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Bunnies, Burlap, Bird nests, Mercury Glass, and Feathers…Oh My!

I thought you might like to see what I have going on my table this hippity-hoppity Easter season.

I used my burlap and scrap table runner and started the tablescape off with my mercury glass candlesticks.  Then I stuck my PB bunnies (on clearance last year) on each end.  It looked simple and sweet just as it was, but you know me, I can’t leave anything alone.  I think Hubby was really hoping at this point I was done.  Silly man.  I’m never done!
I felt my candles looked a bit bare and nakey up there on their pedestals….exposed really.  They needed some moss attire and I was happy to oblige.  No one wants candles all expose’ on the table!  I love to cover things in moss.  It is such a beautiful thing.  It’s messy to work with, but it’s cheap and it completely transforms the look of something with little to no effort.  I also love little to no effort :).
Next, I added a boa around the entire ‘scape.  This added the element of softness to the other, harsher textures.  Hubby raised an eyebrow at the boa.  He’s not a fan…unless of course I’m wearing one.  And feathers make me sneeze, so the only boa-action he’ll be seeing is in the form of a wreath on the wall, and some feathers on the table.   Sorry babe…the boa stays.

And it just wouldn’t be springy enough without some beautiful eggs and nests, now would it?  

The little white flowers were left over from my dollar store egg project.  I cut sprigs of them and placed them here and there for added prettiness.
I love it!  And I also love that I was able to cram five decorating fads into one post!  


What do you think?  (If you hate the boa, don’t tell me. It will just make me mad today.  So, the question I’m really asking isn’t “what do you think of my tablescape,” it’s more, “tell me affirming things about this project and keep all negative opinions to yourself.”  If you’re blatantly honest with yourself, isn’t that what we’re mostly asking for in comments?)  Love to you peeps…even to you boa-haters :).

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  1. Love the bunnies. Thought I could get some at the thrift store, but stumbled upon two ugly brown one for $2 each at walmart. Nothing a little glossy spray paint cant fix.

  4. I love it…for real! The thing I like about your decor is that you pull things together that I wouldn't even think about, and you always make it look amazing!

    Blessings, Grace

  5. I actually think the boa is pretty fun! 🙂 And the moss on the candlesticks is genius, I tell you! Love that!!
    Blessings,
    Stacey

  7. I love your tablescape and love, love, love the boa! I am a boa girl and have boas in just about every color. Thanks for the great ideas!! Just so cute!!

  8. I actually love the unexpectedness and the contrasting texture provided by the boa…

  9. Beth, pretty pretty, love the bunny, the bird nest, love it all, what a lovely table, I will be back for more…come for a visit…Phyllis

  10. So pretty – and I'm lovin' your boa. I like feathers and glitter – so my opinion doesn't really count tho. LOL

  12. LOL at the "decorating fads"! It looks beautiful – I really like the feathers! So cute!

    Manuela

  13. Oh, my gosh, I laughed out loud when you said "Tell me affirming things about this project and keep all negative opinions to yourself." Ha. I definitely have days like that when I'm not up for the Negative Nellies and just need to hear some positive things.

    I don't think you have to worry about that here, though. Looks fabulous to me! I'm hanging my head in shame because I haven't even started to bring out the Easter decor. Somehow Easter snuck up on me this year. I need to get a few bunnies out before it's too late! 🙂

  14. Shoot, you beat me to it. I have boa's in all kinds of crazy colors. We use them al lot for our costumes at Carnaval. I have one all white and never used waiting for the inspiration to be used in a craft project. And here you are with your gorgeous table scape totally rocking it with your boa. It looks great, honestly!

  16. I love your tablescape! I never thought of using a feather boa for decor like that. It's beautiful! 🙂

  19. Well, I just LOVE the boa, I have a feather wreath on my Easter table!!! I will be posting it next week for TT so please come by for a look! Happy Spring!!! XO, Pinky

  23. Love it, Beth!! You know I adore bunnies, nests & mercury glass, so I can't help but love it all. Great job. Those PB bunnies are too cute. Thanks for coming to see me & yes, we all want nice comments, don't we? I know I do. 🙂

  24. Love it, Beth!! You know I adore bunnies, nests & mercury glass, so I can't help but love it all. Great job. Those PB bunnies are too cute. Thanks for coming to see me & yes, we all want nice comments, don't we? I know I do. 🙂

  25. Love the table decor…even the boa. I'm a little embarrassed to have to point this out though…your eggs…well…they have spots! Nothing a wet rag can't fix. :0 Kidding!
    It's all lovely 😉

  26. Beth, I love the look of the boa and your candle sticks are beautiful! Spring decorating is so much fun! As always, thanks for great inspiration!
    Wendy

  30. I had a hard time not looking at that beautiful brick wall. But I do love the Easter scape. It looks great. My favorite part is the candles and holders.
    Brooke

  35. Beth it is adorable!!! the boa has feathers which represent the baby chicks and birds and such in spring! 🙂

  36. Wow! It's very striking – I really like it!! And yes, you really did hit on most of the Hot decorating items right now, LOL and that's a very good thing! I'm amazed how the tiniest little things (sprigs of little flowers) can add so much appeal to the arrangement…

    Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings)

  37. STUNNING, I also love mercury glass, feathers, nests….. Love the way you put this all together.

  38. Coming from someone who also loves bird nests, mercury glass, and feathers, I think its perfect! Don't change a thing!!!!

  39. It's a very happy Easter design! And, being pretty new to your blog…I must say. I am a complete and utter house-huggin' preservation freak…so, I am totally in love with your brick wall! It's fantastic! Those lanterns are wonderful too!

    Almost Happy Weekend!

    : )

    Julie M.

  40. I love it Beth! Mercury glass is just so beautiful no matter what time of year. Love the nests too!

    XOXO
    Jen

    Love the boa too BTW! I think it add some whimsy to the tablescape!

  41. Girl I LOVE the boa!! I am all about a boa (decoratively speaking)!

    Whole thing looks sooo pretty!

    Lou Cinda 🙂

  42. Everything looks wonderful, including the boa. You forgot the 6th element though…birds. Those bunnies sure didn't lay those eggs!

    xoxo
    Jane

  43. Absolutely adorable, and I love the boa! If you have ever seen my posts on Halloween and Christmas you would see I use a ton of boas. In my house I don't think you can have enough!

  46. Nice work, very springlike, but seriously I get so distracted when I'm checking out your post. I've been coveting that brick wall for some time now! I guess the first step is admitting you have a problem right?

    LOL, All kidding aside you really have made a beautiful home for yourself and your family!

  47. Very very cute!!!! I love your brick wall in your dining room!!! It ads soooooo much interest!!!! Great Job!!!! Its the little extras that make ALL the difference!

  48. Beth your table looks so amazing. I am really inspired to decorate for Easter now. I must do that this weekend!. xx

  49. Ohhh! So pretty and springy! Love the mercury glass candleholders…where did you find them?!

  50. I'm not gonna hate on your boa! I like it…now, that would be different if you'd gone with a pink or red boa. I'd be shaking my head. 😉

  51. The glass with the greenery is really a nice touch. It combines rustic and elegant. Of course, we all love your brick wall, but you are probably tired of hearing that!

  53. Okay, well, using those parameters ~ I LOVE IT! Those candleholders and the way you dressed them up with moss and little white flowers really caught my eye ~ love them. Of course, I love the bunnies, because I just love bunnies. I think you put together a great tablescape here and I like the lightness to it with the white.

  54. Love Love love it…especially the boa..it definitely makes everything look just gorgeous!

    Hugz,
    Michele

  56. Beth~ ITS GORGEOUS!!! i love it! The mercury candle holders, those white ceramic bunnies LOVE IT ALL! the entire dinning area.. YOU HAVE A KILLER BRICK WALL, SO SO LUCKY! hugs, jenn

  62. So stinking cute!!! I have got to get off my duff and get a tablescape going! You definitely have the magic touch. I am still loving those eggs!

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