Yellow Depression Glass

 Inspiration for this tablescape came from these plates. I purchased them recently at an antique store when I went to visit my friend. I collect yellow depression glass, but didn't have matching plates. The name of this pattern is Madrid. See the diamond  shape in the center:

Now that I have dinner plates I can do a complete tablescape with my yellow depression glass collection!


For the centerpiece I used a pretty yellow glass platter, topped with silk flowers.

 Everyone knows my favorite flower is the yellow rose so I included these in different glass sherbets down the center of the table.


I only have one of these parfait dishes, wish I had more!

 Each sherbet is a different design, and sets on a different saucer:

They are all very delicate and pretty!

I think they make such a pretty centerpiece!




Each place setting has these pretty ruffled bowls on top. I'm sure they have a name, but I don't know what it is! If you do, please tell me!


I also collect yellow rose vintage hankies. I wrapped a different hankie around each napkin:

 I used faux crystal handled flatware to keep with the delicate color scheme.
 
 

 Which napkin is your favorite?

I also used mismatched yellow depression glass tea cups and saucers.

 I forgot to take a picture of each cup and saucer :-(

A view from the top of the biggest centerpiece

Now is a good time to show my yellow rose tea cart, since I haven't shown it in a while. I usually keep most of my yellow depression glass collection on top and bottom of this tea cart. With a lot of it used in the tablescape you can see the painting on top of the cart.

 It is handpainted:

 You can see some of the painting through the plate!

The tea cart sets in front of this window in the dining room.

 The curtains are made from a crocheted table top cover (on the left), and a crocheted table top runner (right.) The curtains are off-white voile. I made them years ago.

 I hope you like my yellow depression glass tablescape with the yellow roses, two of my favorite things!

 I'm linking to these parties:
Kathleen's Let's Dish
Susan's Tablescape Thursday
The Tablescaper's Seasonal Sundays

Thanks for hosting ladies!
Click on their names for lots more inspiration.

Spring Tablescape

I haven't posted a tablescape in a while, but I have had this new spring tablescape on our dining room table for several weeks now.

I saw these pretty square plates at TJ Maxx some time ago and loved them because they were pale yellow. I wouldn't buy them though, even though they were only $3.99 each. A while later they went on sale!

Now they were only $2.00 each! I gave in and brought them home!

I wasn't able to find any of the smaller salad plates :-(

They look pretty with these napkins on top!
I found them at Home Goods.

Pearl napkin rings were perfect! The cream colored flatware and cream colored tablecloth completes the monochromatic theme.


For the centerpiece, I used these three little yellow birds from Michael's along with yellow roses on a matching platter, and pearls to tie in with the napkin rings.

How cute are they?

We have enjoyed this soft and pretty tablescape and I haven't wanted to change it.

I really like these sweet little yellow birds, and they were very inexpensive, only a couple of dollars each (on sale!)

A special place for you!

I hope you enjoyed my spring tablescape!

I'm linking to Marty's (A Stroll Thru Life) Table Top Tuesday
and Susan's (Between Naps on the Porch) Tablescape Thursday, click on their names
for lots more inspiration.