Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Tablescape Thursday-Coffee With The Girls


It is another Tablescape Thursday. Please visit our hostess Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch to see all of the other beautiful tables this week.

It isn't always easy getting 4 women together at the same time. My friends still have young children and very busy lives. This morning we were able to make it work and enjoyed catching up over cofffee.




The plates and tray are Dept. 56 from several years ago. The mugs were a gift and I love how they look with the plates. I used my every day stainless, blue juice glasses, placemats from Kohls and white embroidered napkins.



I pulled out some antique serving pieces for the muffins, grapes and banana bread (the recipe will be on here soon).



We can have a good time with our coffee in foam cups and a donut on a paper plate, but it was nice to "fuss" a little bit over some very good friends.




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36 comments:

  1. SueOctober 21, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    How fun!! nothing like being able to get together with the ladies....it lifts your spirits! Love the cake plates..

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  2. RettabugOctober 21, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    You can't beat some sweet treats shared with your friends & a good cuppa tea (or coffee, whatever)
    Your Dept. 56 plates are adorable & I'm amazed at how well the cups go together with them.

    Very cute TT!

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  3. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    What fun plates. Who can resist dessert? It just says "Party" all over it.

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  4. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 21, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Hey Sue, I would have loved to be one of the "girls"! What an inviting table. I love the little dessert plates. Keep inspiring
    Thanks,
    Yvonne

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  5. susanOctober 21, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Sue- I think this is great. It is important to make special times for moms! Your mugs look great with those plates!

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  6. BeansieleighOctober 21, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Hi Sue! Just passing through, but wanted to tell you how much I LOVE your dishes! They are just perfect for the occasion, and I must add I love the idea of the occasion itself!!!.. Just the girls!!.. Happy Tablescape Thursday! ~tina

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  7. Mid-Atlantic MarthaOctober 21, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    This looks so adorable -- cute dishes and mugs. Sounds and looks like a great time.

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  8. NancyOctober 21, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I am sure everyone really appreciate such a cute table. I love the "cake" plates.

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  9. nannykim/ spindlecottageOctober 21, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    This is so cute and a wonderful idea to get together like this with friends!! OOh , I love this!

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  10. Signing OutOctober 21, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    What a great table...so fun! Those muffins and the cake look scrumptious, too!

    Jane

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  11. KatOctober 21, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Those are such cute little plates, what a lovely table setting, looks like everything is just perfect!

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  12. Chari at Happy To DesignOctober 22, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Hi Sue...

    What a fun table...it's gorgeous! I bet your friends felt extra special with this beautiful table that you created for them! I love your little dessert plates...so pretty! And...you're right about the coffee cups looking great with the plates...they're charming!!! A lovely table, my friend...and all those sweets look scrumptious!!!

    Thank you so much for coming by and taking a peek at my Autumn tablescape with Antoinette...enjoyed your sweet comment!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  13. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Loved your morning coffee table, what a nice treat for your friends. Your plates and place mats were just to cute. Great job, and thanks for visiting.
    Sandy

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  14. Barb October 22, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Hi Sue, this is all so lovely and my goodness, the food looks delicious!!!!

    Barb ♥

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  15. CynthiaOctober 22, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Love the plates. Thanks for stopping by and visiting me. Have a great day!

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  16. Brenda PruittOctober 22, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Always so nice to get together, catch up and have fun eating as you do!
    Brenda

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  17. Christi @ A Southern LifeOctober 22, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    What a nice thing to do for your friends. It looks very pretty and is way better than coffee in a foam cup!

    Christi

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  18. MaureenOctober 22, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Those plates are perfect for a gal's get together! Such fun!

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  19. Life Laugh LatteOctober 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Looks like Mary Englebreit. Is it? Thanks for the slice of creativity today. Come on by for a visit. Holly at lifelaughlatte.blogspot.com

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  20. Vicky DugginsOctober 22, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I love how the cups go so perfectly with the plates. I want to come for coffee at your house sometime.

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  21. MarigeneOctober 22, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Cute, cute plates, they are making me hungry for one of those muffins!

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  22. SueOctober 22, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Thanks so much for all the comments. I like to respond to everyone, but on Tablescape Thursday I am so busy trying to look at all of your posts that I can't keep up.

    Vicky-my guess is that will happen one of these days, don't you think?

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  23. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Your plates and cups are just wonderful. I love getting together with friends, and this is the perfect setting. Your desserts look wonderful. Hugs, Marty

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  24. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Well if you can't fuss over a couple of girlfriends Who can you fuss over! What a sweet little get together. I love you plates and mugs too. :)

    ~Liz

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  25. KathleenOctober 22, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    That looks like a great time. My dil has 4 little ones under 8, I am sure she would love a moment like that with friends.
    It is nice you fussed for them..I am sure they appreciate it!
    Have a good weekend , Sue!

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  26. KammyOctober 22, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Very cute tableware - I love cake ! I bet it was nice to get together with the girls !
    Kammy

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  27. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I'm not one of the girls, but that will not stop me from complimenting you on your beautiful and appetizing table-scape

    Sculptoon/David W

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  28. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Hi, Sue. That looks so attractive! Love the plates and the food looks yummy.

    Wilma

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  29. sherri@lavenderfieldsOctober 22, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    What fun plates for a fun girls get together. Hope you had a nice time. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment. I look forward to seeing more of your posts. Have a great week...Sherri

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  30. Slice of PieOctober 23, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Great table ... thanks for visiting my site ... love your sites ... thanks for promoting southern Illinois tourism on your other site! Glad you've visited ... where are you from? Hope you make it to Carbondale one of these days!

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  31. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    What a fun tablesetting!!! I love your plates.

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  32. SueOctober 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    David, Wilma...thanks for dropping in from "the other place" it is great to see you here.

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  33. JoyceOctober 23, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Those are some of the cutest plates I have laid my eyes on in a long time.
    Joyce

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  34. Lori (All That Splatters)October 23, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I agree with you - sometimes it's nice to fuss a little for your friends!

    Great plates and mugs. I'm sure your friends appreciated your pretty table!

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  35. Melissa MillerOctober 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Yummy! This looks soooo fun!

    Many Blessings, ~Melissa :)

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  36. Maddycakes MuseOctober 24, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    I love your plates! I have never heard of the store where you got them. So cute!
    Maddycakes Muse

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