Wednesday 19 May 2010

'The Breakfast Table' - 1910.





".....  The wife who possesses the gift of sending her husband off every morning in a good humour to his business can claim to be the inspirer of half his success in life.   Who does not prefer a simple meal with a spotless cloth, shining silver, and glistening glass.    With regard to the choice of china, avoid gaudy colouring that will clash with the flowers - a simple pattern is always in good taste.    Porridge and cereal foods should be very daintily served, or they are apt to look messy ....."

1 comment:

  1. Lucky to get flowers at the breakfast table in our house: poor husband!

    Lovely snippets, keep them coming!

    Kim x

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