This post has been sponsored by American Greetings. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I truly think sharing a card with a friend instead of a piece of paper with their name on it, is so sweet and thoughtful. I can’t wait to see my friends with theirs.
When I was younger (5-9), every year for Easter I’d wear what I called a “puff up dress”. A “puff up dress” for me was basically something you’d see a five year old beauty queen wear that my mom bought at the flea markets and made they me feel like a princess. Even now, we don our Easter best for my mom's and for church (my favorite service of the year) and then have a big dinner together as a family. It’s one of my favorite holidays. Maybe because it means spring is on the horizon, or maybe it’s just because I love getting dressed up. Regardless, it’s one of the holidays I miss most about being home. We miss a lot of holidays because of Aaron’s job, but we’ve tried to bring all of our traditions to NC with us, and of course, a little Face Time action with family never hurts.
This spring, I didn’t get a puff up dress, but I did find some gorgeous new spring dishes (thank you MacKenzie-Childs) and I knew immediately I wanted to host an Easter dinner for our friends that also can’t go home. I might be setting the table a little early, but it’s just so I can enjoy it (and share it with you), it seems to makes the ever-changing weather more bearable. 🙂 Anyway, instead of doing little favors or even place cards like I normally would do for a formal dinner, this year I thought it would be SO cute to use a greeting card from Target as the place card. I took the time to write each of our “guests” (albeit, a little early) a little message about why I’m happy they can share the Holiday with us and why we’re thankful to have them as part of our NC family. I’ve always loved the card section of any store because you all know I love sending notes, etc. to family and friends.
Basically, in lieu of the place cards, I’m choosing to use a greeting card complete with dessert served first #heaven . I love reading cards from friends and I especially love giving them, I thought this was not only an adorable way to welcome friends into our home for such a great event, but also to remind them that home is where you make it.
I also wanted to share a few tips I use when setting my table. 1. Make sure everyone has ever utensil/plate, etc. they need for the meal. 2. The more flowers the better (but nothing too high so you can see the person sitting across the table) and 3. Have something to make guests smile (enter bunnies falling down the rabbit hole cupcakes and accompanying cards).
I’d love to know what general rules of thumbs you follow when setting a table, or even hosting an event.
Tip: From 3/12 to 4/15 there is a Cartwheel offer on all greetings cards at Target. Make sure to download the app so you can stock pile your thoughtfulness too! https://cartwheel.target.com/o
Thanks for reading y’all, I wish I could send all of you a card. Matter of fact, send me your addy, I'm not even kidding, I will send you a card. Something about snail mail is just good, we all need some happiness from time to time!
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Table: Floral Chargers (obsessed) / Floral Plates / White Dishes / Flatware / Napkins (similar) / Chairs / Table / Runner / Bunnies
Outfit: Dress / Shoes / Bracelets
Your home is gorgeous! It’s absolutely perfect, and love how you decorated for Easter! The greeting cards add the perfect touch!
xx, Jamie
theblonderlife.com
This tablescape is absolutely stunning! What a lovely way to celebrate Easter!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
This is the perfect Easter tablescape Amy! I love how it turned out!
This tablescape is amazing! I love all the bunnies! And you’re totally right – there is nothing better than sending and receiving a card. So often we text or call these days but a card is so thoughtful!
xo, Amanda
http://www.aglamlifestyle.com
First off, your dining room is stunning! Secondly, this tablescape is just the cutest for Easter. I love that you switched up using traditional place cards for greeting cards. It makes it so much more personal!
xoxo,
Kim
Literally the hostess with the mostess! The table decor seriously looks amazing ! Everything is perfect and I can’t get over how cute those cupcakes are!
http://www.livelaughlinda.com
This is the sweetest table setup! I love everything about it, it’s so Springy and airy. Beautiful.
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
Your tablescape is so gorgeous! I love the idea of a card in place of a place card!
By Lauren M
This is AMAZING
How gorgeous is this table setting?! I love all of the cute Easter details! and that paint color – I must know the name of it!
Maggie @ Polished Closets
What a cute idea to use the cards as placeholders!! I’ll have to remember that. Also, love that little bunny cupcake!
karen
http://LadyinViolet.com
What a lovely post, Amy! You look SO gorg. I love that dress and your house is so pretty! Adore your table setting.
– Mary
http://www.MissMaryPowers.com
How cute are these cards? I love the tablescape!
You’re so cute. This table is amazing. Nothing more powerful than the written word. Love you lots, sweet Ames05!
This is soooo cute for Easter! I love the cards that you used as placeholders!
Amy this turned out so cute! Such a pretty spring space!
I love your tablescape! I think the greeting card placecard is such a sweet & thoughtful idea. 🙂
OMG how stinking cute id your table!? I love your Easter ideas, so fun!
Girl, this is fancy! You are the cutest. Loving everything!
the table look stunning!!! I love the card idea and omg those cupcakes are the cutest thing ever. great post!
Your Easter table setup is gorgeous!! Serious goals!
xo, Steph
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