Jubilant Easter Feast

REASON TO REJOICE

t the peak of springtime, convening on the porch for Easter Sunday’s main meal is truly splendid. Draw inspiration for the scene from all this season offers, spanning pastel-tinted eggs, prismatic florals, and greenery galore. Pink plates capture the essence of a garden in bloom, as dessert dishes edged in an ivy-and-ribbon motif lend contrast with distinctly feminine élan. Woven napkin rings and rattan place mats balance the sophisticated china and other finery, like sterling silver flatware and floral-embossed glasses. Brimming with posies and tufts of florist’s moss, tiny planters with personalized place cards welcome loved ones as they find their seats for a mouthwatering repast. Cane Syrup-Glazed Ham baked in a tantalizing coat of Lemon Confit is the star