For starters, it means double the creativity.
“We love to put together over-the-top, outlandish things.”
It also means two divine collections of serveware, linens, and decor to pull from.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Kathleen Varner
“We really embrace the things that have been handed down to us.”
“We wanted to show everyone that it’s beautiful and can be so elegant.”
Brown pulled from her family hand-me-downs too.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Design: Mary Cox Brown/Marigold Design; Styling: Kathleen Varner
The eggcups and some of the dinner platesa discontinued pattern by Spodewere her great-uncle’s.
As for the other matching dinner plates, it was kismet.
Borrow Inspiration From The Backyard
Cain didn’t have to go far for her unique place cards.
“Those are eggs from the chickens in our yard,” she notes.
Brown crafted their lush perches byplanting wheatgrassin julep cups two weeks before the party.
The dishes listed are those Cain’s family traditionally has for the Easter meal.
The Julia Amory tablecloth recalls the season with playful florals.
The rattan-wrapped pitcher and carafe are from Amanda Lindroth, and Cain’s mother gave her theWaterford Lismore glasses.
“The little Ginori 1735 egg was actually a gift from Mary Cox,” she notes.
“It lives in my kitchen and is very dear to me.”
It’s about coming up with creative ways to enjoy the things you have, says Brown.
But just take it, and put it on your table for Easter."
Brown-and-pink striped cake stands by the Danish brand OYOY ground the lighthearted palette.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Kathleen Varner
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Kathleen Varner
