Friday, August 28, 2009

Cockadoodledoo!

Y'all will be very surprised to know that there is something out there I don't collect....roosters. Don't know why but I don't do roosters. I do however, have a couple. ;o) Luckily.... because Barb @ Bella Vista is having a rooster party today.



One recent weekend, I wanted to have brunch on the back patio but the pergola doesn't shade it much & it had already gotten hot as heck. So I set the little drop-leaf table on my front porch.



I love the black & white polka dots on these rooster salt & pepper shakers...aren't they cute?



I bought a huge set of these black & white toile rooster dishes on eBay several years ago (love the french country appeal of them!) but when they arrived, many were broken. I did manage to retain a set of 4 dinner & 4 salad plates though...just enough! The seller was very kind & tried to refund all my money but I didn't feel right about it since I still had a service for 4 so I paid half.
They were still a bargain!





For brunch, we had cheese souffles (they rose beautifully but of course fell before I could snap a pic) & blueberry scones w/ strawberries & orange juice. If you are intimidated by souffles, don't be! They're easy peasy....just be careful opening & shutting the oven door. And don't be disappointed when it deflates, they ALWAYS deflate, it's only a matter of time.




The black & white checked placemats & napkins were a thrift store find, so were the Noritake goblets & the iron napkin rings. The Bordallo cabbage plates & pitcher are from one of the TJ Maxx, Ross or Marshall stores & the twig placemats are from Garden Ridge. The rooster toile plates are by Z Gallerie & the rooster S&P shakers were a dollar store find. The souffle & scones are by Chef Cami. ;o)


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31 comments:

  1. Terri SteffesAugust 28, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    I don't collect roosters either and I am participating in the party, too. Come on by!

    Love the black and white roosters!

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  2. StaceyAugust 28, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Your table is gorgeous. The menu sounds wonderful too. Love those dishes!

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  3. "Blossom"August 28, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Awesome rooster; love the plates.

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  4. Barb August 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Cami, your table is gorgeous....so charming full of wonderful color. Love your little rooster friends, too.

    Thank you for sharing and being a special part of the group.

    Barb :-)

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  5. CindyAugust 28, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Those plates are awesome! Love the black/white polka dots, so cute!

    I am having a rooster giveaway at http://fairytalescottage.blogspot.com/2009/08/rooster-party-giveawayrooster-party.html
    Hope you can stop by~Hugs, Cindy

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  6. danaAugust 28, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    As you could tell from my post, I had to borrow roosters! I must say, however, they are starting to grow on me....especially that darling set of rooster dishes. How sad that half the set was broken, but so grat you have some to enjoy!!

    I loved your tablescape and so enjoyed meeting you via the rooster party!!

    Have a fun day! Dana

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  7. SalmagundiAugust 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Love the plates - too bad about the broken package; but glad you were able to salvage some. The food looks wonderful, too. Sally

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  8. Linda (Nina's Nest)August 28, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I didn't think I had a collection either, but found quite a few of them around the house. So sorry about the breakage of the plates, but at least you had a responsable seller. They are lovely! Linda

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  9. JKWAugust 28, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    I love the porch scene and the plates are a real find. The food looks delicious - you could have your own food show. Blessings, Janet

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  10. BeansieleighAugust 28, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Cami! Love your adorable dotted rooster salt and pepper shakers, AND the pitcher they sit near!! Now.. if ONLY I could reach through this monitor and just try ONE little blueberry scone!... Have fun at all the rooster parties today, and have a wonderful weekend! ~tina

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  11. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsAugust 28, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    What yummy food! Wish I could just come sit on your front porch with you! Such a pretty tablescape.

    Big Rooster Hugs & Pecks,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  12. BarbAugust 28, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Your table looks so pretty and the menu-yum.

    Love the plates, too bad so many arrived broken.

    hugs,3
    Barb

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  13. Ms. Bake-itAugust 28, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Hello Cami,

    I love the black & white toile rooster dishes and the cute black and white polka dotted S&P shakers!

    ~ Tracy

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  14. ColoradoladyAugust 28, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Oh, your rooster plates are just wonderful. I would love to have a set of four of those...they look wonderful on your table. Have a great weekend.

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  15. Katy ~August 28, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    You crack me up.

    I don't collect roosters either, or geese, or cows, or pigs, or any other farm animal come to think of it.

    I am starting my very own train collection though, grins.

    Scones look deeeee-lightful!

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  16. Becky K.August 28, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Which to love more...the dishes or the scones....scones, I think!
    But then I always choose food.
    I do like the dishes, too!!

    Happy Rooster Party

    Becky K.
    Hospitality Lane

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  17. CindyAugust 28, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Love those polka dot rooster shakers, too cute! And dang Chef, that food is looking pretty good there! :D

    -c
    yapping cat

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  18. DebbieAugust 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I just love the rooster plates. Very nice. Debbie

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  19. Bargain Decorating with LaurieAugust 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    I have the platter that matches those dishes. I didn't even know there were dishes in that pattern. I love them! Your s/p shakers are so cute. I've never made a souffle. Yours looks so yummy. laurie

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  20. Melissa MillerAugust 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Cami this is so lovely!
    The plates are really beautiful.

    Have a wonderful weekend. ~Melissa :)

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  21. CharoAugust 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    The plates are fantastic.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Saludos
    Charo

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  22. SarahAugust 28, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    I'm working my way through the parties, but it may take me all weekend. So many wonderful roosters to visit. I enjoyed my visit. Love the black and white with the green. Hope to see you at my place for a little rooster fun. hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com

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  23. Lara HarrisAugust 29, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Love the plates...and can I come over the next time you make scones?:)

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  24. Denise MarieAugust 29, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    great post. I got some little ramekins too and need to make souflee and indv mac and cheese in it.

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  25. Irma's Rose CottageAugust 29, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Love the Rooster toile plates, very lovely. Your scones luck delish!

    Irma :)

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  26. juls4realAugust 29, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Love, love, love the dishes. So glad you were able to save four. Lovely table.

    Juls

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  27. JulieAugust 30, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    I Love your Roosters... I am having a give away Please try to stop by...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  28. Miss JaniceAugust 31, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    I absolutely love those rooster plates...too cute! I love the color and the pattern.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I love, love, love the black and white plates. So I have to be on the look out for some for me. :) Happy Monday and have a great week.

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  30. The Pleasures of HomemakingAugust 31, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    The souffle and scones look so tasty! You do have the match to my teapot! I don't have any of the dishes that's the only piece I have. My husband bought it for me at Z Gallerie years ago.

    Your table is gorgeous!

    Manuela

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  31. KimSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    I love those rooster plates. And, that brunch, mmmmmm.....!

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