How to Set a Vibrant Summer Daisy Table

This easy summer daisy table in aqua, white, and yellow is a fun way to incorporate daisies and butterflies to welcome long, sunny days. Let these ideas inspire your summer table!

Summer Daisy Table with Pottery

This daisy table was inspired by aqua pottery embellished with daisies. I came across the pottery on a rainy and dreary winter day, and it instantly reminded me of sunshine and the promise of warmer days ahead.

Mix Cloth and Paper Table Linens

I used a white tablecloth paired with an aqua and white striped table runner. The paper table runner from Hester & Cook was previously used for a green and blue Easter table (you can see it here). It converted easily to this different style. I also appreciate that there is enough material on the roll to set multiple tables!

Colorful Fruit Cups

I placed cut fruit in clear glasses to serve at the luncheon. I like to provide fruit as a dessert alternative for those who prefer something lighter than indulgent treats, like chocolate almond cupcakes. Additionally, when displayed in clear containers, fruit can double as an appetizer or a table decoration, adding a beautiful touch to the table décor.

Daisies

I created matching daisies for the serving pieces by cutting paper daisies with two paper punches, using cardstock in a white flower shape and a yellow round shape. After gluing the two pieces together with a glue stick, I scattered them around the table. To add depth, I bent some of the daisy petals upward, giving the flowers a charming three-dimensional appearance.

Mix Casual Dinnerware with Paper Plates

I added daisy paper plates to bring a splash of color to each white place setting. Incorporating colorful paper items alongside the dinnerware creates a unique and fun look. It can also coordinate with the table décor, but doesn’t require an additional investment in plates that you might only want to use once.

Pretty Plastic Flatware

I love the plastic aqua and gold flatware (made by Luxe Party NYC) I found at a home goods store. Plastic flatware is a good option when you want a coordinated look but don’t want to invest in new dining flatware. Visually, it is hard to tell from the real thing! This kind of flatware is also a great way to dress up picnics! And the best thing is that it can be washed and used again.

How to Make Cupcake Toppers

The daisy cupcake toppers placed on Chocolate Almond Cupcakes are incredibly simple to make! I used a 2-inch daisy punch, the one I used to create the table daisies. Each topper features a daisy on both the front and back, ensuring they look charming from any angle.

To make a cupcake topper, punch two white cardstock daisies with a large puncher that is approximately one and a half inches in diameter. Next, use a 1/2-inch round punch to cut out two yellow dots. With a glue stick, attach a yellow center to each daisy. Then, secure a wooden toothpick to the back of one daisy and glue the second daisy to the toothpick with the yellow dot facing outward. Be sure to stagger the second daisy slightly to avoid having all the petals align perfectly. The glue dries quickly, so your toppers will be ready to use in just a few minutes. Before inserting the daisies into the cupcakes, gently bend some petals to enhance realism. Enjoy your delightful creations!

Baking Cups

I enjoy using baking cups for cupcakes because they eliminate the need for a muffin pan. Simply place the cups on a baking sheet and fill them with batter. These cups, crafted by Simply Baked, are excellent for baking and serve beautifully as containers for other treats, such as fruit, candy, and ice cream.

Silk Butterflies on the Summer Daisy Table

I adorned yellow ribbons, which served as napkin holders, with clip-on yellow silk butterflies for each place setting. These vibrant silk butterflies add a lively touch, bringing the table to life.

Paper Daisies on the End Place Settings

I secured paper daisies to the yellow ribbons with hot glue to enhance the place settings at each end of the table. This added variety to the table décor and provided a charming way to incorporate the extra daisies I had on hand.

Drinkware on the Easy Summer Daisy Table

The patterned glassware, handmade in Italy by IVV Glassmakers, features a unique design that complements the tall dotted glasses. When you mix unrelated glassware, add high and low pieces together. Use glasses with different textures as long as they have something in common. In this case, they were both made of clear glass.

Sunny Yellow Flowers on a Summer Daisy Table

Yellow daisies are undeniably vibrant; however, I initially intended to use classic white ones for this table. The switch to yellow created a striking contrast against the tabletop and harmoniously complemented the yellow butterflies.