Longer days, warmer nights are on the horizon and so is Easter! If you love entertaining you’ll love these of simple, easy and affordable ideas we have for you to entertain in style. These décor ideas are perfect for any indoor and outdoor formal table setting.
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Place Cards
If you love a little gift to take home after Easter dinner, try this place card and party favor idea. Head over to your local craft store and get some plastic eggs in different sizes. These are available for less than $10 depending on the number of eggs in a pack. Spray paint them any color according to your color scheme. Purchase letter stickers or a complete scrapbooking kit (under $10) with a variety of letters and fonts and stick the initials of every person you have invited to your dinner. You can also print out a personalized place card of use the ones in the kit. Fill the eggs with your favorite mini chocolate treats and voila – your Easter dinner theme is complete with party favors.
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Center Pieces
Dramatic centerpieces for your table settings will create an eye catching architectural focal point on your table. Draw inspiration from thrifty guru Kate Riley of http://www.centsationalgirl.com/ who made these amazing manzanita branches that have been decorated with paper cut butterflies. You can match colors according to your taste. This center piece idea can be achieved under $30. You can visit your local arts and crafts store and purchase plastic branches these range from 99c to $8. Spray paint if necessary and purchase paper cut butterflies from the same store, they are also available at select hobby lobby stores. Complete the table with your choice of plates that will match the color scheme, dyed or spray painted eggs and hygengrass.
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Color Scheme
Easter only comes once a year, so it is important that you stay with colors you can use for another time. Avoid buying items that cannot be paired easily with your current décor items. Mix and match to create character, bold accents and details. Planning a color scheme is as simple as what’s in your cabinet and what type of food you are serving. If you have a dinner menu with foods rich in color, use neutral plates and utensils. The color from the food will pop out more. Emphasize certain food colors by matching them with details on your table. For example; if you have pops of purple in your food, use purple place mats or hints of purple details on the center piece. If your dinner menu is not as colorful pair your plates and utensils with complementary colors. For example; if you have blue plates, contrast with hints of zesty orange colors on your table.
Written By: Lungi Moore, Contributor Writer, Modern Domestic