The Coffee is On!

     For my birthday in October, my dad gave me 8 snack/dessert plates and coffee sups. He found them at a local resale store in Florida. I thought it was so great that I even have my dad looking at things for my tablescapes. I thought that they would be perfect for a simple breakfast of scones, fruit, juice and coffee. I started the table with a crocheted runner that a good friend gave me. I told her that it is just "on loan". Now that she will see how pretty it is on the table, I think she should come get it back and use it on her gorgeous table.

     Placemats and napkins are kept very simple. I opted to avoid using color, so that the colors of the fruits on the dishes would stand out.

I used sprigs of faux raspberries and blackberries along the runner.

     The centerpiece is a crystal bowl filled with sparkling fruits. The bowl was a recent giveaway win from Bonnie @ Creative Decorating on a Budget.

     The fruits in the bowl I found at my mom's. They were actually ornaments and they don't look at all like anything my mom would have used in her home. We have no idea why she had them, but I'm glad she did!

The juice pitcher and matching glasses were a

wedding gift back in the 70's.

A closer look at the china.

     For just a touch of elegance, you can always add a little silver. The coffee server was found in my in-laws garage and the sterling cream and sugar were my mother's.

Silverplate flatware from Ebay that you've seen on many of my tables.

No candlelight this week. Even I can't justify candles for breakfast!

The coffee is ready...wish you were here!

I'm joining Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch

for Tablescape Thursday.

Please stop in and say hello to our gracious hostess.