Holidays & Occasions Easter Easter Decor A Classic Purple and Teal Table For a Traditional Easter Celebration By Katherine Owen Katherine Owen Katherine Owen is a writer and editor with a passion for home design. In her 10+ years of experience, she's covered everything from cozy Southern cottages to fresh farmhouses to sprawling mountain retreats. Her areas of expertise include home design and construction, gardening and pets. Her work has been featured in Southern Living, Birmingham Magazine, The Atlantic, Boulder Lifestyle, Log & Timber Home Living, and more. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on February 25, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller When it comes to putting together a fragrant tablescape, we love fresh tulips and hyacinths. No matter the spring occasion, this table is funny and whimsical. We added speckled teal eggs for a splash of Easter spirit, but you can easily make this table work for a ladies lunch. 01 of 03 The Tablescape Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller For the traditionalists, this whimsical palette can seem like a risky approach. The secret to pulling it off can be as simple as bringing in a crisp white flower. Cue the classic tulip. This table sings springtime in the South, and it gets a more laid-back vibe from mix-and-match vintage finds. “Every table needs something old and something new,” says Buffy. “Delicate antique pieces and bohemian patterns cheer up the whole look.” Anchor the look with a teal linen runner—the more worn in, the better. Large white chargers provide a neutral base for the setting and also give a sense of formality without distracting from the otherwise breezy blue-and-lilac scheme. 02 of 03 The Centerpiece Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller “I always work in odd numbers,” says Buffy, who emphasizes the mix-and-match theme by staggering five vessels of different sizes along the runner. Fill the vases with white tulips and purple hyacinths, and then weave in a makeshift garland of tree clippings and allium blooms among the vases toward opposite corners of the table. 03 of 03 The Napkin Treatment Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Ribbon is an elegant, easy, and inexpensive way to pull this look together in a snap. We tied each napkin with a sheer blue ribbon, put one atop every place setting, and then added store-bought speckled eggs for an Easter touch. Don’t fret over creating a perfectly matched color palette—with a theme like this, the shades of purple can range anywhere from lavender to fuchsia. “A little pattern and patina go a long way with a bright palette,” says Buffy. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit