Afternoon Coffee

Welcome to an afternoon on the patio. The weather is agreeable, only about 75 in comparison to the 100 degree norm. Table is set for 6, so there's a perfect place for you too. Come make yourself comfortable.

Table is set with traditional "Sammeltassen". Oh, let me explain. In Germany, these are given as gifts or collected. Trios consisting of a dessert plate, cup and saucer. Each one different. Each one unique. There are six sets on the table and I probably have 12 or 13 more sets. Some of which, I've collected. Some of which came from my maternal Grandmother. These are the direct reason I love dishes!

I've layered a crochet edged tablecloth under a German damask tablecloth for a bit more interest.

  In the center is an antique lace runner. And I spot a silver rattle used by my boys! A silver coffee pot.

Spooner filled with a gorgeous shade of almost antique pink roses. Creamer and crystal sugar.

 Gold flatware on crochet edged napkins.

Spooners make great vases too!

A crystal sugar.

The dishes:

Chair back covers home embroidered:

I think I left one out - oops!

The cast:

Ralph Lauren crochet edged tablecloth

German damask tablecloth belonged to my grandmother

Antique table runner scarfed up at an Estate sale

Dishes from German manufacturers courtesy of ebay and my grandmother

Gold International Flatware

Silver from grandmother and mother-in-law

Sterling rattle of unknown maker

antique keys collected over the years, monogrammed key gift from a dear friend

Crochet edged napkin blanks from Germany, crocheted by my mother

Chair back covers - embroidered in 60wt cotton thread on tea towels from Martha Pullen Co. 

click here to get detailed instructions on making the chairback covers

Thanks for dropping in. I'm always up for a visit from friends and LOVE to read your comments. Be sure to check out the delightful tables at the magnificent Susan's Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. Just click the graphic below!