A bare dining room table is like a blank canvas. It is a work of art in progress that can be set, embellished and changed in stunning new ways. The fine details of the place settings and centerpieces are more than just decorations. They express personal style, and the colors and designs should beautifully reflect the seasons or theme of celebratory meals as well as the preferences of the host. Blue is particularly striking on a spring dining table, and azure place settings with ivory accents, natural centerpieces and coordinating linens can make it look fabulous.
Each year I hold an Easter dinner, and I set the dining table for spring. I use color as a basis for the theme rather than cast resin Easter rabbits and multicolored ceramic eggs. Green is the unofficial color of spring, but my personal preference is blue. Each year I use creative new ways to set a blue dining table for spring, and the table becomes the highlight of the room.
Create a Gorgeous Nest Filled with Beautiful Blue Spring Blooms
Nests are iconic of spring, and I love dining table centerpieces made with faux nesting material. When planning to set a blue dining table for spring, consider creating a gorgeous nest filled with beautiful blue spring blooms. The article entitled Looking for Beautiful Blue Flowers provides a number of true blue ideas.
I prefer forget-me-not flowers. The blooms are tiny, but the colors are gorgeous. When displayed in a cluster they are vivid and perfect for a dining table centerpiece. The bright yellow centers are also beautiful and quite striking. They are a sharp contrast to the baby blue hue of the petals, and together they complete one of the loveliest flowers on earth.
I brought a cluster of forget-me-not flowers back home from a trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan. They were growing wild in a low area next to a desolate lake. The flowers survived the trip home in a plastic cup, and they grew and spread for years in a shady spot next to my home. I used them on a number of occasions to create a centerpiece for my blue dining table.
Create a Beautiful Blue Centerpiece in Honor of Spring
I purchased a basket that looked just like an oversized nest, and I lined it with plastic. I planted the flowers in the basket, and I filled in the gaps with rich potting soil. I covered the exposed dirt with live moss. I borrowed the flowers and moss for my dining table centerpieces, and when spring ended I always returned them back to their outdoor home.
Set a Blue Dining Table with Peacock Chargers and Ivory Plates
When decorating a dining table for spring, consider Fiestaware. I have a few sets of Fiestaware dishes, bowls and cups for various occasions. I use my peacock blue chargers and ivory plates in the spring. I purchased the plates and chargers separately to create a preferred color combination, and they look absolutely gorgeous together.
Choose Coordinating Linens
Tablecloths are not my first choice when it comes to dining table coverings. I prefer to let the beauty of the wood show. I almost always use placemats. Look for beautiful peacock placemats and cloth napkins that match the color of the dinnerware when seeking creative ways to set a blue dining table for spring. Create fabric fans to top the plates, and complete the set with clear crystal goblets and flatware. The final touch and the signature of the dining table is always the food – at least it is in my home.
Source: Personal and Professional Design and Decorating Experience
