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"  The perfect accompaniment to early bloomers like frilly daffodils and tulips? A little get-together that takes its cue from the sights of spring. Toast the beginning of garden season with these pretty, flower-inspired finds\u2014then bake something just as sweet to display on them, like a tart lemon-blackberry cake. Yum!  1. CAKE STAND  A sturdy ceramic base elevates your bakery-worthy confection, and a beehive-shaped glass dome makes for a buzzworthy topper. ($39; westelm.com)   2. TIERED SERVING TRAY  Emblazoned with cheerful lavender-hued blossoms, this vintage number is crafted from circa-1950s English porcelain. Use it for petite bites like lemon squares, or for fresh fruit. ($59; etsy.com)   3. SERVING KNIFE  Cut the cake in quippy style with this hand-stamped server bearing Marie Antoinette&amp;#039;s supposed catchphrase. ($40; etsy.com) 4. PAPER PLATES  The curlicue-laden flowers and vines conjure whimsical notebook doodles. ($4.95 for 12; shopmerimeri.com)  Tell us: What entertaining essentials are you buying this spring?    ---   PLUS:  See more sweet and simple entertaining tips \u00BBCheap DIY Floral Centerpiece \u00BBSpring Flower Craft Ideas \u00BB 36 Bridal Shower Ideas \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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