My loved ones and I gathered around the dining table for breakfast the other day, a ritual that doesn’t happen frequently due to work and busy schedules. As we ate and conversed it got me dreaming about the ideal summer breakfast — at which it would be and exactly what foods we’d share. I’d celebrate the beginning of summer in a rustic cottage near a lake and begin daily with the season’s finest berries along with fresh-from-the-oven scones. It could be a very simple meal in a very simple setting.
My dream cabin and all the components inside will harmonize with nature and reflect the gorgeous surroundings. If you’re spending your summers by the lake, then here are a few items that will match your rustic table. — Lauren from Lauren Elise Crafted
Huset
Farmor Bread Bags by Plenty – $22
Fresh bread can become hard or lumpy if left or put in a plastic bag. A linen bread bag actually keeps it fresher longer and helps it keep that crispy outer crust. Whether you’re baking your loaf or heading to the local market, this bag is essential for your country kitchen.
Mignon Kitchen Co..
Berry Colander – $14
A summer breakfast would not be complete with refreshing, in-season berries, such as blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. This stainless steel colander’s small size will fit perfectly on a busy morning table. Set it on an open plate as decor when not in use.
Farmhouse Wares
Glass Milk Bottle With Porcelain Lid – $16.95
This glass milk bottle has nostalgic details that’ll be just the right touch for any country home. Milk might not be home delivered anymore, but your breakfast table can still feel like it comes from a different era.
Anthropologie
Two-Toned Wood Spoon Set – $18
These little coral spoons are the perfect size for dipping into honey or jam jars. And the two-toned color gives a contemporary twist on the timeless wood spoon.
Mignon Kitchen Co..
Linen Stripe Towel – $20
A kitchen is always in need of towels for wiping up messes, drying hands and doing the dishes. This linen towel is absorbent but lightweight, and the classic navy stripe is just the accessory for a country kitchen. You might also spread this towel out on the dining table and use it like a little tablecloth or place setting.
Herriott Grace
Linen Napkins – $24
This gorgeous pair of lace napkins is hand-screened with illustrations by Melinda Josie. The artist has depicted a little assortment of pussy willow branches. Be inspired by the artwork at breakfast and then go into the nation with your sketchbook. Search for local plant and floral varieties and deliver them home to display in glass jars.
Terrain
Glass Juicer – $28
Juice oranges in the morning to get a tart treat. This juicer also functions as a pitcher also has an easy-pour spout. The dimensions make it convenient for baking too.
Etsy
Balsa Wood Berry Basket Set by AM Radio – $28
Spend your summer days out from the berry patches and choose along these classic balsa wood baskets to take home all your loot. The rustic patina of those baskets adds to the allure. You might also use them in the kitchen for holding fruit, spice jars or utensils.
Anthropologie
Ridged Zinc Pot – $12
These zinc pots have a corroded, industrial texture and would create unique canisters for growing kitchen herbs. Display them along a window ledge and permit herbs to grow to get a wild, untamed appeal. Keep these pots from the kitchen and snip off leaves once you want to add some flavor to your recipes.
Etsy
Rustic Cream Pitcher by Simply Potters – $50
This white pitcher is perfect for morning orange juice or milk. I like juicing a great deal of oranges at once and maintaining the juice cool in the refrigerator so that I can get refreshing sips throughout the day.
Boar Bristle Pastry Brush – $6.95
My favourite part about creating scones is becoming to use the bristle brush to wash on an egg wash and then to dust on the scones with sugar. This is the final step before baking to bring a touch of sweetness to buttermilk scones. You might also use it to brush glazes, sauces, butter and oil on baked goods and ready meals.
Terrain
Ball Jar Coffee Mill – $98
This coffee mill is actually attached to a timeless Ball mason jar. If you use mason jars round your country home already, then this mill will fit straight in. The hand-constructed grinder includes cast iron and walnut attributes, and will help extract all the intricate flavors from your java beans.
Brook Farm General Store
Enamel Tumbler, Blue Rim – $12
These blue rim enamel tumblers appear to be straight from the summer campsite. Enamelware is durable and easy to clean so it’s perfect for camping and picnics. However, this tumbler is straightforward and beautiful enough to be used inside also. The stackable design makes for easy storage too.
Lantern Moon Handcrafted
Rice Basket, Mini – $14.70
Rice baskets are traditionally utilised to haul rice to the current market, but this basket could be a useful tool to have around the house. Throw dirty laundry into it; turn it into a picnic basket and then take out utensils and food; store additional toys in there. The best half of this basket is collapsible for convenient storage, and also the beautiful type and woven reed material would make a stand-out decor piece.
Emmo Home
Kaico Coffee Pot by Shoei Kogyo – $130
Keep your coffee hot throughout the daytime. This beautifully-designed pot has enamel coating on steel that’s thermally efficient.
Brook Farm General Store
Wool Blanket, Natural with Red Stripe – $245
Mornings by the lake could be brisk, making it difficult to pull yourself out of bed. On those days, head to the breakfast table wrapped in those super-soft wool blankets. Or, snuggle them up at night as you watch for shooting stars or roast s am ores over a fire.
Etsy
Ceramic Sugar Bowl Gray And White by Viruset Design – $20
This ceramic sugar bowl includes a ton of handmade charm and also includes a bamboo spoon. The handwritten tag makes it effortless to locate in a bustling and lively kitchen. The lid includes a straightforward, stripe design, and it also helps to keep out moisture.
Gretel Home
Java Creamer and Sugar Bowl – $24
Keep your morning coffee routine organized with this coffee set — a little white creamer and sugar bowl. Even in the event that you drink your coffee black, it’s wonderful to offer up the choice for your visitors.
Brook Farm General Store
Enamel Lunch Box – $49
Quit wasting paper bags to be used as lunch sacks. This enamel lunch box is an eco friendly alternative that’s made utilizing a classic labor-intensive procedure. The enamel surface is nonporous, so the material is sterile. In case you’ve got a great deal of leftovers from breakfast, then take them with you on your hike or bicycle ride for an easy on-the-go lunch.
Gardener’s Supply Company
Porch Rocker – $199
The cabin summer experience would not be complete with no sit in a timeless porch rocker. Enjoy your morning cup of java as you stone and slowly plan your day, or catch up with family in the evening’s end. These rockers are comfortable, durable and just the thing for a country porch.
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