This traditional color sets the scene for a classic Easter.
A touch of gold from the flatware gives a classic setting a modern edge.
Make Marbled Eggs
Add a dash of Easter flair withDIY marbled eggs.
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Fill a disposable bowl with room-temperature water, and pour in enough nail polish to cover the surface.
Make a swirling motion with a toothpick.
Using two fingers, fully submerge a hard-cooked egg into the water and let dry.
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Once dry, nestle each egg on top of a bed of ryegrass in a small bowl.
Add petite potted African violets for pops of purple.
Fill in empty spaces with greenery.
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Group them as a centerpiece or position them down the length of the table.
Play around with pretty spring-colored napkins and flowers for a cheerful setting.
See ourtable-setting guidefor flatware placement and more.
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Cut the tube into thirds.
Glue the end inside the tube.
Tuck in a sprig of flowers for spring color.
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Simply boil blueberries in water and vinegar, and strain for a beautiful natural blue.
Line a basket with a plastic liner and fill it with potting soil.
Sprinkle wheatgrass seeds over the soil and water well.
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Keep in a sunny location.
Fill with blue-dyedEaster eggsand top with a pretty white bow to keep with the blue and white color scheme.
Gather cuttings and clippings of blooming plants from your yard to create a no-fussEaster arrangement.
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Make a grid with tape over the vase’s opening if the plants need help staying upright.
Incorporate Pretty Pastels
Pale blue table linens set the scene for a stunning garden party.
Handwrite The Menu
Don’t keep guests guessing about what’s on the menu.
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A sweet handwritten card carries on the blue and pastel spring theme and displays the meal’s offerings.
This is a thoughtful detail for any spring gathering.
Turn To A Teal Tablescape
Teal takes the classic blue and white to a sophisticated level.
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Here pops of purple bring balance to the teal runner, napkins, and even the chair cushions.
The simple palette allows for a bold centerpiece.
The pink peony display continues at each place setting with a bloom set in each teacup.
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Yarn-wrapped eggs can be made to match your palette.
Place a strip of double-sided tape on the top half of a plastic Easter egg.
Start at the end and wrap the yarn in a spiral around the egg.
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Add more tape as needed to secure the yarn to the egg.
Wrap to cover the entire surface of the egg.
Trim the end and secure with tape or glue.
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Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
