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It is finally spring around here (for real this time?) and I am so excited to reflect that in our decor. We shared a spring mantel with you last week and I am so excited to share a spring tablescape with you today. We are pairing up with 25 other bloggers for a huge Spring Tablescape Blog Hop & I hope that you will use the links below to click through and check them all out!
Monday
Everyday Living | Home is Where The Boat Is | Hunt and Host
Up To Date Interiors | Salvage Sister & Mister
Tuesday
Life and Linda | My Kentucky Living | Etched in Colloquy
Living With Thanksgiving | Charleston
Wednesday
Sweet Sensations | Belle Bleu Interiors | Our Crafty Mom
Fjolla's Table | | A Casa di Bianca | Bluesky Kitchen
Thursday
Panoply | PMQ for Two | The Robin’s Nest
Dining Delight | Celebrate & Decorate
Friday
Simple Nature Decor | Rosemary & Thyme | Supper Table Talk
From My Carolina Home | The Painted Apron
For this tablescape I decided to update our dining room for the spring season. If you love the table, you might remember that Sean built it! It is made of faux reclaimed wood. The tutorial for the table is here and the tutorial for the waterfall style benches can be found here.
I set this table up for a beautiful springtime lunch. I love having friends over to enjoy our back yard (now that we have a canoe we are excited to really put the pond to use!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmQj_VVInAw
DIY Trough Centerpiece
To make this really feel like spring, I wanted a floral centerpiece. So, it was just perfect when Silk Plants Direct reached out to me to see if I would review their products. I'm not going to lie - I am not normally into silk flowers. However, I really wanted peonies for this tablescape and knew that they wouldn't be in season yet! I ordered a pack of these bouquets, which include hydrangeas, peonies, and spray roses. They are really stunning, shipped extremely quickly, and of a much higher quality than what you find in craft stores. Call me impressed!
I wanted a long trough-like container to draw attention to the length of the table. Sean constructed me a simple box out of one piece of 1"x 6" wood. He used his miter saw and kreg jig to get a seamless look. I stained it Minwax Weathered Oak, which takes quite a few coats but ends up a beautiful gray color. It's one of the colors from our table so I think that it ties together nicely.
I then stuck the bouquets directly into the trough. Sean built it to be 20" long and 4" wide, which we determined would be perfect for this set of six bouquets (I trimmed about 2 inches off each stem to get the correct height). I wanted it to look like an overflowing window box and I really love the end effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmQj_VVInAw
DIY Faux Grass Chargers
As for the place settings, I wanted to keep it simple but a little bit special. I paired our everyday white dishes with handmade faux grass chargers. They were very simple to make - I have bought a roll of astroturf for some football themed projects (like these koozies) so I already had plenty on hand, but you can also order it on Amazon. I simply used a piece of chalk to trace an existing charger onto the back and cut it out with scissors.
I paired the set up with these light pink cloth napkins (now going into our regular rotation!) and tied with a small piece of rope and a spring of greenery from our yard (actually a boxwood bush!)
I also wanted to provide a few appetizer bites to enjoy. I'd follow up this set up with a green salad and grilled chicken and veggies. We've been on a brussels sprouts + sweet potato kick lately, both of which grill really nicely in foil packets. Just a little dive into grilling before the really seafood and hamburger fest that is summertime.
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Sean loves deviled eggs, but I prefer this green version. Blame my avocado addiction! To make them, simply hard boil and peel a dozen eggs. While they cool, prepare your favorite guacamole recipe (or use store bought! I won't tell!). Add the guacamole to a plastic bag and cut the tip to pipe in neat balls of goodness. Top with chives if you like!
Goat Cheese Berry Bites
I also wanted a pink appetizer to match my theme, so I went with an old standby - goat cheese crackers. Top each cracker with a smear of goat cheese and a couple of berries of your choice. Strawberries are in season so that is what I used. A couple of toasted sliced almonds complete the flavor and texture profile.
I really enjoyed setting up this tablescape and hope that you enjoyed it, too! Now I am itching to have a party. Please click over to the other participants in this link party and let yourself really get into that springtime feeling!
I was provided with the above flowers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are true and my own. This post also contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click thru and make a purchase, I receive a very small percentage of the sale. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible!
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Hello, I'm Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I've transformed three homes and now I'm dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let's turn your house into a home together!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
Beautifully rustic and charming, your appetizers look scrumtious!
Carol Lander says
Morgan, well, first, if you live in Charleston, I'm jealous. We made our first visit there last May and I absolutely love the city. Your "window box" centerpiece is a perfect reflection of the city. I've used sheets of moss for other projects, but I've not thought about using them as charges. What a great idea. Happy to meet you on the Spring Tablescape blog hop.
Morgan says
Hello! Yes I do live in Charleston and love love it here. Thank you so much for hopping by!!
Jenna Meon says
Love love your centerpiece! Guacamole deviled eggs sound like a treat too! Very welcoming and pretty!
nicki says
What a cool idea for the flowers.....will have to get my husband working!
Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says
Your Spring tablescape looks beautiful. I love the centerpiece you created, and the food looks yummy! It is so much fun to be blog hopping with you! I hope that you have a wonderful week!!!
Linda says
A pleasure to meet you. Your rustic tablescape is lovely. My husband would love the combination of eggs with guacamole. The diy looks wonderful with pretty spring flowers. Happy Spring to you.
Michelle James says
Morgan, what a beautiful Spring Tablescape!! First of all, the table your husband built is just gorgeous! I love the centerpiece as well and they are so realistic looking! Such a warm and inviting space!
Keitha The Bajan Texan says
Luv the DIYs! Beautiful table.
Chloe Crabtree says
How fun are those placemats cut from the turf! Your table is beautiful, you are obviously married to a very crafty guy! Thanks so much for the peek into your dining area, I love the light fixture over your table and had been searching for one similar when we settled on something different! Thank you so much for joining us at the tablescape blog hop!
Rita C at Panoply says
You guys really have a good thing going on there, Morgan. It's my first visit to your blog and I enjoyed it. Love the rustic table Sean created, and your idea for the chargers with astroturf is genius! Happy Spring!
Morgan says
Thanks so much you are sweet! 🙂
Donna Bianca says
The centerpiece is amazing and very inspiring. I think I could made something similar for my Easter tablescape. Thank you very much for the idea
Lori says
Yum! A pretty spring tablescape with some delicious looking appies - what could be better than that! Fantastic table a backdrop to your pretty dishes and napkins too. Happy Spring!
Janet says
Hello Morgan,
Glad to meet you through this fantastic Spring Tablescape blog hop. I just returned from a week in Charleston so let me just say that I am in love... We had an amazing time. The food, history and people were beyond wonderful. I am definitely going back.
I enjoyed your tutorial very much. Very clever idea and one that I plan to copy sometime so thank you for sharing. The center piece is also very pretty. You have some great ideas. Come and visit me sometime....
Warm regards,
Janet
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
I enjoyed your table very much. Looking forward to seeing all the amazing tables on this blog hop.
Janet
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
Maria Brittis says
Wow love your tablescape. I love the stuffed eggs, my favorite. So yummy! You have a lovely home.
Maria
Sandra Garth says
My husband is going to be busy as well, thank planter is great! Your idea for the chargers is simple and inexpensive, I love them and I look forward to making some. Lovely table and great munchies, thanks for sharing and Happy Spring!
Pam Richardson says
Charleston is a favorite place to visit...how nice to live there! You guys are really talented. Love your centerpiece and the rustic table. Wishing you a Happy Spring
Pam @ Everyday Living
BonBon says
So pretty. Thanks for all the tips. Must be nice to live in Charleston. I love that city.
Roxanne says
This is SO pretty, I just love that centerpiece!
Fjolla says
The centerpiece is gorgeous.I like your color palete and your dishes.Everything is so beautiful.
Lory Robinson says
That trough centerpiece is awesome! What a great idea. Everything is beautiful and also love the deviled egg.
Kim Jones says
Love your table and particularly the planter! I have a long dining table and frequently use long pieces on it. The simplicity of your setting is wonderful and also, use greenery from the yard. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy says
You are the perfect host! The food and table looks so inviting. The wood container is such great idea. Happy Spring!
Kathy says
I love your DIY centerpiece and moss chargers on that gorgeous table!! The faux flowers look great and those appetizers look amazing!