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    Home » DIY » Tablescapes

    Adding Green to Your Table

    By: Jane · Updated: 2 Feb, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    It's that time of year when we're all looking to bring a little more green into our daily lives whether it's because we're craving seeing things grow again or because we're thinking about celebrating St. Patrick's Day soon.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    Either way, I have a few tips for adding more green to our tables.

    1. Create a centerpiece using green split peas

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    For about a $1, you can create a simple but interesting centerpiece by pouring some split peas into a glass container. They look great by themselves, or you can immerse a candle down into them. Their green color is just perfect for spring decorating.

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    Here's a centerpiece that my sister-in-law Jean created using the green peas. These photos were taken at her house because she always sets the most beautiful tables.

    2. Use real or artificial greenery

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    When there isn't much greenery growing in the yard, I resort to using some artificial fern fronds in spring decorating. This is a bunch that I swiped from my mother's apartment since I don't use many artificial  plants in our house.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    I pull a few of the fronds out of the bunch and adhere them to candles with a few dabs of two-sided tape.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    Not only does it add some green color to your tablescape, but it brings a touch of nature to your table.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    My sister-in-law added a real plant and this cute stamped spoon to the top of her green pea centerpiece to bring even more nature inside. So pretty!

    3. Wrap your stemware with green beads

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads
    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    To add some additional green color, use some inexpensive beads on your stemware. First, my SIL wrapped green floral wire around each stem.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    Then she strung some different shades of green beads on more floral wire and then wrapped the stems. That extra touch makes the table look so festive.

    4. Perch some limes on your glasses

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    Even glasses of water are elevated to something special and refreshing by adding a lime slice on the edge!  So easy!

    5. Incorporate a few unexpected green items

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    Jean placed two of these antique glass bowls on her table and plopped these little green orbs into them. They can become a great conversation starter because they belonged to her mother. Any dark green glass pieces or green items such as birdhouses would be a lovely addition on a spring table.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    These pretty parsley decorated dishes that Jean just happened to have are perfect for this early spring table and continue the whole nature theme.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    Such a lovely table setting for this time of year when we're all craving more green in our lives.

    Adding green to your table | cottage at the crossroads

    I hope these simple tips help you celebrate spring's arrival.

     

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    1. Candy S

      March 21, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Wonderful ideas. I love the beads wrapped around the wine glass stems. I love green but don't use it that much on the tabletop except at Christmas and St Patrick's Day. I think I will be doing a spring green table soon.

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    2. Jean WindhamJeanwindham

      March 01, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      So pretty the detail in the dining room and I love using the peas in the container with the plant. The plant is one of my favorites too. I just gave one to my bosses wife she was home recuperating after surgery. Jean has a pretty home great job. Jean

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    3. Helen

      March 01, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Jane, thanks for sharing green! You and your sister-in-law used some unexpected items and they look beautiful. Great tablescape for Spring!

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    4. Bev

      February 28, 2014 at 7:46 am

      Beautiful centerpiece! Love that vase.

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    5. laurie

      February 27, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      Love her great ideas for this table. So many creative ways to add green to the table, and her china is so pretty. Thanks for sharing this inspiration, Jane. Have a great weekend. laurie

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    6. Chubby N Chieque

      February 27, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      What a lovely dining room, Jane...

      I am drooling and your tips are just so inspiring specially like a girl from nowhere, LoL*

      Love every piece.

      Happy weekend,
      /CC girl

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    7. Rosie M.

      February 27, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Thank you for the ideas. Green is my favorite color and I never thought of split peas for decoration, but I absolutely love the idea!! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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    8. martina

      February 26, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      SO PRETTY!!

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    9. [email protected] Designs

      February 25, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      Gorgeous table!...lots of great ideas and love the monogrammed chair cover!

      Reply
    10. Cynthia

      February 25, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      Love this centerpiece and the stamped spoon.

      Cynthia

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    11. Stacey

      February 25, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Gorgeous! I have seen the split pea idea before and forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂

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    12. Barbara F.

      February 25, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Gorgeous table, love all these ideas! Jean is a great tablescaper! xo

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    13. Kim

      February 25, 2014 at 7:26 am

      A very pretty table and cute ideas for creating it. I love green and white together.

      Reply

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