Not Breakfast at Tiffany's - Rustic and Refound

Are you familiar with the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Probably not! It’s a sixty-five-year-old movie starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. The setting of the movie is eating a pastry and drinking coffee in front of an empty Fifth Avenue storefront at dawn which instantly sets a romantic, melancholic tone in Manhattan, New York. Somewhere I’ve never been but imagine it might be a pretty setting and table.

A romantic table setting with mis-matched plates and cups for Not Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Today’s tablescape may not be a Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but I can pretend…right? The star of the movie Audrey Hepburn, aka Holly Golightly is searching for safety behind a fragile identity and glamorous facade. Holly loves Tiffany’s because of how the building makes her feel that “nothing bad could happen to you there.” Maybe that’s what I created in this sweet tablescape that looks fancier than it is.

“A Story of Finding Where You Belong”

A romantic table setting with cream-colored roses trimmed in pale pink, a candle in a silver bowl and a basket of blueberries.

…And who you belong with.

Won’t you Join Me?

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is such a catchy little title, I thought it was a catchy little phrase, and I imagined it looking a little like this…

Breakfast at Tammy’s

This is Not Breakfast at Tiffany’s its breakfast at Tammy”s.

A romantic table setting with cream-colored roses trimmed in pale pink, a candle in a silver bowl and a basket of blueberries. 2

Today it is all about creating a little spot to enjoy a cup & feel like you are in a little cafe in Paris – or at a small bistro table in front of an empty Fifth Avenue storefront in Manhattan, New York.

Setting up a little table and chairs for two is always a fun thing to do.

A romantic table setting with cream-colored roses trimmed in pale pink, a candle in a silver bowl and a basket of blueberries. 3

It doesn’t take much to create a beautiful tablescape. Everything from this tablescape, I pulled from my own collection.

On the Table

A romantic table setting, for Not Breakfast at Tiffany's, with cream-colored roses trimmed in pale pink, a candle in a silver bowl and a basket of blueberries.

Set it with silver. I added some personality with a couple of pieces from my silver collection, a small revere bowl for my candle and another silver bowl for the water.

A small silver revere bowl holding a Maison Louis Marie candle from Amazon.

I used every-day white Mikasa plates and favorite yard sale silver, a pair of thrifted cream Franciscan cups and saucers, and less than simple water glasses. All and most are mismatched yet everything feels cohesive and effortless.

White plates, cream Franciscan teacups and saucers, blueberries in a white berry basket tablescape.

The key take-away for the tabletop is to mix and match. It doesn’t all have to ‘go’ or be a set to work. Try bringing in some of your favorite pieces- like your grandmother’s plates or that collected flatware to give your table a bit of personality.

Linens

I used favorite kitchen towels for napkins. They are simple but beautiful and continue to add the effortless look to a simple style that is often used in Paris.

White plates, cream Franciscan teacups and saucers, blueberries in a white berry basket tablescape for Not Breakfast at Tiffany's.

White plates, cream Franciscan teacups and saucers, blueberries in a white berry basket tablescape.5

White plate, cream Franciscan teacup and saucer, blueberries in a white berry basket tablescape

The Flowers

I added a touch of romance with $8 Roses! Soft cream roses with hints of pink. Absolutely a favorite! Such a pretty bouquet in a simple container. One candle to make it feel like fine dining and sophisticated.