Tuesday, August 3, 2010

The Pleasures of Tea


Hello everyone,


I am glad you came by for a visit on this beautiful sunny day as I have the tea already on and a few little treats for us as well.



I went with a pink theme today.




I love pretty teacups don't you?



Sugar cookies go nicely with a cup of tea.



The double inpatients are so pretty.



We can sit here and enjoy the garden and the soothing sound of the water fountain nearby.



These chocolate carrot cake cupcakes are so yummy-my daughter made them for us.




Love my hydrangeas!





I got this pretty teapot last year on a trip to Maine-so pretty I couldn't resist it!




The Pleasures of Tea is one of my favorite Victoria books and as some of you may know I am a big Victoria fan. I think I have every issue and I always look forward to the new issue every second month. I am hoping they will soon be monthly.




I hope you enjoyed the pleasure of tea as much as I did!


Today is a busy day for parties and so I am joining in with



Kathy at A Delightsome Life for Victoria A Return to Loveliness - what a great idea Kathy!


Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage Inspirations is hosting her lovely TeaTime Tuesdays again.


Lady Katherine at Lady Katherines Tea Parlor for her lovely Tea Time Tuesday.

Marty at A Stoll Thru Life for lovely Tabletop Tuesday.

Thank you for visiting me and tomorrow I will take you on a tour of the garden.

Enjoy your day!

Carolyn

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37 comments:

  1. Patti August 3, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    This is a beautiful post!!! I love the pink theme. Of course, since pink and green are my favorite colors, a pink theme is always a delight for me.

    Your teapot is exquisite.

    The whole setting is beautiful.

    Oh, and I'm with you on Victoria magazine. I list it in my "about me" section as one of my favorite things. I, too, would love to see it monthly!!

    Have a lovely day,
    Patti (Fill My Cup with Beauty)

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  2. SandyAugust 3, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Such beautiful teacups/saucers and that teapot from Maine is stunning!

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  3. PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCAAugust 3, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Delightful!
    Please come and visit me today: there's a special news Carolyn!
    Fra

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  4. ღ M@ddy ღAugust 3, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Ciao dolce Carolyn, io amo le tisane, e l'idea di sorseggiarle nei tuoi splendidi servizi da thè mi fa impazzire!

    Come vorrei passeggiare DAVVERO nel tuo meraviglioso giardino...

    Un bacio ! ♥

    ♥ Maddy

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  5. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseAugust 3, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Hello Carolyn :) What an absolutely beautiful Tea you have for us today, and love the pink theme, as pink is my favorite color. Your pink teacups are simply lovely, and love that gorgeous rose teapot...I too could not be able to resist that! I've just recently begun to purchase the Victoria magazine, and so far I have not been disappointed...a beautiful magazine!

    Have a lovely day!!

    Warmest hugs, Brenda

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  6. BonjadeAugust 3, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Would love to drink a cup of tea in your blooming garden...;)
    Love it.

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  7. Crystal Rose CottageAugust 3, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Carolyn....Such pretty pink teacups and a beautiful floral teapot! Your table setting on your porch looks so inviting!~Hugs, Patti

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  8. Sandi (Meme)August 3, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful setting! Have a great week. Sandi

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  9. Slice of PieAugust 3, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    What a beautiful post ... the garden is so pretty ... and of course, the cups are delightful! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. SusanAugust 3, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Oh, Carolyn, I SO love Victoria. Actually, visiting your blog is like taking a trip into the pages of Victoria. Maybe that's why I love it so! Thanks for the beauty. Also adored the pink. And yes, I love gorgeous tea cups and pink hydrangeas. Awesome from start to finish. Great job! Susan

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  11. jninecostumesAugust 3, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    I do love teacups. I seem to come home with a few new ones from estate sales every month. Your pinks are lovely. I have been trying to find lavenders for a lovely purple tea party. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a beautiful setting to enjoy a cup of tea. I'm more of a coffee gal myself, but I can't resist a pretty table setting... your's is SO gorgeous!
    I'm a big fan of Victoria magazine, too. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they did a monthly publication?!
    Enjoy your tea party!
    ~ Jo :)

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  13. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 3, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Pink and chocolate go together very well.
    Your new teapost is really nice Carolyn - good choice.
    Judith

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  14. TinaAugust 3, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    hi Carollyn
    Fascinates me the way you use the garden in summer
    Here is not like that ... and it's beautiful! ... Looks so yummy!
    It's winter here, but when summer comes, I want to adopt this custom here at home, make good use of my garden.
    kisses
    love your blog ... it is one of the my favorite

    Tina (Sonhar e Realizar)
    tinadiassonharerealizar.blogspot.com/

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  15. awal.nyAugust 3, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Those are beautiful tea cups and saucers. What a lovely time for tea.

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  16. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 3, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Well all your posts feel like a tour of the garden! Such lovely views today--looks like your weather is spectacular! Those treats sure look yummy! Now that is one Victoria book I never got my hands on--yet! Your teacups are really so beautiful. Lovely stopping by--Jacqueline

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  17. Erin | Bygone LivingAugust 3, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    You have the most beautiful china! Oh, and I never got to thank you for advising me about that inn... whenever I visit PEI, I'll definitely stay there! :) ♥

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  18. It's meAugust 3, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I love to drink a cup of tea in your wonderful garden.......after work today............o so relaxing....thanks darling for this ......happy evening.....hugs from me.....

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  19. It's meAugust 3, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I love to drink a cup of tea in your wonderful garden.......after work today............o so relaxing....thanks darling for this ......happy evening.....hugs from me.....

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  20. KathyAugust 3, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Hello Carolyn. I just came in to cool off and to have a lovely lunch break. I saw that you joined me for the Victoria Party. I am so glad!
    I just love every setting you dream up! Love the pinks - especially the hydrangea and double impatiens! They're beautiful. Your teapot is beautiful - you couldn't leave it! I have that Victoria book too! I love how I see the spirit of Victoria throughout so many blogs! Celebrating the art of being a woman and feminine!
    God Bless<
    Kathy

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  21. Rose Garden MalevikAugust 3, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    LOVELY TEA PARTY :)
    So Wonderful photos......
    I LOVE
    Hugs from Sweden
    Håkan

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  22. BeverlyAugust 3, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Carolyn, I always enjoy spending time here with you. You make every day special - and beautiful.

    And, of course I love all of the pink. I've missed you on Pink Saturday.

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  23. Marie ArdenAugust 3, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    My surgery went well I am home and enjoyed your lovely garden photos -always so pretty and refreshing to see. I love sugar cookies with tea!
    I think the pinkness helps me heal faster. I miss the old Victoria a little more in depth than new version but glad to see it back.I have every issue also.

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  24. MadeliefAugust 3, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I always enjoy looking at your teacups and pots! You have such a great collection.

    Love the view of your garden in the background. It's so full of colour!

    Unfortunately we cannot buy the Victoria magazine in Holland, but I kept the magazines you sent me. Now and then I have a look at them and dream away...

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  25. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Dag Carolyn,
    Wat ziet het er weer allemaal verzorgt uit. Prachtige theekopjes en zo'n mooie, romantische tafel. Je foto's zijn een streling voor het oog!
    Lieve groet, Marja

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  26. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 3, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    What a pretty post! I adore pink! Love the second photo of pinks; the top teacup is simply scrumptious and so are the pink hydrangeas. Thanks for sharing your beautiful tea with all of us. Have a lovely week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  27. CindyAugust 3, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Your photos are always so beautiful, Carolyn. Teatime is such a lovely time, I love tea and the dainties that go along with it. Your chocolate carrot cake looks especially delicious! And your china is so beautiful.
    We have friends who will be vacationing near Summerside PEI in another week, I so wish I could go with them!
    Hugs, Cindy S

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  28. Lynn-TeacupstitchesAugust 3, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Carolyn!
    What a charming teaparty you created!
    Every detail is pure perfection!
    You have such a talent for arranging things just right! And the teacups are gorgeous :-)
    I enjoyed my visit and will be back again soon!
    Lynn

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  29. A Garden of ThreadsAugust 3, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Nothing is so relaxing as tea in the garden. I love the teapot, so Beautiful!

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  30. Heaven's WalkAugust 3, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Hi Carolyn! What a perfectly beautiful post today! I think that your house should be in Victoria mag. Yes, it's that beautiful. And the way you arrange your treasures is always so gorgeous. (sigh!) Thank you for the tea party today and for giving us some pink beauty. :)

    xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

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  31. Wanda LeeAugust 3, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Wow!~ So very pretty!

    I just love your unique and pretty pink and soft green teacups and teapots; how exquisite they are!~ What fabulous patterns and such beautiful colors!..,I am looking forward to your garden tour!

    Thanks so much for sharing!


    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

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  32. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderAugust 3, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    Love to see my own book on your blog; I treasure that one too!
    Great images, as usual and loved to visit with you.

    Greetings from Georgia/USA

    MariettesBacktoBasics

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  33. Bev CAugust 4, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Thank you for such a beautiful post. Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  34. Heather's Blog-o-ramaAugust 4, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    HI Carolyn,

    Thanks for sharing all the lovely tea things..Yes, you are right...I love pretty teacups and tea things :) :) There can never be too much :) :)

    They hyndrageas are nice, too :) :) Thanks for inviting me to "tea". have a lovely week. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  35. JudyRAugust 4, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Don't you just love the 'Victoria' books! I have nearly all, but do not have the 'Tea' one. I am sure if they still had the old editor, you would be in the magazine. You fit right in, you have the touch.

    Judy

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  36. Princesa NadieAugust 4, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I'm visiting your blog for a long time and always I find beautiful things there...Really I love the world where you live
    I remember Ann of Green Gables it was my favourite serie on TV,later I read the book and I felt in love with her...Prince Edward must be a beautiful place and I imagine life there quiet and placid
    Visiting you has been a pleasure in this Tea afternoon,your tea cups and pot are lovely
    Hugs

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  37. fitty's pinky rose cottageAugust 6, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Carolyn, you got such beautiful teacups perfect for tea! I really love your Shelley teacup so dainty and the pink rose Royal Albert teacup too! they are my fave teacups!

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

Carolyn