Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea: Pink + Yellow

I’m so excited to showcase my Mom’s (aka Gabbi’s) vintage Pink Manhattan depression glass this year for our Easter & Spring table decoration. I paired it with cheerful yellow and white stripes (table runner, placemats, and napkins) to give it that cottage feel that I love. It’s a great way to honor Jesus and my Mom at the same time – and just makes me smile! So let’s get to it. Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea: Pink + Yellow.

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Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea: Pink + Yellow

Some Decorating Tips:

I just wanted to remind you to be kind to yourself this Easter season, and let His light shine through YOU (& not the decorations).

You are decorating your table for Jesus, and He knows that you are decorating out of love.
He sees you and knows your heart – and that takes all of the pressure off decorating (& cooking) – thank goodness!!
So that means you can decorate with a joyful and grateful heart, and don’t have to stress out about how it looks (or tastes) LOL!

Ok, now we can carry on in a peaceful manner – Amen!

Let’s get to it! Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea: Pink + Yellow.

Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea: Pink + Yellow

Because I am definitely a nerd, and do love vintage stemware/tableware/dishware, I wanted to share some information on my Mom’s depression glass that I am using.

Depression Glass Background:

It was made from 1929-1950 (or in that time-frame).
It was distributed in cereal (oatmeal) boxes, at gas stations, and at movie theaters during the depression to retain loyal customers.
It was also a premium for buying a sack of flour.
My Mom started her collection with 3 of the tea tumblers (given to her from my Dad’s Mom – Granny F).

So here below is a a picture of the pink depression glass that I am borrowing from my Mom. Isn’t is so beautiful?

Everything in the picture is the Pink Manhattan pattern except the salad plate (left) and the small candy dish with lid (right).
The salad plate – unknown manufacturer (sorry).

Old Colony Depression Glass Background:

From My Research:

Hocking Glass Company made the Old Colony Pattern (1935-1938).
The Candy Dish on the right side is called – Old Colony “laced edge” or “open lace” Pattern.
The Candy Dish was given to her from her Mom – (Granny J).

I love that both of my Granny’s + Mom have a part of this table decoration this year!!

Pink Manhattan Depression Glass Background:

Then Hocking Glass merged with Anchor Cap & Closure Corp in 1937.
Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation made the Pink Manhattan Pattern (1938-1943).

So you will see these called Anchor Hocking Depression glass or Anchor Hocking Pink Manhattan Pattern depression glass.

Where to buy Depression Glass: Etsy or Antique Dealers

“Pink Manhattan”: pitcher/tumblers, cream/sugar, candy dish, large bowl, relish inserts
“Clear Manhattan”: round tray/relish inserts/bowl set
“Old Colony”: candy dish with lid
Pink Unknown Manufacturer: plates
*Pink Replica Vintage Glass: tumblers, or here

Now, let’s see how I used all of the pieces for our Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea: Pink + Yellow.

Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea: Pink + Yellow

So, let’s start out with a full picture first so you can get a feel of how it looks all together.

Now, I’ll break it down into sections so you can see how one piece builds on the other.

Easter & Spring Tablescape Idea

Let’s begin with the place settings.

Place Settings:

Yellow striped placemats & napkins
White dot dinner plate
Pink salad plate
Pink Manhattan candy dish (berry bowl)
Pink Manhattan tea tumbler
Copper- colored flatware

Once I put down my placemats & napkins and white dinner plate, I simply added the pink salad plate for a hint of color.

Then, I added the footed candy dish (my Mom calls them berry bowls) and filled them with eggs for Easter.

Next, I added these adorable footed tea tumblers.

Here is a side view so you can see all of the soft pinks and yellows together.

And here is the top view.

I originally bought the copper-colored flatware to use for my fall/Thanksgiving table setting – but didn’t use them.

So, I was really happy to use them for our Easter/Spring table.

They brought just the right amount of warmth to the place setting.

Now, let’s move on to the table centerpiece section.

Table Centerpiece:

Since I already had the yellow striped placemats and napkins, I decided to stick with the same theme for the table runner also.

I love the farmhouse stitching on the runner. It reminds me of something my granny or great-granny would have had.

TIP: You can use your runner as placemats for your end (or Captain’s) chairs – if you don’t have enough placemats in your set.

I like this trick when I only have 4 placemats, but need 6. 😉

I decided to use a tall vase with white flowers for my main focal point of the table centerpiece, and used the smaller yellow vase with white flowers for a pop of color.

Next came this unique Ball & Tilt Pitcher -it is so beautiful and I’ve never seen anything like it.

I really love how it sits angled on the table, and also brings a ton of visual interest.

Do you love my fake lemons – haha!! They worked perfectly here in the sugar piece.

And I used the creamer piece – well – for my sugar! I decided to use splenda packets to bring in some more yellow.

Then I used the Old Colony candy dish “laced edge” as a way to hold the spoon for stirring sugar into the tea, and the container for splenda packets disposal.

Love repurposing!