A Birthday Buffet

I had a simple buffet last Sunday for my son’s birthday.  After all of the clutter of Christmas, lovely though it may be, I wanted something quite the contrary: simple, colorful, and with clean lines and a sense of freshness that promised spring.

The centerpiece was one of the apothecary jars that I'd used for candy on my Boxing Day table.  Here I simply filled it with lemons.  The color was perfect with the flatware and Williams-Sonoma tablecloth.

I have napkins to match the tablecloth, but thought I'd go with something a little bolder with this solid pattern.  This was my son's place setting, the little bag at the upper left contains his favorite chocolate chocolate chip cookies.

I made use of a new napkin fold called the Oriental shawl.

It was a very simple table setting overall.  Each guest, though, did have individual salt and pepper shakers.  I've had these for ages and use them as often as I can.  It saves so much passing back and forth during the meal.

I love this little fellow!

And his brother!  This set of unusual candlesticks was a wedding gift.

Plates - Old Time Pottery (50¢ a piece!)
Glassware - La Rochère Glass 1895Tablecloth - Williams-Sonoma
Napkins - Cost Plus World Market
Apothecary Jar - Crate & Barrel
Cups - Amazon.com


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This is linked to Tablescape Thursday.