spring nesting tablescape

Spring evokes visions of newly formed nests with birds aflight. As the springtime sprints into summer this spring nesting tablescape holds on to those renewal and revitalizing vibes. Nests throughout the table says springtime!

The weather has been weird around here with tons of rain this winter, and now an unseasonably colder spring than usual. I don’t think we’re alone, since I believe everyone has experienced strange weather patterns in their particular area.

I am not complaining at all, since it’s fabulous having so much water, and I don’t mind the lower temps since it’s still pleasantly mild weather. Invariably, it might get too hot too soon around here. Although I have set my sights on summer and patriotic decor already, which I share here {5 patriotic ways to celebrate the white, red & blue}. At the same time I am still holding on to spring time vibes.

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spring nesting tablescape details

This spring nesting table design was inspired by these mini nests crowning each place setting. The center of the table is filled with nests here and there to compliment the mini nests.

I tucked birds around the nests and included feathers to add to the “nesting” feels. I used compotes, pedestal plates and goblets to create a variety of heights for the different nests. More information below about the centerpiece details.

Nest decor tip:

The best way to elevate a store bought nest is to add a variety of mosses, feathers, twigs, dried flowers and mini eggs to the nest. This gives the nests more personality and a real life, organic feel.

The moss runner in the center of the table and the moss chargers at each place setting ground the table. If you love moss as much as I do, you can learn how to make the runner here {eye catching ways to add moss to your tabletop} and the charger tutorial is here {moss chargers DIY}.

spring nesting table place setting

The plate stack starts with said moss chargers, followed by our wedding china dinner plate Lenox Citation Lace. I love the neutral-ness of the china, since it mixes and matches so well with so many different looks.

Next comes a Limoges accent plate, which I scored thrifting, and you can read all about here {stylish St. Patrick’s day tablescape}. I love a good, quality thrift haul. The next installment of Thrifted Goodies is this Thursday so make sure to pop back in.

The next plate on the stack is an etched appetizer plate, which was also a fabulous thrift store find. I love etching, and I actually have a DIY etching project planned, which I’ll hopefully be sharing really soon if I’m successful 🙂.

A mini bird’s nest in a silver compote crowns the plate stack. These are adorable and set the tone for the table design. The silver compotes were from my parent’s estate. I have a slight fascination obsession with silver, which I have shared in the past but I think I need to revisit and update my silver posts.

spring nesting tablescape centerpiece

As I mentioned above, the moss runner grounds the centerpiece styling. A variety of nests are sprinkled across the runner in compotes, pedestal plates and chalices.

Some nests have birdies nesting in them, while others just sit waiting for mom to fly back. Nestled between the nests and birds are some brass candle holders to create ambience.

Between the mossy ground and the nests it evokes a very nature inspired feeling, which is perfect for springtime.

other details of the spring nesting tablescape

There’s a white linen table cloth to set the stage as a blank canvas. Then I chose brown hand blocked napkins, to keep that organic, nature type of vibe from the nests and moss details. The linens are simple, but both play important roles in the table design.

The glassware adds a bit of whimsy with the green Ball jars as water glasses. The Ball jars are paired with a basic Riedel wine glass. I love creating that hi & lo feeling on table designs, by using fancy wares with rustic items.

Last but not least, the flatware is also mixed and matched. The entree knife and fork are a horn handled Laguiole set. The pieces are assorted since they were samples for the store, and my boss was kind enough to gift them to me since she knows I create different table designs. The quality of Laguiole is amazing!!!

The appetizer forks are thrifted silver plate and the appetizer knives are from my parent’s estate as well.

Putting tables together should be fun. Do not be afraid to mix and match pieces and cobble together tables from different collections. This will hopefully allow you to use more of the pieces you own. I hope you are enjoying springtime in your life!

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“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.”

Lilly Pulitzer

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