How to Create a European-Inspired Easter Tree at Home

There is something quietly magical about an Easter tree.

Long before Pinterest filled our feeds with spring branches and pastel ornaments, families across Germany and Scandinavia were decorating delicate twigs with eggs, ribbons, and handmade treasures to welcome the season. I first learned about the tradition from my mother-in-law, and over the years I’ve spotted Easter trees in homes throughout Europe during spring travels. They feel simple, hopeful, and full of meaning.

This year, I created one in my own dining room — and it may be my favourite yet.

Starting with Natural Branches

The foundation of any Easter tree is beautiful, sculptural branches. I chose thin, curly willow branches and arranged them in my IB Laursen Avignon chunky pottery vase. The Avignon vase has a rustic, European farmhouse character — weighty, textural, and timeless — which makes it the perfect anchor for seasonal displays.

To soften the look, I added the gorgeous felted willow stems from En Gry & Sif, a Danish design house known for their handmade wool creations. The combination of real branches and soft wool stems adds depth and that effortless Scandinavian layering I always gravitate toward.

Adding Colour with Felted Ornaments

Once the branches were in place, the decorating began — which is truly the most joyful part.

I hung colourful felted Easter egg ornaments from En Gry & Sif, letting them dance lightly from the willow branches. Their soft texture and cheerful colours feel playful but still refined. I also added one of their sweet little lamb ornaments — a gentle nod to the season.

Felted wool ornaments bring warmth to spring decorating. They feel handcrafted and enduring, something to unpack and enjoy year after year.

Grounding the Display with Wooden Figures

At the base of the vase, I positioned a couple of the charming wooden bunny figures from Drechslerei Martin in Germany. Their smooth, carved forms and painted details add a traditional European folk-art element that pairs beautifully with the Scandinavian softness above.

In a chunky wooden bowl nearby, I layered simple moss (proof that you don’t need elaborate supplies!) and nestled in Drechslerei Martin’s colourful wooden Easter eggs. The moss gives everything a woodland feel — natural, fresh, and unfussy.

A Beautiful Mix of European Makers

One of the things I enjoy most is creating displays that bring together pieces from different European makers.

Danish felted wool.
German carved wood.
Rustic Scandinavian pottery.

When combined thoughtfully, they create a cohesive story — one that feels collected over time rather than purchased all at once. This is the heart of seasonal decorating for me: layering texture, heritage, and craftsmanship in a way that feels warm and personal.

Why Create an Easter Tree?

An Easter tree works beautifully in so many spaces:

• As a dining table centrepiece

• On an entryway console

• In a kitchen corner

• Even as part of a larger spring vignette

It draws the eye upward, adds vertical interest, and brings life to a room after the long winter months. Most of all, it creates a sense of celebration — a quiet way of marking the arrival of spring.

And let it grow from there.