Holidays & Occasions Easter Easter Decor Set Your Best Easter Table With Tips From Dondolo Founder Catalina Gonzalez Jorba For Dallas clothing and home-goods designer Catalina Gonzalez Jorba, gathering for a meal is an art form. By Betsy Cribb Betsy Cribb Betsy is the Home and Features Editor at Southern Living. She writes about a veritable potpourri of topics for print and digital, from profiling Southern movers-and-shakers and celebrating family traditions to highlighting newsy restaurant openings and curating the annual holiday gift guide. Prior to joining the Southern Living team in 2017 as the style editor, she worked at Coastal Living as an assistant editor covering pets and homes. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on March 25, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. ALISON GOOTEE FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS As the founder of the Texas luxury clothing line Dondolo, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba has always had an eye for detail. During the pandemic, she turned her creative attention to dreaming up beautiful tablescapes—something she’d often done with her mother as a child in Colombia. “It’s about going back to what makes you feel grounded, at ease, and peaceful inside,” says Jorba. “Setting the table helped me feel close to my parents, even though I wasn’t.” In September 2021, she launched Dondolo Home, a collection of ceramics and hand-embroidered linens designed to be used for everything from Friday pizza nights to holiday brunches. “We always try to make our meals special,” says the designer and mom of four young sons. “The boys help me set it up. They will say things like, ‘Oh, you’re doing a good job, Mama.’ They know how important it is for us. We use our nicer plates all the time. We’re not just going to take them out when we invite guests over. It’s about us enjoying the different colors and the beauty of these pieces.” On The Collection’s Inspiration ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS “I love lily of the valley. That flower was introduced to me here in the States. It’s so delicate and beautiful. This year, I wanted to design something for Easter that seems a little more vintage and traditional. You can keep these dishes and linens forever.” On The Process ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS “All the plates are hand painted in Colombia, and the place mats and napkins are embroidered by the women who make Dondolo’s clothing line. The dishes are made in the same way that Spanish plates are. Colombia was colonized by the Spanish, who brought their trade of creating ceramics.” On Welcoming Company ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS “When you host a meal, it’s like you’re sharing a part of your family—your traditions and culture—with your guests. There’s intimacy in that, so make the table interesting for whoever comes to sit there. Mix and match with what’s already in your house. What do you have from your grandmother or mom? Those elements will be conversation pieces.” Dondolo Lily Of The Valley Placemat ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS View On Dondolo.com This pretty in pink placemat is the foundation of your tablescape. The scalloped edge and delicately embroidered Lily of the Valley make it especially sweet for Spring. Price at time of publish: $48 Estelle Colored Glass Estelle Colored Regal Goblet-Set of 2 in Rose ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS View On Estellecoloredglass.com Everyone will be sipping pretty this Easter with this goblet. The pretty rose color will have you pleased as punch. Price at time of publish: $100 Dondolo Lily Of The Valley Napkin ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS View On Dondolo.com Cloth napkins are all the rage, even for everyday use, but this napkin adds a little something special to your Easter table. You can fold the napkin in several ways, depending on what your setting looks like. Price at time of publish: $42 Cutipol Goa 5 Piece Place Setting White Gold ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS View On Abchome.com Gold silverware dipped in a bright white perfectly compliments the petal pink table setting procured for this space. It is a refreshing take on the classic table settings. Price at time of publish: $108 Dondolo Lily Of The Valley Dinner Plate ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS View On Dondolo.com This plate is rimmed with Lily of the Valley, which makes it a sweet addition to any Easter table. Use it as the charger plate to set a base for all your pretty plates, or make it the vessel for all of those Easter sides . Price at time of publish: $45 Dondolo Lily Of The Valley Salad Plate ALISON GOOTEE; FLORAL DESIGN: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS View On Dondolo.com A single lily of the valley and a piping of pink make this little plate a timeless treasure. It's the ideal plate for enjoying your favorite dainty foods from side salads to tea sandwiches to dessert. Price at time of publish: $35 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit