Thursday, July 16, 2009

A White Garden Tea!

Hello! I'm glad you could stop by for a visit on this beautiful sunny day. Today I am joining in on Susan's Tablescape Thursday.
I thought we would have our tea in this little enclosed garden as it is at it's best now.

Come and have a seat. I got these chairs and the table at Winner's in the spring. I love them!
This teapot also came from Winner's. I hope you like peppermint tea and rhubarb muffins.
I love this little bit of crystal catching the light.

Martha overlooking her garden-watching all the little birds coming and going.


I will pour us a cup of tea and then we can wander around the rest of the garden.
Thank you for coming and I know you will enjoy Susan's beautiful porch if you haven't already seen it and all the other participants as well. You can visit Susan here At Between Naps on The Porch.

42 comments:

Suzann said...

In case I haven't told you lately, I love your blog. The pictures of your home and your gardens delight me so! Thank you for always sharing and inspiring me to make my world a little more beautiful.

FEDERICA said...

Your pics are always beautiful! It's a pleasure for my eyes!

Unknown said...

Everything is so pretty! You could sell those pictures!;D

Tricia said...

So beautiful and tranquil in those surroundings. Your pitcher is amazing!

Ginny said...

So pretty as usual!

Eileen said...

Such a pretty, peaceful garden spot! And what a perfect table setting for it all!

One Shabby Old House said...

What a beautiful peaceful place you have created. You have made every inch of what God has given you beautiful, from your home out into your beautiful garden.
Whenever I have a friend who has a garden question or needs inspiration I always send them to you.
Hugs
Becky

June said...

I agree with Becky, what a beautiful place youhave made here. I enjoyed my tea with you so much. What a gracious hostess you are.
Smiles,
June

SouthernGal said...

Stunning! You have a gorgeous garden and your place setting is equally nice!

Christi @ A Southern Life
http://asouthernlife.com

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

What can I say?......Simply lovely!
~Patti

Beverly said...

Everything is just perfect. The white garden is beautiful, and I think Martha must be so pleased.

I love the teapot.

ellen b. said...

Oh how very lovely this setting and tablescape are for tea!! Love it. Everything delights!

Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern said...

Very pretty and serene! I love everything about it! Happy TT to you!

PAT said...

This is beautiful! I love the setting and atmosphere. Wonderful~

Fifi Flowers said...

Lovely place for having tea!

Deanna said...

Carolyn, This white with green color theme is so soothing. I think it's crisp and refreshing.
Lovely! Visiting then walking the grounds is good medicine for the soul.

I needed a break from the Kansas storms. Again there's thunder in the air.

Blessings,
~D~

Lorrie said...

What a tranquil place for a tea party - the green and white is so cool and restful.

Lorrie

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love it all. I wish I could come and sit in the garden (or take a nap on the bed!):)

Unknown said...

HI me again Joyce what is the hammock fabric with the netting look Is that the hammock itself or a spread? Whatever it is it looks so inviting.

Anonymous said...

So beautiful. I am planning on planting a white garden in my yard next year. So good to see yours.

Willow

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

I have never been here before, but so enjoyed my stay!!! I have always wanted to go to Prince Edward Island, ( Ann of Green Gables)!!!!Love your Chairs and the entire setting, so airy and romantic!, Love your teapot with the bird... Really love the pale pink peonies on your right side of the blog amazing, xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... Stop over, for a visit...

Cindy said...

A lovely place for tea! Your pics are always gorgeous. I love visiting your blog, I am always looking for pics of the insideof your house too. It is so pretty! Hugs, ~cindy s~

Carolyn said...

Hi Joyce,
The hammock that you asked about is a plain fabric one with a bit of edging on the sides but I enhanced it with lace curtain panels. An old lace tablecloth would work too.
Thank you for visiting and leaving nice comments.

Carolyn

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Anonymous said...

Hi Carolyn! Oh, I love your beautiful table in white ~ on your outdoors table and on those gorgeous flowering bushes! That tea pot is simply adorable with the little birdie on top. Yes, please, I'll have a cup and a muffin!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Janet said...

I love a Mock Orange and even though I haven't smelled one for years I can still smell its slightly sweet, spicy fragrance. Thanks for the reminder.

Denise Marie said...

OMG, the table set belongs right there in that garden spot! I also love the teapot with the birdie on top.

My dear friend Laura MacLean is up there right now in Prince Edward Island visiting her mum on the farm that her brother runs. I don't know her maiden name but she and her husband John live here in Houston working for the Space program. It's a small world afterall...she says everyone knows each other there. :0)

Islandsparrow said...

I'm enjoying getting caught up on my blog reading - especially here! Your pictures are beautiful. I especially love your beach shots - so creative!

Linda said...

Wow Carolyn I just love that teapot. I have a gift certificate from mothers day for Winners, I should drop by and see what they may have. I picked up at winners a cute iron table that I have in my upstairs hallway displaying my garden books. Thanks for the beautiful pics.

Laura said...

This was my first visit, and your blog is absolutely beautiful. I love your gardens.

I'll be back,

Laura

Anita@Theycallmejammi said...

My first post for Tablescape Thursday and have been viewing some of the posts on Susan's blog. Your gardens are absolutely stunning...I so want to sit with you at your tea table. I'm going to stay awhile and browse some of your older posts....hope you don't mind.

Unknown said...

Such beautiful and inspiring photos, again! Thank you, each visit here is always such a pleasure!

I wanted to let you know that I'm having a giveaway! Be sure to come on over and join in!

Sonia said...

Oh Carolyn,

I just love the table you have set, the teapot is so beautiful and the garden setting is just the best ever! Your gardens and home are so dreamy....I just love to see what you will post next...such an inspiration. Thanks, Miss Bloomers/Sonia

Mary said...

Carolyn, your White Garden Tea is sweet, sweet, sweet! And did I mention sweet? It's also precious! You made it look like a fairytale setting, one that every little girl dreams of. I love your taste in teapots - I have the same one. When I saw the little bird sitting on top of the lid, I had to have it! Thanks so much for leaving a comment on my blog - now I've found you, and will be returning again and again!

Unknown said...

Hello, Carolyn! I'm back! I just wanted to say thank you for entering my giveaway! Good luck to you!

Bernideen said...

These photos carry my breath away!

*Ulrike* said...

Love your outdoor garden set. It is such a beautiful design and your tablescape was just lovely!

a quiet life said...

your life delights me so~

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

What a beautiful white garden! It's so lovely! Very inspiring too!

Jane said...

Beautiful! Your pictures draw me into your garden. Thank you for the tea...

Jane (Artfully Graced)

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Beautiful white table setting in your lovely white garden! Martha must be very happy there ;)

Thanks so much for joining in my Garden Party!

~Susan

Poppedijne said...

This is the most beautiful romantic tea party and tablescape.I LOVE the birdie teapot! Thanks for sharing.