With Easter quickly approaching, the time has come to once again feast on chocolate and avidly wait for the Easter Bunny’s arrival. Besides the traditions, it is also the right moment to consider holiday decorations for your guests to enjoy. There are many quick and easy ways to celebrate the annual holiday and create an effective look at the same time.
Although we consider grass to be something found outside, growing long grass inside a basket has become a popular trend that many around the world have adopted. Varieties of grass such as Mondo or ordinary lawn grass to plant in a wicker basket give a special and unconventional touch to a desk, table, or centre arrangement. Choosing what to adorn the grass nest with can be entirely a custom decision, this could vary from branded products to whimsical items such as Easter eggs or bunnies, and everything in between. This look celebrates the holiday in style, but also gives a natural and impressive look in regard to real grass, instead of plastic and artificial. With baskets available everywhere from department stores to second-hand shops, finishing it off with a festive-themed ribbon will provide an attractive look as well.
Staying with the grass theme, and in the true spirit of Easter, bunnies are bound to be a popular choice with staff and guests alike. These artificial grass-covered bunnies are an adorable feature of any tabletop and can be bought inexpensively in selected stores or online. The bunnies are a modern and classy element to a seasonal flower arrangement, display, or even room décor. It will also provide the look of a natural element alongside other natural elements such as wood.
Flowers are a must this time of year, and although daffodils are popularly associated with Easter, sadly they may not be yet in season in many places. Bright-coloured gerberas are the perfect addition to give a beautiful bloom and vibrant spark to a display, as well as give an extra pop of colour. They automatically can become the centre point of any floral arrangement, and also come in a wide variety of colours, meaning there is always the right shade for any design colour palette. Gerbera’s are in season from the end of Spring, right through Summer, and can still be found in late Autumn, providing a long-standing feature that will be easy to source and an effective piece to any display.
Of course, Easter will not be the same without eggs, so involving them is a must. Pastel colours suit the soft seasonal tones that Easter brings, such as pinks, blues, and yellows. Painted easter eggs can be bought in selected department stores or inexpensively online, and will certainly give the easter ‘feel’ to any room. Choose artificial eggs, not real or chocolate, so there is no stress about the food product expiring and becoming an irritation. The choice of patterns is entirely up to any theme or display they are to be apart from, and simple designs such as polka-dots and stripes will always be fan favourites.
Reception areas are the best way to make an impact on your guests, so why not give them a little easter treat. Instead of opting for traditional assortments such as peppermints, choose chocolate easter eggs for a one-off celebration. Arranging them next to a ceramic or wooden easter bunny is a highly attractive look, or simply displaying them in a large glass jar will also do the trick. Very few people will object when chocolate is on offer, although be sure to have them wrapped and have a disclaimer for any dietary requirements. A flat basket or circular tray can also be a chic and modern way of presenting the display, garnishing off the presentation with flowers or artificial grass can also be a nice touch.
Although wreaths will often be associated with Christmas, they are in fact used all year round in many parts of the world. For easter, opt for a slightly more rustic look to fit in with the autumn months. The inclusion of dried hydrangeas, poppies, tulips and other seasonal flowers will be the perfect addition. A wicker base to the wreath will also give the impression of a basket. Once again, be sure to include soft pastel colours to suit the easter flare, and adorning with a bow made from plaid or polka-dot ribbon will be an elegant touch as well.
These inexpensive ways to decorate are sure to be a stand-out addition to any room, lobby, hallway or reception area. Giving a burst of seasonal and festivity will create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere during the multi-day holiday, and will provide guests with an unexpected and pleasant surprise.
