What I Mean When I Say I’m Hosting Easter At Home
Easter hosting at home is one of my favourite rituals — maybe because it brings together everything I love about gathering people. It’s generous, joyful, rooted in nature and family traditions. This approach to hosting is deeply connected to my vision of the Riviera lifestyle, where the home becomes a place to slow down, gather, and celebrate simple moments.
There is something uniquely personal about opening your home, about sharing a space that is truly yours. So each year, I try to make this day feel special — not through perfection, but through intention, warmth, and a sense of togetherness.
I learned this from two women: my grandmother, Jacqueline, and my mother, Myriam. One taught me the discipline of detail, the other the power of warmth. Somewhere between the two, I found my own way of hosting.
The egg hunt is always the most loved moment of Easter hosting at home. Everyone joins in — children and adults alike — drawn by the same playful excitement.
On the Riviera, we have the chance to spend Easter outdoors. Even though it’s the beginning of spring, the days are starting to be warmer and sunny.
The Women Who Shaped My Way of Hosting
My Grandmother’s Elegance
My grandmother entertained with a sense of formality shaped by years spent working in my grandfather’s hotel, and later in her own salon de thé. There was always a feeling of occasion. Place cards carefully written, small gifts waiting at each setting, and tables layered with delicate fabrics. Her collections of china and linens were extraordinary — some of which I now use — and her silverware was always polished to perfection.
From her, I learned discipline. The importance of detail, of pressed linen napkins and sparkling glasses, and of a table that feels truly prepared.
From her, I learned discipline. The importance of detail, of pressed linen napkins and sparkling glasses, and of a table that feels truly prepared.
My Mother’s Effortless Warmth
My mother, on the other hand, has a more relaxed approach. But what she does — effortlessly — is far more powerful. She creates warmth. The kind that makes people feel welcome the moment they walk throught the door.
She grew up surroounded by hospitality, and she understands every code. Even now, when I’m hosting a more formal dinner, I still call her to make sure I’ve set the table perfectly.
“There is something uniquely personal about opening your home, about sharing a space that is truly yours.”
CASSANDRE FUSARI, KS STUDIO DESIGN FOUNDER
Fresh lemons clipped from fruit trees in my garden create a casual centerpiece.
Easter Hosting at Home, Guided by Nature
Easter Hosting at Home Begins in the Garden
When I think about Easter hosting at home, I always begin with my garden. It provides almost everything I need.
The day before Easter, I spend the morning gathering eggs from the chicken coop. Each one has its own tone — bright white, soft brown, pale blue, or muted green. I arrange them in baskets or on ceramic stands, and they naturally become a centerpiece. No need for decoration.
How to Elevate Easter Hosting at Home with Garden Blooms
For me, Easter hosting at home continues with what grows around me. Flowers, lemons from the trees, or simple greenery shape the table and the atmosphere. On the Riviera, something is always in bloom.
Back inside, I reach for vessels — sometimes beautiful ceramics, sometimes simple jam jars — and place them throughout the house. They bring color, scent, and a quiet sense of life into every room.
I don’t believe in spending excessively on Easter décor. I’m not drawn to trends that turn the table or your home into a display. I generally create my home decorations from what we grow in our garden – whether it’s flowers, greenery or some eggs from our chicken poultry.
“The kind of food I serve is the kind of food I want to eat everyday. And for me nothing is better than comfort food made to be shared. ”
CASSANDRE FUSARI, KS STUDIO DESIGN FOUNDER
A Table Meant to Be Shared
The kind of food I serve is the kind of food I want to eat everyday. And for me nothing is better than comfort food made to be shared. I slow-cook a chicken tagine for hours with olives and preserved lemons. I serve it with french fries and a fresh salad. All that’s needed to round out a perfect Easter meal. I always ask my family to bring whatever they want. My sister bakes a divine carrot cake and my parents always bring the champagne. It becomes a shared table in the truest sense.
Later, the garden fills with laughter as children search for chocolate eggs. We hide them carefully — high enough to keep them safe from the dogs.
This kind of generous, family-style meal is deeply rooted in Mediterranean culture. You can discover more about my family recipes like Tiramisu and other Italian classics.
Hosting Outdoors on the Riviera
On the Riviera, we have the chance to spend Easter outdoors. Even though it’s the beginning of spring, the days are starting to be warmer and life begins to move outside again.
This year my pool-house is not finished yet. It should have been but the weather this winter didn’t cooperate. I have learned that hosting is also about flexibility. So I created a new setting in the garden.
Because the space is slightly removed from the house, I arranged side consoles as drink and dessert stations. I used folding tables, covered in long white linen tablecloths falling to the floor, in that way nobody could see the table. Benches layered with sheepskin rugs brought a more relaxed atmosphere.
My Easter table is dressed up with some of my favourite linens, china and glassware. While the garden hasn’t quite filled in with dense foliage, the scenic seaview gives our easter lunch a springlike air.
I paired my vintage blue china with bamboo-handled flatware from Sabre Paris, a favorite choice to bring in that easygoing attitude and outdoor spirit.
The True Meaning of Easter Hosting at Home
Sitting there, in the dappled sunlight, surrounded by family and friends, everything feels simple.
Because in the end, there is no lovelier place than your own table, shared with the people you love.
This idea of creating spaces that feel lived-in and welcoming is also central to my work as an interior designer, where I design homes meant to be truly experienced.
“There is no lovelier place than your own table, shared with the people you love.”
CASSANDRE FUSARI, KS STUDIO DESIGN FOUNDER
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For more ideas on Easter hosting at home, you can read my guide to Riviera-Inspired Easter Table Styling, where I share practical tips and inspiration.
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