I mentioned in an earlier post that I’ve always harbored a fondness for cabbage, and not only because I like to eat it: Cabbage makes me think of a cabbage patch, which makes me think of Peter Rabbit, which brings back memories from childhood, which was a wonderful and easy period in my life with no major crises and no bills to pay. So, yes. I like cabbage. Just take a look at my spring tablescape.
I do find this attachment to a vegetable odd, because in general I don’t love eating veggies. And although I am strangely drawn to any consumer products donning a cabbage (note pads, bunnies, plates), this confounds me. I don’t collect tchotchkes. I hate home decor stamped with inspirational quotes. I’m not into cute. If I buy a bookmark, it’s something funky made from an heirloom butter knife, NOT a picture of a beach with a Henry David Thoreau quote. You get the idea. However, when planning my Spring tablescape this Easter, I ended up with a table full of cuteness. I spotted a bunny holding a cabbage, and damn if he didn’t lead me down a dark path.
Yep, that little cabbage in the bunny’s hands did it. So in keeping with this cabbage theme, I used an actual fresh cabbage as the vase for my centerpiece. Using only a head of cabbage, a small glass, and some fresh flowers, it was easy to assemble. The tin cake stand I picked up at World Market.
I had originally planned to use a beautiful floral runner, but once distracted by the sinister bunny, I decided to go for a simpler look with a macrame runner (tutorial here).
And since I was already down the troubling path of Tchotchkes, I threw out all my rules and added a darling little duck and a couple small vases of hydrangeas.
I also added more touches with some floral bread plates that were actually a wedding gift (many, many, many years ago) and some floral napkins from World Market.
I made simple napkin rings with leather cording and wooden beads to compliment a beaded trivet I made several weeks ago. (Heavily into a bead stage currently, but still enamored with cabbages.)
Easter is one of my favorite holidays, and now that I’ve examined and worked through my unusual fetish for cabbages, I have more clarity and peace. I can now go forward and enjoy this beautiful time of year!
Ready for even more awesome ideas? Check out my friends below, as they show off all their creative spring tablescapes!
Monday
Red Cottage Chronicles | Everyday Living | Belle Blue Interiors | Home is Where The Boat Is | |From My Carolina Home
Tuesday
Life and Linda | Our Crafty Mom | Corner of Plaid and Paisley | The Little Yellow Corner Store
Wednesday
Bluesky at Home | A casa di Bianca | The Painted Apron | At Home with Jemma | Knock it Off Kim
Thursday
Panoply | My French Twist | Around my Table | Loveland Lodge
Friday
Rustic & Refined | Celebrate & Decorate | Living With Thanksgiving | Me and My Captain
Wendy, your table is so unique and really goes to prove that when you love something, it will work in a table setting. I was so drawn to your macrame table runner. It really added so much texture to your table and your fanned napkins with the mix of floral and grey diamond pattern mirrored the module pattern in your macrame., trivet and beaded napkin rings. And who can’t resist your textured duck and bunny. So much fun going on.
thanks Marsha, and thanks for stopping by!
Wendy, I love your humor and chuckled at your mention of tchotchkes! I am so glad that little bunny drew you in because this Tablescape is just stunning! I have been wanting to try macrame again. Your table runner is lovely. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Thank you Michelle!
Wendy, what a beautiful tablescape to welcome spring! The bunny is adorable, and those pretty spring plates, and linens are the perfect finishing touch! Everything looks perfect for spring!!!
Thanks!
I love cabbage too, and swiss chard, and kale – they are just all so beautiful.
Thanks!
How creative to use cabbage as the centerpiece! Love it! The macrame table runner is the perfect touch. Love how you folded the napkins too – look like spring bouquets.
Thanks so much Jenn!
Wendy, your cabbage obsession is so fun! Beautiful table and great story!
Thanks Donna!
Hi Wendy, your centerpiece is lovely. I can see your love of cabbage everywhere. The bunny is adorable. Great table runner using the macrame. Creative and unexpected. Lovely the way you presented the napkins.
Glad you like it, Linda!
Wendy, your cabbage centerpiece was so creative! The entire tablescape is just lovely with a little bohemian feel to it. The print on the napkins is also so pretty, and is displayed perfectly fanned out.
Thank you so much Chloe. It has been great fun to participate in this collaboration!
You make me laugh!! I like how cabbage = no worries!! Love love love the bead napkin rings! I am crushing on those and he macrame runner!! Sinister bunny or not, your table is cute!! Happy Spring! Enjoy your Easter!
thanks so much Ann!
I’m happy you took a detour and went down the dark path because it led to this gorgeous table. My eyes immediately went to the beautiful napkins and I love the napkin rings as well. The macrame runner adds a little boho vibe and it all works well. Beautiful styling and happy hopping!
Thanks so much Sandra! I had fun with it.
Hi Wendy, I think the bunny with the cabbage was a great inspiration for your fun Tablescape, The napkin fold is so pretty! The macrame runner provides beautiful texture! I can’t believe how once again it is so popular, a definite throwback to the 70’s! What fun to blog hop with you!
Thanks so much Pam!
Good Morning!
Gorgeous ushering in of Spring! Smitten with these napkins, bunnies and cabbages! Isn’t so interesting how macramé as made a comeback and I love it!
Happy Spring,
Jemma
Thanks Jemma! I’m so shocked at the popularity of macrame too!
Now that is a spring tablescape. That bunny holding the cabbage? Now You have me obsessed with cabbage and the only time I ever eat it is stuffed cabbage rolls. lol
Love your table, we will have to go down the rabbit hole together! The macrame table runner is giving such texture to your table, you did a great job.
Thanks so much Christine!
Hi Wendy…the first thing I saw when looking at your tablescape were the napkins and the special folding of them. Just beautiful and I would be remiss if I didn’t admit liking the bunny holding the cabbage. I can see how he called out to you as he is adorable. Your cabbage “vase” is another way of using cabbage as a way of displaying a flower bouquet (I’ve seen different variations lately) and the roses are lovely. I am glad you are on this blog hop again.
Thank you Kari! I love being a part of this connection with all you talented ladies
Oh, Wendy, I just loved your story! Your table is a beautiful representation of your fondness of cabbage!! I would have brought that bunny home too. And, your gorgeous rose bouquet set in a head of cabbage is gorgeous!
Thanks Maureen! It was fun to do.
Oh Wendy, I think your cabbage holding bunny lead you down a wonderful path!! I LOVE the macrame runner and your beaded creations, and the way you did the napkins is stunning! I do feel like I’m in Mr. McGregor’s garden! Wonderful!!
Thank you Jenna!
Wendy, I am pretty enamored with your beading phase and although I wasn’t too impressed with cabbage before, I’m willing to take another look! There are really too many fun projects to mention on your table – I love how you weave old and new trends and bring such a unique twist to everything. The pops of color in your napkins and hydrangeas are exactly right for this scene. Gorgeous table!
Very cute table. I am amazed how macrame has come back so strong. I did macrame in the seventies as an early married person. It was so much fun. It looks great as a table runner.
I like your colors, fresh flowers and attractive napkin fold.
Bonnie thank you! I am surprised at the popularity of macrame too!
Thanks Bonnie!!
What a fun table, sometimes you just have to go down the rabbit-hole, LOL (sorry I couldn’t resist!!).
Thanks Carole!!
Wendy, you are funny, and I find myself connected to you on a special level for some of the things you like and dislike in decor (but I do like more veggies, lol). This table is terrific, tchotchkes and all (I can certainly see how that bunny cast its spell on you). But what I like best are the napkins splayed on the plates (gorgeous way to showcase its bouquet design) and that runner and trivet! One of these days I will tackle the cabbage as vase, but it’ll need to be the day before trash……
Happy to have your company today on this blog hop.
Rita, I too feel a connection with you. Not everyone appreciates sarcastic humor! You always have such sweet words to say. Thanks!