Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Breakfast on the Porch ~ Red, White and Cottage Blue


I love to be outside.  I love to dine outside.  We spend a lot of time on this porch!  The summers here in South Carolina can be stifling, so breakfast is the best time to enjoy a meal out here!

Plates: TJMaxx
Flatware: Homegoods
White pitcher: IKEA
Juice glasses: IKEA
Flag Pillow: Target
Small cherry paper napkins: Country Living K-Mart
Cherry and Strawberry salt and pepper shaker: K-Mart

Edit:  One of my visitors left me a message about 'flag etiquette.'  I have used flags in my decorations many times and was unaware of how to properly display a flag.  I am very grateful, as this has taught me what I should teach my children!  If you would like to learn more about respect for the flag and how to display it, click here!  Thank you Judy and Linda!

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I hope you are having a great summer!  It has taken me three days, but I have finally recovered from my no-rest vacation!

36 comments:

  1. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Beautiful table! Fresh and colourful! Great space you got here. Love it.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  2. JocelynJune 22, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Love this table. So fresh and inviting!

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  3. Sweet Young JourneyJune 22, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love your table setting, it's so pretty!
    hugs, Cheryl

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  4. MarthaJune 22, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Lovely table -- love all of your things -- especially the cutlery.

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  5. SarahJune 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Christi, this looks cottage charming! I saw those darling dishes in TJ Maxx this past spring. Loved them then and love them now. Just didn't have an excuse to buy them. They are perfect for this setting. It all looks so inviting. ~ Sarah

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  6. Kellie CollisJune 22, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    How lovely! I love outside dining especially with this view. Have a delightful day, Kellie xx

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  7. AislingJune 23, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    I love the whole thing, but those hydrangeas are beautiful, remind me of my grandmothers garden.

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  8. LoriJune 23, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Aw, we don't have a K-Mart anymore. So cute.

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  9. LoriJune 23, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Those chairs? Where did you find those?

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  10. GinaJune 23, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I love your tablescape! So perfectly cottage, it could be in a magazine.

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  11. MichelleJune 23, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I so need those dishes! I would have coffee/breakfast out there every day, so gorgeous!

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  12. a quiet lifeJune 23, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    so beautiful, love your setting and pics~

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  13. birdie blueJune 23, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    love the red, white and blue table, christie. i think i'm going to have to find a kmart and track down those strawberry and cherry s & p.

    hope the sun shines brightly for you today.
    xo
    ~molly

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  14. BluBabesCreateJune 23, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I wish my porch was that big! Come over and see my monthly front porch.

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  15. AlediaJune 23, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    So delightful! I just love those dishes, the roses and polka dots are just too cute!! Everything is just wonderful!! Thanks for sharing and I hope your day is Plum Perfect!!

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  16. HavenJune 23, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Love this cottage look! You have such a good eye for putting colors and textures together!

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  17. bjJune 23, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I'm over from SAS...
    I love your breakfast on the porch. Come by for lunch on the patio.:))
    xo bj

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  18. ChristieJune 23, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    A few of you asked about the chairs! I purchased those recently from a traveling furniture store. Apparently, they sold their French line to Boyles, who recently went out of business. This Business decided to take their line on the road! I can't remember a name, as it was in a rental place, but do remember that they sell their items in High Point, NC, in addition to the traveling store. The chairs were available in green also! I am so sorry I don't have more info for you!

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  19. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Love your table setting..What a welcoming porch..
    Janet

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  20. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Very pretty setting, love the eclectic that works so well!

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  21. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 23, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Three cheers for your red, white and cottage blue!

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  22. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJune 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    So cute! As always, I'm drooling. :)

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  23. Jen @ BungalovJune 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Can I come over? I would love to eat at your table. So pretty!

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  24. TriciaJune 23, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What a cute table setting you have there. I love those bistro chairs. I'd love to eat at such a wonderful spot overlooking the water :)

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  25. MariaJune 23, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    This is so pretty, I love the cottage feel to it! Looks very inviting!

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  26. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 23, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Hi, I gotta tell you; I have a few of these dishes and I absolutely love them. They made my heart skip a beat when I spied them at T.J's. Didn't buy the silverware. It is so cute with the dishes. I had to laugh, I nabbed those napkins when I saw them in the clearance section at k'mart. Didn't see the shakers though. Love them, guess I'm gonna have to make another trip to K-mart.

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  27. Simple DaisyJune 24, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Hello!
    I just stumbled onto your blog and love...love..love it!! It's so cute and happy here:):)

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  28. funkytimeJune 24, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    beautiful cutlery and dishes!!! and they really stick out from this amazing wodden table!

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  29. Our Thrifty IdeasJune 24, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    This is beautiful!! I love it

    Vanessa Barker

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  30. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~June 25, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Your table is soo cute!! How perfect for a fun breakfast!! :)

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  31. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingJune 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Christie,

    Lovely Porch...love the tablesetting!! What a great way to start the day, and the view amazing!! The chandelier over the table is so creative.
    Have a great weekend!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  32. Tablescapes By DianeJune 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Hi lovely lady. I just came from Pattie Blog,
    you did a Beautiful breakfast Tablescape sweet lady. I also love your county table and chairs.
    I hope you have a Great Weekend with your lovely family.
    XXOO Diane

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  33. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Christie,

    Love your porch and table setting! Could you tell me the brand of the dishes. Would like to google them ... since they aren't at our local TJ Maxx.

    Thanks,
    Betsy

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  34. Amy KinserJune 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    This looks like such a cozy and inviting place to dine.

    My friend, you are a brilliant artist!

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  35. ChristieJune 28, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Betsy, The plates are made by 222 Fifth and are called 'New Country.' The pattern was available in plates, bowls, mixing bowls, etc! Good luck finding them!

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  36. HELENJuly 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I've found your blog today and I like this beautyful country setting so much that I shall show it in my modest spanish tablescaping blog, of course mentoning your link.
    Helen
    helenstables.blogspot.com

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