A Foraged Easter Table
As I get older, I feel as though Easter passes by too quickly. It makes me nostalgic for my childhood — for having the time to really soak in the seasonal shifts and create little rituals around them.
I once did an Easter art class where we made marbled eggs, and my mother still hangs them on her Easter tree each year, alongside her collection of thrifted paper eggs.
This year, instead of buying everything ready-made, I found so much joy in making and foraging. If you’d like to recreate a similar Easter table, here are a few simple, beautiful ideas to try.
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
One of my favourite elements was making naturally dyed eggs.
I was reminded of a time when my father was dating a Ukrainian woman who dyed real eggs for Easter — not the blown-out shells I decorated as a child, but actual hard-boiled eggs, made to be eaten and enjoyed.
Inspired by that memory, I found a beautiful tutorial using onion skins, vinegar, and salt.
To create the pattern:
Collect small leaves with interesting shapes
Place them gently onto the egg
Wrap the egg tightly in pieces of nylon stocking and secure with a twist tie
Boil in water with onion skins, salt, and vinegar
The result is magical — a soft marbled colour, with a delicate imprint of the leaf revealed when you unwrap it.
I didn’t have quite enough onion skins, so I experimented with red cabbage, which I remembered from a dyeing class in college. The eggs came out in deep blues and almost black tones — like little bird’s eggs.
Not everyone was convinced at first — I was told Easter should be all soft pastels — so I added a touch of rose gold leaf, gently applied with a bit of glue. It transformed them into something quite special, like little speckled magical bird eggs.
They’re simply hard-boiled eggs, so they’ll last a few days — perfect to prepare just before Easter and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to set the table.
Here is the link to the original tutorial I found.
Foraged Greenery for the Table
Instead of buying greenery, I went out with a pair of snippers and foraged locally.
Look for a mix of:
Soft, textural greens
Silvery foliage
Small flowering stems
Try to gather enough of each type so you can layer them across the table. It creates a natural, abundant look.
A Touch of Pink
To bring in a bit of Easter softness, I added pink flowers.
I was lucky enough to be offered a few beautiful protea stems from a nearby garden. I never stop being amazed by these almost alien-like flowers — their deep pink tones were the perfect contrast to the greens.
Any pink flower will work — it’s simply about adding a soft, local touch to the table.
You don’t need much — just a few stems placed intentionally can lift everything.
Layering the Table
For the table itself:
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Lay your SpaZa table runner horizontally across the width of the table
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Build your greenery down the centre in layers
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Add flowers last, for softness and colour
Then bring in your details:
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Decorated eggs
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A few ceramic bunnies (I found mine while thrifting)
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Even fresh carrots, placed on SpaZa napkins or scattered along the table
Pro Tip: The set of three cereal bowl covers in complementary pastel colours is perfect for hiding a few extra Easter treats on your table, adding a playful and practical touch to your celebration.
A Carrot Vase (A Little Extra Fun)
If you’d like to take it a step further, try making a carrot vase.
Place fresh carrots (with their tops) into a clear vase and add flowers in between. It creates such a playful, unexpected arrangement.
Just note — carrot leaves don’t last long once out of the ground, so it is best to go to the local veggie market a day or two before Easter.
A Little Reminder
Easter doesn’t have to be perfect or elaborate. Sometimes the most meaningful tables are the ones made with things you’ve gathered, made, or already have at home.
Whether you try one of these ideas or create your own easter fun, I hope it brings a little bit of joy to your Easter table.
Leave us a comment. What things make Easter special in your home? What memories do you have from childhood? We would love to hear from you!