No, it isn’t at Tiffany’s – although the store has finally given in and created a cafe to fulfil the fantasy! It all started when we went on holidays for some peace and quiet in the middle of the Belgian countryside. Each morning a full breakfast was presented on a white tablecloth using the owner’s inherited coffee cups and bowls. Served with love and elegance. Classical music was softly playing, an amazing view of poppies in a field from the table, fresh coffee, croissants and local fruit and cheeses eased us gently in to the day. We haven’t quite replicated this but have started with gentle music, beautiful bowls and the best produce we can find accompanied by good coffee.
Feng Shui First
In Feng Shui, as mentioned in other posts, a bowl signifies so much. It represents wealth, abundance and the ability to nourish ourselves and others. Many cultures share this philosophy and produce beautiful ceramics to celebrate this wealth and many of us have forgotten the significance of breaking the fast of sleep. We just rush head-on in to the day. When following Feng Shui rules, check where you have your breakfast. If you don’t have breakfast, look at where you eat lunch and use the same principles. Using the Bagua map, our dining room is in the Wealth sector. We have beautiful green Japanese bowls that have an added surprise inside of blue and white flowers. Vintage coffee cups in shades of green set the scene.
Breakfast Fare
These days we rush around in the morning to get somewhere and breakfast has lost its place. Brunch is attractive but has really become lunch with eggs. Slowing down at least one day of the week, setting a table, using your best crockery and the best produce you can afford, is a luxury. We usually eat a blend of oats, Greek yoghurt and blueberries and Italian coffee. Others love croissants, meats and cheeses or toast and marmalade. It can be that simple and perfect. As Robert A. Heinlein said, ‘one should not even attend the end of the world, without a good breakfast’.
