Monday, April 23, 2012

Spring Time Tea

Hello Everyone,
      I am enjoying all the spring activity that is going on in the garden as the birds are busy  building their nests , leaves are starting to unfurl and  hundreds of daffodils are starting to put on their cheery spring show.
   It is such a treat to be able to go to the garden and pick a pretty bouquet for my tea time.

This pretty little tea cup came home with me from an antique shop in St. Cloud, Florida. The teapot and matching plates were yardsale finds.
Striped scilla and chionodoxa forbesii are early spring bloomers.







A spot of tea and then back out to the garden-there is lots to do and I am thankful to be able to enjoy getting out into the spring garden and doing some garden chores.
 
I am joining Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday today.

Thank you for visiting me,

Carolyn

33 comments:

Unknown said...

So pretty , I love blue & white dishes . Your flowers are special .

Anonymous said...

Hi Carolyn! What pretty dishes and how nice to come home to some lovely blooming flowers!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Beth said...

Hi Carolyn, Your flowers are reallly pretty and I adore your tea cup and teapot. Beautiful!

CHERI said...

Your pictures are always so lovely. I am still trying to get my blog pics to look better...no luck yet but I'll keep working:)

Special 'K' said...

Just what I need: beautiful blooms, exquisite china and a glorious cup of tea. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

Martha said...

What a pretty tea set -- I adore blue and white and your's is stupendous!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Carolyn, I love your teapot with feet, such lovely dishes! Beautiful blooms too. Enjoy your week.
FABBY

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Carolyn: I so enjoy your posts. I don't think about it, but when I see one from you, I get excited. Everything is so beautiful, your garden, flowers, tea cups and photos. Thanks for making my day today..Happy Monday..Judy

June said...

Oh my goodness Carolyn, these photos are beautiful! SO romantic and serene.
I just bought my RH today and your feature was pure bliss. I loved it, and sure wish I could see you in the pages of Victoria too!
sending hugs...

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

SO SO PRETTY!!!!

Rowan said...

What a fresh looking and pretty table setting, the spring flowers are beautiful. There's lots to do in my garden too but it's so wet that I can't get outside to do anything.

Nina said...

Hello, what a lovely blog you have here; compliments for everything dear! I "must" follow you!
See you soon,
greetings from California!

Anna said...

Ale cudo!!!
Uwielbiam te ciepłe kolory.

flowersandhome said...

I had never seen or heard of that striped scilla. So special and beautiful.
Bye,
Marian

Shabby chic Sandy said...

So pretty :)

Heirloom treasures said...

oOh lovely china and flowers. I really like blue and yellow together xx

sylvia said...

how sweet alle those colors are!! I love them!!

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Linda said...

Hi Carolyn,
Like so many of your lovely readers and blogging friends, I too, have never seen the striped scilla! I will have to search out this delight! If it grows in PEI, it should grow here in Newfoundland, wouldn't you think? Just gorgeous, m'dear, as always. Enjoy your garden and your week.
Hugs,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Beautiful pattern, Carolyn! I love that teapot and its footed base. I'm sure it must be a beautiful sight in your gardens with everything just coming up. We have passed through all the early Spring awakening since we had such warm temps early on. I'm waiting on some iris that looks like they will pop any day now.

Ale said...

What a delicious tea set!
Ale

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Hello Carolyn
I love the footed teapot and other china for tea today.
We had a blanket of snow on the ground this morning and it's still snowing. So much for getting back out in the garden for me.
Judith

Clara said...

Hi Carolyn,
Your posts are always so beautiful. I saw a saucer like the one you posted in a little tea room last week and thought of you.I guess I should go back and get it before it is gone. Maybe I will find a teacup to match it somewhere else.
Have a lovely day.
~Clara

A Garden of Threads said...

Hi Carolyn, Lovely teacup. It looks beautiful with all your spring flowers. Enjoy your time in the garden, it is snowing here so no gardening today:( hugs, Jen.

Snap said...

What a lovely tea table! I love your footed teapot. Blue and white ... so fresh and crisp looking and your flowers are just beautiful! Happy Tea Day!

giovanna said...

lovely tea cup and tea pot!
have a nice day
giovanna

Betty said...

What a beautiful teapot set you found. I love the look of purple and white all alone. Just so serene.

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hi Carolyn,
this is an amazing tea pot and tea cup. The decoration looks raised and the woman on the tea cup reminds me to Wedgwood. The set is beautiful with the flowers. Thank you for this eye-candy.
Best greetings, Johanna

Two Cottages And Tea said...

A beautiful tea setting with your new teacup and saucer. Yes, it does feel so good to be out in the garden again.
Nancy

Heather's Blog-o-rama said...

I really like the contrast of the blue against the white on your tea things :) :) Lovely :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :) :) :)

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Carolyn,
How pretty your tea is with the lovely teapot, teacup and flowers! You must be thrilled to go out into your garden each day and find something new blooming! Asolutely lovely! Thank you for joining me for tea.

Blessings,
Sandi

Pamela Gordon said...

Hi Carolyn, I enjoyed visiting your tea time and also today's post. Both are so pretty and some of my favorite soft colours. Blessings, Pamela

Deb said...

I adore your tea-pot with the little feet. So sweet.