Easy Easter Dining Tablescape/s

I know so many of you are busy as bees

 preparing for your joyful Easter feasts!

I am among you who is fervently working her To Do list!

I didn't want this pretty holiday to pass by

 without sharing my dining room

and kitchen tablescapes with you, however!

This is the main dining room for 8.

it can hold 10 in a pinch but is crowded.

I love my new metal zinc cake plate from Decor Steals-

it is holding up an egg wreath with a nest inside a rusty

crown to display it nicely as a simple centerpiece.

It's fun to mix things up occasionally.

You will find bits of Easter-themed decor
 on our painted buffet table.

Ceramic. Paper. Metal. Twine.

These cuties are tucked up high on a stone shelf

 in the foyer area to welcome our guests.

Paper mache. Willow. Stone. Silk.

Here is the kitchen tablescape this year.

Two sets of parents to sit with their two little toddlers -

with room on both ends of the table for the high chairs!

(And tile floor for the inevitable mess, right?)  : - )

I ended up changing things a bit on this table and

moved the centerpiece into the dining room.

It kinda overwhelmed this smaller table.

It was raining when I took this shot so it is very dark.

I have a large white ironstone pitcher with cut yellow daffodils

on it now but no pics and no time to add it now. Sorry.

I wanted everything casual versus formal this year - 

it's been such a busy and a long week!

I wanted to only use things that can easily 

go into a dishwasher this time:

No silverplate, no china, no crystal.

Simple. Easy. Done.

By doing so it has given me more time

 for prayer and reflection.

 It's made a very big difference to me.

And then, inevitably, for my family in the long run.

Have a blessed and joyful Easter, everyone! 

♥

~Michele

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