Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas Respite



                                                    Hello everyone,
      I hope you are can take some time today to curl up with a good book or your favorite magazine and enjoy a little repite from all the business of the season.
                                            Enjoy a cup of holiday tea.
                                 With candlelight and a full pot of tea.

                                         Some pretty natural greens and berries.

In a cosy little nook.

                   Some outdoor vignettes from our garden etc. on a beautiful snow day the first of the week.
      I am off to a holiday Jubilee Tea at Beaconsfield carriage house at 5 p.m. tonight and you are invited to come as it is open to all. Maybe,I will see you there!

I am joining Bernideen's Tea Time Blog today , Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage and Vintage Inspiration at Common Ground.

Thank you for visiting me,

Carolyn

28 comments:

Deb said...

Love that cozy little nook. Would like to be there right now. Deb

Shabby soul said...

Darling Carolyn, all is so inviting!
I love that simple bottle with candle and the red toile cups!
Many hugs
Silvia

Bernideen said...

What lovely photos as always....I can pretend to come to the tea....

Shabby Brocante, Karen said...

Oh, that sounds heavenly. I would love to curl up with a book!! I have been way too busy this year to just enjoy the sights and sounds. This post is so serene and pretty!!
Karen

Merlesworld said...

All looks lovely, Merry Christmas Carolyn.
Merle......

Egretta Wells blog said...

Lovely post. Merry Christmas, to you and yours, Carolyn.

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Carolyn: Such a beautiful sentiment and post. Your Christmas Cottage and your idea are just so special..Happy Wednesday..Judy

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Your respite was visually exactly what I needed....getting set for company in about an hour and teatime came and went with not a single moment to stop and sip!

Your snow looks so pretty- hoping you have a really white Christmas this year!

Your holiday tea you are attending tonight sounds absolutely heavenly - can't wait to read all about it. Wish I were there.

Hugs.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

What a lovely transferware pattern, Carolyn, and you match the bed perfectly! : ) Your outdoor shots are beautiful. Snow in our forecast for tomorrow night but I don't think it will amount to much. It will be nice to see before it all melts though.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Beautiful photos that pink tea set so so pretty.......

Sylvia said...

I would love having a cup of holiday tea, especially if the cup is as gorgeous as yours. Your nook is cozy and ...classy!
Wishing you and yours a magical Christmas!

Susan said...

Darling scenerios....all of them! Susan

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Beautiful post and photos with the red transferware teacup and teapot! Merry C'mas and a very terrific New Year for you and yours.
FABBY

Linda said...

I adore this post, Carolyn! One of my favourites, for sure! Hope you enjoyed your tea out this evening...
Hugs,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas

Jeanette@Creating a Life Studio said...

Oh my goodness, so peaceful and lovely. Thank you!

Jeanette

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Such lovely photos, Carolyn. Hope you enjoyed your tea at Beaconsfield. We had company this evening so I couldn't go. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family.

Christmas blessings,
Sandi

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

It looks like a cozy place to me Carolyn for tea and the book I'm reading.
Judith

Two Cottages And Tea said...

Such a sweet tea! Love the teacup! Beautiful photos! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Nancy

Rowan said...

A little respite from holiday preparations is just what's needed and your cosy nook looks very inviting. Love the sleigh and the wreath with iceskates.

Sanna - My Blueberry House said...

Hi Carolyn,

I have missed out on quite a few lovely posts! I adore every one of them. Very beautiful and lots of Christmas-y feeling. I´ve been meaning to thank you for the links you provided for me. There are some stunning blogs out there!

Have a good day,
Sanna

Jeanne said...

Gifts of time and love
are surely the basic ingredient
of a truly
Merry Christmas
~Peg Bracken~

Blessings for a most beautiful Christmas tea and thee.
Love Jeanne

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Your photos are so lovely! Thank you for sharing.

Maple said...

Carolyn thanks so much for joining us last night at Beaconsfield. I hope you had a chance to chat with the Lt Governor and his wife, they are lovely people. Although the tea and sweets were no where near what you serve I do hope you enjoyed them. The carriage house is so lovely with it's few decorations.
Looking forward to getting together again in the new year. Your blog photos take me back to the peaceful serenity of your home.

Carolyn said...

Hi Maple,
I really enjoyed the evening-the carriage house is beautiful and the food company and music were all lovely.
Hope to see you soon and Merry Christmas!
Carolyn

The Tablescaper said...

So peaceful and restful.

- The Tablescaper

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SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...Pernilla said...

Happy Holidays, Carolyn! Lovely and Christmassy :) I love all the red everywhere - so cozy and inviting. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos with us. Seasons Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

Debra@CommonGround said...

Just beautiful Carolyn. the bedding and the transferware are perfect touches for the Holidays. Thanks so much for sharing it at Vintage Inspiration!