Looking for ways to bring the outdoors in? How about creating a garden tablescape with herbs for the family to enjoy. While picking up a few essentials at the grocery store, I was lucky to find a few plants in their outdoor display. I can’t wait to add lavender and cilantro to my patio herb container. Before planting these fragrant beauties outside though, we’re going to enjoy them in a pretty table setting.
Easter’s On Its Way Blog Hop
Just in time for the weekend I’m joining a whole lineup of creative holiday and seasonal posts from talented bloggers across the country. Hosting our Easter’s On Its Way Blog Hop is my friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. You’ll find lots of fabulous links below to entertain you and your family in the weeks to come.
If you’re stopping by from Cecilia of My Thrift Store Addiction welcome! Once again she delights us with vintage decorating ideas.
Garden Tablescape With Herbs
Buying herbs and flowers reminds me of the quote from Audrey Hepburn, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”. It’s a reminder for me to take action, and have a positive outlook for the future.
Plants are such an easy way to breath life into a room, or even a temporary tablescape such as this one. For more plant suggestions see the post, Ideas For Decorating With Plants.
My tablescape starts with things that I already have, but using them in a different way. A nubby hemp table runner with lots of interesting texture folds in half to fit our small round table. It’s a good neutral color and goes well with the braided placemats.
I set the table for brunch with my classic white dishes, champaign flutes and soft grey cloth napkins. Of course we are using my grandmothers mismatch silverware too. I’m the third generation to use it, and when I say we use it everyday, we really do.
For tips on maintaining silverware see my post on How To Polish Sterling Silver.
A bucket holding the lavender and the little terra-cotta pots are more items I’m reusing in different ways. I love the willy-nilly placement of the pots, filling some of them with springs of rosemary and thyme from the patio.
Hiding the cilantro plastic containers in paper bags has to be my best trick and so fancy too. Talk about an easy solution!
Lavender And Honey Scones
Are you wondering what’s in the berry basket on each plate? Well wonder no more they are lavender and honey scones, that we can enjoy with our brunch or afterwards with coffee. I will be sharing the recipe soon.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration you’re going to love!
The mister and I are busy planning out what flowers we are going to plant in the weeks to come. It feels wonderful to get outdoors after so many weeks of rain. Hope you’re finding ways to enjoy your spring too.
Chloe of Celebrate and Decorate is next on the hop and you’ll love her Beatrix Potter tablescape. Be sure to click through these fabulous links, full of lovely ideas and well wishes for you and your family.
Cheers!
Easter’s On its Way Blog Hop Links
Michelle I love your table! the table itself and all the pretties you placed on it. It all just looks perfect together. Happy Easter!
Thank you Terrie, I love the challenge of using items I already had and my family loves the fresh herbs.
Lucky indeed, you are, to have found the lavender (esp!) and cilantro plants! What a pretty, calm and simply stated tablescape, Michelle. I adore everything lavender, grew and harvested it for years. I was able to transplant two of my landscape plants at my daughter’s home when we sold, hoping to continue my love for the herb. I look forward to your scone recipe. Happy Easter to you!
What a great idea to transplant the lavender and I betting your daughter loves it too. To grow and harvest lavender must have been an amazing experience. Looking forward to sharing my recipe with you. Stay well Rita!
Michelle–you had me at herbs! Your garden tablescape with fresh herbs is absolutely charming! Happy & healthy Easter! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia, we are really enjoying the fresh aroma of the herbs. My kitchen never smell so good. Stay well!
Love, love, love this gorgeous herb tablescape Michelle! I swear all your images make me want to run to your house and stay a while 🙂 I hope you and your family have a blessed and happy Easter season. Hugs, CoCo
Thank you so much CoCo! I’m enjoying the sweet aroma, but looking forward to adding lots of cilantro to our summer recipes. Happy Easter!
OH! I love this idea, Michelle! What a beautiful tablescape…and it will be a beautiful herb garden, too! Wonderful!
Thank you Linda, it’s the best of both worlds. Enjoy them now and later too!
Oh my soul I adore this garden tablescape. I’ve always loved fresh greens and this gives me an excuse to try herb gardening again. The last time it didn’t go so well. Black thumbs. This is just so happy and joyful. We all need that these days. I’d love being quarantined at your home! Looking forward to the scone recipe! Happy Spring!
We would have a blast together Cindy! I’m great at planting flowers and herbs, but the credit goes to the mister for remembering to water them for me. You know how it is, when we get too distracted with our projects. Happy Spring and stay well!
It’s lovely, Michelle! I do love lavender. The scones look delicious too. A very comfy table to enjoy!
Thank you Jeanie, the lavender was a lucky find!
Lovely. I love that you have your grandparent’s silver. So beautiful.
Thank you Katie, it’s one of my favorite treasures!
Your table is sweet and so welcoming. I love the rustic feel with the little flower pots and paper bags used to hold some of the herbs. The scones in the sweet little market baskets are delightful! I hope you find joy in your Easter and stay safe and well.
Thank you Chloe! I love finding new ways to use the berry baskets. Loading them up with scones is the best so far. Enjoy your Easter and stay well!
Such a glorious grouping. The berry baskets hopped right into my heart!
Thank you Laura! Stay well!
I love your tablescape! The little Terra Cotta pots are a cute addition. And the lavender scones look delicious! I love how you placed them in the berry baskets.
Thank you Michelle! The family is loving the tablescape too, which makes me very happy.
My faves on your table are the brown bag s for the herbs and your silver!! That silver is gorgeous. I have been thinking of transitioning to silver for our everyday. We see pieces of mismatched silver in our travels and it would be fun to collect! Hapoy Easter and stay safe!
I gave my stainless flatware to my daughter when she went to college thinking I would replace it. After using the silver for a couple of months I couldn’t think of using anything else. Collecting it would be fun and easy to travel home with. Happy Easter Cindy!
I love love love this table of yours! The simplicity of the herbs is just beautiful. You get such great light in that eating area which just brings your pictures to life. Wishing you a happy Easter!
Thank you Kelly! We love this bright and cheerful room, which works great for photography. Enjoy your time with family and stay well.
my absolute favorite part of this tablescape are those unassuming little brown paper bags. they are the perfect addition to this natural farmhouse look. I bet it all smells fabulous too! Have a wonderful Easter and stay well!
Yes those little brown bags served their purpose and became a bit hit. Who would have thought! Hope you have a wonderful Easter Debra!
Beautiful tablescape, Michelle! Now that I’ve seen your lavender and other herbs, I’m itching to buy some herbs for my deck. Question about using your grandmother’s silver…Do you hand wash it or do you put it in the dishwasher? Back to your tablescape…I love your idea for covering a plastic nursery pot with a paper bag. Also love the look of a scone served in a wood berry basket. It was a pleasure to admire your pretty table.
We put the silver in the dishwasher. My dishwasher has a pull out tray at the top for flatware and it works beautifully. I still have to polish it occasionally but I have a short cut for that in my post, How To Polish Sterling Silver. Thank you for your sweet comments Paula!
Oh I really, really love your garden theme table. Gorgeous and so creative.
Thank you so much Marty! We are enjoying it so much this week.
I love using lavender in decor.
I really like the little berry baskets holding the scones. I need to find some berry baskets.
Thank you Carol! These berry baskets are so handy. I use them all the time. Hope you are staying well!
Your table is gorgeous, my friend! Love those bags… they look like resin planters! All the natural elements, plus the tight color palette makes everything look like a breath of fresh air! Pinned, of course!
I love your garden tablescape with herbs! It is very serene. Also, those scones look scrumptious!
Thank you Angelina! I’ll be sharing my recipe soon.
Michelle,
Your dining table speaks my language, lavender, herbs, flower pots! Love this arrangement and am inspired to freshen up the potting table on the back porch. My local garden center is offering sales via phone ordering and curb-side pick-up. I may need to make a list using your table for ideas.
Be safe, and happy Easter,
Judith
Thank you so much Judith! I remember your potting table post last year and sighed over your beautiful collection of pots. I’ll have to check out ordering flowers for curb-side pick-up too. Good idea. Stay well and happy Easter.
You had me at herbs…and I am crushing on those paper bag planters! You never cease to amaze me and inspire me with the way you make simple things extraodinary! I have lavender, thyme, rosemary, chives, oregano and parsley that have come back from last year and are growing well. Cilantro is one of my favorites but I haven’t been able to get to the garden center and I don’t know when that will be. I can almost smell yours through the computer screen! I love it!
I also ove the little pots with fresh herbs from your garden. How clever to tie in the lavender plant as a centerpiece while serving lavender scones. These are the types of small delights in life that make every day special!
Thank you for jo iing
Many of my herbs are coming back too, but cilantro has a hard time surviving our summer heat. That’s why I’m planting two this year. Thanks so much for your sweet comments and organizing this beautiful blog hop. We all needed something fun to look forward to. Happy Easter and stay well Amber!
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Thank you for joining the hop! I hope you have a blessed and Happy Easter!
I absolutely love this table and want to try those scones! Love how you added those in berry baskets to each pacesetting. Your little pots and bucket are so perfect!!
Thank you Kristin, I’ll be sharing the recipe soon!
Oh, I really love your garden tablescape with the pits of herbs. It all looks so quick and easy to put together. I’m looking forward to the recipe for the lavender and honey scones, it sounds so yummy
Thank you Carol! We have enjoyed it so much and now it’s time to plant these herbs outside. Recipe coming soon!
Michelle, what a lovely and creative centerpiece —- I can almost smell the aromatic scents of lavender and cilantro all the way in Pittsburgh lol! With the stay at home order, it will be awhile before I can pick up herb plants for containers. My herb garden is showing signs of life, but cilantro is an annual here. And, my lavender doesn’t look like it wintered too well. Thanks for bringing those herbs and their scents into my home, even if only virtually.
Thank you so much Debbee for your sweet comments! I planned on planting my herbs today but better weather is expected tomorrow. Then they can start soaking up the sunshine. Stay well and safe!
Michelle,
This is fresh and pretty for spring……all spring and summer! I love how you nestled the paper bags in the buckets for added texture. So using this idea soon!
Thank you Christy! This turn out to be one of my easiest tablescapes, but then how can I go wrong with fresh herbs. Stay well!
Love your tablescape, Michelle, and I’m looking forward to that scone recipe! We were just trying to figure out how to get hold of herbs for our outdoor pots…it’s almost warm enough to plant them…so excited for the weather getting warmer 🙂
Thank you Janet, we are excited about the warm temperatures too. We hope to be able to buy flowers soon.
I love herbs! Lavender is one of my favorites. Your table is darling and I bet it smells wonderful!! Happy Easter.
hugs,
Jann
Yes bring on the lavender! I love bring the outdoors in as much as possible. Stay well Jann and happy Easter to you as well.
Michelle, what a great way to add real plants and a feeling of spring to your tablescape. We have lots of herbs in pots in the back yard and the different scents, shapes and textures are beautiful. What a beautiful way to bring the outdoors inside at Easter time. Have a Happy Easter to your and your entire family.
Thank you Carol! I added pink geraniums to the table this morning for tomorrows lunch. I’m planning on adding fresh cuttings of herbs in the morning too, rain permitting. Happy Easter to you and your family as well.
Michelle this is such a fun idea. I luv it. Thanks for joining us at Charming Homes and Gardens🙌🏻
Thanks Ann, so excite about your party!
Love this tablescape Michelle! Thanks for sharing with us at Charming Homes and Gardens!
Rachel.
Thank you Rachel, I’m excited about your new link party!
Your garden tablescape is just the cutest! I am so inspired! And those scones are the perfect touch!
Thank you so much Kim, the scone recipe is on the blog now. 🙂
Love Spanish lavender! You’ve created a really beautiful and simple to make tablescape here, Michelle… Lovely! Thank you for the idea as I have a lavender plant waiting to be planted which could come inside and grace our table for a bit. <3
Happy spring and stay well! Love all the Easter and spring ideas here in this hop. 😉 Even after Easter!! (I think Easter is all month anyway.)
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barbara, tablescapes with natural elements are my favorites. It’s like letting nature decorate my table. Hope you’re enjoying your spring. Looks like those higher temps are headed our way! Hugs!
Such a beautiful tablescape! I just love spanish lavender, so impactful. Such a cozy look, just so soft and inviting. Enjoying your blog!
Thank you so much for your sweet comments! You made my day!
Love this tablescape for spring! Fresh herbs are my favorite
Thank you Meagan!