Easter lunch is always one of the year’s nicest meals to host: celebratory but relaxed, with the promise of spring finally in the air. It also brings a chance to go town on the table. A scattering of painted eggs, a jug of daffodils, a cheerful runner or two – none of it needs to be elaborate, but the resultant effect is unequivocally joyful, not least for trumpeting the fact that a new, fresher season is finally here in earnest. Whether you favour soft pastels, fresh florals or the occasional mischievous bunny, these pieces will help set the scene for a table that feels festive, welcoming and very much of the season.



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