Set the Scene Cover the table with a white linen tablecloth, then put in a burlap runner topped with lace as a subtle nod to the vintage-inspired theme. Add a feminine touch by building on a base of pretty pastel colors.
Eclectic Mix Pull out antique china, tea cups and glassware passed down from prior generations. Get creative by mixing and matching different patterns and preferences. The more eclectic and colorful, the better.
Pretty Place Settings Stack plates using antique silver flatware passed down from Grandma, or pick up some budget-friendly serving pieces from a local flea market to incorporate into your existing modern blend. Here, we used family heirlooms that stem back four generations.
Lovely Details Tying a simple ribbon round flatware adds a special touch to any traditional setting. Take it to another level by tucking in a sprig of lavender or some other little flower to coincide with the pastel color palette and reap the added advantage of a gorgeous fragrance in the room.
Special Servers Display family heirlooms on the buffet even when they serve a completely different intent. A classic silver pitcher can act as a gorgeous vase for spring florals.
Antique Accents Collect classic items from all over the house and put them to use as a reminder of previous generations. Fantastic Grandma's button set can be repurposed as vase embellishments. To give a little glass vase a classic feel, simply wrap jute twine round a glass and secure with tape. Employing a hot-glue gun, fasten buttons to the outside of the twine.
Dress the Part Little ones will love wearing vintage-inspired aprons to suit Mother and Grandma when rolling out dough or mixing up fresh ingredients.
Easy Apps Create a menu that is chock-full of tasty appetizers. Modern crostini takes the place of traditional cheese and crackers. Not only do crostini get little ones affected by sprinkling simple ingredients at the top, but these bite-sized portions won't ruin anyone's appetite. Get the recipe >>
Quality Time Get Grandma's help with the cooking by requesting her to discuss cherished family recipes that can continue being passed down for many years to come. Then, let the whole family to get in on the cooking.
Mini Fruit Cobblers A favorite family recipe like triple berry cobbler can be made into miniature parts by baking individual ramekins. Get the recipe >>
Simple Sweets Save yourself some time and function a few store-bought treats along with a favorite family recipe. Sweets get dressed up when exhibited on fairly serving pieces like classic cake stands or saucers.
Lavender Lemonade A simple lemonade bar is dressed up by adding only one item -- lavender sprigs. Try serving lemonade and sparkling soda in vintage carafes or milk bottles which keep in accord with the vintage theme.
Peek at the Past Now's the ideal time to pull out old family photos from centuries ago. Everyone can gather around and listen to family stories as Grandma and Mother pour through photographs, notes and old mementos.
Craft Time Enlist Dad to make centerpiece vases which twice as a tribute to Mom for her special day. Get the incremental directions >>
Vases for Mother Vibrant spring flowers become the star of the show when exhibited in vases for Mother. Pick a readymade bouquet from the local flower market, or form your own arrangement to bring a dash of color to the table. Get the step-by-step instructions >>
Make It Meaningful Create a unique gift for Mom by framing a unique handwritten recipe card by her mom or grandmother. If you do not have an old family recipe, download our free printable recipe card and fill it in using a family-favorite dish. Get the step-by-step instructions >>
Special Surprise Surprise Mom with her styled recipe card all wrapped up and embellished with a bow. Display Mother's new unique keepsake somewhere prominent so she is reminded of her favorite cooking memories every time she enters the kitchen.
Sweet Reminder Display Mother's new unique keepsake somewhere prominent so she is reminded of her favourite cooking memories every time she enters the kitchen.
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