We had seventeen people gather around these tables. Laughter flowed freely along with good food and good wine. I am in the planning stages of what to do for this year with that huge hole in all the lives that Betsy touched. Betsy, you will be sorely missed this year!
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My mother's pink linen tablecloth makes a beautiful backdrop for her pink and white china! Bringing back wonderful memories of childhood.
My really long dining table gave plenty of room for not on, but two whimsical centerpieces.
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| Precious memories from a long ago time! |
Taking a little creative liberty, I chose to have one very traditional table that boasts my mother’s linen tablecloth and Pink Orchid china—the one I remember from childhood. Ironing the table cloth and napkins is a labor or love, aka, chore. A tall centerpiece allows for conversation, yet commanding attention and respect.
The other table is a bit whimsical with two centerpieces. A wagon carrying plants and candy provide a resting place for a family of bunnies by the wheel. A bird cage is home to a bird with a nest and eggs. Butterflies keep watch over the young feathered family.
No gathering that includes my good friend Betsy would be complete without a touch of purple, thus the purple candles in the middle of the table and a smattering on the wheels of the wagon centerpiece and the daisy coasters.
Custom designed paper Mache Easter bunnies dance on the oak mantel overlooking the diners.
A little bit of my mother’s taste—a little bit of whimsy! What better way to celebrate such an important day as the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ?
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