THE EASTER TABLE

We’ve selected three springtime trends that bring a fresh look to contemporary entertaining. Which setting Will you choose?

Three contemporary looks for new-season entertaining

Modern rustic

Create a deliciously simple arrangement with handblown glass and wood platters. The finishing touch? Gathered branches – real or faux – decorated with glass eggs for a festive centrepiece.

Picot detail napkins, £25 for four; glass cloche, £45; olive wood oval bowl, £85; olive wood large platter, £55; stoneware small vase, £28; stoneware large vase, £50; Easter egg decorations, £20 for six; pussy willow branches, £38 for five; artificial wild flower spray, £12; artificial maiden hair fern spray, £16, all The White Company.

Casual china

Don’t save your prettiest china for best. These flora and fauna patterns, inspired by native British meadows, make teatime a relaxed occasion.

Camelia tea light holder, £5; Wimpole Meadow Grass range: small vase, £6; large vase, £8; milk jug, £10; pitcher, £18; teapot, £30; mugs, col Navy and Raspberry/duck Egg and Mustard, £9 each; napkin, £8 for two; Frith Sculpture bronze Garden Birds, £22 each, all National Trust Shop.

Pressed glass

Textured, colourful glassware is a look we’ll be seeing a lot more of. For an update on shabby-chic style, layer pastel glasses and plates on soft linen and add flower stems in pretty bottles.

Pressed glass cake stand, £20; galvanized mirror tray, £20; pressed high ball glass, £18 for four; pressed wine glasses, £18 for four; pressed glass dessert dish, £10 for two; pressed champagne flutes, £18 for four; Aurelia dinner set, £45 for 12 pieces; vintage style cutlery set, £25 for 16 pieces; pressed glass cake plates, £14 for four, all Next Home.