Sunday, April 24, 2011

A Topsy Turvy Easter

Our sons had complicated work and school schedules so we had our Easter feast on Saturday night - our Topsy Turvy Easter Brunch!

Instead of the simple, symmetrical lines I usually prefer, I tried something more whimsical, and, overcoming the testosterone that surrounds me, I went pink!


I bought these glass candy dishes from Lillian Vernon, a long, long time ago - at least 15 years ago . . .


They are tiny, but perfect for candy-coated sunflower seeds . . .


Remember the nests from Williams-Sonoma?  They are making their second appearance, this time holding jelly beans . . .


The jelly bean colors were pure serendipity.  The Jolly Ranchers jelly beans were, at first, a make-do substitute for the Jelly Bellies I'd bought earlier . . . and which my DH ate as soon as he discovered the stash!  But the colors in this bag matched my theme . . . Sometimes, things seem come together so beautifully!


More rabbits!


The tulips were placed in bud vases in two different heights to create interest, and it was still easy to see the person sitting on the opposite side . . .


The taller bud vases came from IKEA (79¢ each!) . . .


The smaller vases came from Crate and Barrel . . .


I bought the tablecloth and napkins at HomeGoods . . . The pink and green plaid was a strong design element that balanced the overall softness of the pink theme . . .


I placed tea light holders on the table thinking that it would be dark enough to light them.  However, there was still plenty of daylight left when we sat down at 6:30 P.M. . . . And that was totally fine with me!


Later on, they glowed beautifully on the fireplace mantle.  What a lovely green color!


Where do you go if you want the best seasonal - and reasonably priced - flowers?  Trader Joe's of course!


The tulip-shaped Chardonnay glasses came from IKEA.  At $1.99 each, who could resist?


Fresh Blueberry-Raspberry Muffins with Streusel topping . . .  The napkin has a Reticello lace corner and is part of a tablecloth set given to us by my godmother on David's baptism.


What would Easter be without a butter lamb on the table . . . ?


The menu, as always, was my kids' favorite:  Dad's pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage . . .  


I added the muffins and Quiche Lorraine, and a nice bottle of Chardonnay (I mean, it was dinner, right?)


Oh, and some flaky rolls . . .


Never surprise the kids while eating, or we get this . . .


And this . . .


Happy Easter to everyone!

6 comments:

Suzy said...

Everything is just beautiful, down to every detail! And where did you find a butter lamb? I've never seen that before!

Reds said...

Love your beautiful table settings! So pretty!! And love the butter lamb too - so cute!

Alison Shuman - Find Real Austin said...

What a fantastic series of photos! Your Easter table is just lovely!

Nicki said...

you had me at the glass bunnies. Lovely and delicious all wrapped into one meal - with entertaining facial expressions to boot.

Thank you for your kind words on my daughter's college selection.

Margaret said...

Your table was lovely and it sounds like your meal was wonderful, too!

Susan @ Danish Maid Butter Company said...

LOVE that one of our Easter Butter Lambs was a part of your Easter meal, it looks fantastic!