colourful easter brunch

Easter is one of my favourite times of the year. Spring has just begun and the flowers have almost sprung!

My family is a big fan of Easter brunch so below are some ideas on how to make your Easter table vibrant! The key ingredient to making an inviting table is colour so use it where ever you can. I always adore the mixture of vintage and new china and glassware. Our table is mixed with items my mom and I have found at antique markets and items that were passed down from generation to generation. It is always fun to reflect on these fond memories!

Use different textures, shapes and colour with food and beverages and be sure to scatter them around the table. Don't worry about keeping food with food and drinks with drinks - it's more interesting when there isn't a pattern!

See this post featured at Style at Home and see some other great blogger Easter ideas!

Since it's Easter, fill the table with eggs! 

Place a bundle of them on a decorative paper napkin 

(I purchased all of mine from the Jacaranda Tree on Mt. Pleasant in Toronto) in a chunky glass bowl. 

At each place setting is a vintage liquor glass and a few stacked plates adding a nice height to each place!

This yummy lemon loaf cake is from The Flaky Tart

{All images taken by Sara Russell Interiors}

Click the picture below to see the post at Style at Home!

I wish you and your family's a very Happy Easter!

xo sara

{fashion for the ladies} vintage st patrick's day

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march break | stand out on the beach

Are your bags all packed for March Break? Where ever you go, always be stylish. Why not match your surfboard to your luggage? Be the one that stands out on the beach.

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xo sara

masculine monday | andy warhol's rolex

After being in private hands for years, Andy Warhol's 1940's Rolex watch will go on sale November 12th at Christie's for $34,000. This watch is timeless!

Russell R. Brown is the original owner of the watch who Warhol bought it from.

[Hodinkee]

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[retail] italian florentine

On Mount Pleasant Road, in Mid-Town Toronto, the delightful Jacaranda Tree has been in business for 28 years. They are my favourite gift store and go-to-place for fabulous vintage finds. Below is a collection of some of their vintage Italian florentine pieces.

For another article about this store, please check out the post what a cozy christmas window.

All items from Jacaranda Tree

569 Mount Pleasant Road . Toronto Ontario . 416 482 6599

louis xv vintage chairs

These timeless Louise XV vintage chairs are totally glamorous. I can see one at a vanity in or a formal dining room . . . either would be stunning!

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for the love of frames

A compilation of vintage frames with artwork or pictures can add so much character to a room. Mix and match with different shapes, sizes and colours of frames. 

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smith restaurant

Smith restaurant is located in Toronto on Church street and is a stunningly eclectic place with lots of vintage findings. Designed by Commute Home, they have made this restaurant into a homely place with many picture frames, a fireplace and a Persian rug for an added touch of comfort. 

{commute home}


xo sara

mother of pearl

Vintage elegant findings is all you need to fill decorative vases.

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vintage ornaments

Vintage ornaments are such a wonderful treasure to have on your tree. Ask your grandparents if they have any stored away in a box in the basement. I have found some at the Jacaranda Tree in Toronto.