The secret to creating a gorgeous tablescape is first thinking about your color scheme and then decorating in layers, from the tablecloth to the centerpiece. Whether for a casual brunch, an elegant dinner, or a festive spring gathering, here’s a simple guide to styling a beautiful tablescape. With spring around the corner, we'll go with a vintage farmhouse theme with help from our favorite Hearth & Hand with Magnolia finds at Target.
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Gingham is a hot trend of spring. This cotton tablecloth is the perfect canvas for your farmhouse tablescape with blue and natural hues.
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Topping your tablecloth with a textural layer, like this 100% jute runner, adds more depth to your tablescape and defines the space.
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You can go with a traditional placemat or use these wooden chargers instead for a modern look. The darker tone contrasts nicely with the jute runner.
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These gingham napkins bring out the natural tones in the tablecloth, brightening the space.
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Top your charger with beautiful stoneware in an organic hue.
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Depending on your meal, you can add pasta plates. Love these with a scalloped edge for playful texture. Mixing and matching patterns create an eclectic look or you can keep it uniform for a classic feel.
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Gold flatware is a great way to make it feel more luxe, less rustic. Place forks on the left, knives and spoons on the right.;)
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Next, think about your water glasses. These are made of 100% recycled glass, adding a sustainability element to your table.
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If you're planning to serve cocktails, these coupe glasses are a modern twist to a vintage style.
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You can serve a water pitcher or use this stoneware pitcher as a centerpiece with dried branches or fresh flowers.
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Another centerpiece idea would be to use this large paddle board with breads, fruits, and/or a butter board!
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Elevate your serving dishes, or the main meal, with this wood trivet.
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Serve fruits or bread in this cute bowl that could also serve as a centerpiece.
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Make sure little details like your salt and pepper shakers also blend with your design. This marble stacking salt and pepper cellar is functional and looks great with the other marble elements on the table.
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Light candles to set the mood. This two-wick candle features a woodsy scent with notes of violet and amber, and burns for around 30 hours, enough to last you long beyond dessert!
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Now for coffee and dessert. Bring out these cute mugs for everyone's favorite portion of the meal.
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Options: This cake stand is a great way to serve pastries, cakes and cookies.
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For ice cream and puddings, add a pop of color with these scalloped dessert bowls when it's time to serve the best dish.
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These vintage-style parfait cups are also a delightful way to serve all kinds of dessert.
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Who doesn’t love finding a great deal – especially when everything is under $15? Amazon is serving up the best bargains of the week, from beauty essentials to home goods and fashion finds. All shoppable at unbeatable prices, these 12 Amazon finds won’t break the bank if you’re searching for something stylish, practical, or just downright fun.
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This $14 liquid exfoliant is beloved for its ability to deliver smoother, more even skin with consistent use. It's more gentle (and more effective!) than physically exfoliating your skin, which can oftentimes do more harm than good.
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SPF is the star of your skincare routine, and this $11 (was $25) makes applying it every day super easy with a sheer, evening tint and silky-smooth feel.
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Cozying up just became so much better with this $13 (was $20) pick. The ribbed texture definitely gives it a luxe vibe, but for less. Love!
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Meal preppers, unite! These 10-ounce containers are perfect for overnight oats, yogurt bowls, or just sectioning out snacks to eat on throughout the workday. Snag the sleek yet durable duo for just $15!
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This convenient wax stick keeps your flyways at bay for the most seamless slicked-back buns or ponytails. Shoppers love this $5 (was $7) pick because its sleeking effects last all day long!
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Step up your bedside table decor with this gorgeous $15 (was $17) alarm clock – it fits right in with any home decor style!
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These high-waisted $15 (was $23) biker shorts can stretch across tons of different occasions, from workouts to grocery store runs or just lazing around at home! You'll fall in love with them because they feature some convenient side pockets that can easily fit your phone or other small essentials you want to keep close.
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This skin- and hair-friendly satin pillowcase is going for just $8 (was $13) to protect you from breakouts and broken locks. Shoppers adore how smooth it is to the touch, adding a very bougie feel to your bedtime routine for not much money.
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Spring's out, so that means the sun's out! You might as well protect your peepers in style with these $13 (was $20) sunnies that come in endless different colorways to match each and every outfit. We love this green pair for a playful pop of color!
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This $4 – yes, $4! – lip balm keeps your lips lookin' and feelin' super moisturized when they need it most. It also provides a sheer tint of color, so you could easily rock a layer of it with or without makeup. Such an affordable makeup bag upgrade!
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Our favorite skincare hack is slapping a pimple patch on any pesky breakout that emerges. These patches at least make the experience super cute, plus you can get 36 of 'em for just $5!
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If you need a little reminder that spring is just around the corner, Anthropologie’s kitchen and dining collection is full of spring trend inspiration. From vintage-inspired florals, romantic bows, modern pastels, and colorful motifs, their pieces make it really easy to create a beautiful and layered tablescape with a ton of personality. Hosting an Easter brunch, a casual dinner party, or an elegant spring gathering? Here’s how to put together a stunning tablescape that you'll love and will impress your guests.
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These Anthropologie place setting bundles makes it easier to create the perfect tablescape. This butterfly-themed one comes with the linen napkins, cotton placemats, stoneware dinner plates, and coupe glasses. You can also shop separately on the bundle page in a slew of colors.
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Oh la la! Make every meal feel like it's being served at a Parisian café with this bundle that includes dinner and side plates, bowls, mugs, and more.
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Serve Champagne in 1920s-style coupe glasses for a sophisticated and colorful touch.
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A Brunch with Bows, anyone? These popular water and juice glasses come in a bunch of motifs from fruit to hearts to bows and beyond.
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Floral tables are always swoony. This blue-and-white botanical design makes your meal look straight from the garden.
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Add this dainty dessert spoon in a French toile pattern to your warm teas and coffees.
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Make your table pretty in pink with these colorful chromatic glasses.
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The pastel and multicolored hues of their Rika collection are so playful and modern!
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Their Eden collection is also adorable. The Eden platter featuring spring greenery and florals is a statement maker.
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This nature-inspired collection is such a creative way to serve dessert. Choose your spirit animal!
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Add these sweet bee spoons to your dessert spread or honey-filled charcuterie board. The best tablescapes are all about the details!
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These handpainted bows are perfect for your girl dinner.
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The perfect plates are here to serve up Easter brunch every year!
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Serve and store seasonal berries and other fruits in this adorable fruit basket designed in nostalgic colors.
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Your garden party is complete with these lovely dessert plates.
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The fluted-trim on this fan-favorite is just the dash of color your tablescape needs. Love the blue and red combo.
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Mix and match your dinnerware, adding a touch of floral here, a solid and check there. This collection inspired by traditional Dutch pottery and French toile fabrics is a classic addition you'll use for years to come.
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A beaded detail elevates everyday essentials like these Portuguese-made plates.
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Thinking beyond dinner plates, add colorful platters and bowls for serving like this unexpected deviled egg platter.
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A scallop design is the perfect amount of cheer for your spring table.
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Tablescapes are all about layering. Pair your scallop napkins with these pretty placemats.
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Imagine a dinner party centered around everyone's zodiac, how fun!
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Get those garden vibes going this spring with these floral napkins.
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Ric rac trim is always a subtle but playful twist on everyday linens.
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If you've been searching for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your little ones, look no further. Reading a children's book together is a great way to dive into the magic of Irish folklore, shamrocks, and leprechauns.
Here are some of the best St. Patrick's Day books to spark your kiddo's imagination and teach them about the spirit of the holiday.
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This book by Mallory Loehr and illustrated by Brian Biggs is a charming read for your youngest St. Patrick's Day celebrants. Recommended for ages 2 through 5, it introduces children to the playful world of leprechauns through simple, engaging text and vibrant illustrations.
The story highlights the fun-loving nature of these mythical creatures, who are known for their pranks, hidden pots of gold, and being talented shoemakers. It has an easy-to-follow storyline that's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
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If you have a little one who loves four-legged friends, you can't go wrong with Lucky Tucker by Leslie McGuirk. This sweet story follows Tucker the terrier, who is having a rough time on St. Patrick's Day.
Well, that's until he stumbles upon a patch of four-leaf clovers. Little does he know this magical spot is home to a leprechaun who turns Tucker's luck around in the most wonderful way.
This heartwarming tale, fit for kids between the ages of 2 and 5, is perfect for young readers who enjoy fun animal stories and a touch of magic.
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Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola blends humor and life lessons in a way that captivates young readers. This classic children's book, recommended for ages 4 to 8, follows Jamie O'Rourke, who's known as the laziest man in all of Ireland, with a farm in disarray.
But when Jamie encounters a leprechaun and begins to grow a potato so large it seems almost magical, his luck takes a turn for the better. Yet, as the spud grows bigger, he starts to wonder if the giant gift is more trouble than it is worth.
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This lively collection of poems, written by D.J. Steinberg and illustrated by Emanuel Wiemans, perfectly captures the spirit of St. Patrick's Day.
As a follow-up to Kindergarten, Here I Come!, this book uses fun, rhythmic verses to take kids ages 4 to 6 through all the exciting parts of the holiday, like wearing green, playing the bagpipes, and hunting for leprechauns. It has catchy lyrics and vibrant illustrations.
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Written by Marilyn Sadler and illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun is a story about learning to embrace who you are. It's a delightful read for children 3 to 7 years old.
Connor O'Connor, a little leprechaun, isn't thrilled with his role in life and decides to use some magic to try out different jobs, such as being a carpenter, a fairy, and even a king. His adventures lead him to learn an important lesson about self-acceptance and appreciating his own unique qualities.
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The Leprechaun Under the Bed, written by Teresa Bateman and illustrated by Paul Meisel, is a tale of unexpected friendship.
Brian O'Shea is a solitary leprechaun who enjoys a peaceful life. That's until a human named Sean McDonald builds a house right on top of Brian's underground abode. Despite their differences, a friendship begins to grow.
This humorous and whimsical book, intended for kiddos aged 4 to 8, serves as a reminder that even the most unlikely friendships can blossom.
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Penned by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Amy Wummer, The Night Before St. Patrick's Day is a fun twist on the classic holiday story.
On the eve of March 17, Tim and Maureen set out to catch a leprechaun by putting up clever traps. Then, they wake up to the sight of green eggs and the sound of bagpipes and realize they actually caught one.
The only problem? They're not exactly sure what to do next. This story is full of surprises and will help get your kids between the ages of 4 and 8 into the St. Patrick's Day spirit.
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Last but not least, Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie dePaola is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces little ones to the life and legacy of Saint Patrick.
DePaola shares the story of Patrick's noble birth in Britain, his captivity in Ireland, and his eventual return to spread Christianity, founding the first Christian church in Ireland. It even touches on the famous legend of Patrick banishing snakes from Ireland!
This read is a stellar way to help children between the ages of 5 and 8 understand the importance of the holiday and the man behind it.
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