Easter Egg Hunt Centerpiece | Blue Eggs & Daffodils

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweIY_KavcyK5Qdc0PovaeWDkdVE7zqQQSyl0KmYYhdjJe9tFzw5u4_xGPdLpjQd0v6H1wCdqs2QDZ-CJEQooBk5FU5DW7yAFws4-6py23icuNJ1gdpwOCT_z7VSS-y-IAUSdrdXA0o1RV/s1600/IMG_3761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweIY_KavcyK5Qdc0PovaeWDkdVE7zqQQSyl0KmYYhdjJe9tFzw5u4_xGPdLpjQd0v6H1wCdqs2QDZ-CJEQooBk5FU5DW7yAFws4-6py23icuNJ1gdpwOCT_z7VSS-y-IAUSdrdXA0o1RV/s640/IMG_3761.JPG" width="632" /></a></div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F03%2Feaster-egg-hunt-centerpiece-blue-eggs.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ODzXneWj6vc%2FT2yckly3fcI%2FAAAAAAAAJQU%2FDdwR6ZGUHnU%2Fs640%2FIMG_3761.JPG&description=Easter%20Centerpiece%20with%20Blue%20Eggs%20%26%20Daffodils"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />Last week I posted a <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-easter-centerpieces-yellow.html">Spring table setting that featured bowls of heirloom blue and brown eggs lined up with bowls of planted daffodils</a> down the center of the table.  I decided to make another setting with the same 'ingredients' inspired by my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-freshen-up-paperwhites-planting.html">planted paperwhites</a> from the Holidays.  I used the same wooden box in which the paperwhites were planted and I 'hid' the blue and brown eggs nestled in the moss.  I love that it is so simple, but seems whimsical at the same time - almost like a little patch cut out of someone's garden on Easter morning.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxBoNRfX1QqS9Uf_0_GLyrX69Z6_-PMxI5AazJ7isjAGgzaj1ZO4vcmnx87-hCPGFLZH5WsJODzgLz0mOveoVYSjbEPHTD1Vy4h29Sgq01NmWeA-7qvPCcwoEdx6ja7-AmN-Bb4mrQkQU/s1600/IMG_3768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxBoNRfX1QqS9Uf_0_GLyrX69Z6_-PMxI5AazJ7isjAGgzaj1ZO4vcmnx87-hCPGFLZH5WsJODzgLz0mOveoVYSjbEPHTD1Vy4h29Sgq01NmWeA-7qvPCcwoEdx6ja7-AmN-Bb4mrQkQU/s640/IMG_3768.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F03%2Feaster-egg-hunt-centerpiece-blue-eggs.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ODzXneWj6vc%2FT2yckly3fcI%2FAAAAAAAAJQU%2FDdwR6ZGUHnU%2Fs640%2FIMG_3761.JPG&description=Easter%20Centerpiece%20with%20Blue%20Eggs%20%26%20Daffodils"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />For a really easy place card, I wrote names on the brown eggs with a black fine point Sharpie.  I love simple table settings like these - they seem so fresh and understated but have lots of style.  Don't you think?  What will you be using to dress your Easter table? <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Easter Egg Hunt Centerpiece | Blue Eggs & Daffodils

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Spring & Easter Centerpieces | Yellow Daffodils & Blue Eggs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__vRCu3iddNGpmhjZAIR-ihBgrytzstl-UEwSP6KetaOxCsElBGGDO6mIXASHsCGlMm7fu73Hj0HKGJ26I07PnF9yzhd_1qZPYRwieaH5zpVimArfy1mwifuzRgf81gwd2pXyDOMALV-E/s1600/IMG_3667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__vRCu3iddNGpmhjZAIR-ihBgrytzstl-UEwSP6KetaOxCsElBGGDO6mIXASHsCGlMm7fu73Hj0HKGJ26I07PnF9yzhd_1qZPYRwieaH5zpVimArfy1mwifuzRgf81gwd2pXyDOMALV-E/s640/IMG_3667.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fspring-easter-centerpieces-yellow.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9OyQ-9dgmZQ%2FT2DX_sPDLaI%2FAAAAAAAAJN4%2FVrKW2lUGZDI%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3676.jpg&description=Easter%20Centerpiece%20with%20Blue%20Eggs%20%26%20Daffodils"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441692632380073171" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>I love centerpieces that I can get at the grocery store or from other objects around my house.  For this table, I picked up all of these 'ingredients' from my local market - a couple of planned daffodils and heirloom blue and brown eggs. Not only would this be great for a party, but it will last for weeks so it is a great option to have displayed on your table all season long.<br /><br />I'm a fan of simple, elegant tables and centerpieces when I'm entertaining at home.  It can be awkward and seem somewhat inappropriate when the table looks too fussy.  At the same time, it <i>should</i> be special.  The table should be designed to sort of 'go with' the menu and the company.  But don't make it seem that you've over done the occasion.  Have I contradicted myself enough yet?   Perfect. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSFcOJxz_2XIWAOrNEzpzJMcyU2i5OvlQwVhdDRudzjXf-IzfQMt4JAVH8GA1mBoCyyPE0hYVmp_-bNNSR-YmxuXOhJx5Vo2XLZ624xc_lD0jDjiDnHp4tCZMZCpt6EcIAtuTHXi7QwF4/s1600/IMG_3667.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlcaYjPS2F1rnpYmLDLJ6ZLiGr4u7ZFE2sL_lR5E3rtXvzvwubEIcT8LTPY-kjBsfsbkvBiceRH2oMm_oAyVfBV-4zOulKkn8UCKs_fCMgwYELqDQo9Jbvt-SEIbX7akukY3fX05_7SEk/s1600/IMG_3676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlcaYjPS2F1rnpYmLDLJ6ZLiGr4u7ZFE2sL_lR5E3rtXvzvwubEIcT8LTPY-kjBsfsbkvBiceRH2oMm_oAyVfBV-4zOulKkn8UCKs_fCMgwYELqDQo9Jbvt-SEIbX7akukY3fX05_7SEk/s1600/IMG_3676.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br />Planted bulbs are (as you should know by now...) are my absolute favorite.  During every season, I try to have some sort of growing flower in my home - perched by the kitchen sink, on my kitchen island, or displayed on the coffee table.  It always makes the room feel better. <br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fspring-easter-centerpieces-yellow.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9OyQ-9dgmZQ%2FT2DX_sPDLaI%2FAAAAAAAAJN4%2FVrKW2lUGZDI%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3676.jpg&description=Easter%20Centerpiece%20with%20Blue%20Eggs%20%26%20Daffodils"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />On each plate, I snipped a single daffodil to put on each napkin.  Little touches like this elevate your dinner to an 'occasion.'   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441692632380073171" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueVAL4XdFCkJVozXJTYV9gvDIW21wBvXTVHGf0utwjm4GZTTkc9N0Fev47VMxNJfRAadRWYzYu6OUz8C2PPawqVYwl3VsgzXJEmi3ZK-9JnKf96H5vVvanU8ghIcM1_zSh6pNQpXUtjOS/s1600/IMG_3669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueVAL4XdFCkJVozXJTYV9gvDIW21wBvXTVHGf0utwjm4GZTTkc9N0Fev47VMxNJfRAadRWYzYu6OUz8C2PPawqVYwl3VsgzXJEmi3ZK-9JnKf96H5vVvanU8ghIcM1_zSh6pNQpXUtjOS/s1600/IMG_3669.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br />I designed a symmetrical, balanced centerpiece by lining up bowls of planted daffodils and pale blue and brown eggs.  The mix of powder blue and yellow is such a great color combination for this time of year.  Notice that I use restraint when it comes to mixing too many elements, colors or patterns.  Designs look best when they are anchored by strong neutral (in this case, white) pieces, like the linen napkins and bowls.  Don't be afraid to explore other containers besides vases and planters for flowers - I use these cereal bowls for so many different things. <br /><br />Here's what I used :<br /><br />- 2 planted daffodils, $5 each<br />- 1 dozen brown eggs, $3 dozen<br />- 1 dozen of heirloom blue eggs, $5 dozen<br />- 5 white cereal bowls<br />- green moss, $3<br /><br />Total Cost : $23 <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Spring & Easter Centerpieces | Yellow Daffodils & Blue Eggs

I love centerpieces that I can get at the grocery store or from other objects around my house.  For this table, I picked up all of these ...

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