An Easter Table set with love

A spring table-scape to inspire your gathering ~ with step-by-step tutorials waiting inside the Secret Garden

An Easter Table-scape

Easter is one of those occasions where family and friends gather around a table, share a meal, and celebrate new beginnings.

There is something about this season that always draws me in, perhaps it’s the colours, the first spring flowers beginning to appear, or simply the freshness in the air that speaks of hope and joy.

Recently, I watched season five of The Chosen (a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew Him), and I found myself completely captivated by the way the table was prepared for the Last Supper.

It wasn’t just a ritual or a ceremony, it was an expression of love.

That really stayed with me.

Because for me, creating a table is never just about how it looks. It’s about how it feels to gather around it. It’s about creating a space that quietly tells people: you are welcome here, you are loved.

(My husband, on the other hand, is all about the food — so between us, we make quite the hosting team 😊 Now if only we could recruit children who enjoy clearing up, we’d have the full package…)

This year, I decided to lay my Easter table ahead of time so I could share it with you, and perhaps offer a little inspiration as you prepare for your own gatherings over the coming weekend.

I’ve used a mixture of fresh cut flowers, mostly gathered from the garden with a few additions, alongside potted bulbs, and those bright, zingy green touches of early spring foliage.

My garden isn’t overflowing just yet, but it’s amazing how much you can find when you slow down and really go looking.

For me, a beautiful table-scape is all about layers.

Not just within the flowers themselves, but in the details, candles, napkins, placemats, those small elements that soften the space and bring everything together.

I don’t switch out my crockery or cutlery with the seasons, but I do love introducing seasonal touches through more affordable pieces like linens and candles. It’s often these small changes that make the biggest difference and can really bring a colour scheme together.

When it comes to the flowers, I approach them in much the same way.

I like to layer arrangements with different shapes, heights, and textures so the eye can move gently across the table. One thing I’m always mindful of is keeping arrangements low enough so guests can still see and connect with one another easily, because that, after all, is the whole point.

For this table-scape, I’ve used a combination of mechanics, pin frogs, chicken wire, and small vessels filled with potted bulbs and moss.

Simple terracotta pots work beautifully, but you could just as easily use vintage teacups, or even wrap bulbs in moss and tie them with string to place on small saucers.

I’ve carefully emptied some eggshells, each holding a tiny Muscari bulb. I have then used some small muffin cases I had filled with moss to hold the egg shells. It’s often these smaller details that bring everything together and make the table feel considered and special.

For the main arrangements, I’ve used small ceramic bowls and vintage coupe glasses, supported with chicken wire and pin frogs.

These aren’t the easiest arrangements to create, they require a little more intention and thought, but there are some simple techniques that make them feel much more approachable once you understand the basics.

I’ve created a couple of 10 minute, step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through this part of the design and show you exactly how I bring everything together.

These are available inside The Secret Garden

There’s something really special about understanding how a table comes together, not just placing the elements, but knowing why they work.

In the Secret Garden, I’ll walk you through the exact techniques I’ve used to create these arrangements, step by step, so you can recreate them in your own way at home. If you feel drawn to go a little deeper and learn the techniques behind the table, you’re so welcome to join us there. Membership is £15 a month, and you are free to sign up for just the month to have a peek into what is growing there. Explore at your own pace no pressure, just gentle encouragement and learning.