I created a garden themed table setting with fresh potted herbs and flowers. DIY paper pots and a drop cloth table runner add texture. I kept the colors neutral.
This post is in collaboration with some very talented blogger friends of mine. Read all the way to the end to visit the other blogs for more spring home inspiration!
Last week I shared my spring farmhouse kitchen. I used fresh and herbs and succulents to add a little life for the spring season. This week I’m ready to move onto the dining room.
If you have been hanging around the farmhouse a while, you know I’m not a fancy lady. I don’t like to spend a lot of money decorating my house, and I tend to think less is more.
Natural elements that can be pilfered from the great outdoors tend to make their way through the back door and onto windowsills and table tops. Maybe its because I have no imagination, or maybe that’s just what God meant for us to do. He made it all so pretty anyway, right?
Since the most exciting thing about spring is growing herbs, flower and veggies, I decided to have a garden themed table setting. The warmer temps make the waiting soil workable.
Just last week we spread compost and tilled our plot. I can’t wait to get tiny seedlings in the ground. Potted herbs make me even more excited for the warm barefoot days ahead.
As a backdrop for my spring table setting, I made a very simple ruffle table runner from drop cloth. I layered a grain sack table runner on the top.
As a nod to the flowers coming in the months ahead, I added my wildflower scented candles from Antique Candleworks.
DIY Brown Paper Pots
I made paper pots for my herbs out of brown wrapping paper.
To make them, I added about six inches to the total height that I wanted. I folded the top over a couple of times and then rolled the paper into a tube. I secured it with tape, and folded the bottom so that the plants could stand.
Clothespin Plant Markers
I used a sharpie paint marker, and vintage clothespins, to make DIY plant markers.ย
Sourdough Flat Bread
The flat bread on the table is a new creation of mine. It is made from my beloved sourdough starter. If you are unfamiliar with that concept check out this post. I made it with the same method as this sourdough pizza crust, except a little thicker and topped with lots of fresh herbs and garlic.
Garden Themed Farmhouse Spring Table Setting Video
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Grain Sack and Ticking Stripe Pillows
Wildflower Candle from Antique Candleworks
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Grain Sack and Ticking Stripe Pillows
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Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse!
Great ideas that are quick and simple .Can you tell me where you found the hanging light fixtures over the table?
Beautiful! Can you tell me what finish/color you used on the dining room table? I love it! Thanks!
Thanks Emily! We used Minwax weathered oak: https://amzn.to/2H3SvmW ๐
Love everything about your home, thanks for sharing. The paint color on your walls in the dining area, could you share the color please? Thx Kathleen
Thank you so much Kathleen! It is Benjamin Moore Gray Owl. ๐
Such a beautiful setting! Your home is so warm and lovely.
It’s so beautiful, Lisa. I love your effortless style!
Thank you Julie!
Lisa! You always have such doable decorating ideas, I know people are going to love your sweet and simple table decor idea!! Thank you for all that you do to bring us great content! xoxo
Aww thanks so much Sarah! And thank you for putting this great blog hop together!
I’m sorry if you’ve already mentioned it in another post, but would you mind commenting on where you bought your dining table? We’re on the lookout for something that will seat more people and your’s is just lovely! Thanks for sharing ๐
Warmly,
Chelsey
http://www.chelseynelson.com
Hey Chelsey! My husband built it from Ana White farmhouse table plans. ๐
Love your home, so warm, inviting and beautiful. The brown paper bag idea is great! Thx for sharing!!
Thank you so much!!