Celebrate Easter with a Rococo Revival twist: An Ode to Softness, Storytelling & the Art of Gathering

Ornately crafted Easter egg adorned with delicate flowers and shimmering butterflies, encased in intricate gold detailing; image credits: Sourced from monai_art

If Easter had a muse this year, she’d be dressed in silk ribbons, sipping tea from a gilded cup, and tucking love notes into lace-lined baskets. She’d exist somewhere between an 18th-century French garden party and a modern-day dreamer’s Pinterest board—a little indulgent, a little whimsical, and entirely unforgettable.

And really, isn’t that what Rococo Revival is all about?

This trend—the return of scalloped edges, pastel-infused decadence, and antique floral motifs—feels like an open invitation to romanticise the everyday. To lean into more is more, but with a featherlight touch. And Easter, with its built-in affinity for soft color palettes, vintage heirlooms, and spring’s floral abundance, is the perfect canvas for its revival.

So, let’s curate the Easter brunch not as a pastel-hued afterthought, but as an occasion worth curating—a table that tells a story, a menu that feels like an edible sonnet, a gathering that lingers in memory long after the last sip of elderflower fizz.

A Most Distinguished Guest: Marie Antoinette RSVPs "Oui"

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While I was curating an edit for your brunch, immersed in the world of dusty rose hues and macaron towers stacked, I had a thought—who, if not Marie Antoinette, would be the ultimate guest of honor at a Rococo-inspired Easter brunch?

And so, in my mind, I extended an invitation so she could approve it before I shared it with you.

Now, technically, she never responded. But in my mind, she time-travelled from Versailles, took one look at the lace-trimmed napkins and macaron towers, and granted her royal seal of approval—before immediately becoming distressed over the absence of powdered wigs at the table.

A regal depiction of Queen Marie Antoinette in elaborate 18th-century attire, adorned with intricate lace, ribbons, and floral accents, seated elegantly with a tray of pastries and a small dog beside her, set against a luxurious backdrop.

"Mon dieu! What is this scandalous green spread upon toast?"

"Avocado, Your Majesty. A delicacy of the 21st century."

"A delicacy? But it is not frosted, nor adorned with sugared violets! Surely you jest?"

I’d reassure her that while yes, avocado toast is a thing now, we’ve compensated with gold-rimmed teacups, sugared violets, and a mimosa bar that never runs dry. Begrudgingly, she’d agree to stay—her hand reaching, not for the avocado toast, but for a vanilla bean madeleine dusted with edible rose petals.

And just like that, Marie Antoinette endorsed my Rococo Revival Easter which I am sharing with you.

Rococo Revival: The Soft, Storybook Aesthetic We’re Craving

There’s a reason Rococo is having a moment in 2025. In a world that’s been obsessed with stark minimalism and digital perfection, we’re craving softness. We want things that feel made, not mass-produced—hand-painted porcelain, floral embroidery, gold-trimmed glassware that catches the light just so.

Rococo, at its core, is about elevated intimacy—a space where beauty and comfort coexist. It’s that feeling of curling up in a sunlit corner with a book too pretty to highlight. It’s a silk ribbon tied around a love letter. It’s pastel frosting on an intricately layered cake.

Delicate and romantic, the scene is adorned with vintage sheet music, adorned packages, and petals, capturing the essence of a heartfelt love letter elegantly wrapped in sentiment and nostalgia.

For Easter, this translates into a brunch table that feels like a page from an old-world novel. Soft, ornate, and brimming with detail.

Designing a Rococo-Inspired Easter Table: The Moodboard

Think of this as less Pinterest board, more living painting. The goal? A tablescape that doesn’t just look beautiful but feels like a story unfolding—every napkin fold, every candle flicker, every floral arrangement working together to evoke a sense of time, place, and sentiment.

Elegant table setting featuring a tastefully arranged dinner plate with a folded napkin and a fan-shaped menu card, complemented by ornate glassware and a decorative centerpiece.

The Colour Palette: Pastel, Gilded, and Sun-Drenched

Easter already leans into pastels, but Rococo takes it one step dreamier—think dusty rose, powder blue, antique gold, and soft buttercream. Instead of the usual bright Easter hues, opt for washed-out, sunlit versions of pink and lilac, layered with warm gold accents for a gilded, heirloom effect.

Textures & Layers: Lace, Ribbons & Scalloped Details

Rococo isn’t just about colour—it’s about feeling. Introduce layers that invite touch and nostalgia:

• Table Linens: Opt for a cream or blush tablecloth with a lace overlay—something that feels like it belongs in an old chateau.

• China & Glassware: Floral-patterned porcelain, gold-rimmed glasses, and delicate crystal goblets instantly elevate the aesthetic.

• Napkins & Ribbons: Tie linen napkins with soft velvet ribbons in pastel hues—simple, but so evocative.

  
  

  

  An elegantly set vintage dinner table adorned with lavish floral arrangements, ornate golden candle holders, and intricate frame details, creating a warm and luxurious ambiance.

Floral Storytelling: Abundance with a Delicate Touch

Florals should feel unstructured, romantic, and slightly overgrown—as if they were plucked from an old English garden. Think peonies, ranunculus, garden roses, and fresh lavender, spilling effortlessly from porcelain vases and gold urns.

Elegant Easter table setting featuring a soft pink tablecloth, delicate floral arrangements, candlelit ambiance, and stylish dinnerware for a festive celebration.

The Easter Brunch Menu: A Love Letter to Indulgence

Rococo may be pretty, but it’s also indulgent. This isn’t the brunch for plain scrambled eggs—it’s a table of delicate pastries, creamy textures, and floral-infused flavours.

A few menu ideas:

• Vanilla Bean Madeleines dusted with edible rose petals.

• Deviled Eggs with Truffle & Chives, served on a porcelain platter.

• Lemon Curd Tartlets with sugared violets.

• Macaron Towers in shades of blush and pistachio.

• A Mimosa Bar, with elderflower syrup and fresh berries.

The goal is to create an edible experience—where every dish feels intentional, both visually and taste-wise.

Delicate pink macarons paired with fresh raspberries rest on a marble surface, showcasing an elegant and tempting dessert arrangement.

Why Rococo Revival & Easter Are a Match Made in Aesthetic Heaven

Because both celebrate softness, beauty, and the art of slowing down, and in 2025, we’re realising that minimalism doesn’t always mean peace—sometimes, it’s in the layers, the details, the ornamentation where we find the most joy.

Intricate Rococo revival ceiling adorned with cherubic frescoes and lavish gilded ornamentation, embodying the elegance and opulence of 18th-century artistic style.

A Rococo Easter isn’t just a brunch—it’s a moment, a mood, a memory in the making.

And because if Marie Antoinette were truly here, she’d take one look at the lace-trimmed table that we curated, sip her mimosa, and—between bites of macaron—say,

"Very well, my dear. You may continue."