Easter Table Scape 2012

This is the first holiday that we will celebrate without all the kids at home.
So, I am setting a table for 4 instead of our usual 6.
I am going to need a little time to get used to this idea.
My husband keeps reminding me that this is a good thing.
I have to focus on counting our blessings instead of the headcount at the table.
I have to focus on our blessings.

Anyway, on to the tablescape.
I am starting with this adorable table cloth.  

My Mom made it from a piece of fabric.

Next on is the place mats.   

The place settings take up a lot of space on the table.

Next we add the dinner plate and the salade plate.

I am using my Noritake Tahoe china that we received as wedding presents when we got married.  

I love the tone on tone delicate floral pattern. 

Pale pink glasses and a water pitcher go on next.

I am serving lamb, so I am adding some steak knives to the table.  

I put the napkins on the plate to save space.  

On top of that is my quickie little place markers. 

I made little nests out of raffia and shot glasses.  

I added a sweet little green or cream egg to the glass.  

I will add a little tag later and tuck it into the raffia nest.

I love these sweet little favors.

Here is the table complete with the centerpiece. 

I love how it turned out.  

I'll show you how I made the centerpiece next. 

I started with a container that would fit the space.  

I am using the oval serving dish that matches the china.  

I also grabbed some more raffia, a silk hydrangea, dried eucalyptus and a few more farm fresh eggs.  

I love buying eggs straight from a farmer...and they come in amazing Easter colors.
I found a local farmer on Craig's List.

I love these colors.
They are so natural and beautiful.

I started with a little raffia in the bottom of the bowl. 

Next I grabbed some raffia and wrapped it around my fingers until it made a cute little nest shape. 

I added three nests because you always want to work in odd numbers.  

I can be very obedient.

Then I filled the little nests and added a couple more eggs for extra color.

I thought the flower added a springy touch.

Is springy a word? 

I cut some of the eucalyptus berries to add to the arrangement.  

I love the color of the berries next to the beautiful eggs. 

Ta-da! 

It's perfect for our little table. 

I hope you have a Joyous Easter Celebration.   

I am linking this to Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch, Easter Link Party at Dear Lillie and Thrifty Tablescape at The Thrifty Groove.