“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalms 73:26
Hello my dear readers. I am so thrilled that you are here and I hope everyone is well. My prayer today is that the time we spend together will give you a brief respite from these challenging days and the anxieties we often face. I am joining twenty five creative table stylists for an Easter Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate. I have set up an Easter picnic to enjoy the great outdoors and a virtual seat has been saved just for you.
“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.”
-Martin Luther
I grew up on a street where houses were very close together, but I have loved our country living for these forty-one years. During this time of self isolation, the outdoors have provided a peaceful calm. It seems that spring has been more beautiful. Perhaps, since life has been slower, I have taken more time to enjoy every new bud and bloom. This spot next to a wooded area is a perfect place for an Easter picnic!
“Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.”
-Laura Ingalls Wilder
Rabbits have hopped onto the picnic table. We have several bunnies that are frequent visitors to our picnic area, but so far no “real” rabbits have been able to hop quite high enough to be part of this scene! A Fitz and Floyd bunny appears to have found a treat!
You will find the links to all of the creative table stylists at the end of this post.
A moss runner. ..azalea blooms and snowball viburnum…Fitz and Floyd bunny pitchers…a rustic Easter basket..and egg cups make up the table-length centerpiece!
A Kate Spade Japanese Magnolia tablecloth is so perfect for spring. Japanese magnolias finished their bloom cycle in our area a couple of weeks ago. They are one of my favorite early-spring trees with their saucer shaped blooms.
Last autumn while hiking at DeSoto State Park, we stopped for a little refreshment and found a small arts and crafts show. As I was perusing the booths, I saw this rustic hand-made basket and for $12 it had to come home with me. It fits our rustic spot with the split rail fence and iron wheels from an old wagon that originally sat on our property.
“This is my Father’s world, why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heaven’s ring! God reigns; let earth be glad!”
-Maltbie Babcock
My daughter-in-love made delicious cupcakes with her perfect butter cream icing! In case you are wondering, all the props were eaten.
Pasture Bunny salad plates, favorite blush dinner plates, cute bunny ear napkin rings, copper flatware, and Godinger Dublin iced-tea stemware complete each place setting.
As I was rambling through my Easter bins, I found these little carrots and thought they would be cute on the moss runner. Then a light bulb came on, a perfect snack for the rabbits! Don’t you love a little whimsy?
There are four different bunny designs in the salad plate set. I thought they were still available at Pottery Barn, but I don’t find them on their website.
It was a lovely afternoon to set up this table and photograph. What a blessing to be outdoors, but especially during this unprecedented time in our country’s history!
It is our family tradition to have Easter lunch at our home. It always consists of recipes handed down from my Mother. It will look much different this year. I am finding the things that I have often taken for granted are now much appreciated. I hope this lesson will not be forgotten.
Please take time and enjoy all of these lovely Easter tablescapes.
Celebrate & Decorate| Panoply| Create With Cynthia
Home is Where the Boat Is| Debbee’s Buzz| Belle Blue Interiors
Everyday Living| Life and Linda| At Home with Jemma
The Painted Apron| Home and Gardening with Liz| Harbour Breeze Home
Our Crafty Mom| Zucchini Sisters| Red Cottage Chronicles
My Thrift Store Addiction| White Arrows Home| Corner of Plaid and Paisley
Southern Nell Gracious Living| My Family Thyme| Blue Sky at Home
Intelligent Domestications| Living with Thanksgiving
The Little Yellow Corner Store| Design Morsels | Calypso in the Country
Thank you so much for visiting and for your gracious comments. May you find joy in your everyday living!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Pam, I love the whimsy of the carrot in your bunny pitcher’s spout! Your setting is so peaceful and serene…the perfect spot for an Easter picnic with your basket, moss runner, adorable bunny ear napkin rings and plates. The shot with your snowball virburnum in the background and that green, green grass takes my breath away! I think we will all come out more appreciation of life’s simple pleasures and the freedoms we take for granted when this pandemic passes. As always it’s a treat to hop with you and join you at the table. Happy Tuesday ♥
Thank you Mary. I have taken way too much for granted. Take care!
Lovely tablescape in a beautiful setting.
If I would have missed this I’d be hopping mad!
Cath
Thanks so much for the visit from Australia. I hope you are staying safe and healthy!
Beautiful tablescape Pam. I do like a little whimsy but this is perfectly elegant at the same time. Such a beautiful setting for your table. I love your new basket and your bunny with his carrot is precious…been in McGregor’s garden. Thank you for saving me a spot at your table. As you said, I feel more grateful for every little blessing and we know God holds us in the palm of His hand. Beautiful table Pam.
Thank you Dianne. Stay safe and take care♥️
Yes, God is faithful and does not change.
What a peaceful and beautiful setting. You have a knack for creating using what you have in creative ways. How fun it was to find the rustic basket last year! I bet you immediately thought of your rustic spot in your garden. The bunny plates, napkin rings, porcelain bunnies all give us cheer during these very hard days.
The tablecloth is delightful and perfect for your Easter table.
Happy Tuesday.
Thank you Bonnie. I enjoy using what I have in a different way. Our day promises 100% rain, stay safe my friend!
It is so true that you don’t realize how precious things are until you are forced to do without them. Life has certainly changed for everyone, and looking through human eyes, the future looks so uncertain. It takes a concentrated effort to keep our eyes on Jesus. So often, I think of when Jehoshaphat said, “Neither know we what to do. But our eyes are upon Thee!” He is surely our only hope. May He bless you all and keep you healthy, in Jesus’ name!
Cheryl, He is our hope. I am trying to not fear, but I do have to work hard to not let my fears take my trust. God is still on the throne and He loves us. Take care my friend!
Pam, your outdoor setting is SO inviting, and I agree that the spring beauty is magnified, perhaps because of our limited number of other worldly distractions. That, perhaps, is the silver lining to this dark cloud hovering over our world. Your combination of tulip magnolia cloth (just now losing their petals in our region) with soft pink plates and salads are eye pleasing, especially with that strip of mossy runner for a realistic look of spring right now. What a great find in that rustic basket, and the carrot in the bunny is clever! I thought it was part of the original piece, it fits so perfectly. Like you, i hope when we can join again with family & friends that we never take our togetherness for granted again. Thank you for the outdoor setting and reminder of what’s good in our world.
Thank you Rita. I have taken way too much for granted. Stay safe!
Pam, I adore your lovely table. What a joy to sit outside and enjoy the gardens and some sunshine. Your faux grass runner looks lovely with the darling bunny pitcher and eggs. Loving the pink! Cute bunny ears and those plates are so sweet. You are so right, we all need some whimsy in our lives now. Always a pleasure hopping with you.
Thanks so much Linda. Stay well!
Pam, it made me really appreciate the property I can safely walk around after seeing all those people in NYC packed shoulder to shoulder, watching the hospital ship come in. Such a scary time, but all my trust is in the Lord. The first thing my eye spotted on your beautiful table were those yummy cupcakes! I love all the bunnies and your rustic Easter basket filled with the multicolored “straw”. You created the perfect picnic!
Roxanne, it is a blessing to have a place that we can move around on without fear. I have to keep reminding myself not to fear, but trust in the Lord. Stay safe my friend!
Love your alfresco Easter table Pam! It’s just beautiful! The setting is perfect and peaceful. The bunny with the carrot is adorable and we definitely need whimsy! Oh, your tablecloth is so lovely and your rustic basket is a perfect addition to the table. Your table is so inviting and I enjoyed this wonderful work of art on a dreary rainy morning. Take care and stay safe! Clara♥️
Thank you dear Clara. You are a breath of fresh air.
What a beautiful setting. I love how each bunny plate is unique. Happy to have found your blog.
Thank you Andrea. Happy Easter!
How wonderful that you can share your lovely property with us. I do get out regularly, but it is for a walk around my neighborhood. Nothing as close to nature as your beautiful spot for setting up an Easter picnic. You have incorporated such fantastic natural elements! The moss runner mixes so well with the rustic basket. What a find that was! Happy Easter, please stay safe and well.
Thank you Chloe. Happy Easter and stay well!
What a lovely spot for Easter dining. I love your sweet bunny plates.
Thanks so much Penny!
Oh Pam, so incredibly delightful!! This Easter picnic is a breath of fresh air,{ no pun intended,} and the pretty pink and white cloth with the green grass background is so stunning. Love the shot of the table through the branches…Your basket is so unique and a perfect star of your cute centerpiece moss runner of Easter bunnies, carrots and eggs! I know those cupcakes were a big hit, they look so good! Your home always feels like a wonderful escape when I visit, your own little private resort! I hope this wonderful weather stays around for Easter!
Jenna
Jenna, thanks so much. We do enjoy country living. Outside feels like our second home.
Pam, your Easter table is perfect. Weather permitting, my mom always loved to have Easter dinner outside. I do also. I love all your bunnies and especially the plates. Your tablecloth is the perfect foundation for everything. I would love to be enjoying one of those cupcakes, I know they were delicious. Continue to enjoy these spring days in your beautiful garden . Our garden is small but a true blessing during these difficult times. Be well, dear friend. ❤
Thank you Sandra. I have to say I so enjoyed setting this one, the afternoon was gorgeous. I am really enjoying spring this year. I must confess the cupcakes have been eaten!
That tablecloth is perfect. All the sweet pink charm but not so bold that it detracts from the darling place settings and beautiful flowers. I especially love your basket find. That was a good one. I so love a rustic look. and the pink frosting on those cupcakes makes me wish I had one for lunch!
Thanks so much Jeanie, I must confess all the cupcakes have been eaten!
An Easter picnic in the woods! Oh, how lovely and beautiful…I’d love to come and join!:) Thanks for sharing your beautiful inspiration with us all today.
Thank you so much Rita Joy!
Oh I do love that Japanese Magnolia tablecloth! What a great start for your Easter tablescape. Oh and that setting is lovely. Love the shot of the viburnum in bloom with the hillside in the background. That basket was a great find and I like how you decorated it. Those bunny plates are adorable and I like the bunny ear napkin rings! Great to blog hop with you!
Thanks so much Liz. Happy Easter!
Oh Pam!! I love your outdoor tablescape! What a beautiful setting for the most beautiful celebration. So glad to meet you on this blog hop!
Pam, I couldn’t agree more–being outdoors and celebrating spring does bring peace during these uncertain times. I think most of all it reminds me of God’s creation and that HE is still in control! Happy almost Easter! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia. Happy Easter!
That tablecloth is so beautiful! I also love how you set an outdoor table. What a perfect spot to enjoy a lovely meal. You could almost forget everything that is going on in the world. I love the bunny plates and of course that cute bunny with the carrot made me smile. Have a happy Easter and stay well.
Shelley
Thank you so much Shelley. Happy Easter!
Thank you Pam, for letting me know that we are in spring … I say this because today has been a day of surprises, it has snowed and it has been a typical day of pure winter.
It is not very strange that it snows in these lands in the month of March because I have seen it for years.
Well, since they don’t let us leave the house, we are indifferent.
Very beautiful table so colorful and with beautiful characters that gives it a childish and spring look from a fairy tale and I really enjoyed it.
Thanks and hug
Querida Dolores, no puedo creer que estés experimentando nieve. Mientras estás dentro, sé que estás leyendo y escuchando música, ambos pueden calmar nuestros miedos y calmar nuestras almas. Con suerte, verá un estallido de primavera. Dios es bueno, sus misericordias perduran para siempre. Cuida de mi amigo. ¡Te mando un abrazo!
Con amor,
Pam
Delightful and fanciful! Love your bunnies!
Thank you Martha. Stay safe!
Good Afternoon Pam,
So far I have been treated to two Al Fresco dining tablescapes and they both have given me joy. Such gorgeous property you have and the tranquility of it all is soothing to my soul. thank goodness we have nature and our dear Heavenly Father.
These sweet bunnies nibbling on their carrots look as though they may have hopped straight from the forest to this Easter picnic and who could blame them! The moss runner and rustic basket tie in the natural setting to the table. I love it all!
Happy Easter Lovely Lady,
Jemma.
You are definitely a sweetheart. Happy Easter Jemma!
Pam your Easter picnic is a breath of fresh air. Love all the bunnies. They are so cute. Everything is so lovely and inviting.
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn, please take care.
Thank You for inviting me to your Easter picnic. I would love to be there and share a cup of tea with you. The cupcakes your daughter in law made look scrumptious. The bunny pitcher is lovely.
Marion
Thank you Marion, wish you could share a cup of tea. Please take care.
oh wow! Pam! I love this!!! What a wonderful, almost hopeful table and setting for an Easter celebration!! I love that photo looking out over the green hill – as if your table is just waiting for all of the people to come without worry to celebrate at your fabulous table!! I love that rustic basket – it is perfect for the outdoor setting. Love all the color, too!! I wish you sunnier days ahead and a healthy April. Take Care.
You are so kind Ann. Take care and stay safe.
This is a different setting for your table, and it’s wonderful. Ione you and the family will have your traditional Easter dinner which will make life for you seem normal.
Thank you Linda, I will miss enjoying Easter with my family. Stay safe
Pam, Your outdoor table is so lovely. All the elements, the bunnies, the tablecloths the napkins rings and your dishes are so beautiful. The setting is amazing. Stay healthy and safe. Cynthia from Create With Cynthia!
Thanks so much Cynthia.
Pam, your lovely country setting once again brings joy. How fortunate to able to be distant in such a lovely setting. I love the whimsical touches on your table, from the grass runner to the carrot~eating bunny. The tablecloth is gorgeous. Thank you for including meaningful quotes (I may borrow for my Saturday Sayings on Instagram.). They help us get through these days and realize how blessed we are.
Pam, I love this setting outside. It is one of my favorite places to be…outside in the country and enjoying the fresh air. Lovely setting. Hugs and blessings dear Pam.
Cindy
Thank you dear Cindy. Hugs and blessings back at you!
Beautiful tablescape! You are so creative! Could you share what brand are your favorite blush plates?
sincerely,
Brenda
Pam, I am so happy to see your outdoor Easter table. It really brings me hope for Spring and when we here in Wisconsin can finally sit outside and enjoy the surroundings. At the moment it is still cold and raining. I am amazed with your lovely black and white bunny pitchers. They are so incredibly adorable. And your rustic Easter basket centerpiece on a moss runner is perfect for the great outdoors. Your pink frosted cupcake is just the thing I could use right now. The frosting bunny pick is a cute detail. The bunny ear napkin rings are a delight. Enjoy Easter and wishing you continued good health.
Thanks so much Marsha. Wishing you good health and a a Happy Easter!
Something I have never taken for granted is Pam, Butch and Everyday Living and I am certain
I am not alone. During these somber times, you again bring light and beauty into view and
remind us that His care is boundless and inexhaustible and that we need not fear. This time of
trial has a purpose, one of those being to alert us to what is truly important in our lives and how
to recognize and preserve it. Praying for peace and safety for all….
Mary, I am always thrilled that you join me. Amen to your lovely thoughts. Please take care my friend ♥️
Pam, Your tables always take my breath away! I adore this! What a lovely place to sit and enjoy the wonderful blessings of nature and food! I love the basket! It was such a perfect find!
Thank you Kristin. Stay safe and Happy Easter!
Pam, this setting is absolutely gorgeous! How fun it would be to have an Easter picnic in this most lovely setting. You are so blessed to have such a beautiful spot to escape from these difficult times. The Japanese Magnolia tablecloth provides the perfect anchor to your pretty table, and those bunnies are precious! That basket was a wonderful find! I have so enjoyed my visit, sweet friend! Take care!
Thanks so much sweet friend. Take car!
What a lovely time we had on our virtual Easter picnic Pam!
I am so glad you joined me Jennifer!
What a beautiful celebration of color, Pam. I enjoyed seeing your pretty dishes and all the lovely pastel colors, they seem so sane in this crazy world. I hope that you are keeping well and safe.
Amalia
xo
Thanks so much Amalia.
Pam your table is serene for me and so welcoming. It makes me want to go sit outside and look up at our trees. We do not have such a lovely spot as you. You are blessed. We lived in the country for 17 years but moved back to a rural area about 3 years ago and now have neighbors again. It’s different.
I love everything about how your Easter table makes me feel. My favorite is your centerpiece. What a fabulous find! You have decorated the basket beautifully. Happy Easter season to you!
Thanks so much, we love country living. Many blessings to you and Happy Easter!
I’ve been trying to think of something different to do for Easter this year, since everything is out of whack. I don’t even know if church will be a possibility. I usually like to invite people over for Easter lunch, but it may just be my husband and I – alone for my favorite day of the year! A picnic is the perfect twist to make the day happy, yet slightly different. – I thought of you today because I’m getting a few new plants in the backyard and was thinking I should have consulted you first!
You are a sweetheart Leslie Anne. I am a novice gardener, but you can call on me anytime. Stay healthy!
For so many reasons, this table brings tears to my eyes. You’ve inspired me. God bless you, Pam. 💚🙏🏻
I sure hope they are happy tears. God bless and stay well!
They are! 💕 God bless you and be well!
How lovely! 🐰 💖
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome
My pleasure
Oh, the backdrop to your Easter picnic tablescape is breathtaking, Pam! I think spending time outdoors has been helping us all to cope with our current circumstances. I never realized how much I’d been taking for granted, either. Your table looks so inviting with the soft pastels and natural elements. The copper flatware caught my eye…I love how it coordinates with the blush dinner plates. Just beautiful! Stay well and have a Happy Easter!
Thank you Rebecca. Happy Easter and stay well!
Pam, your Easter table brought a smile to my face. The setting looks so calm, peaceful, and welcoming! I love the idea of a picnic as a way to celebrate. Thank you for this beautiful inspiration. Best wishes for a healthy and happy Easter!
Thank you Lynne. Happy Easter!
Hello,
I work for a luxury real estate agency in the South of France and we would like to represent with your permission of course, one or two of your easter picnic photos for our professional Instagram story for the easter weekend.
Thank you in advance and Happy Easter to you!
Yes, but please credit me and direct back to my Instagram and tag me, please.
http://Instagram.com/everydaylivingblog
What is the name of your Instagram account?