perfect example….and O the flowers….You bless us all, Pam dear, as does the very special anniversary photo that provided a happy
smile…..
Thank you, Mary! You are a sweetheart. Wish you could join us for Easter!
Pam Thank You for sharing your Beautiful Spring and Easter settings.
Wishing you and yours A Happy.Blessed Easter.
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
Thank you dear friends, Easter blessings!
Such Fun Pam! I love it!
Hope you have a blessed Easter sweet friend, Jennifer 💝
Thank you my friend! Wishing you blessed Easter ✝️
oh Pam, I love this fun, yet elegant and colorful dining outdoors. every sense is enlivened when we gather over a good meal in His creation.
Easter blessings to you and your lovely family, friend. He is risen indeed.
Thank you, Linda and He is risen ✝️
Of course I love all your bunnies, but those adorable napkins are especially sweet! The beautiful flowers against the greening woodlands are superb. Happy Easter!
Thank you, Sandra. Easter blessings~
Pam, your table is so incredibly sweet and so perfect for Easter. The flowers are gorgeous and I’m so glad that the snowballs were not impacted by the freeze! I love those sweet bunny figures. The plate stack is so pretty with your wedding china dinner plates and the PB pasture bunny salad plates. And those napkins are adorable – what a great find, and I’ve always loved that unique stemware. The woodland is the perfect backdrop for it all. I wish you a happy and blessed Easter and a very happy birthday to RM!
Thanks so much, Kim. Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter!
This is so beautiful and magical in the woods. Love this 🙂
Thanks so much!
I absolutely love the tablecloth! And those napkins! They are too pretty to use! LOL! I really like the bunnies, too. Everything looks so beautiful and inviting, as always. God bless you all!
Thank you, Cheryl and May God bless you!