With a number of holidays in varying degrees of lockdown, this year’s Easter is truly a cause for celebration! For many, it’s a big family reunion, a truly joyful occasion.

Our meals at the family dining table are not just for survival. They are ceremonies filled with memories. The dining table is where our first impressions of sharing happen, when we become aware of our identity as strengthened by our associations with the people with whom we partake our meals. So loaded, the dining table is indeed a place for solidarity, as much as it is also a venue for sensory experiences: who can’t forget that first serving of mom’s special recipe, passed down from generations of women in the family?

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For some, it is a place to showcase their artistic side. Go all out this year to celebrate life and the seasons. Pretty floral prints, pastel colors and exuberant patterns are all visual cues that say “spring.”

Take your cue from these table setting ideas that bring the effervescence of this season to your table:

Bring the feast outdoors! - A simple garden picnic is a refreshing take on the Easter celebration. Who can deny the life-affirming powers of a fresh breeze and flowers plucked from the garden?@eljardindezaida

Start with a color palette and work your way from there. - Decide what colors you want to use, and choose corresponding table implements from that choice. Solid colors for plates and crockery can be your starting point.@clc_interiores

Bring a childhood favorite to the table setting. - Holidays are a delight for children and the young at heart. Here, an embroidered table napkin with a beloved Beatrix Potter illustration sets the festive Easter mood with whimsy.@houseofquiroz

No rules! Just mix and match! - In this fun picnic setting, mix and match is the name of the game. Florals mix with geometric patterns, and pastels mingle with primary colors. Fun trumps all the rules!@vaisselle.boutique

Work with what you have. - Tropical flowers, in this case, the Bougainvillea brings the dominant color to the table. Set on a cake stand with a giant papier mache egg filled with chocolates, this table setting's accessible, homespun elements are its standout features.@clc_interiores

Make natural finishes stand out. - Set against a pastel and floral table cover, the natural finish of palm placemats and centerpieces grounds the whole setting.@loragfo

Use local weaves! - Likhang Balai's Easter tablescape shows the versatility of local weaves. For any season and theme, these staples work! Group clusters of blooms in vases for the centerpiece, and punctuate the ends of the table with candlesticks for a more polished look.@likhangbalai

Formal yet congenial! - In this setting, the dining room, accentuated with a De Gournay panel, sets the mood for formality. The bunnies on the table make the setting feel friendly and relaxed. Perfect for uninhibited, long catch-up conversations! @clarybosbyshell

Use the rule of 3's! - In decorating, remember the rule of 3's. Here, three centerpieces work together. Two small clusters of roses flank a larger arrangement of fresh hydrangeas, creating balance.@fenwickfields

Make it joyful with bold patterns and colors! - Live large with bold floral prints and colors! Underscore the spring theme by using a floral napkin holders as well. Tie it all together with a flower-shaped placemat beneath your plates. Being faithful to a theme works!@lisacorti_official

Layer your table setting with different heights. - Create a visual statement by layering your elements: flowers, centerpiece elements and tableware, by height.@butterwakefield

Experiment with combinations of patterns! - The table is a blank canvas. Play with patterns and prints. Geometrics can go with florals!@markdsikes

Blue and pink are not just for babies. - When working with these colors, using various hues and values together gives the arrangement depth and visual interest. Remember to bring the color theme beyond your table if your setting allows. Here, accent cushions of the same color palette are set on the dining chairs. The ceiling is soaked in a memorable pink hue as well.@kitkempdesignthread

Two words: 'Balance' and 'Symmetry' - Balance and symmetry makes visual sense of this offbeat and fantastic spring table setting.@butterwakefield

Go for smaller personalized elements. - They are less obtrusive, and will allow people seating across the table to see each other, and enjoy the conversation. Having something personalized on the table makes your guests feel your extra dose of hospitality.@kitkempdesignthread

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Invite the Easter Bunny to your table by trying your hand at these napkin folding ideas:

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