When Travis and I were dating we often spent time with the couple who introduced us to each other. We had a card game we liked to play called Hand and Foot. I think some people call it Canasta. It involved several decks of playing cards and was always lots of fun. My friend’s boyfriend developed a habit of saying ‘We need more options’ during our games, meaning we needed more cards laid out to work with. It became a joke and anytime we were trying to make a decision about anything the saying always came up. Fun times, good memories.
Lots of times in life we are faced with options. Some good some bad. Sometimes we want more options, sometimes we wish there were not so many. Sometimes options are fun, sometimes they can get stressful.
After photographing my Tablescape for a blog post I let the table set up all pretty for a while. I had some food I wanted to make and thought it would be fun to photograph the food on a place setting at the festively adorned table. But alas, I never had all the right ingredients till after the tablescape was dismantled.
I did make some changes to the tablescape and took some more pics first. Just to give you some options for tablescape ideas 🙂 Cause with decor, options are almost always a good thing right?
My first tablescape had a tall display of flowers. Sometimes that isn’t a good option for a dinner table. It can interfere with conversation with the people across the table. Or it could be a good option if you would rather not converse with the person across the table 😉
For this tablescape I added some vintage soup bowls, changed out the centerpiece, and introduced some chocolate bunnies to the scene.
The tray from from the first tablescape went back to it’s spot on the open shelves in the kitchen and my antique French baguette basket took its place. My pussy willow bush got a good pruning and a bouquet of them was nestled into the basket and topped with a tiny bird.
The flowers from the first tablescape were divided up into some old glass bottles and scattered down the center of the table.
The bunnies are Lindt Chocolate. I carefully opened them all, leaving the foil package intact so I had the option of wrapping them back up. I tied vintage lace ribbon on 2 of them and used the yellow scalloped ribbon for the 3rd. Yellow seemed to be my spring color – without any planning – it just happened.
There are plenty of options for table decor – just use what you have. I tried the bunnies in the center on top of some upside down glass cups.
I placed them on a white pedestal cake plate. Added some flowers.
If you are more into bright colors, there is red, stretchy ribbon around these bunnies neck when you purchase them. Easy to remove and then put on the unwrapped bunny. They look darling alone or with flowers added.
So now you see a few more options I could work with when actually setting my table for an Easter meal. Or I may come up with a totally new option. You know, just for fun. And if I do I will definitely take some more pics 😀
Do you have your Easter tablescape planned? Is it already set? Do you use fresh flowers or faux? I may pull out my faux flowers instead of buying more fresh flowers. We’ll see!
Hope your weekend is sunny and pleasant! If you are in a part of the US that is warm – please soak up some of that warmth for me. Ohio is freezing.
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Options are a good thing – and those chocolate bunnies look good in every option! And those vintage bowls are amazing too!
Kelly
Thanks Kelly! I love these chocolate bunnies – I think they are so cute. And I really like my vintage bowls too. My Grandma had some like them and they remind me of her every time I see them. I found them for cheap at goodwill!
Very cute! I love the bunnies. My question is, with 4 females in that house, how did the bunnies manage to stay in one piece? lol
🙂 Well, I had 3 girlies that all wanted to eat the chocolate bunnies! But I said ‘they are for Easter’ and that satisfied them. Save them for Easter. I wrapped them back in their foil when I was done photographing them and they are patiently waiting for one more week!
I love the options…and the bunny’s but I especially love the delicate glass basket and the vintage turquoise and white bowls! I’m still trying to figure mine out…and I’ll probably won’t decide until next Saturday…I think that I work best under pressure! xo
I love the french bread basket and the pussy willows in it! I adore beautifully set tables. Your photos are reminding me of how much fun I think it is to use my pretty dishes that I love.
I love chocolate bunnies too. I’m a sucker for Easter candy. It’s so fun. By far my favorite holiday candy.
And the glass bottles with the flowers are always so fun!
The french bread basket you had is still here if you decide you want it back! It’s slated for the Springfield flea if you don’t speak up before then 🙂
I love all your options! The table looks wonderful and such sweet ideas. I think the only option you forgot was to bite the ears off the bunnies! xo Diana
Thanks Diana! Have you blogged a spring table yet? i’m sure yours would be delightfully lovely!
That is way to many chocolate bunnies for my house! They wouldn’t make it Easter…take that option off the table for me. haha!
I keep wanting to eat a chocolate bunny but I told the girls no so I have to stick to it! I keep saying – no lets save them for Easter. Bet they won’t make it to lunch time next Sunday! They will probably get devoured before church!
Options are a very good thing ~ as you’ve shown! Love all your sweet ideas! No soaking up sunshine here today, 8″ of snow and more on the way! 🙂
Sigh. We are getting snow today. It’s melting pretty fast though instead of stacking up like they said it would. Hurrah for that at least!
Beautiful options you showed us. You certainly have a wonderful touch with things and make them look effortless.
Thank you Amy! I enjoy arranging and rearranging 🙂
Such a pretty table setting…love your little baskets!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thank you Cindy!
I love the first table set up and the one that it evolved into. The chocolate bunnies with lace and ribbon are precious.
I loved them too Amy – wish it looked as spring-y outside. More snow coming down – sigh.
What a gorgeous Easter tablescape! (Every option) The bunnies are a fun touch 🙂
Susan
Thanks Susan!
I have a love/hate relationship with options because I’m indecisive. Thanks for all the trouble you went to, to offer us a feast for the eyes. I love seeing other people’s options. Your settings make me ready for Easter Day to get here!
Liz
I know how you feel Liz! Options are fun but can sometimes boggle your mind!