the lady who keeps us organized and on track.
We have 16 tabletop stylists joining the hop today.
Links are at the bottom of this post.
The tradition of the Easter Bunny can be traced back centuries, but one thought is that German immigrants who settled in the Pennsylvania Dutch area brought with them the tradition of Osterhase, the hare
who gifted well behaved children brightly colored eggs.
By the 1800s, the chocolate Easter bunny became
popular and is now ubiquitous with celebrating Easter.
Today is April Fool's Day, a day for practical jokes and tricks.
What better way to fool my guests than with chocolate bunnies.
What say you, real or faux?
Like most, chocolate bunnies have always been a favorite for me,
so it should come as no surprise that I've got quite a fluffle.
A fluffle of faux chocolate bunnies!
Hollow and made with special molds,
some can be very detailed.
This one that sits on an egg box
can be filled with extra treats.
These smaller, simpler
bunnies are more typical.
I slipped in an ivy for a touch of nature.
or copper and coated with tin or nickel.
Many are still in use today, though plastic and
silicone have often replaced the older style.
Click here to watch Bromillows Chocolates make
chocolate bunnies using an 80 year old chocolate mold.
For the centerpiece I used a vintage brown wicker tray, covered it in grass, and then added foil covered chocolate bunnies and special Easter eggs that I've collected through the years.
began to be offered covered in shiny colored foil.
My Mr. and Mrs. are 10" tall with wonderful detail.
The children are only 4 inches tall.
The two Chinoiserie eggs are actual emu eggs.
They were hand painted by blogger/instragramer, Pippa Goetz,
the first years she was offering these unique eggs.
I can't find that she is currently marketing these beautiful eggs.
The larger decoupaged egg was made by Patti Bartolo.
The center cameo eggs top and bottom are from Michaels this season. The center egg is from MacKenzie-Childs a few years ago.
This set of whimsical plates purchased at Pier I years ago
were the inspiration for my plate stack.
These cuties were made in China and
produced exclusively for Pier I.
I sure do miss that store!
The earth tones in these salad plates set my color pallet.
I started with my go to Arte Italica Crown Linen runner
in neutral linen, topped with square spring green
linen placemats which I've owned for decades.
~ Plate Stack ~
Woven Charger
Ashland Gingham Dinner
Kate Spade Cordel Chocolate
Pier I Bunny
Flat ware is faux bamboo
from Neiman Marcus.
I used my Arte Italica Crown Linen napkins embroidered with an
Easter egg and real brown eggs to create the Bunny Ear Napkin Fold
that would add yet another touch of whimsy to the table.
Our wedding registry stemware by Denby is a perfect color
and another fun way to present the "bunny napkins".
Individual chocolate bunny treats
sit in grapevine nests at each place setting.
The real deal, I might add!
Life Needs More Chocolate Bunnies!
Do you agree?
I set a table with the same feel of fresh greens
of spring and the warm earth tones of the soil back in 2013.
Hippity-Hop Easter 's On Its Way HERE
If pastel spring colors are more your vibe,
visit last year's March Into Spring here.
For more Easter inspiration, join me with my
Monday Morning Blooms friends on Monday, April 7.
Thank you for stopping by today. Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts on Chocolate Easter Bunnies, real or faux.
Then hop on over to the links below.
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Rabbit Rabbit Sarah! 🐇 I adore seeing your wonderful collections of bunnies and eggs, real or faux! Your vintage molds are exceptional, I wish I added a couple to my fluffle years ago before they became so highly prized! Your table is adorable starting with those cute bunny plates from Pier 1… *sniff*. I so miss their stores and inspiration. I feel like I’m in a napkin and napkin ring drought as I could find what I was looking for there. Adorable bunny egg napkin fold with your pretty embroidered CLD napkins! Yes, life needs more chocolate bunnies! Happy April 🐇 🐰 🥚
ReplyDeleteI love all of your faux chocolate bunnies. They certainly look real to me, so much so, that I wanted desperately to bite the ears off of one of them. Easter certainly is not Easter without a chocolate bunny or two. I don’t know that I’ve seen faux chocolate bunnies around here, but I’m going to have a look because I would love to incorporate something like that in a table for the future. Well done!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent collection of all things Easter Sarah.Your vintage chocolate molds are outstanding!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic fluffle, Sarah! I can't even tell the real from faux without your remarks! The centerpiece with bunny and egg displays are each little pieces of art. I love the collage showing the detail of all the eggs. And that colection of metal.molds, oh my! Yes, I miss Pier 1, and your dapper bunnies on salads make such a fun topping to your plate stack. So many classic details, you never disappoint! You're certainly not foolin' around when it comes to style and class. Thank you for sharing yet another set of collections with us, Sarah. Happy April!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Sarah! What a wonderful fluffle of rabbits that you have! I adore bunnies, and I am always excited when spring rolls around so I can enjoy them in my decor. Your faux chocolate bunny collection is quite impressive. The detail of each one is amazing. If you wouldn’t have told us, I would have thought they were real chocolate bunnies. Your table is beautiful, and the bunny plates are precious. The bunny napkin fold with the egg adds a touch of whimsy and are the perfect finishing touch. Happy April, sweet friend! Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, thank you for your story of the Easter bunnies...and for those delicious looking chocolate bunnies. I have to agree with the girls, they look so real I would want to bite into them when you were not looking and probably lose a tooth or two. I also love your bunny ear napkin fold and the egg inside. So adorable. I, too...miss Pier 1 and I have those little bunny plates and need to bring them out again soon. I believe many bloggers have the same stashes from Pier 1 because they always had such cute salad plates for any occasion. One never tires of looking at them. It is always enlightening blog hopping with you because I learn so much. Happy Easter and Blessings Always.🐇🐥🐑💚
ReplyDeleteSarah, your table is so full of charm and history. Love the story of Easter bunnies. Your fluffle is amazing. The chocolate bunnies look so real. They are a joy to see. You always have the best collections and the eggs are also fabulous. Such cute bunny plates. Love the bunny napkin fold with the egg. So many pretty collectibles. Always a pleasure hopping along with you. Happy spring.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, thank you! I am in awe of your collections! Your fluffle of bunnies is fabulous. I also love your vintage candy molds. Such a pretty Easter Table. Your guests will be so delighted. Happy April!
ReplyDeleteSarah, I always enjoy seeing your lovely collections and your setting today does not disappoint--your adorable plates, chocolate bunnies, and molds create an inviting, whimsical vibe. April Fool's Day was my beloved grandmother's birthday, and how clever you are to include the date in your theme. Happy spring!
ReplyDeleteNice bunnies, however the table is missing those Brach's chocolate malted robin eggs.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I adore your fluffle of chocolate bunnies - they look so real and good enough to eat! The vintage chocolate molds are absolutely gorgeous too. The plate stack in neutrals topped with the whimsical Pier 1 salad plates is so pretty and I love how you mix vintage with new. (Seeing the salad plates makes me realize how much I miss Pier 1 too.) The centerpiece with the foil bunnies and eggs collected over the years is lovely and the bunny napkin fold is darling. Anyone would be delighted to have a seat at your table and I agree that life needs more chocolate bunnies. It was a pleasure hopping with you and wishing you a happy spring and joyous Easter!
ReplyDeleteSarah, your faux chocolate bunny collection makes my heart throb. Truthfully, I always wanted to start a collection of the chocolate hunnies. They look so real and bring so many memories. How many years did I get to bite the ears off of the bunny whether it was hallow or solid. Yum!!!!! What a lovely collection you own of everything, including the lovely various size decorated eggs. They all make such a lovely display and works so well with your comical bunny protrait plates. Your table is filled with Easter charm! Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, I always love visiting your blog when Easter comes around! Your bunnies are the best and you always have the most cheery Easter tables. Those chocolate bunnies look so delicious, but I would hate to bite into them and snatch an ear -- it would throw them all off! I miss our Pier One. You remind me it's time to bring out the egg tree!
ReplyDeleteHoppin’ is right!! Sarah, you have quite the bunny collection!!! I just love the chocolate bunnies, they look so real!! I miss Pier One, as well- it was always fun to shop there. You have a wonderful egg collection as well, I am betting that collection will continue to grow!! Although we are spending just as much for real eggs these days!!🤣😂I hope you have a wonderful spring and a beautiful Easter 🌱🐇🥕🌷
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, no matter how long I have been gone somethings don't change and that is your beautiful tablescapes. Love the bunny ear napkins. I have a lot of antique and vintage bunnies that I haven't shown for awhile. Guess that might have to be the next story from me. You always have such great collections..Happy Spring to you..xxoJudy
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