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Set the scene for fun and relaxation this long weekend with our beautiful Easter entertaining ideas. Bring together loved ones young and old in activities that will delight and inspire the mind, soul and palate.
There’s nothing like gathering around a beautifully decorated table to enjoy home-cooked fare, so we asked Provincial Home Living Creative Director Jade Pausewang for her tips on setting a chic Easter table. What better time to indulge those you love than a long weekend when you can throw out the schedule of regular activities and relax into vacation mode – even just for the day? Plus, a long lunch tastes even better after a boisterous Easter egg hunt or a creative craft session.
Take inspiration from nature this long weekend—soak up the warm weather outdoors and weave its beauty into your meals and crafts.
Make each place setting extra special. (Photography: Brigid Arnott / Styling: Lucy Gough)
How to decorate your Easter table
Layer in the love with all of your favourite linens, crockery and vaseware to make an extra special setting. “Setting the table for a festive gathering requires balancing practicality and style,” says Jade Pausewang. “Start with a beautiful tablecloth or runner, then add decorative elements like candles, flowers, or a centrepiece – but keep them low so people can still converse easily. Leave ample space for plates, glasses, and silverware to avoid clutter.”
“By balancing style and practicality, you can create a beautiful and functional table setting.”
Jade Pausewang, Creative Director, Provincial Home Living
“We take a cue from Mother Nature, as we adore green and white,” says Jade. “They’re refreshing and timeless. This colour scheme can be adapted for a formal, casual, or sophisticated look, or even for a table that children will enjoy. It’s ideal for an Easter table, as you can incorporate almost any other colour as accents.”
Draw inspiration from nature, vintage treasures, or unique textures
Use moss runners and wildflowers scattered across the table for a fresh, organic touch
Transform birdcages into floral centrepieces or craft a bird’s nest from twigs to showcase painted or chocolate eggs
Of course, any bunnies, are a lovely addition to any table – why not pop one at each place setting as a gift to take home?
“You can’t go wrong with any pretty white crockery – it’s a timeless foundation,” says Jade. (Credit: Provincial Home Living)
Jade’s tips for creating a unique Easter table
Try these long weekend entertaining ideas
” Green evokes a sense of calm and nature, while white brings a clean, crisp elegance,” says Jade. Photography: Con Poulos / Styling: Lucy Gough
Host a bountiful Easter lunch
“Start with a tablecloth, runner, or placemat as the base, then add a statement piece like colourful glassware or a bold centrepiece for visual interest,” says Jade. “Mix textures and incorporate natural elements for depth and elegance. Finish with small details like napkin rings and decorative eggs to create a cohesive look. Balance your layers and create harmony by distributing visual weight and texture throughout the tablescape.”
From dipping eggs in coloured dye to tying cute napkin holders, set up a craft table with plenty of supplies to get the creative juices flowing and have kids helping with the table decorations, making artworks and setting their imaginations free.
Tap into the nostalgia of Easter and lazy long weekend getaways by staging an easter egg hunt with friends and family. Plan ahead by gathering baskets, fun hats and find a place to sort the spoils post-hunt – perhaps a picnic area with healthy snacks to offset all that sugar!
(Credits: Photography: Mikkel Vang / Styling: Emma Knowles & Lisa Featherby)
Bake hot cross buns
Nothing says Easter morning like the smell of hot cross buns toasting in the kitchen. Have you ever tried to make your own? This is a fun activity to get the kids involved – and what a reward! As you pull them out of the oven, everyone can share the spoils.
For many, a long weekend includes a trip to the local farmers market and the gathering of seasonal blooms by the bunch. With time on your side, the long weekend is a great opportunity to try your hand at flower arranging with mixed blooms and different vessels. Fashion a floral centrepiece for your Easter table, prepare a freshly brought-together bunch to take along to your lunch host, or simply display and enjoy your creation all weekend.
The sturdy marble base of this cake stand will keep it firmly in place at your lunch table setting – proudly displaying your baked creation while keeping bugs at bay.
Made from certified Eucalyptus hardwood and designed to stand firm against the rigours of the great Aussie outdoors, pull up to your chic outdoor dining setting in style or relax poolside with this classic director’s chair.
With just the right amount of room for a good egg haul, this sweet basket is also the perfect size for collecting herbs and kitchen garden produce after Easter.
Mix and match your wine glasses with the addition of these elegant goblets. A subtle ribbed effect adds texture to the design, and there’s a matching champagne flute and tumbler to complete the scene.
Elevate your Easter long lunch with these luxurious 100% linen napkins. Their timeless neutral hue pairs effortlessly with any colour, making every gathering feel special—this season and for years to come.
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