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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Cheery Cherries

This week's tablescape was inspired by a gift from my dear friend Michele.  A few years ago, she gave me this darling sandwich tray, knowing that I love all things cherry.  
Then last year, Michele sent me two cute vintage cherry-patterned coffee cups with saucers.  I found a photo of a dinner plate in this pattern on Replacements.com -- what a great resource! -- but they didn't have any in stock. 
 A few years ago Target had these cute melamine plates, and with three cherry-themed elements, I had enough to set a breakfast table.
 Using the same red and white tablecloth from last week's table, I layered the cherry salad plates with plain white dinner plates and added some blue stemware.
The placesetting also included our everyday stainless and some blue-checked napkins rolled into blue napkins rings.

A vase of white tulips and a small beribboned cakestand completed the table.
All the elements came together to create a cheery breakfast table.

 Details:
Melamine salad plates:  Target a few years ago
Coffee cups:  Le Comptoir LCX4 (vintage, gift from Michele)
Blue goblets:  Villeroy and Boch
Stainless:  Towle Beaded Antique
Tablecloth:  Home Goods
Napkins:  Ancient!

Thank you for visiting my table this week!  I hope you will leave a comment before you leave to visit all the wonderful tablescapes at Susan's Between Naps on the Porch!







Posted by Tricia
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42 comments:

  1. Carol at SerendipityFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Tricia,
    Your table is wonderful. I love the cups and saucers. I also love your wallpaper.

    Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day.

    Carol

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  2. Susie @ Step inside my homeFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Hi Tricia,
    The cherry themed table is just lovely! And I especially love how you have the blue accents throughout. Very unique! And the white tulips are such a classic centerpiece. Everything looks so inviting! ~Susie

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  3. MarigeneFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    What a cheery cherry table...love all the blue with the bits of red...sure does make me smile thinking about spring being around the corner.

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  4. Red Couch RecipesFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Tricia -- I love the blue and red together -- it is a very nice combination and sparks things up a bit. Joni

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  5. xinexFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    What a cheery cherry tablescape!..Christine

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  6. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)February 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Tricia, isn't is amazing how well the "ancient" napkins go with your newer things? The cherry cups are so nice, and I do like cherries too! Linda

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  7. JocelynFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Such a pretty cheerful table. Love the dishes.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  8. Alycia NicholsFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    This is indeed cheery cherry!!! It reminds me somewhat of one of my favorite characters: Mary Engelbreit!!! But it also reminds me of Valentine's Day. AND President's Day is not far off, and we all know that George Washington could not tell a lie about chopping down that ol' cherry tree! So this table has LOTS of reach!!!

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  9. DebbieFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    It's to cheery and CHERRY! I love the look of it. I really love that pedestal cake stand with the red ribbon you have on there. I was looking for something JUST like that in my recent Atlanta shopping excursion. Love it.

    The whole table makes me want to sit down and eat pancakes.

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  10. DebbieFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I meant it's SO cherry... Good grief. These fingers of mine...

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  11. MaryFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Love your cheery cherry table! What a delightful place to start your day!

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  12. MaryroseFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Tricia,
    Your cherries are wonderful. I always feel like cherries are so happy and I love the combo of the red and blue. Great table
    Maryose

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  13. The TablescaperFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Tricia:

    What a cheerful table! You are lucky to have such a good friend.

    - The Tablescaper

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  14. TessFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Tricia...

    This is adorable. I love the cherry pattern! Looks like spring may really be around the corner! Your goblets are beautiful too!

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  15. Miss CharFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Tricia, I love your cherry coffee cups, I've never seen any like them. Thanks so much for sharing your cherry table today.

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  16. CindyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Very Cute!

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  17. MarlisFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Your table is soo darned cute! I love how the tablecloth makes the plates just pop. Your cherry plates and cups and saucers and the sandwich tray are really pretty together. Love it all!

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  18. LynnFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    You're right, what a cheery cherry table, love it! It's so nice to have a colorful table in February-enjoy:@)

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  19. ShirleyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I love cherries too. I love the cup and saucer!! I'm still on the look out for that kitchen tablecloth with the cherries on it that my Mom used to have!!

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  20. DonnaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Cute, cute, cute. Love,love, love!
    D

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  21. DeannaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    looks great!!!!!

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  22. Lori LucasFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I am trying to figure out how I missed the adorable dishes at Target. Dang!! I agree, it makes a perfect breakfast...or any...table! Lori L

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  23. Chubby ChiequeFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Loving your cherry settings. I love the teacups the most.

    Perfect for a lovely breakfast.

    Happy TS to you,
    /chie

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  24. PhyllisFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Cherries are a favorite of mine, too.....just finished eating some cherry vanilla ice cream in all honesty. Your little platter is just darling and so are the cherry cups and saucers. I think cherries are just the "happiest" of fruits....they make one smile. Pairing the blue with the red really makes a statement.....anyone would love to sit at this table! I am new to blogging and would love a visit from you.

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  25. Linda @ Life and LindaFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    So very cute! The Cherry setting. It is so refreshing. Love it! Linda

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  26. KathyFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Cherries really are the happiest of fruits and I would be up bright and early to have breakfast at such a beautiful table.

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  27. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Such a happy and lovely tablescape! I think I love Valentines Day so much because red is my favorite color! Red tablecloth! Love it! And those cups and the sandwich tray! Thanks for sharing - Happy Valentines Day! Mrs. S

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  28. BillFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Definitely one of the happiest tables ever, Tricia! The soft blues provide a perfect balance with the warmth of the reds. The simple arrangement of tulips is just right!

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  29. Cherry Pie and RosesFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Well, cherry anything makes me happy too. And I love cherries and red with blue, so your tablescape just sang to me. Love the gingham touches too. The kitchen in my new "forever cottage" will sport red, blue, and white; thanks for more inspiration. Brenda (a/k/a Cherry Pie and Roses everywhere)

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I love the cherry teacups. Hope you find more. I always love to do cherry scapes and desserts for Washington's birthday. Your's is perfect. Lovely for summer and July 4 as well!

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  31. Slice of Pie Cookbooks and EntertainingFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I love cherries, too! Love this inviting table ... Thanks for sharing.

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  32. A Hint of HomeFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I love your pretty tablescape! It is so cheery!
    Your blue goblets are lovely! It all came together so well!

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  33. Mid-Atlantic MarthaFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Love your cheery cherries! This is so fun.

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  34. Savannah GrannyFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love the cherry cups and saucers. You did such a great job coordinating the plates. I absolutely love that tablecloth. I remember it from last week. Loved it then too. Hugs, Ginger

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  35. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Dear Tricia...how beautiful your table is! I love it all, your cherry cups and saucers are adorable,the tablecloth is absolutely great. Lovely blue goblets it all came together terrific and romantic. Thank you for sharing. Have a real nice weekend.
    Very Happy Thanksgiving Season.
    XOXO
    FABBY

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  36. Denise @ Forest ManorFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Tricia,
    Your tablescape is a joy to look at. First of all, tulips are one of my favorite flowers. Secondly, the color combinations are just so cheerful! I love the colors together. All your cherry dishes are so cute, and I love the soft blue and white gingham napkins. I have seen the Villeroy and Boch goblets at our local Belks, and have wondered if I could use them with my Churchill blue and white dishes. They look great on your table! I posted my first tablescape yesterday so if you have time, please stop by and check it out. I appreciate getting views and comments, as I've just started blogging!
    Happy Valentine's Day,
    Denise

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  37. KathleenFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Lovely! It has a hint of Spring.
    I ♥ those V and B glasses!
    Tricia, your collection of dishes is growing!! :)

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    A just right table to get the day started. I love the simplicity and the warmth.

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  39. FarahFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Tricia... what a pretty table I never knew what to say for it... a fairy tale tablescape... or a charming and lively one... or the magic of blue... very lovely and so different from the very very formal tablescapes... very lovely
    Happy Valentine’s Day … hope you spare a little bit of your valuable time for me …
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  40. BethFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Tricia, I am loving your cherry salad plates and cups and saucers! Cherries are so cheery! I am looking forward to seeing your Presidents' DayTable. I don't have a lot of Liberty Blue (just 8 dinner plates and 4 cups and saucers), so look forward to seeing how you set it up with more pieces or coordinating pieces.
    Blessings, Beth

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  41. Kathy EickholtFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Love the table setting. Looks bright and happy. Love the cherry design on the plates too.

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  42. SarahMarch 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Tricia, this table is full of cheerfulness! I'm off to visit more of you previous posts. ~ Sarah

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