For The Table Lifestyle experts from Martha Stewart to Ryan Gainey are creating tabletop looks that tell a story. Decorative objects relate to one another, establishing a theme for the occasion. No longer is it in vogue to have the stationary vase in the center of the table filled with traditional cut flowers and fixed greenery, bound by a 12 inch candlestick on each side. Simplicity is key in deciding what to use on your table and how to go about putting it together.
Easter is fast approaching.
Pull out all those old Beatrix Potter collectibles from Easter's past and see what evolves. One Easter, I used egg and rabbit ornaments as napkins rings. In the center, I placed a long straw bread basket filled with tiny flowering plants still in pots from the nursery. I nestled the Beatrix Potter figurines around in the grass. Interactive is a trendy term now.