Spring Entertaining and Dining
Hi there! It’s Tina from The Enchanted Home. Well first I have to say I am totally thrilled and honored to have been asked by my chic and stylish friend, Desiree to guest post as a regular contributing editor to her blog. I am so happy to be here today and to christen my presence here, I am posting on one of my favorite subjects, outdoor entertaining. I mean I think its safe to say we are all so happy spring is finally here. For me, in my neck of the woods, to say its been a long winter is a serious understatement. It has dragged on for far too long.
I am ready to breath in the invigorating spring air, smell that unmistakable scent of fresh cut green grass, see flowers coming to life and hear the new found energy in the birds chirps. All undeniable signs that spring has indeed (and finally) sprung. I love nothing more than sitting outside to dine….no matter how casual, everything tastes better al fresco! So today a post about spring entertaining, dining and enjoying!
1. Bring on the flowers!
Gorgeous tulips are like springs poster child…….any room is all the prettier with them! Weddingbee
Even the simplest arrangements are a wonderful way to celebrate springs beauty, Charming spaces
Bringing in cut daffodils is a wonderful way to celebrate spring at any table, Stone Gable
Love the idea of cutting off any blossoming branches, even done simply as done here, they are simply gorgeous.
Get a beautiful bowl and fill with decorated or undecorated eggs next to some spring blossoms, simple!
Flowers are the ultimate way to add some spring-y beauty to your dining table. Whether its venturing into your yard and cutting branches or stopping off a your local grocer or florist, I love having something blooming on my tables… a sure sign that spring has arrived!
2. Pretty candles are a must
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| Penhaligon |
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| Seda France |
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| Creed |
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| Laura Ashley |
Love candles and I really like the idea of burning a few candles in rooms you are in often of spring flower scents like daffodils, lilies or tulips. If you are eating outside, I love adding one or two outdoors, besides offering pretty lighting (and flattering) helps the outdoors to smell sooo good!
3.Pretty, fresh spring-y linens
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| Gracious Home |
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| Matouk |
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| Serena and Lily |
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| Apartment 48 |
Spring is a great time to invest in some beautiful new place mats and napkins with a clean, light and airy feel. Time to put away all the dark gloomy colors of winter and bring on the fresh and crisp feeling of spring!
4. Light healthy cooking
And Spring is the perfect time to start enjoying light simple foods.
Leave behind all the decadent comfort foods and start this season with a
lighter, healthier way of eating. Your family will thank you:) And so will your clothing size~!
5. Pretty new serving pieces
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| Pottery Barn |
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| POSH |
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| Brookstone |
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| Pottery Barn |
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There are so many gorgeous spring/warm weather inspired serving pieces. I say invest in a few at the start of the season and get a good 6 months out of the season (spring and summer). A wonderful beverage holder is both practical and pretty. New melamine dinnerware, pretty pieces for your table both inside and out make even the simplest dishes taste that much better!
There are so many wonderful and beautiful ways to add a touch of spring to your home. Whether its burning a spring scented candle, picking up a small bouquet of fresh seasonal flowers, trying some lighter new recipes, investing in some pretty new dinnerware for al fresco dining, setting a table with freshly colored crisp linens or filling a fun container with your favorite beverages….these are all ways to announce and celebrate springs arrival! A time for renewal and a time for enjoying the great outdoors in style. Thanks to everyone for stopping in and to sweet Desiree to having me here. Wishing everyone a fabulous spring day.
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Thanks sweet Desiree for having me over here at your beautiful blog. This post was such fun to put together….now all we need is some spring weather and I will be ready! Please send over some of that warm sunshine from Fla!! Thanks again 🙂
Flowers, candles, linens, FOOD, inspirational art? All at The Enchanted Home. Ahhhhhh Tina, I am anxious to start my spring and summer life! THANK YOU! Anita
Hi what a great collection of spring inspiration. I love the boat beverage holder, and need some new table linens. Living on a lake we do eat outside often in the warm months and I got many great ideas here. Nice to discover a beautiful new blog too, am your new follower.
Love! I am wiping the drool off my keyboard as I type!! What beautiful pictures.
I would love to attend a Tina-inspired party, everything she touches turns to gold. Your blog is one of my favorites already, but I'm so glad that you invited her to contribute as well.
Wow, Tina! This post has me longing for pretty things and great food! You had me at the tart!
Happy Wednesday.
Teresa
xoxo
These are all musts for me too, Tina. Fresh flowers make any space beautiful and love the graphic linens for Spring!! Like you, we just need some warm weather…
Wow Tina…a beautiful post….I'm loving the warmer weather…its gorgeous today and I think I'll buy some beautiful flowers…. I will attempt to bring in some Tina beauty into my home today….Thanks for the inspirations…
Wonderful Tina! This post is incentive to do a little spring shopping. I need to get a few new candles and linens to freshen things up a bit. We are anxious to dine alfresco (we made need to turn on the heat lamp..)
Enjoy your week!
xxleslie
Excellent. Makes me want to have a party. I think fresh napkins always get me motivated, too.
Happy Spring to you both!
So many beautiful Springy options!! Flowers are a must for me and some of the linens were so bright and cheerful, very pretty, Tina always does such a great job pulling things together. Fun post,
Kathysue
I want to throw a party! (If it would ever stop snowing for the season.) Beautiful inspiration. I really love the undecorated eggs with blue and white and spring flowers, and the beautiful cloth napkins. I'm with you on light, simple fare for summer dining. Bring on the warmth!
Keri
We'd love to join you on your spring celebration, Tina, as long as the weathered warmed up a bit! Love all these pretty ideas, especially the flowers…
xxoo
C + C
Lovely spring ideas, Tina… hurry up spring… xv
What a great post! Now all we need is the warm weather. I love Pottery Barn in the last two years, they have gotten so good! Living near the water, we dine outside a lot during late spring into fall. I love all the beautiful linens, appetizing foods and that amazing boat holding drinks, how fun!
Thanks for the beautiful ideas and inspiration. Nice to be introduced to a new blog too. Am going to follow.
Tina,
It is obvious why you are such an amazing hostess….you know how to create the atmosphere and ambiance that transports your guests to a place where their every sense is tickled!!!
I want one of everything above!!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Lovely post Tina, such pretty spring ideas. I do love Gracious Home and miss that fabulous shop, particularly with all that Matouk linen. We are entering autumn so we're going in the opposite direction sadly.
This is all just so gorgeous. I think you have it all covered, the decor, the flowers, the food. Oh my gosh.
Amazing but I expected nothing less. Love the idea of flowers, softly scented candles, new linens and fresh light foods. I am suddenly feeling quite hungry!!