Sunday, February 26, 2012

Country French Breakfast Table

The sun has been shining in Oklahoma this past week and is coaxing our flowers to bloom.  The grass is turning that beautiful shade of spring green that I welcome after a drab winter.   My daffodils are blooming but not as vigorous as in past years but I'm happy to welcome them back.  
I cut a few to make a fragrant little bouquet for my table. 
 Yellow is my happy color!




All the sunshine inspired me to set our little breakfast table.  I found this wonderful french tablecloth at Whittaker's (one of my favorite shops in Carmel) on our recent trip.  I was so excited to find this pattern as I had already purchased the coordinating napkins and placemats several years ago while shopping in Wimberly Texas.   That's the fun of collecting things you love...finding a few coordinating pieces here and there, in little antique shops or while traveling instead of trying to purchase or find everything all at once!   







The tablecloth pattern is Blue Monaco and I just love the extra stripe of yellow flowers that runs through the pattern.   This fabric has a protective  finish and just cleans up with a damp rag.   It has a less glossy finish as an alternative to the traditional heavier oil cloths.  



I found these Wedgwood Etruria plates at a going-out of business sale at little consignment shop a couple years ago.  The pattern is Ranunculus and there were an odd number of nine plates (3 of each size) for less than $20!!   I just love the floral pattern and the textured edge on the plates.   I don't have the matching cups but used my transferware pieces from the Liberty Blue set.   





The egg holders were purchased in Solvang, California  and they are Delft Blue from Holland.  I think they are the cutest! 
The store only had two...wish they would have had
 a set of six!  I think they would be perfect for
 an Easter table too.


 

The coffee/tea server was a find at a local antique mall...and was on sale.  I really like the pretty floral pattern and shape.  
The pattern is from England and is Avondale,
 Royal Staffordshire.     








I collect little honeypots and found this sweet set in a gift shop near Solvang....I had purchased the tea bag
 holder in Carmel earlier in the week because of it's
 honeypot shape.  Such a nice surprise to find
 the matching honeypot and creamer! 














My little baby chicks are right at home on the table.  








The napkin holders are ceramic and I found a set of four at a charity thrift store. 







This is my favorite color combination for a tablescape.  
Hope you are enjoying sunshine and 
getting ready for spring!









I'm linking with 


House of Roses Show off your Cottage Monday
Smiling Sally's Blue Monday
Marty's Tabletop Tuesdays
Tea Time Tuesdays
Susan's BNOTP Tablescape Thursdays
Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday
Fresh Cut Friday at Rose Vignettes
and 
Tablescaper's Seasonal Sundays


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62 comments:

  1. Sonia, this table makes me smile. Love blue and yellow together, and all your French touches add even more charm. I also love to find hone pots. The little tea bag holder is a cute piece. Thanks for sharing! ~ Sarah

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  2. I'm jealous! I'm itching to do a blue and yellow table with my French linens, but I want to do it in the screened porch, and even though we've had a mild winter here in Ohio, it hasn't been THAT mild :). So I must wait, but I was glad to get a taste of it through yours. Beautiful dishes, and LOVE that honey pot and creamer! Solvang, Carmel...lovely spots to visit and shop!

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  3. I love your table. Such beautiful tableware and linens. Happy Blue Monday!

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  4. i love your table setting and everything that is blue. those utensils are lovely!

    visiting from Blue Monday
    Whims and Craze

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  5. Love Blue and Yellow together.
    beautiful table

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  6. Goodness!! What a charmimg tablescape!! Love the blue, white and yellow! Very french country looking!!
    Everything is just so cute!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  7. Ooo, how I'd love to sit at your table!

    Happy Blue Monday, Sonia. Be sure to check out my book giveaway.

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  8. super love your dining table...and the setting is fabulous!

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  9. This is the most charming table I have seen in quite a while. I love that everything is lovingly collected over a period of time, and has a memory associated with your travels. Just beautiful.

    I am your newest follower -- follow me too?

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  10. I adore the blue country french table you have set. It is so lovely with the glorious sunshine filling the room. Happy Blue Monday.

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  11. SO SO SO adorable! i love blue and yellow, and from carmel makes it even sweeter :) the egg cups are so sweet~

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  12. AWESOME--Hope they don't serve you GREEN EGGS & HAM! ;-)

    John

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  13. What a beautiful spring table setting. I love the blues with yellow. You have a wonderful collection and what great deals you got on everything!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Nancy

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  14. Beautiful breakfast table, Sonia! I love yellow and blue...the china really shows up nicely with the gorgeous table linens. I love the bee skep!

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  15. I love your breakfast table Sonia, it is beautiful and I specially like the coloring; blue and yellow is such a pretty and happy combo. Your dishes are so pretty and the cute chicken egg cups are perfect! Great linens too. Thank you for coming and leaving me such lovely comments. Have a sweet week.
    FABBY

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  16. Looks so fine. I love the set up of the table, very elegant and i can tell they are expensive dish and silverwares :)

    Here's mine by the way :)

    Blue Potato

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  17. Lovely blue ...a treasure of blue you indeed to have.

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  18. Your yellow and blue country French table is gorgeous!

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  19. Absolutely beautiful. I'm going right out to check on the daffodils. They look so pretty with that blue.

    Stopping by from Blue Monday.

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  20. Your blue and yellow tabletop is just beautiful!

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  21. Beautiful! Love your french colors! Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing Joann Come and follow me on my new blog http://josthisandthat3.blogspot.com/

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  22. Hi Sonia,
    I just LOVE your blue and yellow tablescape! The colours are so fresh. Can't beat blue and yellow, can you? Thank you for sharing this with us and joining me for tea today. Have a delightful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  23. Lovely Spring table! I love the daffodils, Your blue and white with the splash of yellow is perfect for Spring. Love the little chicks and the chicken egg holders. Wonderful! Happy Tea Day!

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  24. Hello Sonia,
    whow, thats a beautiful table. The tablecloth is like the sunshine in Provence and perfect with your dishes. Thank you for sharing this wonderful table.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  25. So cheerful and sunny. Would love to have breakfast with you. Love the napkin holders.

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  26. Your blue and yellow table is really nice and so welcoming for breakfast. The honey pot and matching creamer are sweet. I once saw a crystal honey pot and wish now I had bought it.

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  27. Hi Sonia,

    Your table is soooo pretty! I love the mix of patterns you've assembled and the way you've put them all together. I just sold an Avondale coffee pot like yours...such a pretty pattern! I had never seen the Ranunculus pattern by Wedgwood before...that is gorgeous! I'm going to have to try to find some for my shop! And, those rooster egg cups are just adorable!

    Nancy

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  28. How beautiful! I don't know where to start, it is all so lovely. The napkin rings are adorable, and the egg cup too, and I don't even like roosters! :)
    Blue and yellow is such a wonderful combination!
    Yes, get your green ready! I am expecting you!
    And the sugar and creamer, so sweet!

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  29. This is a beuatiful setting. I especially love the different type pieces such as Rooster egg cup and honey pot. So lovely. Thanks for taking the time to share.

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  30. I so love this setting. The unique egg cups disguised as roosters and the honey pot are so delightful. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Miss Bloomers, Your tablescape is just beautiful! I adore the blues and coordinating yellows - so colorful and springy. The egg cups are absolutely adorable. Love the bee skeep honeypot too. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! The prettiest table I've seen in quite awhile!
    God bless, Beth

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  32. ohh what a beautiful table setting for spring time. I love the rooster egg cups,honey pot and your tea pot is so lovely. Thanks for sharing. Hope you will visit Magnolia Cottage for tea time tuesday! Blessings,

    Lisa

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  33. What a great table! I love blue and yellow together and that coffee server...love that! Yellow may be your happy color, but this is a happy table! I have a giveaway on my blog-stop by!

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  34. Such a beautiful and cheerful tablesetting! Love the colors, so fresh and "springy." The egg holder is absolutely adorable and I love your teapot, beautiful shape and color:) The sweet baby chicks look so cute on your table and the colors in the pretty tablecloth pulls everything together so beautifully! Thanks for letting us take a peek at your breakfast table and for your sweet note on my book accents. Have a wonderful day!~Poppy

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  35. A breathtaking table display Sonia ~~ Your colors are rich & cheery like you said after a drap winter what a pick me up. You have so many pieces I love not sure where to begin. One things for sure these pictures belong in a magazine!
    Hugs Rosemary...xxx

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  36. Okay - I did miss this post with the beautiful tablecloth. Wow - this looks marvelous; even better than in the store! Love the yellow and blue - that is soooooo Miss Bloomer.

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  37. Your table is so lovely with that color combination. Every little detail is perfect. Love the yellow little chicks. I could have used your Bee skep. What a lovely place to sit down and really enjoy a wonderful Breakfast.
    Great find on the egg holders.

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  38. Your table is simply perfect...the dishes and rooster egg cup is to die for....sssooooo cute....that pattern is wonderful and paired with the blue and yellow pattern of the cloth and napkins...just delightful...I have to go now and make sure I am a follower...

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  39. What a cute table! I love all the colors. The table is so cheerful...Christine

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  40. This is so pretty. I think it may be one of my favorite tablescapes ever. And that coffee server-------

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  41. What a joy it must be to wake up with you. With such a warm and sunny breakfast table. Yellow and blue, so lively and cheerful. I wish you a wonderful weekend. Zinnias

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  42. Sonia! Where do I start??? I love every bit of this gorgeous table! SERIOUSLY! I have major Blue and White envy!!! LOL! That coffee pot.. TOO DIE FOR! The Wedgewood plates? AMAZING find!! Love it all! :)

    Thank you for sharing your Daffodils at Fresh-Cut Friday. They are perfect for your morning sunshine table! :)

    Enjoy!
    ~Liz

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  43. Sonia, your table is charming.. I love those rooster egg cups.. Oh I wish I had seen them when I was in solvang! Blue and yellow is always so fresh and pretty. The pitcher is beautiful and the honey skep is a treasure!! xo marlis

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  44. I love every single detail of this table! Blue, yellow, and white has long been my favorite color combination...and I adore Country French anything! I hope that you find more of those egg cups. They're darling. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

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  45. So charming! I love the yellow and blue and your coffee pot is to die for!

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  46. What a lovely blue and yellow table setting. I feel like I am sitting in Provence and about to enjoy a wonderful breakfast. Truly gorgeous and you are right, it is a "happy" combination of colors. The coffe pot is beyond beautiful. I especially love how you found things in all different locations while traveling, that makes it so much fun.
    I hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend.

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  47. I love this color palette so much. Your table is just fabulous. Every aspect complements the other details. Your darling egg holders especially caught my eye because I had a set of 4 blue and white egg holders that I liked so much and then one of them was broken so I haven't been able to use the set in a long time. I just adore yours.

    Thank you for sharing. Btw, my sister and I share a blog and we just became your latest followers. :D Looking forward to more of your posts.

    Eldarose from http://RE-inventedstyle.blogspot.com

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  48. I love the egg holders! Carmel is one of my favorite places to visit and shop ;o)

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  49. Oh I adore this blue & yellow setting~ so cheery, just like your daffodils! Your honey pot set if my favorite!

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  50. Lovely post and it brought back so many happy memories of trips to Provence and Solvang! I am totally jealous of the Wedgwood china - what a find! Thank you for sharing!

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  51. There is just so much to love on your table. I love your dishes. Your egg cups reminded me of the little delph Windmill S & P shakers my inlaws brought me back from their trip to Holland! So bright and cheerful!

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  52. Love, love, love it! My favorite color combination too. Your egg cups are wonderful. Hope you find more. Dianne

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  53. Absolutely charming tablescape! I love the colors and those egg cups are very precious.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  54. What a sweet breakfast table! I love the yellow and blue and all the pretty dishware and added touches. I live in eastern Canada so spring weather is a ways off yet. We have lots of snow on the ground to melt so my daffys won't be blooming for a few weeks. Blessings, Pamela

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  55. What a wonderful table to sit down to and have breakfast. Love the blues and yellow together.
    Pat

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  56. Such a happy table, Sonia. I'm back for another peek. ~ Sarah

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  57. This is a fabulous table. I also love your color combination. Love the sweet bee skeps. And those wonderful rooster egg cups. This is just charming.

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  58. You got my attention with Country French! I love your table. The daffodils look great with your pretty linens! I am visiting from Fresh Cut Friday.

    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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  59. The Provence table linens are so pretty. They just shout spring. I love blue and white.

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