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Tablescape for Spring and DIY Menus.

April 20, 2019
DIY flowers for an easy Easter table setting.

This year I wanted to make an Spring DIY that was useable and would possibly help someone with a last minute table setting, like a printable menu. Hosting a group for a meal whether it’s brunch or dinner can be overwhelming enough! Add in some décor, cocktails and cooking, who has time or brain power for a table setting. Last year I hosted a workshop the 20 Minute Table Setting at the Vancouver Home Show. I wanted to show how easy it was to bring together a beautiful table with a little bit of planning.

DIY table setting with signature cocktails.

Make sure to save or print off my free printable for the 20 Minute Table Setting. It will help you create a vision for your table setting as well as utilize your time efficiently. Honestly, I have even made a beautiful tablescape in under 5 minutes! It’s possible as long as you are organized and know the design for your tablescape.

DIY flowers, easy and affordable

I decided to design two different tablescapes to go with the menus I created. The designs for the menus are off of Canva. If you haven’t tried Canva yet, you totally should! (This is not a paid promotion) I love the product and have designed numerous pieces using the site. I used these two since they fit with my spring themed tables.

Easy diy brunch menu on a budget

BRUNCH TABLESCAPE

For this table setting I decided to go for a more organic approach. Using ceramic plates, cloth napkins, a neutral colour palette and no table cloth. I thought the menu design with green leaves really balanced the look and would be perfect for a brunch. If you want to use THE BRUNCH MENU go to Canva and edit your own!

DIY easter brunch table

Let’s take the 20 Minute Table Setting and use it break down how I designed this tablescape.

DIY brunch table setting
DIY cockail, table setting and menu
DIY brunch menu and table setting
DIY tablescape for an easter brunch
DIY flowers, easy and affordable

Theme

  • Brunch
  • Green, white, grey, wood
  • Style would be natural and elegant

Materials

  • Ceramic plates, neutral flowers, linen napkins, wicker basket for centrpiece, hammered silverware
  • I needed to purchase the flowers and print off the menus
Easter dinner table setting made easy

DINNER TABLESCAPE

For this table setting I wanted to use colours of yellow, pink and white. I’m using more formal plates, linen napkins, a large centrepiece and ribbon. I found this DINNER MENU on Cava. I simply changes the colour to make it a little more pastel.

Easy diy menus from Canva

Theme

  • Dinner
  • White, pink, yellow, dark grey
  • Style would be colourful and classic

Materials

  • White plates, pink, white and yellow floral colours, gold silverware, cotton napkins
  • I needed to purchase the flowers and print off the menus
Easter floral arrangement
DIY easter table with letterboard
DIY menus for Easter
Tulips for easter
DIY easter table setting with Menus

What do you think? After looking at these two table settings, do you feel more prepared to create your own? Remember you don’t have to go over the top! Adding in a few nice touches like a menu, napkins and flowers can be really impressive.

DIY easter brunch table

Easter tablescape made easy
East table in 20 minutes
DIY tablescape for an easter brunch
Brunch easter table setting
DIY brunch table setting
Easter table setting for a colourful easter
DIY brunch menu and table setting

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03.10.18 5 Years. 1. Our wedding dance. A random 03.10.18

5 Years.

1. Our wedding dance. A random, simple picture I saw on my computer. I feel like it could be a regular Tuesday night in the kitchen with Mark saying something funny and me laughing. Add in two toddlers, probably screaming for a group cuddle, just out of frame.

2. Second Date, 9 years ago.

3. DIY photobooth photos. I love these photos. We look at them every year. I always roll my eyes where I can see the night takes a turn and the backdrop is halfway ripped down, but it cost $40, sooooo...worth it. 

4. Evie, Poppy, and Mama. The photobooth was supposed to be an early surprise for our anniversary as the 5th year is wood. It's an old-school wooden photobooth that happens to be set up in North Van right now, but Mark got really sick. Instead, we did a girl date, had croissants, bubbly water, photobooth photos, and a craft session. 
 
I'm posting this early because I'm signing off social media for a bit. Life with two 3 year olds is full and takes a lot of energy. Marks business is thriving, and I need to be able to support in any way I can. Plus, if I have an extra 10 minutes, I probably should be doing some self care, not scrolling on my phone. 

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Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvatio Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvation Army thrift store and looked up? There is so much to discover in the aisles above the racks. Everything you need for a fun and connected long weekend with the family. 

Games, puzzles, colouring, and more! I was excited to find a floor puzzle and a few games for our younger kids. All 3 games and the puzzle only cost $12! A great investment and definitely something that will get good use in our house for many years. 

Any plans for the long weekend? Going out of town or staying home, I would definitely suggest a quick stop at your local Salvation Army thrift store to discover all of the wonderful items to keep your family entertained all weekend long.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #salvationarmythriftstore #thriftedgames #thriftedpuzzles #thriftkids #thriftkiddies
Last one, I swear! 🤭 Swipe to see the inside o Last one, I swear! 🤭

Swipe to see the inside of the rainbow cupcakes. Honestly, so easy, and they look great! Next time, I might reverse it and make rainbow icing and plain cupcakes, a bigger wow factor. BUT three year olds LOVE sprinkles, so this worked.

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THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈 I had a lot of fun with thi THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈

I had a lot of fun with this one! Do you think I accomplished this on a budget? You bet I did! The only thing about being on a budget is that it can be a bit more labour intensive. 

I used cookie cutters again, which makes for easy prep. I cut out all of the sandwich pieces in advance and froze the rice krispies oncee they were made. The rainbow cupcakes I baked in advance and froze, so it was easy to take them out and ice the day of the party.

As for the decor, from the dollar store: 3 bags of balloons, 10 streamer rolls, and 2 unicorn felt banners. Plus leftover string, tape and a Happy Birthday kit, which included the foil balloons and rainbow balloons. Total: $32.50

Now that might not be the cheapest decor but when balloon garlands sell for hundreds of dollars, I think that's a pretty good budget
Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂 My kids will be embar Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂

My kids will be embarrassed by my enthusiasm one day, but until then, I'm bringing it full force. A few friends sent me photos, and I looked like this in most of them.
TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY ce TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY celebrate our girls last year but then another lockdown. We had a few family members, and it was nice, but I still went all out! 

Super affordable decor: cookie cutters, $1.99 plants, and butterflies (I think this was a set of 50 for not that much). I also bought secondhand butterfly wings for the kids to wear. 

The cookie cutter adds a level of fun to the food and a bit of themed decor to the table. Butterflies were easy to add throughout our house. Plants ended up outside on our front stoop afterward. 

PS I won the balloon garland! That would be a big party splurge.
The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to fin The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to find a nice storage solution for my bath essentials that didn't take up a lot of room. To find what I needed, I headed to the kitchen section of my local Salvation Army thrift store. You might not think the kitchen area is where you'd find bath supplies, but I was looking for something different.

I was so happy to find this heavy cheese plate with dome. It would keep all my bath supplies safe from small children. Then I fell in love with this terracotta pot for my Epsom salts, along with a porcelain spoon, simple candle, and small glass vessel for the matches.

The matches I found at the dollar store, they were long bbq matches, so I cut them to size and taped the striker onto the bottom. I love how it turned out, and I was able to use this secondhand glass jar in a new way!

Don't worry, the kids' toys are still there, I thrifted a small little basket to keep everything contained and in ONE corner.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #thriftedbath #relaxingbath #momtime #selfcare #budgethome #affordabledecor
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