Weekly Favorites: Antique Cafe au Lait Bowls

by Lidy

Things that were used and loved on a daily basis, pieces that we can still use today. The café au lait bowls are not only beautiful, but they serve a purpose, and are a delightful way to serve coffee and hot chocolate, like the French do, but also ice cream, soups, and everything else that fits in a bowl. I love the history of the bowls, wondering who used it, what their life was like, when they purchased the bowl. One more bowl with its own story and history is always welcome in our home, and since they are stackable, the bowls don’t take up too much precious space.

The cafe au lait bowls are still being produced all over France, as this is the traditional coffee cup there. It’s so much more condusive to linger a little over breakfast, something we don’t do too much here in the states, grabbing a mug of coffee instead, and heading out the door!

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