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How to Create a Magical Easter Tablescape

Create a feast for the eyes – and the belly – out of this year’s Easter spread with tablescape ideas guaranteed to impress

By: Shannon Peter

The 'Scape Artist

How to Create a Magical Easter Tablescape

Create a feast for the eyes – and the belly – out of this year’s Easter spread with tablescape ideas guaranteed to impress

By: Shannon Peter

If there’s one occasion that really allows you to lean into all the fun and theatre of tablescaping, it’s Easter. Synonymous with pastel-coloured eggs, freshly cut spring blooms and perhaps a bonnet or two, there are plenty of simple ways to create a spectacularly whimsical backdrop to this year’s feast. To spark your imagination, Liberty shares a whole host of Easter table ideas – as approved by the Easter Bunny. Sort of...

Lay the Foundations

To tablecloth or not to tablecloth, that is the question. While solid wood tabletops create a suitably raw and rustic backdrop for the more whimsical tableware on top, bold printed tablecloths can turn fairly simplistic tablescapes into real spectacles. And note: there’s no such thing as ‘too busy’. Go big on detailed prints by layering matching napkins on top: after all, it's a time for fun. Your Easter table should have a nostalgic quality, reminiscent of the days when you would find a chocolate egg in place of your golden yolk.

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Roses Large Linen Tablecloth

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x Colefax and Fowler Quince Garden 280x160cm Tablecloth

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Margarita Placemat

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Large Linen Garden Tablecloth

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Lemon Yellow Stripe Linen Napkins Set of Two

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Tali Napkins Set of 2

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Eyes Napkins Set of 4

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Set the Stage

When crafting a tablescape, it makes sense to start at the centre and work outwards. Tall items, like flower-filled vases or colourful dinner candles, make for the perfect Easter table centrepiece. Lining the items along the length of the table, rather than in clusters, will look more considered and elegant, but there’s still fun to be had by alternating heights. A mixture of mismatched candle holders will provide higher level interest, while small vessels chock-full of tulips will draw the eye down towards the table – and the soon-to-be-served feast. One rule for the table where anything goes? Keep accessories low so you can see your guests.

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Flare Tall Candlestick Holder

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Ceramic Coste Folding Fan Tulip Vase

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Glass Fish Candle Holder

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Venezia Medium Vase

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Brass Bamboo Long Candle Holder

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Wide Juice Vase

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Add the Essentials

Theatrical though it should be, some element of practicality is required when it comes to setting the Easter table, so be sure to leave ample space for the mealtime fundamentals like plates, glasses and cutlery. Easter is not a time to be precious about matching. Create each table setting using an eclectic mix of tableware to provide guests more to look at – and talk about.

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Hortus Dinner Plate

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La Jeunesse Bone China Mug

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Floral Bouquet Glass

$ 71.00

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Blossom Calico Small Jug 284ml

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Curve Caramel Coupe Glasses Set of Two

$ 71.00

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Peter Rabbit Round Birch Wood Tray

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Boavista Bowl Set of Four

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Circus Stripe Charger Plate

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Finish with a Flourish

Essentials covered, the real magic is to be found in the finer details. Big gaps are easily filled with oversized bowls, dishes and platters of all different colours, shapes and prints, either for serving food, or simply for added decoration. In addition to a serving bowl full to the brim of beautiful hen and duck laid eggs, we like to include smaller dishes around the table to fill with chocolate treats. Ensuring every guest has their own personal egg cup adds to the theme.