Sunday, September 15, 2013

Get Comfy & Cosy



                                                              Hello everyone,
                                With the cooler days of Autumn it is nice to take a relaxing afternoon tea
                               in the comfort of home.We have had some cooler days and evenings here,
                               but also some warm muggy days ~ typical for our Island September weather.
                               
                               So, on a cool day it was nice to have tea on the chaise in the bay window
                               looking out into the garden.
                                  A nice cup of tea and a good book makes for a lovely tea break don't you think?                                       When I was growing up I remember my Mom always freshened up in the middle of the                                  afternoon and sat down to enjoy a nice cup of tea and maybe a letter from                                                   home(Holland).
                               It was a habit that stayed with her and even now she still enjoys a little cup of tea.



                                         The sun popped out and warmed things up a bit!
        Hope you enjoyed a nice little break in your busy day!

  Today, I am joining Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday.

                                                                Thank you for visiting,
                                                                                        Carolyn

29 comments:

Poppy said...

Oh, Carolyn,

You have such an eye for pretty, elegant images, these looking more like paintings than photos. So romantic and charming a room. Thank you for that island light!

Poppy

Hulda said...

It looks so cosy and nice in your home. The windows are great, and a great bench to lay down on. Lovely photos. :)I enjoyed your post!

Madelief said...

Dear Carolyn,

I am happy to hear about your mother. It's good that she can still enjoy simple things like having a cup of tea. Please let me know if I can send her anything from Holland!

Just noticed your photo on the cover of the magazine. Such an honour! Congratulations!!!

Love your spot to lay down and enjoy the garden....

Happy week!

Madelief x

Madelief said...

Dear Carolyn,

I am happy to hear about your mother. It's good that she can still enjoy simple things like having a cup of tea. Please let me know if I can send her anything from Holland!

Just noticed your photo on the cover of the magazine. Such an honour! Congratulations!!!

Love your spot to lay down and enjoy the garden....

Happy week!

Madelief x

Alicja said...

:-)

Anne said...

Carolyn what a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a cup of tea.Hard to believe September is here already!
xx
Anne

Betty said...

You outdid yourself again. I love cozy places in the home.

20 North Ora said...

What a great place to sit and relax! Beautiful vignettes.

Judy

YONKS said...

This looks so comfortable. I can't believe the sun is shining through your windows. It has done nothing but rain here in the UK all day :-(
D
X

ARTESANATO EM GERAL said...

Olá Carolyn,

Um belo momento para um chá. É possível sentir a tranquilidade e aconchego.
Uma boa semana.

Lauriane

Cantinho da Zazá said...

Here I am... taking my relaxing time through your comfortable images!
Zazá

Brenda Pruitt said...

I would SO love to sit and gaze out your window at your gorgeous and bountiful gardens!
Brenda

Pamela Gordon said...

That chaise looks so nice with a view of your beautiful gardens. I think I'd enjoy a cup of tea, a good book and a nap there. :)

Susan said...

Hello Carolyn...I did, indeed, enjoy the break even though it's almost bed time for me.

Take care and enjoy the week of life ahead. Susan

Edith DUTERTRE said...

ho! comme j'aimerais partager
ce thé avec vous
dans un si beau décor
je vous avez promis des images
sur la Hollande
mais cela fait trop à passer
par mail
je vous ai fait une disquette
que je peux vous envoyer
pour cela il me faut votre adresse
à très bientôt
tendresse
edith

Janneke said...

Yes I have my afternoon tea break and love reading your ever so romantic blogpost. Haha, but I have my teatime in front of the pc, but yes sometimes I love to have my tea on the chaise with a good book, lovely.

Carol said...

Wish I could get in that lounge and read all afternoon. I like to have a cuppa after lunch. Have a great week!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

My how the room changed when the sun came out. It takes on a golden glow, and softens everything.
I don't think I'd get much reading done laying there, I'd be nodding off before long.
Judith

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

I love your transferware teapot.

Franziska und Rico Schönauer said...

Dear Carolyn
I am from switzerland. And I love your gardens, the little houses and all the tausends of flowers...
absolutly beautiful
Lovely Greetings from the Valnöt-Hus
Franziska

Tea in Texas said...

How lovely to have tea by the window with a special book to read. Your wonderful red transferware teapot is so perfect with the roses cup and saucer. Have a great early fall week.

Pam

brandy1 said...

Your "spot" looks so cosy and welcoming. How lovely to have a cup of tea in such a pretty room.Shirley N.Z

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Just beautiful, Carolyn! You have such a cozy spot there with the view out to the gardens. Love the geranuims too. Thank you for stopping by to have tea with me.

Blessings,
Sandi

Heaven's Walk said...

Your life, your decor, your style....is just sheer elegance, Carolyn. You truly know how to appreciate the simpler, finer things in life. You are a treasure, my friend! :)

xoxo laurie

Louise-Arden said...

aww I have the same teacup :) , your post is Beautiful!

Linda said...

Very inviting. I'll be right over! Lol
Hugs to you and Andrew.
Linda at Beautiful Ideas

Mühlenlädchen Wohnaccessoires said...

Dear Carolyn

what a beautiful blog...congratulations.
I found your blog this morning by reading the newest post from Valnöt-Hus /Switzerland.

You can be happy to live in such a beautiful house with your fantastic garden

Lovely greetings from Germany
Ulrike

Berlin, Canada und überhaupt... said...

Thank you Carolyn for this really nice cup of tea.

You have such a nice place, especially the bay window.

Tanks again and take care

♥ your blog

Unknown said...

Jeg elsker din stil- og åh pelargonien i den patinerede potte
er da bare skøn.