Tablescape Thursday: Breakfast for One

I rarely eat alone. Usually I've got a plate balanced on my knees while I'm watching a movie with Dr. Gollum and Bandwith. We go all out for these meals--paper plates and paper napkins, bought in bulk, and put to good use.

One morning I awoke early and invited Dr. G and Bandy to eat breakfast on the porch. But they weren't in the mood. I decided that I wasn't, either. Then I thought, Oh, yes, you are.

I set the table with Ironstone, twig flatware, a cloth napkin, whimsical napkin ring, and flowers.
Menu

Special K with blueberries (and Splenda)

2% milk

blueberry muffin

coffee

The background music was birdsong, crowing roosters, and bleating goats--an odd combination that was oddly soothing.

Dr. Gollum always says not to worry about trivial matters, and he's right...but sometimes little things DO matter.
When the well is dry, a little self-pampering goes a long way.
It's important to feed the spirit as well as the body.
A balanced diet should include flowers and beautiful dishes.
"What a lovely surprise to finally discover how unlonely being alone can be."

--Ellen Burstyn, American actress
The Ironstone pattern is "Singapore Bird."
I forgot to take close-up pictures, but I found some from Mother's Day.
Same dishes, flatware, and napkins. Different setting.

Click http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2009/05/setting-table-with-mother.html for that tablescape.

Other tablescapes await you at Susan's beautiful and inspiring blog http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/.

Tablescaping Notes:

Dishes -- "Singapore Bird" by Adams

Twig flatware
Napkins by www.danicaimports.com
Napkin rings (bought many years ago in Orange Beach, Ala)
Aqua tablecloth -- Big Lots, $2.99