I had the hardest time with the title for today’s post. My spring tablescape has an overall bird theme, but “Spring Bird-Themed Tablescape” sounds weird – so I went with “Spring Bird House Tablescape”.
I saw this blue and white birdhouse at Home Goods a few weeks ago and picked it up to hang outside. I actually liked it so much that it became the inspiration for this bird house tablescape! My favorite part of the birdhouse is the blue tin roof!
For each place setting I started with a simple Dollar Tree grapevine wreath – (this is a trick I learned a while back from Courtney at French Country Cottage). It gives the look of a much more expensive nest charger for just $1. The dishes are a mix of vintage patterns in white and the blue salad plates are from Home Goods. I tied my silverware with twine to fit the natural theme. The napkins are placed inside a small dessert dish like a bird’s nest (I made my own napkins and I’ll be sharing the tutorial in a few days). Inside my napkin nest is a sprig of flowers from the flowering pear that just started to bloom today, a natural colored paper mache egg and a smaller faux robin egg.
The drinking glasses are from TJ Maxx. I got them about a month ago – again because I loved the pale blue color and the embossed stamp on each glass. I thought they would be perfect for spring and summer. Instead of a tablecloth, I used two burlap runners horizontally across the table.
Here’s a closer look at the center display. The bird house is in the center of my basket tray. There is a blue tin bucket with white flowers and a bird’s nest to the right. On the left are two vintage blue Ball jars – the larger holds some branches from the flowering pear tree (I had my 18 year old son climb on top of my car with trimmers to get me these branches!). I’m sure my neighbors think I’m crazy!
I’ve had this frame for a while – I actually had it displayed in my corner cabinet and pulled it down from there as I was trying different things in my arrangement. I just needed to find the perfect picture to put in the frame to go with the tablescape. I knew I had an old book on North American birds from my great aunt (she was an avid birdwatcher). The book proved to be just what I needed! I found this image of a sweet House Wren building her nest. I scanned the page, printed it out and cut it to fit my frame.
This Spring bird house tablescape was so much fun to put together! I know it’s been a long time coming, but spring is finally here! I feel this tablescape is a celebration of the season! Thanks for stopping by today!
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Doreen,
Your Bird House Spring Table is fabulous! Each of your blue pieces is so special on its own, but when joined with the others, they are just beautiful. I love the blue photo frame, also think the blue roof on the birdhouse is what makes it so special, love the blue tin pail with flowers, and have always had a fondness for Ball jars. The piece de resistance is the napkin bird's nest in the bowl. I will be back later this week for your tutorial.
So glad to be on the Spring Tablescape tour with you….
Judith
What a beautiful tablescape, Doreen! I love the soft colors layered with those wonderful vintage plates and the napkin nest is the perfect finish! Thanks so much for joining us for the Tablescape Tour!…hugs…Debbie
Absolutely charming, Doreen!! Nothing says spring better than birds and nests. Loving the soft colors you used.
Mary Alice
So pretty! I love the birdhouse decor and robins egg blue dishes!! It's been fun to party with you today in this inspiring blog hop! ~Heather
This is gorgeous, Doreen. Love those bird plates.
When I saw this I said, "Oh my, Doreen is so talented", right out loud! LOVE this soft and filled with inspriation table! How beautiful!!!!
Beautiful, Doreen! I love all the elements you used in your tablescape. The blue is so pretty. Love that idea of using a grapevine wreath under all the plates. Will that birdhouse make it outside? : )
Blue is my favorite, your table is just perfection! It is so inspiring. You are fortunate, I've never found anything so fab like those "nests" at my dollar store! Just gorgeous! Visiting from The Scoop.
Very pretty, love the soft colors. This would have been perfect for the April Challenge at Let's Dish. I didn't know there were so many bird themed dishes out there!
I will follow.
So beautiful, as always! 🙂 I love Spring decor!
So charming! You used two of my favorite things…blues and birds! Happy spring, friend! ~Christy
Doreen,
EXQUISITE trayscape and tablescape, dear one!!!
I adore the tranquil, subtle hues within all your accessories!
SPRING has finally arrived on the Prairie, too!!!
Enjoy every blossom and bird's song to its fullest!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Doreen, There are so many things I love about your table–the grape vine is an idea I am going to use (so sweet of you to credit Courtney! I will be sure to check out her blog!) I love the napkin used as a nest. The cute bird picture! But the BEST part is how you put it all together! Exquisite! And just so you know, I don't know about the other neighbors, but this is one neighbor who would not think you were crazy. I'd be asking you to cut some for me! But, oh yeah, I have my own pear tree!
Linda
Doreen, this table is perfectly spring! Love the tranquil feel of the aqua and white with the natural elements. I've used the $ store grapevine wreaths for tablesettings, and if fact wanted to use the mini ones this year for Easter. When I went to get them, the $ store didn't have one grapevine wreath in any size. Hope they restock. '-)
So so pretty! I love how you made a nest with the napkin. The colors are dreamy!
BEAUTIFUL Doreen!!
Doreen- this is so pretty. every detail so though out. I love that grapevine trick. beautiful
Beautiful!! I love the napkin twisted as the nest, very different, I like the textural of the hard and soft of it! Very nice!
Gorgeous!
Such a beautiful site to look at…love it. I also like the napkin nest's….that's genius!
What a beautiful composition. Just beautiful.
Happy to be partying with you at the Scoop's Spring Tablescape Party!
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Delightful table. I love your idea about scanning the little wren and putting her in your frame. Special to have the old book of your aunts on north american birds.
Your entire vignette is darling. I love the soft colors and the napkin swirled in the bowl with eggs is too cute.
Love your bird theme, and the table is heavenly. Thanks so much for joining us for the tour.
What a gorgeous tablescape. You have created a masterpiece.
Janet
Oh how pretty Doreen! I love the way the blues compliment all the natural tones. You really have a great eye!
This is just Beautiful! I clicked on this page from today’s posting and so glad I did.
Blessings to you,
Candy
Thanks so much, Candy!!!
I can’t wait to read your post about your beautiful bird nest napkins. I too like birds. I wanted to tell you that I just love the picture of you on your blog – you look like you are praying to our Lord or in reverence. Lovely.
Vanessa
Hi, Vanessa. Here’s the link for the bird nest napkins http://hymnsandverses.com/2014/04/diy-napkins-and-birds-nest-napkin-fold.html . I shared that post a few years ago, so now it’s easy for you to find. And, thank you so much for your sweet comment on the photo! If I’m being totally honest, I chose that particular pic (from dozens that I had taken) because it made me look thinner (hahaha)!!! But, I like your version better!!!