Who, What, Ware: Tableware registry ideas for nature lovers

Spring is here! The grass is turning green, buds are bursting into full blossoms and birds are singing. Bring an outdoor aesthetic to any table décor with these garden-inspired tableware items.

Who: For the bride who loves the great outdoors - - - from gardening to camping, these gifts are sure to celebrate her love for nature.

What: Butterflies have long served as popular motifs in fashion and accessories. Now, they migrate to tableware for a fresh garden look. The motif is a perfect match for interiors now that back-to-nature is in vogue and florals and prints are all the rage.

Ware: There’s something in the air! Tableware and giftware are taking an inspiration from nature this Spring - - - butterflies are fluttering onto everything from serving plates, coasters, vases, teapots and dessert plates.


(l) to (r ): Ivy Garland Dish, Anna Weatherly, Bergdorf Goodman; Butterfly round box, Tiffany & Co.


Garden Party bowl, Anna Weatherly, Devine Corporation.

Blue Butterfly mini try, John Derian, Viga Massi.


(clockwise): Grecian garden dessert plates, Anthropologie.com; Butterfly black and orange coaster, John Derian, Tabula Tua.

(l) to (r ): Lenox Butterfly Meadow Blue Butterfly dinner plate, Lenox Butterfly Meadow Blue Butterfly stackable tea cut, Lenox.

(l) to (r ): Lucky Butterfly, Topaz, Baccarat; Versace Butterfly Garden dinnerware, Rosenthal, Neiman Marcus.

(l) to (r ) Mottahedeh sacred birds and butterfly placesetting, Mottahedeh; Harlequin butterfly teacup and saucer set, Wedgwood.

(l) to (r ): Teapot with butterfly, Herend; Zandra Rhodes tableware, Royal Doulton, Small Island Trader.

Butterfly and bird salt and pepper shaker, Vivre.