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It’s easy to see why tablescapes are everywhere at the moment – they’re such a fun way to make a meal feel special. If you have an Easter gathering on the agenda, it doesn’t have to be all bunnies and bunting – though, of course, we love them too. Whether it’s an elegant afternoon tea, lunch with the whole family or an evening soirée with friends, why not set a fabulous table and make it an occasion to remember…
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The secret to mixing up patterns is to stick to a tight colour palette. Then there’s no need to hold back with the scallop shapes, florals, stripes and checks.
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Pretty traditional
Embrace the beauty of spring with a pastel palette of soft pinks and fresh greens and sprinkle delicate blooms across the table. Use mismatched crockery and glassware for an eclectic, vintage vibe.
Bel block-printed tablecloth, £175; twisted wooden candlestick, £35; both Birdie Fortescue. Pink swirl taper candle, £18/two, Meri Meri. Embroidered-edge scallop napkins, £12/four; gingham cutlery, £38/16 pieces; striped jug, £19.50; mint chocolate eggs, £1.25; all M&S. Fish jug, £30, The Design Yard. Morro coupe glasses, £46/four, Anthropologie. Green glass tumbler, £8.75, Re. Pink scallop dinner plates, £70/two, Late Afternoon. Gold-edged dinner plates, £9.99 each; striped side plates, £6.99 each; green side plates, £6.99 each; all H&M Home. Ithaca egg cups, £10/two, Garden Trading. Lido dinner plate (centrepiece) in Strawberry Gelato Pink, £140/four, Skye McAlpine Tavola. Pale Azalea daisy lace, £7.95/m, VV Rouleaux. For similar anemones, try your local florist or market
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Sunny rustic
No colour says spring quite as joyfully as yellow, so layer in lots of lemon and honey, ochre and mustard to liven up a classic neutral scheme. Add texture with table linen, jute and wooden accessories to keep it all looking handcrafted, tactile and fun.
Washed linen tablecloth, £39.99; deep stoneware dinner plates, £6.99 each; all H&M Home. Striped tablecloth (used as runner), from a selection, Laura Ashley. Round scallop-edge placemats, £8/four; egg-shaped side plates, £7 each; Splash speckled candleholder, £6; all John Lewis & Partners. Lido scallop side plates, £130/four, Skye McAlpine Tavola. Daisy side plates, £4/two, George Home. Ribbed dinner candles, from a selection, M&S. Ivory cutlery, £95/16 pieces, Oka. Reusable porcelain placecards, £3
