Gather in the Garden for Spring’s Glorious Awakening

Claim a front seat for nature’s resurgence and gather in the garden, setting a table that echoes the splendor of spring’s awakening.

Just as butterflies emerge from their cocoons as winged beauties, spring comes alive with a wonder that lures us outdoors, perhaps for afternoon tea among friends. Gold bamboo flatware flanks the place settings, furthering the natural motif with a luminous sheen. Repeated along the edges of layered china, the gilded accents cast a lovely glow across the table; precious butterfly-shaped place cards instill a hospitable touch.

In an enchanting garden, a resplendent sight unfolds as a tea trolley showcases dramatic tulips and ranunculus, as well as potted blooms below. 

A refined tea service rests alongside a tiered silver stand filled with colorful macarons, mirroring the sweet vibrance that marks this time of year.

In a testament to the lively renewal of the season, a copious arrangement of hydrangeas brightens the table’s center, as a vivid floral linen lays the perfect backdrop for the playful china pattern depicting fanciful winged companions. Details infuse the affair with delight, from chargers and bread-and-butter plates bearing lacy borders to boldly scalloped place mats and napkins. 

In clear bud vases, small groupings of blossoms make for easy, breezy embellishments that suit the mood and accentuate the artful dishware.

Styling by Sidney Bragiel
Photography by John O’Hagan

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