Welcome to brunch on our patio!

I'm so glad you dropped in today! The weather is perfect and we can sit outside in the shade of the fruitless mulberry.

You'd like to help out? Sure, let's set the table together. I've already layered a blue linen table cloth from Williams Sonoma under a yellow and white cotton on. And the tray is on the table with all the things we'll need.

Looks like a tray full of sunshine and fun.

The fresh Gerbera daisies mixed in with the fresh greenery are just perfect for today. The touch of orange just picks up the color of the plates we'll be using today.

 The white carnations are still fresh from last week and add just the right amount of color, don't you think?

I love this flatware too! I was able to pick up settings for 12 recently at Tuesday Morning. The pearlized handles are so much fun.

The napkins are a memento from Cancun a couple of years ago. Simply rolled up into a sausage and inserted into silver banded in brass napkin rings.

This is really old. It belonged to my grandmother in law. I don't think anyone wanted it and so I've been enjoying it for the last 30 or so years. It's Mexican silver with etched and cut glass inserts. The inside holds a votive candle holder and candle.

Dishes are from Le Cadeaux in the Lisbon pattern. Oh you didn't know melamine could be this much fun? Well when the little ones join us we will nothing over which to fuss. It's all very child friendly. I love this for large groups also when you can't really keep an eye on every body!

I don't polish my silver much. I use it. And with use, it keeps the polishing to a minimum!

 This pitcher came from a garage sale. Although I can't remember which one, I remember the lovely time with my sister-in-law! We had a blast!

Looks like we are almost finished. The glass hurricane on the silver candle stick was also used in last week's tablescape! Just a different candle holder. No that candle isn't a special size...I just purchase one closest to the correct height and then cut off the bottom until the candle is below the hurricane. Having a candle sharpener helps - it works like a pencil sharpener and rounds the cut edges for easy insertion.

I've mixed all heights of candles. It makes it more fun. And yes, I'll burn them even if it is the middle of the day! You'll see, it just sets the mood.

Large cushy pillows make for nice chatting!

Good idea you had plucking some variegated vinca from the yard. I like how it drapes down the side of the silver pitcher. It seems to double itself due to the reflection.

I think they meant these plates to mimic authentic Talavera.

So as you see, no need to worry, the kids will be fine. Nothing breakable that they will be using.

These silver goblets? A family heirloom? Not ours but I'm sure somebody's. I found them on ebay!

I love the intricate scroll work on the stems. Such nice detail.

See, even in the sunshine, the candles add a bit of luxury.

Thanks for helping with the table.. now let's go get some food from the kitchen and enjoy the afternoon!

Thanks for dropping in. I'm glad that you can share the day with me. I'll be linking this post to Susan's wonderful Tablescape Thursday on Between Naps on the Porch.. just click the picture below!