Thursday, July 30, 2009

Garden Tea

Today I thought we could have afternoon tea in this corner of our garden. It has lots of pretty flowers bursting into bloom so it is a cozy corner to sit for a spell.


I hope you like peach cream crumble pie-it is one of my favorites.

I collect red and white transferware dishes-so I have quite a few dishes in different patterns so I mix and match.

Today I am joining in on Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch. This is always a great event so a big thank you to Susan for hosting and enjoy checking out the other participants.

I hope you enjoy your tea in the garden and thank you for visiting me,

Take care,

Carolyn



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32 comments:

  1. The Blushing HostessJuly 30, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    What a lovely tea party and beautiful garden. thank you for having me!

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  2. EileenJuly 30, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    This is such a pretty tablescape. Your garden is so lovely and I love all your outdoor spaces.

    Do you ever have a problem with bugs?
    Your garden looks like Heaven so I would imagine not.

    All the best,
    Eileen

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  3. FEDERICAJuly 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Looks like a perfect garden tea!

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  4. Crystal Rose CottageJuly 30, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I love red transferware! Looks so pretty in the garden!
    ~Patti

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  5. MumzieJuly 30, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Lovely garden and tea party. Looks very inviting. Where did you find the tablecloth with a hole in the middle for the umbrella pole? Thanks for inviting me. Mumzie :)

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  6. food with styleJuly 30, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    i adore my visits here~

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  7. sweetbayJuly 30, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful!

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  8. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)July 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Your tablescape and tea party are lovely. I love this pie. My girlfriend always makes it in the fall..as always your photos are beautiful.. Hope all is well in your corner of the world..
    hugs ~lynne~

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  9. MadeliefJuly 30, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Your table looks so lovely!

    Kind regards, Madelief

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  10. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateJuly 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Absolutely beautiful Carolyn! Your talents never cease to amaze and I'm convinced you live in paradise, it's so lovely! Very nice. xo~m.

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  11. {oc cottage}July 30, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Love the red toile!

    m ^..^

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  12. CatHerderJuly 30, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    OH WHAT BEAUTIFUL PICS...we have hardly been able to use our yard or patio at all...it has rained almost every day this summer in our area of jersey

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  13. kate iJuly 30, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    I soooo enjoyed my tea with you...what a beautiful garden you have! I found you from Anna's Nature Trail site and thought I'd say hello to the east coast from the west coast!

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  14. DeannaJuly 30, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Carolyn,
    You are the sweetest!
    Liked your Garden Tea and with so many dropping by, soon the Garden Tea became a Garden Party.
    Had the best time.
    The dessert was heavenly.
    Take care,
    d

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  15. TerriJuly 30, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I LOVE your china! Could you please be a sweetie and let me know what the pattern is called? I have red toile curtains in my kitchen and have been looking for red transferware online. Beautiful tablescape!!!

    Terri

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  16. JuneJuly 30, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    The peach cream crumble pie is delish served on your beautiful transfer ware. Tha garden is so pretty this time of year.
    Always a pleasure to take tea with you.
    Smiles,
    June

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  17. UnknownJuly 30, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Carolyn, I love your alfresco tablescape! Dessert amongst the flowers, fabulous! I love your English red transferware china!

    I'd love a slice of peach cream crumble pie and a spot of tea!

    Tina

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  18. SuzannJuly 30, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Simply stunning.

    That pie sounds amazing!!!

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  19. IslandsparrowJuly 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Mmm - I'll have to try peach crumble pie - it sounds delicious!

    Your garden is looking so lovely Carolyn! I especially loved your little live fairy :)

    and the statue fairy reading the book.

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  20. ClaudiaJuly 30, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    What a divine stop!

    This is what summer is about. Such a lovely presentation and your garden is lovely.

    Thanks for sharing..

    TTFN~~Claudia ♥

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  21. Brenda PruittJuly 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    I'm collecting the red and white transfer ware as well. I have all of one plate so far! Dining is always so gorgeous in your most beautiful garden!
    Brenda

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  22. Scrappy GirlJuly 30, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    That pie looks awesome! Gorgeous setting too.

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  23. Kim @ Starshine ChicJuly 30, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Another lovely tea party. I love your red & white transferware. I love transferware in all colors. And yours looks even more lovely in your beautiful garden.

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  24. bjJuly 30, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    A beautiful tea time...thanks for inviting us!
    YOUR garden is what MY garden wants to be when it grows up !!!

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  25. susanJuly 30, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Your flowers and table are beautiful and the pie sounds dee lish us!

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  26. ellen b.July 30, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Oh such a lovely table in the best garden setting! So beautiful. I love the dishes, the tablecloth and the garden you live in :0)

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  27. Cass @ That Old HouseJuly 31, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Carolyn, you have the most spectacular garden in blogland! It's just glorious. Lovely table setting for tea, too, but OH MY that garden. Just perfection.
    Cass

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  28. AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    What a lovely tea party in your gardens! Your heavenly photos capture how beautiful your gardens and tablescape is. I do love tea parties--thank you for such a sweet visual treat!

    Best,
    Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm

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  29. Chari at Happy To DesignJuly 31, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Hi Carolyn...

    My friend, as soon as I seen the words "Garden Tea" as your blog page was loading...I knew that I was in for a treat!!!

    Ohhh my...your gardens just get prettier and prettier by the day, my friend! They are divine!!! Was just wondering if you and your husband do all the gardening? I bet it's a full time job, my friend...but soooo worth it!!! I just adore the sweet tea table that you set...of course, the red transferware is my favorite dishware!!! I love that teapot..it's so pretty! Ohh yes...peach cream crumble pie sounds delicious!!! Ahhh...a fabulous garden, a cup of tea and a warm piece of peach pie...it just doesn't get any better than that, my friend!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari
    PS...Thank you so much for coming by and taking a peek at my Rose Faerie tablescape and leaving me such a sweet note!

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  30. UnknownJuly 31, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    What a lovely alfresco setting! I love your huge red and white tea pot!

    ~Liz

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  31. Yellow Rose ArborAugust 2, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Very pretty! I like your red and white transferware! The peach pie looks delicious!

    Katherine

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  32. joyh82August 3, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Love your gardens and it looks like an excellent place for tea.
    Very pretty transferware too.

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn