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    A Garden Tablescape

    By: Jane · Updated: 18 Feb, '16 · This post may contain affiliate links · 46 Comments

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    Yipee! It's spring, and we've already been working in our garden. So to celebrate, I created a spring garden tablescape filled with the colors and signs of spring.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    I started with this new spring green tablecloth that is the color of  new growth on trees and shrubs outside.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    You know, that color we've been dreaming about seeing all winter long!

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    The centerpiece is a little wheelbarrow that I've had for several years. I loaded it up with some vintage gardening tools, new gloves, and some recently planted flowers.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    The flowers are little pink English daisies that you can find at garden centers right now.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    I didn't notice this until later, but the flower design on the gloves mimics the daisies!

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    The Garden Seeds sign I picked up months ago from a bargain store. I tucked it into the wheelbarrow because I decided that if you are going to have a garden party, you need seeds!

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    So I created some more decorated peat pot baskets and used a wheelbarrow image that I found on the Graphics Fairy. The baskets are holding seed packets as favors for the guests to get some things growing, too.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    I have just fallen in love with these little baskets that you can create very inexpensively with peat pots. If you'd like to see the ones I made with bunnies on them, click over to my post a neutral bunny tablescape.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    Along with the wheelbarrow, I used two of these picket fence planters and filled them with herbs. I found the planters last year at the auction on two different days. Luckily, they are exactly the same. The herbs will be going into our garden as soon as this last blast of cool weather passes on.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    My sweet sister-in-law Jean picked up these green glasses last week when she spotted them at Carolina Pottery. She loves the color green as much as I do!

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    For napkin rings, I used some tiny grapevine wreaths and attached these little chalkboards that I found recently at Hobby Lobby. They just happened to be the right color of green!

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    I've just started decorating the cupboard in the dining room, but you can see that it's going to have a green and white theme.

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    The same goes for the corner cabinet where this new bunny has landed. Have you noticed that I painted the back of the corner cabinet and the cupboard green? I did that before Christmas, and I'm so glad I did. Items placed against it really pop, don't ya think?

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    I had to bring my large bunny planters inside to protect them from the expected freeze that we're going to have tonight. One of the hazards of planting spring flowers too soon!

    Spring garden tablescape | cottage at the crossroads

    Nonetheless, I'm so happy to be decorating for spring, aren't you?

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    1. Jemma

      February 21, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us on Thoughts of Home on Thursday.
      This spring inspiration is whimsical , beautiful and wonderful!
      Jemma

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    2. Lady Linda

      February 20, 2016 at 12:45 am

      What a darling table. I just love all the details and your theme. I especially like the little peat baskets and how fun and easy...just charming.
      It's nice to see something so springy right now.

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    3. Laura Ingalls Gunn

      February 19, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      Oh this just speaks "spring"! I have a similar wheelbarrow, you have inspired me.
      It is such a joy to have you join the gathering at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. You really help to elevate it to something very special.

      Reply
    4. Laura

      February 18, 2016 at 5:27 pm

      Jane- Your spring garden tablescape is absolutely stunning.
      We are all ready for spring, right?

      Thank you for joining our second Thoughts of Home on Thursday party!

      *pinned to our TOHOT board

      Reply
    5. [email protected]

      February 18, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      You have me dreaming of spring with that beautiful table scape.

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    6. Stacey

      February 18, 2016 at 8:15 am

      Jane, I remember this tablescape and I'm so glad you linked it with TOHOT this morning. Everything on the table is perfect for spring. I'm going to make those peat pots this year!

      Reply
    7. Joan Bloom

      February 27, 2015 at 10:51 am

      Hi Jane, I love your spring tablescape! I am decorating a table for our Spring Fling at church and your tablescape is wonderful. I have been looking for ideas all over the place and your table is the cutest that I have seen. Thank you for sharing. I now have a better idea of what I should be doing! Easter at our house will be more fun this year, too!

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    8. Darlene

      February 26, 2015 at 11:17 am

      I want the table cloth! Everything is stunning! I'm so glad I found your blog today--I really needed a lift from the winter blues!

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    9. Betty819

      September 09, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      Gosh, Jane, I don't know where to start.. It all looks so pretty. Love the sign with sunflower that you all made using the dremel..That's another power tool my DH has and doesn't use anymore. I think I had better pull those insturction booklets out and see if I can figure out how to use it. Guess it's almost like a woodburning tool? I don't think he used it for that purpose but for the life of me can't remember what he used it for. Guess I'll have to ask him! Was going to ask you how you made the sign Garden Seeds but you busted my bubble telling us you bought it somewhere. Gosh, I've got a lot of things to learn about..Guess I'll be busy this winter learning how..(famous last words!) I think I'd better make a list of winter projects I'd like to try..

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    10. Stacey

      April 25, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Pretty!

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    11. Vickie

      April 17, 2014 at 7:21 am

      I am behind in checking everyones posts. I love this tablescape-the green and white looks so fresh. I am so ready for spring and happier days.

      Reply
    12. Kathleen

      April 13, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Adorable table, Jane! I love the picket fence planters, I have a few rectangular ones, and lots of little rounds that are for votives. The green and white check just pops!

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    13. BettyMarie

      March 30, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Your garden tablescape is so adorable...I love your cupboard!!!!

      Reply
    14. Kim

      March 28, 2014 at 6:35 pm

      Your table is absolutely beautiful! I have been reading your blog for a couple of years I think, but have never commented. I get so excited each time I see that you or Leo have a new post up. You are so creative and I just love everything you do. The cloth on your table is lovely! I do not have a blog.

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    15. laurie

      March 28, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Jane, I adore this table! Everything is perfectly Springtime. I love the green, the checks, the adorable little pots, the chalkboards attached to wreaths, that wheelbarrow centerpiece, and the cute fenced pots. Your hutch and corner cabinet look so pretty with the green back, and you've arranged the displays in them beautifully. Pinning this table. Have a good weekend. laurie

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    16. Bev

      March 28, 2014 at 9:06 am

      Beautiful and clever...love all of the greenery and garden images.

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    17. Regality3

      March 27, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      Absobloomin' delightful!

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    18. Ann Krucek

      March 27, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Your table is so cute!! I love love love the peat pots. I did some Easter Baskets last year from peat pots- and was looking for a new way to use them - your idea is adorable!! The green and white in your cupboard looks great!

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    19. Christine

      March 27, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Such a sweet tablescape. I love the little daisy's and that wheel barrow!

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    20. Sandra

      March 27, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      This is absolutely delightful!

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    21. Cynthia

      March 27, 2014 at 10:03 am

      Jane,
      This table is beautiful!! I did a garden theme several weeks ago but I like yours better!!

      Cynthia

      Reply
    22. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      March 25, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      I'll bring the wine!
      Kelly

      Reply
    23. Cynthia

      March 25, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      Jane this is gorgeous and I LOVE the pots and this is such a gorgeous theme. Love what you did for the center of the table and your bunnies. This is such freshness for spring. PINNING!!!

      Cynthia

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      • Jane Windham

        March 25, 2014 at 4:12 pm

        Thank you so much for pinning, Cynthia! 🙂

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    24. [email protected] Designs

      March 25, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      The Spring Tablescape is just the perfect one for you and your home...love the garden theme and speaking of garden, I so look forward to your beautiful garden this year!...and so love the cupboard in the dining room...Love the colors!

      Reply
    25. lynn cockrell

      March 25, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Your spring decorating is beautiful!

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    26. monah

      March 25, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Hi,
      I love the peat pots. How did you get handles on them?
      Green is a great color & I am a gardener too.
      Graciously,
      monah

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      • Jane Windham

        March 25, 2014 at 4:08 pm

        Hi Monah, nice to meet another gardener!:) I made the handles by twisting twine onto floral wire and hot gluing the ends down inside the peat pots. Whatever you place down into the peat pot will hide where you hot glued them. I placed a coffee filter down inside these, but you could use Easter grass, potting soil in a baggie, crepe paper, etc. in the pots.

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    27. Sharon Bernstein

      March 25, 2014 at 10:42 am

      I really like your garden Tablescape! You have inspired me to move my white china to my big hutch and get out all my Easter decorations. It all looks great!

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      • Jane Windham

        March 25, 2014 at 4:09 pm

        Sharon, so nice to have inspired you! Most of our Easter decorations are still in the attic!

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    28. Mary Ann

      March 25, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Love the spring tablescape, and LOVE the bunny planter!

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      • Jane Windham

        March 25, 2014 at 4:11 pm

        Thanks so much Mary Ann! I found two of those huge bunny planters at the auction. It was my lucky day, I suppose. (I got them in the fall when no one was looking at bunnies!)

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    29. Karenann

      March 25, 2014 at 8:32 am

      What a lovely dining room. You did a fabulous job!

      Reply
    30. Jenna

      March 25, 2014 at 8:29 am

      really cute Jane, love the picket fences and your wheelbarrow!

      Reply
    31. Missy

      March 25, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Oh that table did my heart good! It's still so cold here, it was glorious to see that spring is blossoming somewhere.

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    32. Melanie

      March 25, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Oh Jane I just love it! I too, am happy to be decorating for spring! Love the corner cabinet with the back painted green, it does make everything pop! Gardening has begun here, I could not wait to get out there and get a few things done.Will have to cover some things tonight, but it was worth it to have flowers after this long winter. Enjoyed this post very much, You made me smile!

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    33. tonia conner

      March 25, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Cute as usual, it's still snowing here and getting down to a actual 20 degrees tonight. But like you I'm starting to decorate for spring. I'm having to shop because this is the first year I have felt like decorating since the fire (4 yrs.) Iv'e mostly been trying to get the new house to feel like home, but thanks to you and I do mean you the old fire to decorate is back. Thank You!

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      • Jane Windham

        March 25, 2014 at 4:22 pm

        Tonia, thanks for that beautiful comment! 🙂 I don't know how you're going to resist all those pretty decorations that you're going to see when you go out shopping! I try to mix in a few new things with a lot of old, but I realize you're having to start all over again. I just cannot imagine how devastating it would be to lose your home and possessions to a fire.

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    34. Candy S

      March 25, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Jane, You had me at gingham checks! The green and white looks so fresh on the gingham tablecloth. I am loving the little peat pots too. I am hoping to have some time this week to get some made up to use in a tablescape over the next week or two.

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    35. woody windham

      March 25, 2014 at 7:23 am

      I was going to ask if I could come down to eat, but I don't see any place to sit down. But it sure is pretty.

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      • Jane Windham

        March 25, 2014 at 4:23 pm

        That's a huge compliment, Woody! I didn't think guys noticed those kind of things much! You know there is always a place for you to eat at the Crossroads!

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    36. michelle

      March 25, 2014 at 2:09 am

      You have a great talent. It's Beautiful !

      Reply
    37. Gina

      March 24, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      Your table looks beautiful, Jane. It makes me very happy to see this as we are still looking at a lot of white outdoors yet. Your peat pots are sweet & I love that tablecloth!

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    38. priscilla

      March 24, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Very cute ! Love those little picket fence baskets !

      Reply
    39. Dolly Sarrio

      March 24, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Yes, I love it all! Spring and everything you have shown! Great Job!

      Reply
    40. Kim

      March 24, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Jane, this is so cute. You know how I love checks.

      Reply

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