Set a sophisticated spring table for the Easter and Mother's Day holidays using classic, durable whiteware serving pieces.

A fan of whiteware's delicate, clean appearance, Martha has been collecting the porcelain pieces for years. Here, she shares advice for using whiteware to give even the simplest spread a casually elegant aesthetic.

How to Set a
Whiteware Table

• Stack cake stands to add height to your table display.
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• Use whiteware pieces with intriguing designs and patterns as a centerpiece.

• Repurpose bread baskets into planters by lining them with moss and adding mini daffodils and variegated tulips.
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• Make whiteware platters pop by filling them with colorful lemon and raspberry curd or seasonal berries.
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• Pair dessert bowls with matching whiteware spoons to serve sauces and dips.

Resources
Martha Stewart Collection figural anemone and classic whiteware servingware are available at Macy's.