An informal get together with the Cafe et Croissants group. The white enamel top table was my Great Grandmothers. It gets moved all over from outdoor parties, to my garden house, and often as a little buffet table in our indoor garden room. The straight lines on it can look both old fashioned and modern. Underneath I seem to have a constant “mess” of books. I really need to get to that one of these days…oh there are so many more fun things to do.
A lovely group of women from around the World who meet monthly to speak French and visit with one another
The Fabulous Coco Luxe prepared a variety of delicious freshly baked croissants. There were raspberry and cheese, ham and cheese, plain, chocolate, almond. We also had a fresh fruit salad, fresh juice and coffee
The table inspiration was that of farmers and their wives gathering fruits and vegetables on a farm in Provence.
Fresh fruit is always a lovely “edible” centerpiece
The Lilac dishes are vintage and part of The Paris House collection. The Farmer is a Santon from Provence.
The lovely linen is vintage and the cake stand was found on bonbon rose’s blog
When hosting an early morning get together (especially if you are a busy mom) no need to worry…just keep it simple and delicious
silverware is antique, plate on top is vintage
hmmm, I wonder what goodies they are finding in the orchard and lavender fields today?!!??
The lovely Dogwood trees were purchased at a Fo Castle Farms, a charming apple orchard in upstate New York, were I am originally from.
For some easy delicious breakfast recipes try The Barefoot Contessa’s cookbooks and if time is an issue ( and when isn’t it!?) call your local bakery for croissants.
Super Easy Cocktail:
Bellinis:
1 Bottle of ice cold Prosecco- Prosecco is sparkling wine from Italy
1 Bottle of good quality white Peach nectar, OR you can use the frozen white peach nectar, which I prefer and add a few scoops to a glass pitcher and top off with sparkling wine.
this is a lovely drink to serve for a breakfast/brunch
Ooooh la la.. looks FAB to moi!!!
What a great table you have set! And such a fun occasion!
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GORGEOUS pics! Thanks for the shout out. And I love Prosecco. And I love bellinis. Funny how I've never paired them.
I LOVE Bellini's too Bunny!!!
Okay I have to mention Lilac's are my FAVorite flower, so I just adore your china.
Also…the flowered sugar and creamer, heavenly!!!
I bet everyone had a fabulous time…:)
Oh my…what a lovely setting, everything looks fantastic! Yes, I'd love some coffee and a croissant!!
Hugs,
Karyn
Lovely blog with very inspiring pictures…