Monday, April 30, 2012

A May Day Tea

Hello everyone,
       It is hard to believe April is almost over and tomorrow we welcome May. It is still cool here but the weatherman has predicted sunshine and warmer temps for the next few days so the garden will jump ahead now.
   Anyway,lets enjoy a cup of tea with a pretty garden bouquet.
Daffodils and hyacinths are pretty and fragrant.Did you notice my pretty little vase from tjmaxx? It goes nicely with the pretty mugs from Winners(tjmaxx in U.S.)



Sugar cookies on a pretty plate also from tjmaxx.



Inexpensive china but so pretty together.
My garden bouquet with some faux blue hydrangeas.

I am joining Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday again today.

Happy May Day!

Take care,

Carolyn

30 comments:

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Beautiful pictures. I just love your flowers, wicker, it is all lovely. I too can't believe how swiftly April came and left. This year is just flying by. Wow. I am ready for beautiful blooms and have planted many flowers this season. Just love how they make me feel when I drive up to our property. Have a lovely week.
Debbie

Julie said...

Carolyn - can I just say "ahhhhhh" and pour me a cup....

Two Cottages And Tea said...

Hi Carolyn,
Everything is so pretty. I love visiting and having tea with you.
Happy May to you!
Nancy

Deanna said...

Lovely post!
Sugar Cookies and I go way back. They are hard to beat.

God bless,
d from the kansas flinthills

Susy said...

I always love anything TeaTime, but my eye kept gravitating to that incredible wicker chair! Happy May Day.

Carol said...

Dear Carolyn, I love the colors in your May Day Bouquet! Lovely! I enjoy scrolling through your stunning images and feel so cozy and inspired with the ambience you create within every photo . . . within your home. Soft and romantic . . . and sensual. Happy May! Hugs from Massachusetts.

Kimberly said...

I love it all~especially the wicker chair!!!

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Whenever I see or hear the word hyacinth I think of the tv show Keeping Up Appearances that was one funny show........moving on the tea set is so cute

Shabby chic Sandy said...

I love those tea cups and vase and all--I would snagged those right up! They look like Cath Kidston. TFS:)

Linda said...

This post is a little bit of heaven! I love the pretty mugs and the little vase with the lovely flowers. The soft blues are so cheerful with the dainty pink flowers.

I do feel like I have enjoyed a tea party with you art the cottage!

Thanks so much!! (I am also enjoying the soft music!) (:>)

Bella's Rose Cottage said...

Happy May to you...
Your tea looks so springy and fresh! Love all the sunny photos on your sunporch, lovely! and sugar cookies are always delicious:-)
Hugs,
Bella

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Carolyn: Your TJMaxx cups and dishes are just beautiful. If you have a good eye I don't think it matters how much something costs..Happy May Day to You..Judy

theromanticrose said...

Molto belle queste mugs con i toni d'azzurro!Delizioso il tuo bouquet di fiori!Buon mese di maggio!Chissà come sarà bello il tuo giardino!Rosetta

Cindy said...

I love your cheerful blue and pinks today! The mugs and plates from TJM are very pretty!
Hugs, Cindy

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Betty said...

The setting looks so beautiful. I just love those mugs.

Rowan said...

Very pretty setting - I really love that white wicker chair, it looks so comfortable and summery.

Magdalena said...

Hi Carolyn! :)
Your photos are amazing.
All, what you show is so beautiful.
Tea drinking in your scenery is really unique.
Hugs,
Magdalena

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Good morning Carolyn,
Your flower filled vase and mugs are so pretty and just sing of springtime! What a lovely time of year for gathering fresh blooms from the garden! Thank you for joining me for tea and enjoy this beautiful day. Happy May!

Blessings,
Sandi

A Garden of Threads said...

Hi Carolyn, Love your blue and yellow colours. have wonderful day.

Unknown said...

Love all the stuff that can be found at TJMaxx!

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

So cheerful and fun...just perfect for a spring tea! Happy May Day! :)

Hélène Flont , french illustrator said...

Happy May Day!! It's the day in France lily of the valley are offer as lucky charm for all year!!
Joyeux 1er mai Carolyn to you and yours!!!

Elzie said...

Lovely mugs. They looks a lot like Green Gate from Denmark!!
Here we have warm days now. Today it's been almost 70F here.
Hope you have a nice day.
Love Elzie

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Madelief said...

Such pretty flowers from your garden Carolyn! Love the china too. It doens't look inexpensive at all.

Wish you a happy new week!

Madelief x

Beverly said...

It is all wonderful and spring like. Your daffodils and hyacinths must smell delightful.

I love TJ Maxx, too. I always find something that I "need" to bring home with me.

Susan said...

Gee, loved the floral bouquet, china, everything. I really, really love your photos, Carolyn. Susan

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

A very pretty spring tea Carolyn. Do you know, I rarely go in to Winners but should to check the wares area on occasion.
Judith

richardwilkins said...

Seeing those cups and how things are prepared makes me nostalgic in the days that I've been living in Alabama.

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