Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Wake Up Tablescape!

It's time for another Tablescape Thursday with our hostess Susan at Between Naps On The Porch. Today I've set the table for a red wake up breakfast!

I'm sure it was about 18 years ago when my friend found these two ?-whats-? at an antique store. She gave them to me since my last name begins with H. However at the time, I had nothing in my home that was red or even any room that would coordinate with red well. So they just sort of got put away in a drawer. Now, I'm thinking that they're pillow covers - but for today, they're serving as place mats. I'm all about using what you've got even if it's not for it's intended purpose!

You can see that one side is open. They're obviously handmade, muslin material with a red print on the edge and embroidered in red. They've got some wear and age on them, but they're still pretty and I can appreciate the work that someone put into these.

They don't lay perfectly flat - maybe they would if I took them apart - or perhaps there's a way to block them. I'm open to suggestions. I've started my tablescape with a red dinner sized plate from Marshall's (right after Christmas) - they were $3 each. They're from the Hobnail Collection by Roscher - I've seen them in several different colors at Marshall's - black - green and blue.

Next I've got a white salad (breakfast) sized plate that I bought a year or so ago at Tuesday Morning. These are from American Aletier called Waverly Shell.

Here's the full tablesetting with flatwear, My JCPenney's white ironstone coffee cups, juice glasses, red napkins with white trim (My parents always used these at Christmas) and white ceramic napkin rings. For our table decoration we have a rooster and a footed small plate with eggs. My white thermos style pitcher to hold hot coffee and a white butter dish.

Mr. Rooster is here to take your breakfast order - How would you like your eggs today? May I pour you a cup of coffee?

This is a close up of my new butter dish - it was $3 at Marshalls last week. When I had my Easter dinner and birthday celebration at two tables, I realized that I only had one butter dish. Now that problem has been solved! I love the lacy edge to the butter dish...now I wonder if I'll still love it when those little holes have gotten butter smeared and caked in them? ... Yes! I believe I'll still love the little butter dish!


Here's an overview of our breakfast table - tomorrow on "Foodie Friday" I'll share my favorite breakfast from my childhood and it's what my son and daughter-in-law love for me to make when I visit their house. It's so easy - I'll bet you've made it too! Be sure to check out the other tablescapes at Between Naps On The Porch -- I'll bet there's a place set for you!
See ya!

28 comments:

  1. Could be pillows or maybe not? They look good as the placemats. I enjoyed your Mary Kay Pink party table post. Thanks for sharing.
    Joyce

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  2. Whatever they are, they make great placemats and I love the red plates and napkins. Your little rooster is just so precious. He looks like he's really ready to serve. lol The nest with the eggs is also so pretty. I look forward to the breakfast recipe. Hugs, Marty

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  3. I am in love with your butter dish! It's just so cute. The rooster is a great touch. What a great breakfast setting.
    ~Michelle

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  4. Martha, just lovely and the rooster has crowed over here at my house; I'll have two eggs over easy and 2 slices of bacon and hash browns.
    Coffee is half cafe and I take it black.
    On your matts you could velcro (two sided) place a piece in the center and then at the opening. Show iron flat. These are lovely and the salad plate is so cute: I want some!
    I bet you set the table like this all the time. It seems so personal. Have a great evening. Ladies, Martha along with a couple of other ladies has gotten me thru a real rough time this last 3-4 weeks. Thank you Martha, you are a sweetie and a wonderful friend.
    Blossom

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  5. Hi Martha! Oh, I'm so glad you popped in! I'm just checking in on my blog! I can't stay away - it's in my blood!! :)
    Oh, how exciting! You have something for me? I hate to just put my address out there, so if you'll email me I'll be glad to sent it to you! Thanks for coming by!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. I love red and white together. You have a very lovely blog and I'd love to come back to visit!

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  7. I love red and white. This looks so pretty. And don't worry about the butter in the holes of the butter dish. Hot water will melt it right out.

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  8. Hi Martha! I love this tablescape...especially the butter dish! I also love that you used your red and white pillow covers...so pretty!!I find that if I hold on to most things long enough, I eventually use them! Not good for storage, though!! lol I hope you are having a great week...Debbie

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  9. What a fun breakfast scape!! Love the red! Happy TT...

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  10. What a fun breakfast table -- love your use of those monogramed linens as placemats -- quite clever!

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  11. Love the breakfast table! Lovely dishware and great little butter dish! Thanks for sharing!!

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  12. Beautiful job, Martha! Red and white is so classic!

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  13. I want you to know that I do try to answer each and every comment on my blog - but every once in a while I can't get on some of your posts -- Know if I don't answer you, it's not because I don't deeply appreciate each and every one!

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  14. Hi! I love your table, it reminds me of breakfasts growing up and how inviting it was to walk upstairs to a warm fresh breakfast! It really brought back memories, thanks!

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  15. Oh, red and white is my favorite! And I have a thing for roosters, too. LOL Such a cheerful breakfast table! :)

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  16. Martha,
    Happy Tablescape Thursday ! Such a sweet happy
    table . I see that you shop at some of my
    favorite stores too ! Thanks for sharing.

    Hugs ~
    Kammy

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  17. What a cheery breakfast table...the perfect thing to wake up to!
    ;-D

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  18. Happy Table Scape Thursday!

    I am stopping by to visit From Between Naps on The Porch and your Rooster red breakfast table scape is lovely. Thank you for sharing.

    from Roberta Anne = The Raggedy Girl

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  19. You are so creative to use the pillow covers for your placemats! I think they are just perfect. I just want to sit down and have some french toast at your lovely table. Very cozy and warm setting. Happy TT! Amy :)

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  20. Very nice breakfast tablescape. Love the red!!

    Have a great Thursday!!

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  21. Good idea to use your pillow covers as placemats. The rooster ties it all together. The butter dish is really nice.

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  22. Wonderful breakfast table theme! I love the butter dish...so pretty!

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  23. Love the red and white. I would love to wake up to that table any day. Very pretty and cheerful!

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  24. What a sweet and happy way to begin the day. However... what do rooster eggs taste like? Hahaha... sorry couldn't resist.

    Love the red napkins with the white trim -- so pretty. Thanks for sharing!
    Cass

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  25. What a cute tablescape! I loved that you used those as placemats. Your little butter dish is a perfect touch!

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  26. Lovely setting.....and I love that rooster. :-)
    I keep meaning to get myself a big red rooster; I'm from RI and the state bird is the Rhode Island Red.

    Hope your day has been beautiful

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  27. I'm late in getting around to last weeks tablescapes. I just love yours.

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  28. Martha...you are sooo smart, girl...using them for placemats! I love your new butter dish...and what a deal! Such a pretty tablescape...always love red and white tables!
    Thanks for a great TT! Susan

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