I love the shape of the cup and saucer.
The dogwoods were found in the woods. I felt so blessed to find any. Anthracnose has killed all the dogwoods in my yard and they have suffered severe damage in our area.Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Welcome to an Easter Tablescape Blog Hop sponsored by Chloe Crabtree @Celebrate and Decorate. The blog hop schedule and links to the participants are available at the end of this post. Chloe started these tablescape hops in 2016. Thank you Chloe, for all the hard work you do organizing these hops.
My childhood memories of Easter include straw Easter baskets filled with green paper straw and dyed Easter eggs, early sunrise services, starched stand out dresses, and new white Sunday shoes with lacy socks and sometimes a special hat.
Later as I grew older I came to appreciate the true meaning of Easter - the cross and the empty tomb.
The flowers growing around Easter in our state of Alabama are azaleas of various varieties and colors, dogwoods, and irises. It was a visit down memory lane planning my Easter tablescape using memorable flowers.
I love using my mother's ceramic rabbits which she painted herself. I treasure them along with my fond memories since my parents died over 35 years ago.
I was pleased to find some dogwoods in the woods near my home and azaleas from a neighbor since mine bloomed early. It is special for me to use the vase for the centerpiece that was a gift from my friend who passed away in early January. It is hard to see, but I also have a few sprigs of bridal wreath in the arrangement. They bloomed early this year also.
I remember walks with my parents every year at Easter going to a particular spot in the woods to pick wild violets. It was a treat to find ones with velvet petals. It was like finding the golden egg. I would consider my tablescape perfect if I could have a nosegay of wild violets on my table. But the memory and sharing that with you will have to suffice.
My Franciscan Platinum Renaissance wedding china goes well with the spring garden flowers. The floral napkins complement the floral arrangement and little egg cups holding Easter eggs are placed at each place setting.
Green Depression glass sherbets hold raspberry sherbet garnished with sprigs of mint from my garden.
This view shows off the new abstract painting my daughter painted for me. (amschnorrenberg_art) I just love it!
I have fond memories of Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit gracing my mother's Easter table. I think they have so much personality. Mr. Rabbit's neon green coat was very stylish in the '70s!
This picture also has a good shot of the etched crystal glasses that were my father-in-law's aunt's. I believe they are Austrian.
Are family pieces special to you? They are to me.
Azaleas not only have pretty spring colors but have a lovely aroma also.
The sherbet started melting on me as the light was fading so there was no time to do the sherbet over for pictures.
Wishing you a blessed Easter. I've been singing the chorus to the hymn "At the Cross "as I set this table. The words go like this.....At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, and the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight, and now I am happy all the day!
Please take the time to visit all the blogs below and leave them a comment so they will know you enjoyed their post.
Monday
Belle Bleu Interiors | Corner of Plaid and Paisley | A casa di Bianca
My Thrift Store Addiction | The Little Yellow Corner Store
My Thrift Store Addiction | The Little Yellow Corner Store
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Everyday Living | Home is Where the Boat Is | Knock it Off Kim
Me and My Captain | Living With Thanksgiving
Me and My Captain | Living With Thanksgiving
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Red Cottage Chronicles | Katherine's Corner | Life and Linda | Our Crafty Mom
Follow the Yellow Brick Home | My Family Thyme
Follow the Yellow Brick Home | My Family Thyme
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