How to Easter Like a Pro From Bunny Mimosas to Meaningful Moments

It’s Easter weekend and- let’s be honest- it’s probably one of the few holidays where we can fully justify a little over-indulgence. For many, it’s just an excuse to stockpile Easter eggs and hot cross buns as if our survival depended on them. But Easter isn’t just about chocolate and cinnamon- it’s also a golden opportunity to embrace the spirit of hospitality.

Here are a few fabulous ways to entertain in style this Easter:

✓ Set the Scene with Autumnal Elegance
Swap out those cheesy pastel springtime colours and lean into our South African autumn. Think: golds, rusts, deep greens, and rich chocolate browns. Embrace the beauty of Africa with local flora- forget dried flowers (which frankly give haunted Victorian house vibes)- go fresh with fynbos or even autumn leaves.

✓ Signature Easter Cocktails
Everyone knows I love a good cocktail. One quirky idea? A Bunny Mimosa- a delightful blend of sparkling wine and carrot juice. Use a great South African bubbly or splash out on a French Champagne. Just a shot of carrot juice, mind you- nobody drinks mimosas for the juice. Let’s not pretend!

✓ Hot Cross Bun Milkshakes
Why not get clever and whip up a hot cross bun milkshake? Toss in some milk, vanilla ice cream, and a leftover (or even stale) hot cross bun. Blend it all together. Voilà! It’s basically a dessert in a glass. Want to take it up a notch? Add a shot of whisky, brandy- or my personal favourite- Stroh rum. That cinnamon kick hits hard… almost as hard as the missing memories from my twenties.

(And yes, this is your reminder that we were lucky our youthful indiscretions weren’t permanently documented on the internet. Unlike today’s youth… but that’s a sermon for another Sunday.)

✓ Mix Faith and Fun
Balance the feasting with a little reflection. Add a touch of meaning to your gathering with Easter hymns or playlists from Spotify. Remind your guests that Easter is about more than a long weekend and hollow chocolate bunnies. It’s about resurrection, redemption, and spiritual renewal. The Easter Bunny didn’t get crucified, okay?

✓ Create an Easy Easter Grazing Table
If you don’t feel like playing hostess-with-the-mostest, set up a grazing table. Think biltong, cheese, seasonal fruits, quiches, biscuits, hot cross buns, Easter eggs- the works. Make it buffet- style so guests can help themselves while you actually enjoy your own party.

✓ Host a Potluck Lunch or Dinner
Honestly, potlucks are chic if done right. Tell guests to bring something- just not viennas and baked beans, please. It builds community, shares the load, and keeps the cost manageable. (Side note: Who’s responsible for the washing up at a potluck? Asking for a friend…)

✓ Keep the Kids (and Adults!) Entertained
Plan a fun Easter egg hunt in your garden- just not in the neighbourhood unless your neighbours are unusually well- behaved. Adults can join in too. Hide little treats (or shots!) for the grown- ups. Easter’s for everyone.

✓ Reach Out to Someone Spending Easter Alone
Not everyone has family or friends to spend the holidays with. If that’s you- don’t wallow. Reach out. Invite someone for breakfast, tea, or an Irish coffee (preferably all three). It doesn’t have to be fancy. A simple invitation might mean the world to someone.

So whether you’re feasting with friends, flying solo with your milkshake and memories, or pulling together a potluck that doesn’t involve baked beans, remember this: Easter isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder to gather, to share, to reflect- and to indulge a little (or a lot).

May your weekend be filled with laughter, meaningful moments, and just the right amount of chocolate.
And if all else fails? Put on a great playlist, pour yourself a Bunny Mimosa, and toast to being here, now, and fabulously alive.

Happy Easter, JoziStylers. Entertain boldly. Live sweetly. And never underestimate the healing power of a good grazing table.