Thank you to Susan (http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/) for her gracious hosting each week of Tablescapes Thursday!Today I have posted pictures of my dining room table as it is set this Easter. This is the first year that I have used these pink "Depression" glass dishes. These dishes have been in my family for 3 generations. My grandfather, who just turned 89, earned them
running a paper route when he was 12 years old. 
These dishes had been handed down to my mother but when we tragically lost her to cancer in May of 2004, they were packed away and placed in my basement with everything else I could not bear to deal with at the time. A few weeks ago, I took a deep breath, gulped a few times and descended the stairs to search them out. I had a few crying spells as I unwrapped the pieces and carefully cleaned them off but, it was therapeutic in a way. I feel braver about starting to go through the rest of the basement. It will be hard but very rewarding as I know there are a few more "tablescapes" packed away down there that I will be able to share with all of you! 
I have had these bunnies for years and can not remember where I bought them. The napkins are from Home Goods and purchased last year. The beaded center pieces were purchased at Home Goods a few years ago and the cake stand was in my mother's china cabinet. It is not from the set my grandfather earned but
These dishes had been handed down to my mother but when we tragically lost her to cancer in May of 2004, they were packed away and placed in my basement with everything else I could not bear to deal with at the time. A few weeks ago, I took a deep breath, gulped a few times and descended the stairs to search them out. I had a few crying spells as I unwrapped the pieces and carefully cleaned them off but, it was therapeutic in a way. I feel braver about starting to go through the rest of the basement. It will be hard but very rewarding as I know there are a few more "tablescapes" packed away down there that I will be able to share with all of you! I have had these bunnies for years and can not remember where I bought them. The napkins are from Home Goods and purchased last year. The beaded center pieces were purchased at Home Goods a few years ago and the cake stand was in my mother's china cabinet. It is not from the set my grandfather earned but I remember her using it when I was a child.
I used martini glasses and jelly beans (that I purchased to match the napkins) to make matching candle holders. Now if I can just keep my family from grazing on the decorations,
they might last for a few more days!
The rest of the pink “Depression” glass was also in my mother's china cabinet and I am not sure of the origin or the age, I just know that it is lovely and makes me happy to see it displayed once again. I am sure she knows how much I treasure these pieces and the memories I have of her using them while I was growing up. 
May you treasure the time with your loved ones this Easter and throughout the year! 
Blessings to you and yours!
Karyn
It is so wonderful that you have these beautiful dishes that your Grandfather earned when he was 12! That is amazing to me. Beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteKaryn, You've really touched my heart with your story about the special pink depression glass, and beautifully set table.
ReplyDeleteHow special these pieces are, I'm so happy you are bringing them to your table.
Such a pretty mix of old and precious, and new things.
Have a wonderful celebration! xo~m.
Love the depression glass. Happy Easter blessings!
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Love the depression glass. It's even better that they came from your grandparents. The martini glass filled with the jelly beans was a very pretty and festive idea. It really adds a nice pop of color!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories you have with those dishes! Your table is beautiful, and hopefully the family wiill resist from "grazing" until after your Easter dinner!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have rescued the china from the basement... there is healing in that too. It looks as if you and I have the same problem with our centerpieces being eaten :) Your china cabinet is gorgeous and I can't wait to see the rest of the goodies that are packed away. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful depression glass and I love how you used jelly beans and a candle in the martini glas...very clever idea.
ReplyDeleteA lovely table and how special the dishes are to you. Pink Depression sets such a pretty table.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and meaningful! Enjoy the pretty dishes and memories of your loved one! Blessings on your Easter...
ReplyDeleteWhat a meaningful tablescape! The depression glass is so pretty. Thanks for sharing it with all of us! Have a blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteI love the story behind your beautiful depression glass. Your tablescape has so much more meaning. I'm sure your family appreciates it so!!
ReplyDeleteI like the candles with jelly beans! The dishes ae gorgeous and the bunny's are really cute! Mary @ Boogieboard Cottage
ReplyDeleteYour pink depression dishes are just beautiful! Especially because of the sentimental memories. Very sweet. Your table looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHow special that you are taking your mama's china and now making a tablescape of your own! Your mama would be happy to know that her "stuff" is being used by you to make a special memory for someone else! The china is simply lovely and your tablescape is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI just love pink depression glass...what a wonderful heirloom and special memories attached! Everything looks lovely!
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What a really lovely table and I love the depression dishes .
ReplyDeleteHave A Great Table Scape Thursday
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I'm so sorry about your mother. The table is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice story. I love how you did your candles and your Easter Bunny centerpiece also!
ReplyDeleteBy all means use your mother's things! At first, I couldn't either, but when I decided to, it makes me feel so connected to her.
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Can't go wrong with black, white, and splash of pink. Cute trick with the candles. Treasures from the family hutch...perfect.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Blessings, Candy
Karyn, this is a lovely post. I think china or dishes passed down from loved ones is the best. You are blessed to be able to use this. It is so beautiful. I hope your Easter will be blessed.
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What a great table! I love the wonderful sentiment as you are remembering your mother through her dishes!
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I love tablescapes that are full of memories. Makes them all the more special. I'm sure you mother & your grandfather are looking down on you with big smiles on their faces. Looking forward to more tablescapes with memories. And I love pink depression glass. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePink depression glass is my favorite! What lovely memories these dishes will give you for a long time and how precious to hand down with all the stories.
ReplyDeleteHow special that you are using your grandfathers dishes. What I really love about your table setting is that you leave your table bare Such a gorgeous table it is nice to be able to enjoy the wood.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Have a glorious Easter weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello Karyn, I hope you have a wonderful Easter with your family, your table is stunning and elegant. Kathy.
ReplyDelete* Dear Karyn~ My heartfelt thanks for sharing your story here, as well as all your lovelies & most special things from your beloved family. It's all so VERY BEAUTIFUL. My heart was just melting (I lost my Mom when she was only 58) while I read it all... What a personal joy to HAVE these things, and to KNOW the STORIES behind them! That ALWAYS makes them "extra special"! Sending you blessings this Easter weekend. Most sincerely, Linda *
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