A snowdrop table that celebrates nature’s subtle transition from winter to spring. It’s on its way, promise! If, like me, you are super excited to see the first shoots of spring, then you will see how it inspired me to create a snowdrop spring table with a hint of romance thrown in. Created at no expense, only a little help from the garden at This Home Grows. I think the official interiors term for this is a ‘tablescape’ oo la la! Although what this really is, is the result of an impromptu gathering that needed a quick but meaningful display and nature provided.
Setting a table for any occasion can be a great way to celebrate the current season and it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. This snowdrop spring table is simple, impactful and rewarding as it can be enjoyed long after your guests depart. See below 🙂
A little table décor brings an instant sense of positivity. So, on went the gardening gloves and out I went into the garden in search of decoration. I love faux, but if you can get the real thing outside then I always root for this option. Some might call it foraging. Why not allow natural elements to take centre stage and build a colour palette around the season? Plus, it’s free!!
Spring Snowdrop
I don’t think there is any flower that we are happier to see popping up than the humble snowdrop. I don’t want to wish the time or the seasons away, but once these delicate white flowers start to appear you know spring is on its way. A clump of snowdrops were hiding behind a hedge, so the benefit of digging them up became twofold. We could enjoy their blooms inside at our gathering and then plant them back outside in multiple and more visible spots than they were before. Once snowdrops finish flowering it’s a good time to divide them up, encouraging them to grow and spread. We’re aiming for a snowdrop carpet!
For our spring table, I divided one small clump of snowdrops into three parts, potted them with fresh compost and topped with moss from the roof. Don’t worry, there is plenty to go round for the birds and wildlife.
Terracotta Pots & Candles
I quite literally unearthed many of my terracotta pots from the bottom of the garden two summers ago! Scrubbed within an inch of their life when I was heavily pregnant, as you do!? It must have been part of my nesting ritual that occurred indoors as well as out. Anyway, it was a sheer delight when I found them all and ever since I’ve been using them everywhere. Inside in the kitchen, my workspace and out in our upcycled greenhouse.
Some of the pots were beyond salvaging, so I broke them up. Ok, smashed up vigorously haha! Either way it was very therapeutic and those pieces are now useful to use as drainage for potting. I’ve since added a couple of small ones to my collection. Generally, I just love pots with a bit of rustic charm, so the combination of the two makes for interesting table decor for any season.
I used pots primarily to display the snowdrops, but they double up nicely as rustic candle holders when turned upside down. I think this works well here adding height and ambience. If you want to recreate a similar look, the beautiful online store, Aurora Home England offers vintage terracotta pots in a range of sizes, go check them out here.
Table Linens
The most-used table linens in this house are mostly white – no surprises there. Many years ago my nan gifted me with a range of table cloths and napkins from her holiday in Greece. It must be a thing, as she bought my mum a set many years ago and they’ve been catching food and dabbing mouths at dinner parties since I was a child. Esme, I’ll put in a good word with great nanny now alright!? However, this time I had the perfect addition in these Sophie Allport napkins in the Home Grown range. They are so perfect for us at This Home Grows.
The muted tones of these napkins are the perfect touch to elevate this quick and easy snowdrop spring tablescape. The pops of green and earthy colours work well with the other table elements, bringing the outside in. I really love the veggie details on them, as we grow all of them in our kitchen garden. As the weather warms up (let’s hope!) I look forward to adding playful touches, colour and pattern to my table settings.
Why dress your table?
Although, there are definitely fancier items you could choose, we strive for This Home to feel comfortable and inviting and our gatherings are no different. After all, the moment you light a candle, pull the cork on that bottle of wine and share food around the table it’s a reminder that being at home and enjoying the moment is special. This snowdrop spring table is actually nature’s gift and we can learn from it. I think the message is to honor the transient nature of everything and seek out the beauty in its little moment of bloom. I bet you didn’t expect that from a tablescape ;).
If you’re feeling like you want to embrace a bit of early spring table decorating then look around you, as it’s often the little details that can make all the difference.
Happy home growing.
Hols x