The March issue of our monthly 'Urban Jungle Bloggers' series features the theme 'spring or Easter styling with plants'. I must admit I was a bit challenged mostly because I won't be at home in Munich for Easter so I am not planning on any Easter themed decoration. Next challenge: I usually don't do any spring decoration at home, I mean apart from the random bunch of fresh blooms. But the topic was set so I had to adjust and invent. And I had to it quickly on a Sunday morning. I got up and before I had breakfast the idea came to me: Let's do a happy spring table setting.
The props were to be found in my home. A few basics and decorative kitchen accessories, a few colour pops in my favorite hues blue and yellow and of course some of my houseplants. I think that cacti and small sized succulents are excellent elements for a tabletop styling - so I was all ready to go and give it a try.
Given the limited time frame and scope of props I only had a one shot trial. I added a linen tablecloth in an earthy hue, grey plates, simple cutlery, fine blue and white napkins that I brought back from Stockholm, glasses, an olive oil carafe, a water carafe, my yellow Muuto pepper mill, a few blue and yellow candles and candleholders, some stems of fresh blooms, and my plants - voilà, a quick spring inspired tabletop styling theme with some of my favorite houseplants.
I have not outdone myself this time, but I was fine with the outcome. Plus after the styling and photographing I had a finely set table to enjoy my leisurely Sunday breakfast - all alone!
Enough from my part, I am off to check out what the others have created for this month's 'Urban Jungle Bloggers' topic.
Oh and don't forget: Houseplants will make your home a healthier and happier place!
Urban Jungle Bloggers is a monthly series initiated by 2 bloggers: Igor (Happy Interior Blog) and Judith (JOELIX.com). Every month we share ideas to create an urban jungle through styling ideas, DIYs and green tips & tricks. You can find additional inspiration on our Urban Jungle Bloggers Pinterest board and keep up-to-date on our Facebook page. Want to join? Use #urbanjunglebloggers on Twitter and Instagram. Or let us know and we'll share the badge and upcoming topics with you. Let's bring some green into your homes and blogs!
Photography by Igor Josifovic
Love it! Bluish/greyish + white and yellow is so nice and fresh! I really like the napkins (I'm not surprised at all that they were from Stockholm ;) ). Napkin flowers are the best way to jazz up a table setting.
ReplyDeleteI hope I will be able to join in as well, maybe next week.
Have a nice day!
Oh I'd love you to join in again, Emelie!! And no time pressure, whenever you are ready:-)
DeleteI'd have Easter brunch at your place in a heartbeat, Igor! It looks so nice and fresh! And with a cute Atelier Stella bowl on the table any breakfast (even alone) becomes a happy one ;) Yayy for UJB!
ReplyDeleteI agree Judith! And I thought of you quite a lot while juggling those yellow elements during my quick styling:-) Happy Urban Jungle Bloggers month!
DeleteIgor you certainly had a lovely place to enjoy breakfast. Did it feel extra good? I bet it did, a set table somehow always does. Love the cacti and succulent pots. I think I'm going to join along this week, I'll put my thinking cap on. Fun! Mel:)
ReplyDeleteYes Mel, please do! We'd be very happy if you joined the fun! You see, it can be easily and quickly done. I just did it while setting the table for breakfast anyway:-)
DeleteMaybe it's because of these warmer and sunny days but in this period I'm very attracted by yellow and I love the match with light blue!
ReplyDeleteDie Pfeffermühle hatte ich auch schon in der Hand ;)...sieht sehr einladend aus dein Table Setting und der Atelier Stella Topf (mit Pflanze) ist sowieso immer das perfekte Styling. lg Anette
ReplyDeleteDie Pfeffermühle schrie förmlich nach Frühlingsstyling und es war auch das Gelb der Pfeffermühle, das den Anstoß für das Tischdecken gab:-)
Deletewhat a lovely idea igor! you created such an inviting setting, i want to have a seat right away and chat :) again i join you and i had so much fun styling my newest score <3
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Love your colourful styling, Julia!! It seems to be quite popular on our Facebook site:-)
Deletethat just made me blush :)
Deletejust a sweet table...love the color palette...great job, Mr. Happy...and i will try to join it, too...mabye...but don´t promise it, because i have a lot to do in the anlogue life...we will see...send you a big hug and hopefully you could enjoy a little bit the springtime outside today...all the best...and we hear...cheers...i...
ReplyDeleteMy dear Ines! You are always welcome to join us whenever it suits you. Just know that we would be very happy to have you aboard! Sunny hugs from Munich!
DeleteYour Sunday set-ups are the BEST! Next week I finally will be having a huge dining table and I can't wait to decorate it too! It's such a great thing to do: you AND your guests can enjoy a pretty view... Plus, by changing a few accessories you have a whole different mood! I love your linen table cloth so much and also the color combination! I could decorate with linen all over the place because I love it so much! I used to have lots of greys and yellows in my old home and maybe I'll make a little set up with the same Muuto mill I got from you in Cologne ;-) Always makes me smile, when I think back and I love seeing your Muuto mill in such a great company!
ReplyDeleteHave an amazing weekend, Anastasia
Thank you so much Anastasia and I can't wait to see your new table & tabletop design on Stilzitat! And yes, the yellow Muuto mill bears so many lovely design fun memories - it is dear to my heart, not only because of its happy design but also because of those special memories! Have a happy spring day!
DeleteWhat a lovely, friendly, inviting table! I love the colors and the wonderful details! Next time you should really invite somebody to share it :-)!
ReplyDeletehave a sunny spring day
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Beautiful table Igor! Love all the colors and all of your plants :)
ReplyDeleteI'm stealing a bunch of ideas for my next brunch!
Sehr schön! So toll wie du meinen Couchtisch findest, so schön finde ich deine Atelier Stella Keramik! Na dann kann der Frühling ja beginnen.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße, Jan
This is really a lovely fresh and interesting table setting, plenty of nice details and items. I like the powdery blue together with yellow touches. Your plants too are always spot on :-)
ReplyDeletetable setting is always so much fun ..I love it too ...grey and yellow combination is really great !!! and now flowers and your number five ,makes me think you must be romantic :)greetings
ReplyDeleteI love the gray background: the colors of the plants and the decorations, really popped through it!
ReplyDeleteThe spring flowers on the place settings are such a perfect finishing touch! And I also love the way you have displayed the sprigs of parsley in a water bottle. What a great idea - and so effective :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy breakfast indeed! Love the Atelier Stella planter. I'll have a chocolate croissant and some coffee please, thank you ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat are you talking about?? This table setting is gorgeous! I'll fight Judith for the other spot on this table! I have absolute plant pot envy, you have the best collection. Fantastic interpretation! I'll hopefully get to contribute after the weekend, I planned on putting mine together last weekend, but of course got caught up doing weekend things!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Lauren! For you two ladies I'll make sure there's one more place on my table! Can't wait to see your spring interpretation!
DeleteLike it! You perfectely catched the spring feeling. Happy sunny weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely breakfast that must have been! This has inspired me to spend time laying the table more, if only for me! Love the fresh blues and yellows :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect, like you do it all the time, Igor! Love your series! Happy weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteI love your pots and plants! So nice to look at. But what I like most is that your table cloth is wrinkled. :) This made me smile because mine is too (always) and I feel guilty because I hate ironing. I will have my wrinkled table cloth with pride now!
ReplyDeleteyay, more happy plant pots - absolutely my favorite on the table ;) wheee :D
ReplyDeleteHello? "I have not outdone myself this time"? I think you have, it looks great! Plus, the photos are beautiful. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love your table setting, it's truly perfect for a Sunday breakfast. And I love the idea of using plants you already have at home. Sometimes I forget to look around and instead I go buy something new.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely Igor. Inviting, fun, fresh, stylish and colourful.
ReplyDeleteMay I please be invited?
Great stuff my friend.
Nice Styling Igor! I love the pot with the spiky plant! It's very funny!
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