Easter 2026
My Easter table, from decor to dessert
Easter, for me, is one big whole. The table being set, the dishes being served, the decorations I bring out every year. These aren't separate things; that's just how I celebrate Easter.
Here you'll find everything. The decor, the recipes, and yes (!!) also the brioche Easter bunnies that I'm making for the first time this year. Because why not!
Did you know that a beautiful table sets the mood for a party by half? I'm not going for perfectly matched dinnerware sets or things that can only be outside once a year. Just good basics that I use all year round and that look good on a set table. I want a table that looks like someone really lives there, not like it came out of a catalog.
This year: funky plates, a crumpled linen tablecloth — because I never iron it, wrinkles are part of it, right? — and flowers from the market. And on that table, brioche bunnies and then way too much dessert. Just as it should be.
I use this myself for my Easter table
I often enjoy setting a beautiful table as much as I enjoy cooking. That's the secret to a successful party. It starts even before the food is on the table. Setting a good table doesn't actually take long when you have the right pieces at home.
The foundation of my Easter table this year is the linen tablecloth. That's the first thing that goes on it. And no, I'm not ironing that thing. Wrinkles are part of it, aren't they? It makes it feel homely, and that's precisely the intention.
I also chose some truly beautiful plates! I work with Val Pottery, a Belgian brand founded by a female entrepreneur from Waregem. Everything is handmade in Portugal, without machines. Each piece is slightly different, and that's exactly what I love about it. Not perfect, but beautiful. They themselves call it "imperfectly perfect" and that's absolutely true.
The Val Pottery plates form the base, which I personally selected from their collection. Alongside them, I place a beautiful Italian coaster from another brand for extra height and texture, and then the Her Name Is Cherry dish for small snacks or as a charming accent on the table. Not a matching set, but it works. That combination of handmade pottery, fresh colors, and those lovely motifs. That's precisely the vibe I'm looking for.
For dessert, I use, among other things, the cake stands from Val Pottery. A cake on a stand simply looks more festive than a cake on a flat plate — that's a fact. That height alone makes all the difference.
And then the vases. The Funky Flower vases from Val Pottery are always on my table. I use one for market flowers, the other is actually a wine cooler, but for me, it often does double duty as a vase!
Add some flowers, and they don't always have to be expensive bouquets, just whatever looks good that week. Tulips, forsythia, lilacs when they're in season. You don't need anything more.
Finally, the details. Napkins from Casa Bonheur — with that cheerful checkered print, a bit retro, it fits perfectly with the rest. And the pepper mill and salt mill in pink and green — they're always on my table, but they fit in extra well for Easter.
Voilaaaaaa, that's it. Tablecloth, plates with character, stand, vases, napkins, mills. No grand plan — just things that work well together. And then let the food come!
New Easter recipe
Brioche Easter bunnies
Soft brioche in the shape of bunnies. I know, I know... They're just too cute not to make! And they taste amazing too. Straight from the baking sheet to the table. That's the plan.
New Easter recipe
Asparagus. Every week. Until it's all gone.
As soon as they are in season, I prepare them differently every week, and I only stop when the season is over. These are the dishes that are most often on my table right now.
What to do with leftover Easter eggs?
That basket with half-peeled eggs... recognizable, right? But good chocolate? That's worth its weight in gold. Throwing it away is therefore NOT an option.
Here are my favorite hacks:
1. Melt them and pour over pancakes or waffles – instant party feeling
2. Chop roughly and mix into granola – a surprising, crunchy topping
3. Stir them into chocolate mousse for a crunchy bite
4. Make a Easter rocky road with marshmallows, nuts, and pieces of Easter eggs.
sweet
And then dessert. Lots of dessert.
Easter without an over-the-top dessert? That’s just not Easter. The merveilleux cake—that’s the one people call me about. Not to ask how I make it, but to ask if they can drop by when I do. It takes a while to make, but hey, good things just take time.
So, those were my favorite ideas, recipes, and tips to make Easter something really delicious. Hopefully, you’re inspired to dive into the kitchen yourself. Whether you’re conjuring up an Easter breakfast, planning a fancy lunch, or just getting creative with leftovers: every little effort makes a difference.
Together we can make something warm and flavorful.
Happy Easter fun and big kisses,
Sofie x
PS Do you have any good Easter ideas or hacks yourself? Let me know, I’d love to share them further!
