Whether or not the old adage "April showers bring May flowers" rings true for you, there's no reason we can't lend Mother Nature a hand and bring our own flowers to the table this month. With summer soirées and special celebrations like Mother's Day coming up, this is the perfect time to entertain with fun floral patterns. Here are a few favorites that are sure to bring life (and style) to your table:

1. Colorful Alison Luncheon Napkins ($2.95/set of 16) look great with bright red Square Melamine Plates ($3.95-$4.95).

2. This vibrant red, pink, green, and turquoise Alison Table-in-a-Bag Tablecloth ($12.95) comes wrapped with a matching fabric band and fits perfectly on Crate & Barrel's Table-in-a-Bag - the portable hardwood table that easily collapses to fit in a travel bag and go wherever you do.

3. These 5.5-inch Claire Floral Plates are the perfect example of contemporary chic. Artfully decorated with delicate yellow flowers, these pretty plates are the perfect accent for your solid white china or everyday dinnerware. Also pictured above: Tate Placemate/Napkin ($3.95-$4.95) and white Beaded Flower Napkin Ring ($2.95).

4. Brighten up your summer table with Target's bright green Dandelion Serveware! This modern collection includes melamine plates, bowls, tumblers, and wine glasses ($17.99-$29.99).

5. Corelle's 20-pc. Summer Meadow Dinnerware boasts a soft, pretty floral design that's perfect for entertaining guests at late-morning summer brunches ($64.99/set).

6. Cotton Evette Cocktail Napkins ($16.95/set of 6) boast fun floral motifs for summer cocktail parties.

7. The perfect foundation for your frosty summer drink: waterproof, unbreakable PVC Flower Coasters featuring contemporary petal cutout designs.

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