Today I’m sharing how to create a spring lantern tray vignette. See how you can combine a variety of everyday items with spring accents to create a pretty kitchen table arrangement or centerpiece.
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February Pinterest Challenge
It’s time for our February Pinterest challenge and as you can guess our theme is spring lanterns. This PC is going to be so good, so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for lots of inspiring ideas.
If this is your first time to join us for a Pinterest challenge, this is how it works. Our host Cindy over at County Road 407, selects a photo for us to recreate, and each participant puts their own spin on the photo.
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 my post.
To see last year’s February PC click on Styling A Bar Cart For Early Spring.
If you’re popping over from my friend Kristin of White Arrows Home, welcome to Thistle Key Lane. I’m so happy you’re here! Don’t you love Kristin’s sweet and simple spring vignette?!
Our photo inspiration this month is from On Sutton Place featuring Ann’s darling spring lantern centerpiece. Be sure to visit her blog to see her classic style of decorating and simply delicious recipes.
Spring Lantern Tray Vignette
Here’s what I’m focusing on to create a springtime centerpiece for our kitchen table.
- woven tray
- lantern
- bunny
- carrots
- organic element
- white pitcher
Building a Tray Vignette
One of the easiest ways to start building a vignette is to use a tray. Think of it as corralling or fencing in your accessories, so they don’t wander off too far.
My starting point for this vignette is a pretty rattan tray basket with tall sides and fabulous texture. Then I’m adding a book inside the tray to use as a platform.
The book also creates a sturdy foundation since the vintage lantern I have is missing its base. This old lantern is missing its glass sides too, but I don’t mind at all, because it adds a bit of rustic character.
I’m creating another platform with a simple stack of white plates. Without them the cute woven bunny looks lost inside the tray.
For the majority of our Pinterest challenges, I make a point of using what I already have on hand, especially if that means using items in ways I haven’t thought of before.
The exception this time is splurging on the woven bunnies from Target for $5 each. What can I say, they’re too hard to resist! (I could only fit one bunny into the vignette, so the other one is one the open shelf.)
Spring Lantern Vignette Finishing Touches
By the way, did you notice the mini carrots? These are so easy to make using air dry terracotta clay. To see how to create your own by checking out my post DIY Air Dry Clay Carrots.
I love how the mini carrots look tied into bundles. The blue and white string coordinates with the striped ribbon on the lantern and the woven bunny.
Blue and orange make a fun color combination for spring, but of course you gotta have something green as well. A little fern is my organic element for the vignette. I think the delicate stems look so sweet sticking out the sides of the lantern, and it brings the vignette to life.
The only thing left to mention is the white pitcher, but instead of stems like in Ann’s centerpiece, I’m using silver spoons. Perfect for the kitchen table, right?!
Take your vignette one step further by adding dishes, napkins and glasses on the table for an impromptu gathering.
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Up next in our Pinterest challenge is Lora of Create and Ponder sharing her spin on a spring lantern centerpiece. Be sure to check out her moss bunnies and spindle carrots!
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll enjoy clicking through the spring inspiration links below.
Cheers!
Our Pinterest Challenge Continues…
© 2023 Spring Lantern Tray Vignette post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
So cute! Your carrots are amazing! I love them. So fun hopping with you today.
You too Renae! Our PCs keep getting better and better!
HI Michelle, I love the mini fern! That is my favorite part! The green is so pretty against the tray! Great job on the DIY carrots! As always, such pretty pics! xo laura
Thanks Laura! I love ferns too!
Such a pretty Spring vignette! I love the woven bunny and greenery you used. It is perfect for your kitchen table. Happy Spring, my friend! xo
Thank you Lynne! Our kitchen feels so cheerful with this vignette on display!
I love your vignette, the ribbon is the perfect touch, so pretty!
Thank you so much Tanya! I love the little bit of blue it adds. 😊
Love how you tied your wonderful DIY carrots on with the striped ribbon, Michelle. And think I need to swing into Target for a couple of those awesome bunnies!
Thank you Lora! I noticed the other day they have woven chickens too, and they are super cute!
Such a fabulous grouping. I LOVE the terra cotta clay carrots.
Thank you Laura! I’m so excited about the carrots, and everyone seem to love them too!
I love your take on this challenge Michelle those bunnies are SO cute! And I love the DIY carrots and the blue striped ribbon! Charming!
Thank you so much Cindy! This is my favorite PC so far, and so fun to create!
Michelle,
Your vignette is just beautiful. I love that bunny and those air dry clay carrots are amazing. Great job.
Thank you Rachel! I’m so happy I found a fun way to style the carrots!
I love the terracotta clay carrots! They look real! Looks so good, Michelle! Happy Spring!
Thank you so much Kim! Happy Spring!
Fantastic job on this challenge Michelle. I would love sitting there. And now I’m going to find some ribbon to tie around my Target bunnies. 🙂 I swear I wish I were more creative. I never think to do anything like that. So sad. Thanks for sharing you many talents with us. pinned
Thank you so much Cindy! Everyone did an amazing job of recreating the PC vignette including you! I have to admit the ribbon was an after thought and then I was afraid it looked too cutesy. It’s fine for the kitchen table but displaying it anywhere else I would ditch the ribbon lol!
The woven bunnies are adorable and I’ve been crushing on your clay carrot DIY project every since I saw it several days ago. They worked perfectly for this PC! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Niky! I’m so happy with how it turned out!
Michelle, those two bunnies are adorable!! I love woven grasses and they coordinate with your basket beautifully. Really fun vignette with the vintage lantern, the pretty white plates and the cute blue & white ribbons!!
Enjoy your sweet springtime decorations,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barb! I have so much fun with these challenges and it’s always interesting to see what I can pull together!
Michelle,
I’ve always loved a round table. They are so great for conversation. The centerpieces is perfect for spring. I am just smitten with the woven bunny!
Thank you Christy! Our kitchen looks so cheerful with the addition of this arrangement!
Michelle, I love the woven bunnies! A trip to Target is in the cards! Using the DIY carrots provides a great pop of color. Forks as flowers – what a fun idea.
When I went back to Target last week they had lots more bunnies. Try to contain yourself Carol!
As a fan of lanterns and stripes and bunnies…love this!
Thank you so much Linda for stopping by and commenting!
Michelle, this is so cute! I enjoy seeing how everyone interprets things differently. That ribbon is wonderful! I have a large basket I recently acquired similar to yours, I have been wondering what to do with it. I have tried it in many places, but nothing seems to work, thanks to you, I am going to try the dining room table. It was one of those duuhhh moments for me. Thank you for sharing your inspiration with Whimsy Home Wednesday!
Thanks so much Cara for stopping by! Have fun with your dining table vignette!