Good Morning Wake-up Table

Blog July 23, 2012

Edwards Table



The colors of fresh seasonal fruits can be an inspiration for setting tables. The bright colors and contrasts help make morning breakfast tables especially bright. Blueberry picking is at its prime right now, find a farm near you and get a few pounds! (You can freeze on a cookie sheet and then combine in a bag quickly for later use).

Set a mix of white plates with either blue and white accent plates* which on top are placed small bowls (glass or ceramic, glass will show the colors.). Mix up a collection of blue and white napkins* for increased interest. Create a fruit salad of whatever you have on hand (blueberries, orange segments and strawberries would look great but feel free to add sliced bananas, coconut shreds, grapes, raspberries, or walnuts). Toss the salad in its own juices or a few tablespoons of orange juice and lavender honey to preserve and sweeten a bit if desired.

Serve the fruit salad in the small bowls. Float some sunflower heads as a centerpiece to complete the Good Morning Wake-UP table and warm up some good morning muffins* and serve in a cool basket or bowl.

If at all possible add an edible flower* to your servings. Big bright nasturtiums or a peppery marigold can make the start of your day from ho-hum to extraordinary. And that’s what it’s all about. Taking the expected to the extraordinary, easily!

*ideas to follow this week.