Highlight nature. A foraged fern leaf pops against the all-white setting, where it’s used here as the placemat. We also see how you don’t have to set the table with a napkin, in case you want to stack them somewhere else or keep them all together in the center of the table. Tip: Dried blooms, vines or anything from the yard could be swapped in for the leaf. Before using them, rinse, pat dry and flatten them, if necessary, under a heavy book for an hour or two.
Switch up name cards. Here, vellum and a relaxed script add a playful vibe. A scattering of walnuts gives people something to munch on right away. Tip: If you love the idea of using name cards but don’t want to dictate where people sit, feel free to write something else on them, such as “welcome” or anything festive for the occasion.
10. Minimalist. Keep it simple by planting a single variety of sedum, like chartruese Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’, in a low bowl or a trio of shallow containers. Arrange the trio down the center of an outdoor table or along a sunny windowsill inside the house. Bright green sedum looks just as fresh and spring-like as moss but is far less fussy to grow, needing only occasional water to thrive.
Mini wreaths in window
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