le lapin
A little French rabbit
L E P U S
A French hare
Images of spring come together in a table setting...
Lapin
Jonquil
Bird's nest
Bird egg
Muguet des Bois
Fresh green color
Fresh new promises of green leaves outside the windows are a welcome backdrop to the table filled with Spring inside.
March through May are months filled with Spring celebrations. With just a few changes, a basic Spring centerpiece can be adapted to reflect current celebrations throughout Spring. Nuances of French elements add a little
savoire faire.
Le lapin centerpiece begins with potted jonquils, a couple of lapins, and a white pitcher with forks from a French flea market in Paris.
The forks left unpolished have a worn elegance enhanced with the patina that reflects their origins in a Paris flea market.
As Spring progresses through the months, the basic centerpiece of jonquils and le lapins changes by adding a lapin mug filled with a homemade bird's nest holding a fresh Spring green egg.
The paper placemats with their lapins remain in place for the entire March through May table settings. Carrots and cabbages are reminders of Spring gardens and are food for French lapins.
Meadow Song by Towle, modern sterling silver flatware, has a detailed floral pattern perfect for Spring tables.
French script on the paper placemats adds to the beauty of the flatware.
Bird's nests in the mugs, with a bunny in a floral meadow design, add a touch of Easter to Spring tables.
One at each place dresses up the white plates.
Long-stemmed pink glasses coordinate with the touches of pink flowers in the mugs.
A lavender-filled sachet with French script takes the French le lapin Spring table into May and gives another French touch to the table.
May 1st is May Day and is celebrated in France with offering Muguet des Bois (lily of the valley) to loved ones.
With just a few changes the French le lapin Spring Table goes from March through May.
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Paper placemats and matchboxes ~ Michel Design
White plates ~ Pier I
Bunny mugs ~ HomeGoods
Meadow Song sterling flatware ~ Towle, discontinued
Pink stemware ~ Estate sale
White scalloped-edge footed cake plate ~ Goodwill
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Love the lapins! Such a welcoming vignette.
ReplyDeleteJudith, it's lovely in each and every detail. I love to dine at this table March through May!
ReplyDeleteYou didn't mention the source for the sweet bunny on the sphere finial. I'm smitten with this piece.
Happy Easter!
Very pretty table, Judith! I love your centerpiece vignette, especially the matchbox. Great image. I should change out the one on my box of matches. I think it is still Christmas scrap paper. : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely table. You take beautiful pictures. I love the picture capturing the patina of the forks.
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely, Judith! Love le lapins! Looks like you are ready for Easter and Spring! Have a very blessed Easter! - Lois
ReplyDeleteLavender sachets and bunnies....all kinds of pretty things for Spring. And you always know just have to make them look special! Have a blessed weekend my friend! Hugs, Diane
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