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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

HERE COMES THE SUN


Soleil and Sunflowers



Since the lockdown and not being able to entertain family or friends I've been keeping my breakfast table set with a pretty table setting, just for the pure pleasure of enjoying. My local market (open air for safety) has been a good source for fresh flowers all summer. These past weeks the market is covered up with sunflowers. Since I love the bright sunny days of August and  September, my Quimper Soleil was the perfect choice. It reminds me to enjoy the last days of summer sunshine as fall starts to slowly appear with its subtle changes.



MacKenzie-Childs market Tote,
a gift from my sister



Here comes the sun! Beautiful sunflowers for this bright sunny centerpiece. The heavy glass sunflower pitcher is the perfect vessel, a gift from my mother-in-law many years ago





Sunny and bright, Quimper Soleil
One of the reasons I love this pattern is the bright sunny color. It has always reminded me of the sun! 

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These gorgeous black and white linen placemats are from Crown Linen Designs. Thanks Sarah, for introducing us





















Candleholders and Salt and Pepper










Tulip mugs, figures and flowers



Thank you for stopping by. I hope you will leave a comment, it's the only way I know you were here.....





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14 comments:

  1. Ricki TreleavenAugust 26, 2020 at 9:22 PM

    I love the sunny, bright Quimper that looks beautiful with the sunflowers. Your table is stunning

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  2. DebiAugust 27, 2020 at 6:11 AM

    Thank you for sharing the sunshine!

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 27, 2020 at 8:00 AM

    Now that table must make you smile whenever you see it, Emily! It sure made me smile with its cheeriness. The filled sunflower 🌻 pitcher is so pretty with your Quimper collection. Love those placemats, too. Thanks for the beauty. 😊

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  4. handmade by amaliaAugust 27, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    Sunflowers are always so cheerful, they never have a bad day. Or a headache.
    Amalia
    xo

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  5. Debbie@Mountain BreathsAugust 27, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    Emily such a beautiful and sunny Quimper table with the sunflowers. The gorgeous black and white linen placemats are the perfect addition to the table. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  6. JeanieAugust 27, 2020 at 8:34 AM

    This. This is the most perfect table setting! It is warm, summery, beautiful. It says "France" all over the place! I love the Quimper so much. This is a collection I wish I'd started a long time ago and I'm so thrilled I can see it in your blog, on your gorgeous table. The sunflowers are perfect. Do you feel very Provencal here? I do! Nothing could be nicer. If I ever get to your world and you invite me for tea, will you do this same setting?

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  7. readlistenAugust 27, 2020 at 8:59 AM

    How lovely.

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  8. SarahAugust 27, 2020 at 9:18 AM

    Emily, you know this fills my heart with sunny thouughts of our time spent on the Cote d Azur. I've always admired your beautiful set of soleil Quimper dishes. The Crown Linens look perfect with them! You need to share some of these photos with Lucy for the QCI web page. This would be a perfect additionn.
    Happy Thursday, dear friend!

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  9. Rita C at PanoplyAugust 27, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    Emily, that Quimper makes a beautiful table, especially with the sunflowers and Crown Linen placemats (which I also scored a set of!). I've been keeping a table set as part of my decor as well. It just makes me happy to walk by and see a beautiful table, and allows me a fun activity, playing with the collections I've kept. I'm sure you feel the same, as you've said.
    With the start of the school year, and high hurricane season, I think we're in for few more rough months to have to ride navigate. Praying we all stay safe. xo

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  10. Lylou.anneAugust 27, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    Coucou Emily, qu'elle est jolie cette vaisselle de Quimper, je ne m'en lasse pas et associée aux tournesols, c'est magnifique !
    Belle fin de semaine, bisous de Bretagne.
    Lylou

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  11. Linda @ Life and LindaAugust 27, 2020 at 9:47 AM

    So lovely Emily. I adore you Quimper collection. So pretty and cheerful. The sunflowers are so fun! Spreading sunshine is such a need thing right now. I do love the black and white checked placemats. A lovely table to brighten my day.

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  12. AnneAugust 27, 2020 at 6:11 PM

    So pretty. Perfect viewing for what is turning into a gloomy evening and several days of savage weather.

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  13. Patti @ Pandoras BoxAugust 28, 2020 at 6:29 AM

    What a beautiful collection of Quimper! This setting certainly must brighten your day - so cheery!

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  14. thepaintedapron.comAugust 28, 2020 at 8:45 AM

    I love love sunflowers Emily, and they are perfectly paired with your sunny yellow Quimper pieces! I love the Quimper candle holders and salt and pepper, what fun pieces! The yellow dishes look so good on the black and white checks. It makes me so happy to know you are enjoying your beautiful things even if it's only for the 2 of you! We need sunflowers to brighten this dreary rainy day! Thank you for the dose of sunshine 🌞🌻
    Jenna

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