Sunday, January 2, 2011

A Year of Tea Parties

January- a winter white tea
 February - a Valentine breakfast tea.
 March- a sun room tea.
 April- a pink tea
   May- a white tea in the cottage
  June- tea and peonies.
  July- a lovely afternoon tea in the garden
  August- pink tea with hydrangeas
 September- garden tea
 October- an Autumn tea
 September-
November- brown and white transferware tea
 December- a warm and cozy tea.

  Well, that is some of my favorite little tea parties from the past year- I hope you enjoyed a looking back  with me!
Thank you to all of you that left good wishes for the New Year to our family.
Today I am joining in with Sandi  again for Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage and also Lady Katherine at Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor for some lovely teas.
I hope you have a wonderful day,

Carolyn
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52 comments:

  1. Olga PoltavaJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    How beautiful and inspiring. I'm going to bookmark this post, so when I feel like a tea party, I will come back for ideas. Thank you.

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  2. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    What a positively scrumptious post!

    I love the idea of chronically your favorite monthly teas! Just beautiful!

    Happy New Year!

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  3. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    That should be "chronicling." :)

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  4. {oc cottage}January 2, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    What an AMAZING calender those photos would make!!!


    m ^..^

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  5. Passionate for WhiteJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I thoroughly enjoyed this post...so, so, pretty...especially May and June!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Beautiful calendar of tea parties...thanks so much for sharing such lovely photos, Can't wait to see your 2011 parties.

    Happy New Year!

    Abby

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  7. Denise@alloverrosesJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    If they were a calendar I would be the first to buy it! Gorgeous!
    Happy New Year!
    Denise

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  8. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Absoultely beautiful!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  9. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    Love your flowers, china, lace tablecloths and the delicious sweets on the plates... Mouthwatering in many ways; for fresh flowers and for some of your sweets.

    Enjoy looking back on 2010!

    Mariette's Back to Basics

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  10. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Your tea parties are always gorgeous! I so wish I lived closer because I know I would love your gardens.

    Happy New Year, Carolyn!

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  11. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country LifeJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    The snow drifts are stressing me out here, and this post made me forget about it all. I'm going to go have some tea right now! Thank you!!!

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  12. GaylaJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I am inspired and enchanted! I loved these.

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  13. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Hello Carolyn
    I remember most of these teas and how nice it is to revisit them.
    Can't wait for spring to get back out in the garden for tea.
    Happy New Year.
    Judith

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  14. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    How beautiful are your pictures!

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  15. Kansas AmyJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I just love visiting your blog. All of your photos are beautiful and I could just browse them for hours. Thank you for sharing all of your lovely posts. Have a wonderful new year!

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  16. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Oh my, how lovely! Your tea photos are simply scrumptious! Hope the coming week is a lovely one for you.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  17. Victorian1885January 2, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Thank you Carolyn for a second glance at your tea parties..I loved seeing them again! Always Romantic & magical..I look forward to 2011 tea parties! Enjoy the rest of your long weekend!

    Wanda

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  18. SusanJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Hello Carolyn! Happy 2011! Your year of tea parties were exquisite, one and all! Look forward to all your fabulous posts in the year! Susan

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  19. DeannaJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Remarkable post with a year full of beautiful Teas.
    Always a delight to stop by and visit with you as we get to see such pretty things at Aiken House and Garden.

    God bless you this coming year,
    d from homehaven

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Happy New Year, Carolyn! What loveliness!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  21. countrycottagegirlJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Sooo pretty....! This would make a wonderful calendar. I tried to pick a favorite tea but I love them all terribly! I have gotten some good ideas for my two little girls April birthdays coming up! Little girls tea parties are so much fun! Thanks you for the inspiration Carolyn!
    Hope you have a blessed New Year!

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  22. Lori @ Dining DelightJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    This was a lovely review of your tea parties! They are all so inviting and make me wish I could sit down and have a "cuppa" with you in your gardens.
    I've just come back from a leisurely visit to your Christmas blog and thoroughly enjoyed my visit there. It was so nice to relax and look at all your gorgeous decorations/photography now that the busy-ness of the season is over.
    DD

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  23. http://jackieinsurrey.blogspot.co.uk/January 3, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I feel as though I have been with you at these tea parties through 2010, if only!! Looking forward to sharing many more blog tea parties during this coming year. A very Happy New Year to you, Jackie in Surrey, UK.

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  24. It's meJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Great post !! i love it !!...happy week darling.....love Ria.....xxx...

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  25. theromanticroseJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:46 AM

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  26. theromanticroseJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

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  27. theromanticroseJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Prendere il thè a casa tua è sempre un piacere.Regala emozioni in ogni mese dell'anno.Saluti Rosetta di theromanticrose.

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  28. RowanJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    What inspiring pictures, I love the hat you are wearing for the July tea. I think I need to take some inspiration from the way you dress as well as your beautiful interiors:)
    I love your header too, I could sit and look at it for hours.

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  29. Hélène Flont , french illustratorJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    You remind us so delightful moments Carolyn !! love especially the picture "Valentine breakfast tea" , the colors are so cheerful!!

    Chaleureusement votre bien chère Carolyn
    !!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

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  30. CindyJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    You certainly hosted some lovely teas. Everything you do is so picturesque. Really lovely!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  31. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Beautiful pictures of the tea parties. The flowers were so nice to look at. Happy New Year!

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  32. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Nice and romantic photos!
    Hugs
    Mari

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  33. My Cottage DiaryJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    How fun (and beautiful) that was! Gorgeous header, too. Happy New Year!

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  34. ღ M@ddy ღJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Splendido post (come sempre!) e bellissimo nuovo header !

    Un abbraccio *

    Maddy

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  35. Crystal Rose CottageJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Carolyn, all of your tea parties were just lovely to look at! ~Hugs, Patti

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  36. podsoJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Carolyn, this post is certainly my "cup of tea." Each photo is beautiful and makes me yearn for a tea party. Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  37. MarieJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Hi Carolyn - what a beautiful post, this should be in a calendar and I would totally buy it!

    Happy New Year to you and Looking forward to more of your inspiring posts this year.
    -marie

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  38. @irina_sweet_homeJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    beautiful!Thank you.

    Happy New Year!

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  39. CIELOJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    All so very pretty! It's hard to decide which table I like best! Love them all!

    Have a blessed 2011 dear Carolyn!

    Cielo

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  40. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Simply beautiful! Save me a seat for your next one!

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  41. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    OMG, that is so charming. I love every picture, can't decide which one is the best. Thank you for sharing.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  42. Vintage GalJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Absolutely lovely pictures. I love tea parties ~ In fact I was just speaking to hubby that I wanted to have one in June when the weather warms up. Thank you so much for the beautiful ideas!
    Marianne

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  43. Bab's KitchenJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    How beautiful! I enjoyed visiting your blog.

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  44. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    One of God's many gift's is sight, and this is one reason why!

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  45. BohemianJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Your Tea Parties and the photos of them are enchanting... a fantasy come to life. It would make a great calender for 2011!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  46. CathyJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I Love your teapots. I have a collections that have been packed away,I think I need to unpack them and enjoy.

    Cathy....Cathy's Cupboard Calamity

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  47. BethJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Carolyn, These are all lovely teas! I enjoyed seeing these photos. You have a splendid, beautiful blog!!!
    Hugs, Beth

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  48. JocelynJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Such beautiful pictures. I loved seeing your year in review.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  49. Patty in OzJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Your blog takes my breath away...wow...so beautiful!

    Theme Tea Parties are one of my favorite things too! I usually have a blessing table where friends are invited to bring something 'like new' that they wish to pass on. Before leaving the tea party...I encouraged everyone to take something they need from the 'Blessing Table'. The BEST part is seeing the top of the table completely bare when the last person leaves. Blessings abound where people share. One year I place a new Longaberger table setting (plate/cup)...a lady was thrilled...needed exactly that (in that color) to complete her 4 place setting. Loved that.

    I promise I'll be back to visit again soon...I'm one of your new followers.

    Thank you again for sharing.

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  50. SnapJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Your tea parties are all beautiful. It would be hard to pick a favorite. I love the ladies and their hats!!!

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  51. GinaJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    If this were a calender I would buy one too. These pictures are just lovely.

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  52. Collar City BrownstoneAugust 9, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I need to find some friends who love tea as much as I do. I have never been to a tea party. I wonder if there are such groups in my area. I will have to look this up.

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

Carolyn