Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Tablescape Thursday ~ Just A Little Brunch

Please join our hostess Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday, she always sets such a beautifully creative table out on her beautifully decorated porch. After viewing Susan's fine design you can then click on the names of the other participants.

My tablescape today is for brunch at the kitchen counter. I'll just be making scrambled eggs with garden vegetables added to them, buttered toast, and a tomato & cucumber salad.

Today I'll be using paper napkins and one of my everyday flatware sets. The placemats were purchased last year at Bestmor's (a Swedish shop) in Olde Mystik Village, Connecticut.


The green floral tray was also purchased at Bestmor's.


I'm using the dishes that belonged to my grandmother.



I am being joined for brunch by my four-year-old grandson, and his plastic cup is part of a child's dish set purchased from Ikea.




The butter dish was purchased at an outlet mall in a store called Kitchen Gadgets.





The coffee mug was from an Irish shop, it's part of a set that I've had for years.


The pink depression glass serving bowl belonged to my grandmother.




Okay, everything's just about ready.




It looks like my little man here is hungry!


I have plenty! Would you like to join us?

Then you can view all the other tablescapes at Between Naps On The Porch!

37 comments:

  1. What pretty plates! The brunch looks yummy too.

    Christi

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  2. I love your colors.. and your little man is to cute...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  3. I love your vintage dishes. LM is also adorable!

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  4. I love these sweet roses!
    Very nice for any occasion.
    Blessings,
    d from Homehaven

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  5. Beautiful dishes and yummy breakfast. What a way to start the day!...Christine

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  6. I'm not sure which is the cutest ... that little man or the rose dinner plate! Love them both. Pretty post. Hope you stop by to visit my post.

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  7. Pink and Green! My personal favorite! I would love to join you and such a darling young man for breakfast!

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  8. Wonderful post. The table setting is beautiful, but the time spent with your LM is even more beautiful. I know know this because I have six LM and LW, three each. Those pink plates are just great, seems like I remember my Grandmother having some like them. And by the way I'll be right over.
    Sandy@Copper~n~Things

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  9. What a cutie pie you have there!

    I would love to see more of your depression glass, if you have any. I have quite a few pieces from my grandmother & will try to use them on another Tablescape Thursday. Today was my first time participating & its been fun!

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  10. Such a cute companion! Your table was lovely. I especially love the plate with the tiny flowers.
    Keep building those memories with your Grands...
    Jane (Artfully Graced)

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  11. Looks like a yummy brunch! What fun to have a grandson to share such special times. ~ Sarah

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  12. Tablescapes are even more special when they are a real part of life! Looks like you set a lovely 'scape for a delicious breakie with a handsome young man!

    I have to say, I love the title of your blog and what it means...I feel the same way and have no desire to travel anywhere! There's no place like home!

    DD

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  13. Hello Eileen,
    The colors are soft and pretty ... the family history of the plates and bowl makes them especially special ... your menu is perfect!

    Your guest of honor is a very fine looking young gentleman ... and a very fortunate one. He has a wonderful grandmother whose heart overflows with love and kindness.

    What a perfect post! Thank you for inviting us to share the beauty and warmth of your table today.

    Bill

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  14. Hi Eileen! Wonderful post! LOVE your grandmother's dishes! Brunch looks divine!!.. But I HAVE to say.. Your "little man" is the cutest feature at your table today! ~tina

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  15. You know that I am in love with these dishes! Your grandson is very lucky to have such a creative grandma! Looks like another beautiful tablescape! The florals are super! And...the cucumber/tomato salad looks soooo good!

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  16. How lovely! Your olden dishes are so lovely and the food looks good too. Can I come over? :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  17. Sweet, pretty pinks. This is such a pretty tablescape.

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  18. I love when the table is set with the dishes that were loved by many women in the family, they are so special! Beautiful!

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  19. Loving the pink, and yum cinnamon swirl toast, one of my favorites :)

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  20. I love the pink and the roses Eileen ~ everything looks so pretty and cheerful! But I must say, that little cutie of a grandson of yours really steals the show.

    Psst...Are you SURE you're his grandma??? You look so young and beautiful, you could easily pass for his mama~ and I'll bet lots of people assume you are.

    Have a lovely day! xo

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  21. Eileen, I love your brunch tablescape. I love the combination of pink and green together. The placemats are beautiful, too. We used to have plates just like that when I was growing up.

    Looks yummy! I'll be right over. :)

    Jane

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  22. What a pretty pink brunch tablescape! Love those rose dishes!

    I'm really behind with commenting! And I just did my post for the cloche party!

    Katherine

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  23. Hi, Eileen,
    Lucky you, to have your grandmother's pretty plates. Everything looks lovely.

    D

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  24. I just love your little rose bread plate! This is a precious setting.

    ~Liz

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  25. I love your Irish mug...of course I would!

    Looks like your little gson loves his breakfast too!
    Kathleen

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  26. Hi Eileen !
    I love your table - paper and all ! Your little guy does look hungry, LOL !
    Thanks so much for visiting me during my surgery and after - you are a sweetie !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

    www.smallhomeinthecountry.blogspot.com

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  27. I'm so sorry I missed it Eileen, I would've loved to have joined you. Everything is gorgeous and brunch just so happens to be my favorite meal.
    Happy weekend to you. :-)

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  28. Your grandmother's dishes are lovely. I am in love with the tray, so adorable. Darling, have a lovely weekend.

    Love, Hugs & Tea
    Duchess ♥♥♥

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  29. I thought that was all vintage...Love the look!

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  30. Darling, longtime no post, is everything OK?

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess xoxoxo

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  31. Darling, I will pray for your daughter's speedy recovery. I will check with you again soon.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess xoxoxo

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  32. Hope your daughter is doing better. I'm on my way over, put on the tea ...

    Have a great eve. TY for sharing. TTFN ~Marydon

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  33. I LOVE that little flower covered tray! How cute that is. Everything looks so good and so cozy! :)

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  34. Hello darling, please forgive me for not visiting your lovely blog this week… life was very hectic at Rose Tea Cottage!!! Hopefully things will calm down this coming week.

    Have a sweet and lovely weekend.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess ♥ ♥ ♥

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  35. Very pretty. I love rose dishes and yours look very familar.

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  36. I would love to join you. I do hope all is well with your daughter and huspand. One of these days we will meet, as I think we are so much alike in so many ways. The table setting is beautiful as is the little man at the table eatting. Have a great week, and stay well....

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