The Coffee Station

Do you have a coffee station? 

Seems everybody has one!

 I've always had one even before they
became "coffee stations". It only makes
sense to gather everything together in
one spot for making coffee; 

the coffee maker, filters, pretty mugs,
creamers, sugar, spoons and
whatever else you use. 

Mine is on a small counter next to the 

refrigerator. I change the look of it almost

 every month.

If you've been following me for a while you
have seen the changes through the holidays.

I use different mugs, or a tray, or baskets  

to keep it interesting. 

Click HERE if you want to see more. 

You can create your own coffee station with 

what you already have. You just need a 

designated space; like on the counter, a cart, 

a chest, a small table. 

Whatever works for you.  

It's a great little spot for creating an

inviting seasonal or holiday theme.

Use what you have...always!

March ~ St. Patrick's Day

Spring ~ Easter

Remember to always store your coffee in an 

opaque container-no glass. Light is not good
for coffee. If you use glass, keep it in the
cabinet above, away from the light.

Several variations for Fall.

 I find seasonal mugs at thrift stores.

Christmas stations.

It goes up the day after Thanksgiving.

 Canisters filled with coffee, filters and tea.

Valentine's Day is all about hearts. 

All February.

 Winter

 You can also click on my Pinterest site to
see my board dedicated to Coffee Stations.  

Lots of inspiring ideas there. 

Cheers!

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24 Summer Breakfast Table Vignettes

When it's time for a change on our kitchen

table centerpiece I can always refer to my
 blog for ideas that I've used in the past.
Here are 24 Summer themes to get
me started. You can click on any

 of the pictures to see more on each post.

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Daily Table Setting

Blue and White

Propagating Basil

Weekly Change with Blue and Yellow

More Blue and White

Weekly Change ~ Time For Tea

Napkin Rings and Bruce Willis

Red, White, and Blue

Cow Appreciation

Americana Breakfast Table

Using A Tray for A Vignette

Using A Thrift Store White Platter

Picket Fence and Spatterware Platter

I always do lots of blue and white...my favorite!

Using A Pepsi Crate

Seeing Red

Shutter Runner

Blue Villeroy & Boch

Beach Inspired 

Lots Of Yellow

Make A Picket Fence Table Runner

Vintage Strawberry Tablescape

Fresh Rosemary At The Table

Make A Table Square Topper

Shell Theme Summer

Cheers!

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What Calms Me

My "thing" is always having the breakfast 

table set. It's where we eat. If that's done, 

I'm OK. I like need to see an organized,

pretty place to relax and have our next meal. 

Whatever else may be going on in the rest 

of the house, at least this space is calming 

and waiting for me.

Sometimes I make big changes, but usually
 it's a little weekly tweeking to freshen-up

 the look. It takes me just a few minutes
to spritz the glass top, add different 

placemats, napkins, maybe  a runner, 

or tablecloth; and add something

 to the centerpiece.

Maybe change the dishes.

I've had this one, more-or-less, for weeks. 

They usually don't last that long before

 I get bored with them or get inspired
 with a new idea. 

So when I need a sense of calmness, 

I set the table. What do you do? 

Cheers!

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10 Uses For A Glass Pie Plate

The humble glass pie plate does more than
 just bake pies. It's one of my favorite
kitchen tools. I have several. 

I keep them handy, stacked in the pots
cabinet by the stove.

I find them for $1.00 or less at my
favorite thrift store. They are thick and
can go in the oven, microwave, freezer
 and dishwasher.

Here's how I use them:

1. Of course they're great for making pies

 and quiches.

2. Bake an oven pancake.

3. Perfect for heating up leftovers in the
microwave, use them to cover the plate.

 or use 2 together to keep dinner warm in 

the oven for the late-comer.

4. It makes nice rimmed salad plate.

5. Fits on top pots. Use as a see-through
lid for a pan missing it's lid.

6. Bake a small dinner casserole or side dish.

7. Use as a saucer for a potted plant.

8. I use them when coating chicken;
1 for breadcrumbs,

1 for flour, 1 for eggs. Less mess.

9. It's a nice shallow bowl for mixing and
coating the bread for french toast.

10. Use them instead of a dinner plate when
 serving pasta, the rim prevents spill-overs.
This makes it a good plate to use for children.

Keep your eye out for these kitchen helpers
the next time you're at the thrift store
 or garage sale. They'll become an essential
item for you too.

Cheers!

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