Amidst this crazy week, I am also throwing in a birthday luncheon for a dear friend tomorrow. I promised to keep things simple and that is exactly what I have done. Using the spring runner from World Market, I simply layered in dishes and chargers to keep the colors bright and cheery. I kept the urn with the Easter eggs on the table. I like that they tie together all of the pretty colors in the runner. Having a piece of bright fabric or a vibrant runner is such an easy way to transform the table. It does all of the work for you! 
The striped dishes are from Crate and Barrel {as are the napkins}. I had registered for those for our wedding and I must say that they have remained some of my very favorites. I love pulling them out each spring for some color on the table. The little dishes are also from Crate and Barrel and will be used for a fruit salad. 
I am a huge believer in mixing and matching! So pull out anything you have that has coordinating colors. I think it makes the table more interesting. 
The side table has a pitcher of ice water and chilled wine. I like to have drinks out and ready to pour so that the guests can help themselves or I can do it without getting in the way of the kitchen prep area. 
You might spy a new chandelier! I am over the moon about it. I first fell in love with it over at Chassity’s home. It somehow made it’s way to my dining room as well. 
Looking forward to a relaxing luncheon with good friends. Happy happy Friday to you all!!!!! Enjoy your weekend. Besides celebrating Riley’s birthday and Easter with the family, I am hoping to meet up with Emily from Name Five Things so I am giddy with excitement. I wonder if she can bring her new bar cart. I saw it had wheels!!!! 
sharing with: The Shabby Nest, Fingerprints on the Fridge
I'm normally some one who likes plain furnishings or with as little fuss and frills as possible, but I keep being drawn to your table runner. The more I see it, the more I fall in love with it. The vibrancy of the colours which you have complimented in your table setting. It all looks SO inviting. Wish I was coming to your luncheon. Got an extra space?
Love your chandy- looks great! How fun to meet up with Emily! Hope to see pics 🙂
Happy Easter!
awww, have fun with emily! and what a lovely tablescape! happy easter to you and your family dear friend!
looks great!! My mom ALWAYS has luncheons for friends and now I that I live 2,000 miles from her I miss them a lot. Unfortunately I am not very talented in the area of entertaining… not the kind of nice sit down to a fully set table kind of entertaining anyway…. yet. 🙂
looks so pretty in there and love the new light.
Love the colors on your table. So simple–but so pretty! Loving your runner! Have a great weekend!
I just adore that table runner, your right, the colors are perfect! And love the light, it looks fabulous. 🙂 xoxo
What a beautiful springtime tablescape. Enjoy the luncheon and have a great Easter!
Loving your new chandy, Courtney! So pretty!
Happy Easter to you and your family!
Simple, yet fabulous!!! And I am *dying* with envy that you got that pendant…it's so *GORGEOUS*!!! Have a happy Easter, my dear!
What a lovely luncheon you are putting on for your friend. Your table is beautiful, Courtney. Wow! Your new chandelier is gorgeous and perfect for your dining room.
love the fun colors in the pictures looks like a great set up making for lots of fun
Cute! How fun– a birthday luncheon. And meeting Emily! Tell her hello for all of us (: Happy Easter, girl!
Beautiful table setting! Love the new chandy!! Jealous you get to meet Emily. Happy Easter my sweet friend!!!!
This looks beautiful, seriously makes me want to have a friend luncheon of my own! In fact, you've insoired me and I think I will!! Thank you and have a happy Easter!
Loving the crystal wine glass…and of course that's the part I would notice! 🙂 Hope you have a great Easter Weekend!
Your new chandelier looks fantastic in your dining room- totally transforms the space! World Market has great runners, you put together a beautiful table with yours. I can't believe everything you've been doing lately- get some rest girlie:)
I love your dining room and everything looks perfect. Your tablescape is fabulous. The runner is stunning. Beautiful and so inviting. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Hi Courtney,
I have been reading your blog for quite awhile…it is wonderful! So much inspiration! I was searching back through your entries to see if you ever mentioned the source for your beautiful dining room chandelier. Would you mind telling me where you found it? I have been frantically trying to find it via Horchow, Shades of Light, Circa LIghting…no success.
Thank you,
Julie