Spring Fling Tablescape
Today is the first day of spring and I am celebrating with a Spring Fling themed tablescape, along with links to 17 other spring and Easter table decor ideas you are going to love!
Welcome!
Grab a beverage and settle in. Several times a year I join a group of very talented bloggers who are just as passionate about setting a beautiful table as I am! And today is the day we share our visions for the spring and Easter season. Be sure to visit all the links at the end of this post for plenty of table decor inspiration.
For last years spring table, I went with a simple colour palette of blue and white. This year I decided to go with a Spring Fling theme, bursting with all the colours and patterns of the season.
What is a spring fling?
According to Urban Dictionary, a spring fling is “a casual relationship between two persons who are usually attracted to people”.
When I think of Spring Fling, the first thing that comes to mind is flinging open the windows to let the fresh spring breeze pour in and usher out the stale air of winter!
I think of all the vibrant colours that begin to emerge. The tulips push up from the ground, green at first and then the warm spring sunshine gently urges them to fling open to expose their colourful petals. Daffodils, hyacinths, and forsythias all burst into bloom.
Finally, I think of small town Spring Fling festivals celebrating the arrival of the spring season. Everyone flinging open the doors to get outside and visit with their neighbours again. Great music, delicious food, and vibrant conversion.
This is exactly how I wanted to celebrate the arrival of spring! What better way to enjoy good food, good company and the arrival of spring than with a beautiful table decorated for spring?
Table decor to celebrate spring
It has been a long time since I treated myself to some new tableware and when I saw these gorgeous plates from Samatha Pynn at HomeSense, I couldn’t resist bringing them home. They are going to get lots of use from spring through summer, so it was money well spent!
Would you believe these plates are made of melamine?! It wasn’t until I picked them up that I realized they weren’t glass! This makes them perfect for all the outdoor dining we do in the warmer seasons.
The green and white gingham napkins with embroidered scalloped edges were calling my name. I think gingham and the warmer weather go hand-in-hand! I already have several ideas for table decor were they will fit right in.
My final HomeSense purchase for today’s table was the floral print tablecloth. It is indoor/outdoor, water proof and stain resistant! And, beautiful too!
Turns out being waterproof came in handy, as our pup jumped up and knocked over a vase of flowers, spilling the water all over! The water just beaded up, and I was able to blot it with a towel.
The plate stack sits atop round rattan placemats I purchased from Ikea years ago. For flatware, I chose our simple everyday flatware. Heirloom teacups will be filled with tea at the end of the meal to enjoy with a slice of coconut cake (recipe coming soon – so be sure to subscribe!).
Pressed glass goblets in a delicate pink can be filled with water, wine or juice. These were a HomeSense purchase for my pink and gold Easter table from a couple of years ago.
Spring Centrepiece
Our local farmers’ market never disappoints when it comes to flowers in the spring! I purchased yellow double tulips, hot pink ranunculus, and daffodils at the market this week. These, along with last week’s purchases of orange ranunculus, pink double tulips and grape hyacinths, were used to create this vibrant spring centrepiece.
I tucked some dried moss around the edges to finish and add some softness.
A thrift store glass pedestal dish is fitted with a flower frog to continue my efforts for sustainable floral arranging.
This turquoise pitcher will be filled with lime and melon white wine sangria. It was a thrift store purchase several years ago. I love the deep turquoise textured glass.
Old glass candlesticks are fitted with new, extra tall pink candles. You can always gage a how good meal was, by how far the candles burned down. And these ones will give us lots of time to mingle around the table engrossed in conversation.
Ceramic butterflies that are meant to be napkin rings add a touch of whimsy to each place setting. They will no-doubt be used for their intended purpose on another table throughout the spring.
Whether you are celebrating with an Easter brunch, or hosting a few friends for spring fling dinner party, I hope I have inspired you to celebrate the arrival of spring in a festive way.
Even if it is just a simple meal with family at the end of a busy day, taking the time to set out some pretty tableware, serving a family favourite dessert, and lingering for awhile after dinner is always the easiest way to elevate your everyday.
Finally, I want to thank Rita from Panoply for once again gathering together 18 of us to share our spring and easter table decor! It is no small feat to make sure everything runs smoothly yet she always manages to make it look effortless!
17 more tables to explore
- Panoply – Spring / Easter Tablescape with Classic Blue & White
- Hyacinths for the Soul – March into Spring
- Home is Where the Boat Is – Easter Bunnies, Chicks, and Blooms
- Pandora’s Box – Easter Breakfast Table for 2
- Life and Linda – Hippity Hoppity Tablescape
- Everyday Living – Celebrating Spring’s Arrival and Easter’s Blessings
- My Thrift Store Addiction – Birds and Blooms Spring Tea Party
- The Cat’s Whiskerz – Hello Spring
- Belle Bleu Interiors – Bunnies and Blooms
- Mantel and Table – Spring Garden Tablescape with a Beautiful Basket of Tulips
- Thrifting Wonderland – Simple Bunny Table Setting
- The Painted Apron – Bunnies in Bloom!
- Dinner at Eight – Celebrate Spring’s Arrival with a Pastel Tablescape
- Corner of Plaid and Paisley – Spring Sprouts New Life
- Karin’s Kottage – Charming Easter bunny table setting
- Red Cottage Chronicles – Spring Fling Tablescape
- The Bookish Dilettante – Spring Tablescape: Bookish Bunnies
- Me and My Captain – Keepers of the Traveling Shamrock TableCloth
Sooo pretty Maureen!!! Your plate stack compliments your table cloth so beautifully!! And that gorgeous centerpiece knocks it out of the park!!! I love this burst of color, you did a fabulous job of bringing it all together!!❤️I hope you have a wonderful Easter ✝️
The dishes are so pretty and hard to believe they are melamine! I adore the checked napkins as green is becoming a favorite color of mine! Your centerpiece is the star of the show – absolutely stunning!! Happy Spring!
Maureen, I love your colorful spring table and your floral centerpiece is gorgeous! Happy Spring! Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
I love the colors on your table: they’re my favorites! The tablecloth is a fabulous find since it can be used outdoors. Your centerpiece is stunning! I love it. I also like the scalloped elements on your table (especially the napkins). I subscribe to a few English magazines, and I’m seeing a lot of pretty scalloped things in their editorial content. I love that look. Happy spring!
This struck me immediately as a very happy table setting. I loved the vibrant colors in the centerpiece. The flowered plates work really well with the solid dinner plate. The scalloped napkins edged in green are perfect with the setting. A variety of teacups are so nice to see on a table. Each one is unique and beautiful. Happy Spring!
Lynne
Maureen, your table is lovely. Wow the vibrant colors in the floral arrangement are stunning…yellow and pink double tulips, hot pink and orange ranunculus, daffodils and grape hyacinths! Your local farmers market must be amazing .The melamine Samatha Pynn plates would be hard to resist and I am sure they will be in use for alfresco dining.The gingham napkins and tablecloth were perfect finds and complement the overall table setting. The cake looks delicious. It is always a pleasure to hop with you and Happy Spring!
Maureen I love your sentiments on tall candles and you are definitely planning a long evening. I would never have guessed the plate stack was melamine but they make some really pretty patterned ones these days. I remember when they were solid colors only. Your centerpiece is stunning. So many pretty flowers. Thank you for your inspiration. Happy Easter and Spring!
Maureen, this is absolutely beautiful! Your floral centerpiece is gorgeous. The sweet floral plates and tablecloth are so pretty and perfect for a spring table. It is always a joy to join you on these hops. I hope that you have a happy and blessed spring!
Such a fabulous spring table full of floral delights and butterflies. That definitely speaks spring to me. Love ❤️ your new plates. They are perfect for outdoor dining and more. They make so many lovely designs now. They look so pretty on your spring tablecloth, especially the green checked napkins. The scallop on the plates matches the scalloped edge on the napkins. Your centerpiece is the star with so many spring blooms. Happy spring to you.
Hi Maureen, I have to start by saying your flowers are breathtaking, what a gorgeous arrangement! I love your colorful table, it is bursting with Spring! Your new plates are beautiful, love the colors and seem to be made for your tablecloth, they go together perfectly! Everything looks so happy, a celebration of Spring!
This is my favorite tablescape so far! Love the tablecloth, napkins, centerpiece, placemats. So bright and cheery! I can’t get over the fact that the plates are melamine!! I have got to get some with a floral pattern…they are sooo cute! Really well done!
Maureen, So many delightful and colorful elements at your table to celebrate spring! I love the scalloped plates, spring flowers, floral tablecloth and pretty teacups. What a wonderful treat it must be to have a farmer’s market with such a wonderful assortment of beautiful flowers. I adore ranunculus but rarely run across them when flower shopping. As always, it’s a treat to join you at the table and hop with you. Happy Spring!
Maureen, what a beautiful tribute to spring. Your gorgeous spring flowers certainly caught my attention. Your arrangement is magazine worthy. The scalloped plates, the sweet butterfly napkin rings, the pretty linens, the tall candles, the sweet tea cups and saucers … the list of fabulous details goes on and on. This tablescape certainly celebrates a Spring ! Thank you for the spring fling delights. Happy Spring and Happy Easter!
Maureen, THIS is my kind of spring table, so full of color! You did well in your choices of new additions to your dish and linen arsenal! There’s something about scallops, seersucker and sweet colors of spring that really hit a soft spot for me, and I can see why you were drawn to the napkins. The colors of the tablecloth are just perfect with the dishes and florals. Those florals – wow, so darn pretty! And I would love to be sitting at your table with both the sangria and meal, not to mention cake and tea afterward. Thank you so much for participating so fully in these hops, with great and inspiring detail.
Happy spring and Easter!
Oh Maureen, your table is absolutely beautiful! I love all the bright colors you chose – so springy. The Samantha Pynn plates are divine and I never would have guessed that they were melamine – but all the better for outdoor dining. The tablecloth is so pretty and the flowers are gorgeous. Love the green gingham napkins too – what a great find. Who would not want to dine at this lovely table. It was great hopping with you and wishing you a wonderful spring and a happy Easter!
This is delightful! It shouts ‘Spring’ with all types of flowers blooming on the table. The ones on the plates are demure, the ones on the tablecloth bloom with abandon, and those in the centerpiece are spectacular! Enjoy this table all season!
Wow – what a vibrant party table! I love it all, especially that gorgeous tablecloth and stunning centerpiece! And always your beautiful photography Maureen! Happy Spring my friend, and Happy Easter too!