A Feathered Feast

 
This Easter we're staying home and having our traditional Easter dinner as a little family of 4. Although there are no guests to impress, I still try and make the meal and table memorable and special in some way. Otherwise, it just sort of feels like any other day. Holidays should feel special no matter how intimate or elaborate the gathering may be.

I decided to create a "Feathered Feast" for our Easter dinner this year, and it does take a little planning so I've begun gathering the dishes I want to use {my great-great-grandmother's}

 
and a set of vintage monogrammed napkins.

 
I quickly made these little nest-like table decorations from artificial Peonies and malted milk chocolate eggs.

 
Then I got out my hatbox of feathers. Feathery fluff was flying everywhere!

 
Nestled inside are all sorts of feathers and plumes, both new and old.

 
I so love these pretty plumes from an old hat.

 
On Saturday, Chef Mario and I will bake a bunny cake and decorate it with way too many candies, I'm sure. And we still have to dye our eggs and get a few other Easter tasks finished before Sunday. I love all the planning and pastel prettiness this time of year brings.

Comments

[Lori]

that all sounds so sweet Andrea...i hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter!!!

[April]

Super cute!! I agree-holidays should be a break from the ordinary. Even if it's just your family!

[Deborah]

Such pretty ideas you come up with. Your paper dolls are adorable and i love the toleware below. I love your blog because you have such a discerning eye for vintage shabby beauty.

[Karla Nathan]

I raised boys, but they always appreciated my holiday displays, no matter how fluffy and foofy and girly it was. Those boys like seeing that I was making the day special. I'll bet your boys appreciate your feathery fun too.

[elyse]

everything is lovely, andrea! we, too, will have a quiet but festive day.

xo
elyse

[sadie]

pull out a chair and set another place, I'm on my way!!!

We are doing the same. I asked Gorgeous Girl what she'd like me to make for Easter Lunch, apparently she'd like Salmon!!!!!

;o)

Happy Easter xx

[Trish]

I love that I can always rely on your blog for some calming, pastel-y pictures to improve my mood! Your table is going to be beautiful. Have a happy Easter!

[Amanda]

That china is beautiful! It's perfect for Spring.

[Leah C]

It all looks so fluffy & fun! Have a Happy Easter:)

[Tricia k. Johnson]

Happy Easter Andrea ,
I must say ~ I think I'm a teeny weensy itsy bitsy bit envious of all of your feathery fun!!!
How sweet of you to make everything
soooo beautiful and fun for the entire family!!
What a fabulous mom you make!!

Tricia K.

[jeanne]

Thanks for the inspiration. I agree...even without a lot of people coming over I still want it to feel special. This will be the first holiday without our dinning room...it is now my studio:-)

[Catherine Aguilera]

Am so happy I visited your blog today. It is just what I needed, a little shot of inspiration.
Both our children live far away and we arn't able to pull off an Easter visit this year so it will be "just" the two of us. Am feeling a little sorry for myself and was thinking, aside from Mass, I might just let it slide bye this year. Thanks for your words of wisdom...
XOXO
Catherine

[Jeni Carlson]

Oh boy do I love your pretty table.

Looks like fun. Happy Easter to you and your family!

[Lori]

Andrea
Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday! I have the exact set of dishes from my best friends grandma! many pieces! The feathers just scream Spring and Easter, very adorable! Gee I wish you lived near, I didn't get to hang any eggs on my tree,I could have hired your little helper!!!
Happy Easter! Lori

[Esme]

Have a beautiful Easter-I love your table.

[Gypsy Purple-Chamara]

Wishing you a happy and blessed Easter! xx Gypsy Purple

[Stylish hair color]

It's amazing and i wishing you a happy Easter..

[Cassandra]

Oh my goodness that cake looks so yummy, and those Plumes are so BEAUTIFUL! I need to find me some! :)

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Leave it to you Miss Andrea to set a table so beautiful and festive! Hope you had a wonderful and yummy dinner with your family! XOXO,Jenn

[Hope @ The Queen Of Re]

everything sound so wonderful. I sure love the eggs in laying on the feathers. So dreamy.

[Mitzi Curi]

You have the most creative ideas! I love the malted milk eggs nestled in the flower. Your collection of pastel colored feathers is lovely. Feathers are so popular right now, aren't they? I hope your family had a memorable and enjoyable Easter holiday.

[Jessica]

I love your great, great Grandmother's dishes! Your table looks beautiful. :-)

[magpie chic]

Ooh this is such a lovely idea!

[gabrielle]

Pretty, pretty, Andrea! The plumes from the old hats... so yummy! And your great Grandmother's china... she had wonderful taste!