Today I’m sharing a simple Easter centerpiece with a tiered tray. I just love decorating with tiered trays for seasonal decor or even organizing in the kitchen. For this centerpiece I’m focusing on what says spring to me, with some little blue and white patterns in the mix.
March Pinterest Challenge
It’s time for our March Pinterest Challenge and I hope your are as excited as I am. This month we are creating tiered tray centerpieces for spring or Easter. If you’re new here, our host Cindy over at County Road 407, selects a photo each month for us to recreate. Each participant puts their own spin on the photo according to our individual style of decorating.
The best part is seeing how everyone interprets the image, and we always have an interesting variety. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of the post. If you’re stopping by from my friend Lora of Create and Ponder welcome! Lora’s bird theme centerpiece is just gorgeous!
To see last year’s Pinterest challenge for March click on Bird Theme Inspired Centerpiece.
Our photo inspiration this month comes from Suzy, of Worthington Court. I adore her classic style of decorating and her effortless way of pulling together a timeless arrangement. Take a closer look at her post by clicking on, Charming Centerpiece For Spring With A Nod Toward Easter.
Here’s a list of what I’m gathering for a similar look and feel for a spring and Easter centerpiece.
- tiered tray
- stacks of dishes
- straw placemats
- rabbit topiary
- bird nest
- eggs
- small bowls
- spring figurines
- creamers
- small pitcher
- plants
Simple Easter Centerpiece With A Tiered Tray
The centerpiece I’m arranging is mostly things from the kitchen with the addition of some springtime decorative items. I would be perfectly happy with only decorating a tiered tray, but for the Pinterest challenge, I’m going for the whole enchilada.
Note I’m following Suzy’s lead by keeping the tiered tray arrangement simple and not over crowding it.
Decorating With Dishes
Nothing can be easier than decorating with dishes, even when they’re just plain white ones. I think that’s why I have such a fondness for ironstone. The small vintage French pitcher, the little yogurt cups, and the creamers mix in so well with my everyday white plates and bowls.
Our round kitchen table is small, but I’m still able to include straw placemats, and a stack of dishes next to the tiered tray. For color and pattern, I’m using my blue and white transferware salad plates.
Two mini pie plates sit on top of the transferware holding natural colored wooden eggs. How easy is that?
Touches of spring and greenery
Blue and white flower pots hold a couple of herb plants, that I snagged at the grocery store. They will be happy here for a couple of weeks, then I’ll plant them in the garden.
For an extra pop of green I have little mounds of deer moss in the vintage yogurt cups.
I love Suzy’s bunny topiary, but I kind of wish I had seen hers before I made one. Don’t get me wrong I’m so happy with mine, but those sweet little bunny ears sticking straight up are just adorable.
For a complete tutorial click on How To Make A Bunny Topiary.
The bird nest is also a homemade craft using sticks from the back yard and preserved sheet moss. If you want to know how to make a bird nest, check out my post DIY Foraged Bird Nest.
Instead of a rabbit figurine I’m using a couple of vintage looking sheep. They’re easy to squeeze in between the ironstone pieces and have the sweetest faces.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with inspiration that you can use right now!
If you don’t have a tiered tray, you can use a cake pedestal on a basket tray for a similar look. Gather small items and dishes and play around with the arrangement. Be sure to check out the other bloggers participating this month in the links below for more ideas.
Up next on our Pinterest challenge is Kim from Shiplap and Shells sharing a delightful spring table and Easter centerpiece.
Cheers!
March Pinterest Challenge Continues…
Michelle,
Your tiered tray is so so adorable. I always love seeing your take on the inspiration photo. Great job.
Thanks Rachel! I love any excuse to use my little vintage ironstone pieces! 😊
HI Michelle, I love your tray. I love the blue and white. It’s so pretty! Your kitchen table space reminds me of mine so I love to see what you do in your kitchen! xo laura
Thanks Laura! Our kitchen table is not very big, but still so fun to decorate for spring and Easter!
When I saw that little sheep I was hooked. You always have the best ideas and I love how you turn our challenges into something so different yet still the same. Is that statement as clear as mud?! Thanks for choosing an awesome inspo photo and for joining in. Loved everything you shared. pinned!
Haha clear as mud! Yes I know what you mean, and that’s why I have such a good time with these challenges. With each one I learn a little more about decorating, and get even more inspiration from everyone participating. I’m already looking forward to the next one! Thank you for the sweet comments Cindy! Hugs!
Oh I adore the touches of blue! Such a pretty grouping. The sheep are delightful!
Thanks Laura, I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to use the sheep and hope the grand littles like them!
You know I ALWAYS love your decor! Your light and airy touch, and elegant style is one of my faves! (I knew your moss covered bunny would make an appearance! Perfect!)
Thank you so much Julie! You made my day sweet friend!
Michelle, I love that you used your blue and white dessert plates and blue and white in the little ceramic potted herbs!! A fresh take with a favorite color. <3 I love your little sheep, too. I am gathering so many ideas from your post and your tiered tray would go with my little Magnolia Market wooden cake plate; it has the carved balls going around it, too.
Happy spring to you and enjoy your sweet centerpiece!
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Thank you so much Barb! One of the things I like best about the PC is getting the additional inspiration from everyone participating. So glad you joined in this month friend!
Me, too! Thank you, Michelle. I’m glad to visit with you all again. 💕
This is so pretty, Michelle! I love the sweet sheep; I want to find some sheep to use at Easter. And the silverware in the pitcher; such a classic look that I love and forget to do. Happy Spring!
Thank you Lora! I found the sheep on Etsy. They’re not vintage, but still have that vintage appeal that I like so much!
Michelle, I absolutely love your spring centerpiece. The blue and whites mixed with the natural finishes are so fresh. I have to get a wood tiered tray!
Thank you so much Carol! I’m so happy to see that tiered trays are still popular! I love all the different ways to incorporate them into seasonal decor. Big hugs friend!
Michelle, I love your take on this challenge! It’s so fresh and full of spring vibes. The blue and white is always a favorite of mine and your little sheep is adorable!
Thank you Angie! I’m so happy you like the sheep, I think they’re my favorite addition!
Your Easter centerpiece is just the prettiest Michelle. I love the blue and white pops and the sheep are such a great addition. I can’t tell you how much I loved your interpretation of the challenge.
Thank you for those sweet comments Kim! I’m trying to incorporate more blue and white into our decor, and so far it’s working! 😊
I love your spring tiered tray, Michelle! That little DIY nest is gorgeous and the sheep are just so cute!
Thank you so much Jayne! I was just looking at your beautiful bird nest wreath and taking notes! 😊
Everything is so beautiful! I love the blue and white transferware and the bunny topiary!
Thank you Kristin! The blue and white transferware inspired the whole blue and white theme! 😊
It’s all so fresh and springy! I adore the fresh herbs and that sweet little lamb tucked in. The tea tin is charming and the bit of live greenery in the nest is an idea I want to borrow. So lovely!
You have a good eye for all the little details! Thanks so much for the sweet comments friend!