Friday, May 13, 2011

Rhapsody in Pink

Hello everyone,
      It is hard to believe that it is the weekend already! I think we have had rain or drizzle everyday this week with more to come.I hope this pattern changes soon.

  A few weeks ago I found this  tea cup at a local thrift shop and it was too pretty to resist. I picked some pink hyacinths from the garden  and I have a pretty pink cookie to go with a cup of tea.

Might as well curl up with a garden magazine for awhile.


The beautiful wooden painted box was part of a giveaway that I won from Tatiana all the way from Greece.I love the beautiful flowers that Tatiana painted  and I will  show you the rest of the giveaway that I was lucky enough to win later.Thank you again,Tatiana for this lovely gift.




You can sit here and watch the rain for awhile-we seem to be getting lots of it! At least the grass is green and lush now and the leaves are slowly unfurling.

I do love teacups-don't you?


A little more pink for you.
Soft and sweet pinks.

Today I am joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell and Beverly for Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend,

Carolyn
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49 comments:

  1. Needles EverywhereMay 13, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    That cup is just fabulous. I love the setting you did. It is truly a rapsody!!! I am drooling over that wonderful tea cup find.

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  2. ShabbyprimdelightsMay 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Our thrift shops never have anything pretty like that, it is gorgeous. Now a question for you...the rose in the piccy with the green tinge to the edges...you dont happen to know its name by any chance? I have been hunting everywhere for it.
    HPS
    Michelle

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  3. LindaMay 13, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Ohhh these pictures are sooo pretty! I love all the soft pink flowers ...and the teacups are very pretty.

    Thanks for this vision of loveliness!!!

    Linda

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  4. Jil~Say It With RosesMay 13, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Hello Carolyn....What a lovely blog and beautiful post!
    I am afraid I will never find a beautiful treasure like your cup and saucer here! I have to travel a ways to get some really good finds!
    Your bed by the window is so inviting. Your pink flowers my favorite shade of pink!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Jil

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  5. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Your blog post is a delightful getaway with its lovely photos. That tea cup is so pretty. Wishing you a wonderful weekend Carolyn.

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  6. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)May 13, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Fabulous! The teacup is gorgeous, what a treasure. As always so inspirational..hugs ~lynne~

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  7. ShirlMay 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday! Beautiful post, georgous teacups! Cookie looks delish, your pictures are beautiful!
    Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  8. Crystal Rose CottageMay 13, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Really lovely photos of some beautiful soft pinks! The teacup is gorgeous!~Hugs, patti

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  9. SusanMay 13, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Honestly, Carolyn, that cup is a heart stopper. If I ever saw anything like that in a thrift store, I'd faint right on the floor. Ohhhhh,everything looks so wonderful . Thanks for sharing. Susan

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  10. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 13, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Gorgeous cup, I probably wouldn't have passed it up either! I love the way you set this up, it's so romantic and inviting!
    I'm also at Pink Sat., hope you come over. Have a nice weekend.
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  11. CharoMay 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    All is so pretty, so sweet pinks for today!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  12. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Carolyn,

    It is truly a pleasure and an honour to walk through your glorious garden via your blog posts!!! You must have the greenest thumbs on the planet. Gardening is truly a passion and your love for it shows in the culmination of all your dedicated hard work. PEI's bees must consider you their Queen. Smile. I believe we share many common interests and I am excited to visit with you among the flowers time and time again...Thank you for taking the time to share your loves!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  13. joyMay 14, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Lovely! I adore pink!

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  14. ShabbyprimdelightsMay 14, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Thankyou Carolyn for the name of that rose. I have been hunting for months and months..ever since I bought a bouquet of them from my supermarket and no one has been able to tell me the name. Now as soon as rose season starts at the nursery (next month) I can order one. Thankyou again you have made my day.
    Hugs
    Michelle

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  15. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 14, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    You must live in tea cup country! Such a pretty cup. I've actually been on the lookout for some. They just don't turn up much. So nice to see your green. The thought of rain made me nostalgic. We're in a drought here. But then we don't get much anyway. I enjoy your posts very much.

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  16. Anna at the Doll HouseMay 14, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Hello Carolyn

    Your pinks are so pretty and feminine and don't you think tea actually tastes better from a pretty, porcelain cup? I love to read about your tea parties.

    Here in the north we mostly drink coffee. However, when tea is on offer it is often fruit or herb tea. Otherwise, Earl Grey seems to be a favorite.

    Anna

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  17. Rose Garden MalevikMay 14, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Hello Carolyn
    LOVELY cups...I LOVE them :)
    I really like your blog, it´s the BEST :)
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  18. RowanMay 14, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    What a wonderful find - the thrift shops in my area never seem to have pretty things like that.

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  19. Hélène Flont , french illustratorMay 14, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    My favorite rhapsody!!! happy pink Carolyn!

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  20. loryMay 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    hi carolyn, your soft pink is very very nice... a good w.e. for you lory

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  21. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Carolyn, your tea cup is gorgeous! & your photos are exquisite. What alovely tea & setting.

    Have a beautiful PINK weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    5 Day GIVEAWAY, pop over

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  22. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    As always, you make my day !
    My favorite rapsody, pink of course.
    Happy Pink saturday to you.

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  23. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Good morning Carolyn,
    Your tea cup is just beautiful! You find the most lovely things out on your travels! Your collage of pinks is stunning; dreamy! I still haven't learned to make a collage. Duh! Congratulations on winning that lovely display box all the way from Greece! A truly wonderful gift! Enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  24. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I am a new and SO happy follower. This blog is so dreamy. The pink cup is wonderful. I adore the little flowers in the bottom. I am excited to see the other wonderful future posts from you as I have added you to my blogroll. Stop on over for tea with me anytime!

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  25. Katherines CornerMay 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    one word....Gorgeous!

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  26. OliviaMay 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Oh wow! This is probably the prettiest tea cup I have ever seen! And oh that bed is just gorgeous! Love your post today. Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  27. BernideenMay 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Oh how beautiful and what a lovely painted box...all very wonderful as always!

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  28. Judith @ Lavender CottageMay 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    Your new teacup is pretty, a great find. It would be nice to have a cup of tea with one of your delicious looking cookies.
    Have a great weekend.
    Judith

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  29. Pink Roses and TeacupsMay 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Wow, I have never seen a teacup like that in a thrift store! May I ask the name of it? Just gorgeous!
    Love all of your beautiful pinks! Happy Pink Saturday!

    Debbie

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  30. Shabby soulMay 14, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Darling Carolyn what a lovely images!
    This little pink heart sandwich is fantastic?
    What is made it with?
    Have a nice day
    Silvia

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  31. HWIT BLOGGMay 14, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    What a lovely lovely blog and lovely lovely pictures!!
    Best wishes from Sweden and Titti

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  32. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Your home & gardens are so amazing!! I've been reading your blog for hours and felt like I was there in person :) I also love to collect china and like you I have a weakness for red staffordshire. Thanks so much for sharing and have a lovely weekend, Jannet

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  33. Pamela GordonMay 14, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    It's just beautiful Carolyn! You'd hardly know it was raining from your pretty pink pictures. It is so dreary here too but I was glad to have yesterday to work in the gardens. Enjoy! Pamela

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  34. MadeliefMay 14, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    What a beautiful teacup! I would have taken it with me as well if I had seen it in the thrift shop.

    I wish we had the rain you have. It has been dry in Holland since the beginning of April. Big cracks are appearing everywhere in the garden. I took several plants with me from France, but I can't do anything with them.....

    Perhaps we can swap. I will send some sunshine your way :-)!

    Happy weekend & lieve groet,

    Madelief x

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  35. La Vie QuotidienneMay 14, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    What a beautiful cup and saucer! All of the pink is so pretty and you put it all together so wonderfully. Super pictures...the mosiacs ~ oh my!

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  36. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Carolyn,
    This has got to be the prettiest pink post ever.
    Beautiful teacup, box, flowers, magazine, linens, daybed....just gorgeous!

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  37. Heaven's WalkMay 14, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    You know, Carolyn, every time I visit your blog....I sigh. Your home is just so beautifully welcoming and cozy and peaceful....

    xoxo laurie

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  38. The TablescaperMay 14, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    This is just lovely. I'd love to be there sipping tea and enjoying that beautiful tea cup.

    It would be great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  39. Catherine DentonMay 14, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Rain would never seem dreary sitting there drinking tea.
    My Blog

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  40. GeorgiannaMay 15, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    It's just all so pretty, Carolyn. I really love the cup – so sweet with the flowers in the bottom. I enjoyed seeing the peak at your garden, too, with the narcissus coming up. And that painted box is really a lovely gift – what a treasure.

    I hope you get sunshine soon!

    – g

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  41. maría ceciliaMay 15, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Beautiful tea cup Carolyn!!! and so pretty wooden painted box you won... and, well, as always your posts are the most romantic ones!!!
    hugs my dear

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  42. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    What a lovely tea cup - I so wish I had the space to store all of the gorgeous tea cups I run across! I think I'll have to live vicariously through you for a while. =)

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  43. PondsideMay 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Pink is just the antidote to all the grey sky and rain here today. You know, I have that same pink cup and saucer, from my grandmother's house. I inheirited a large collection of cups and saucers and love to set a tea table by colour - and my favorite is pink.

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  44. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Hello Carolyne,
    your new tea cup is beaufiful. I love tea cups or collection of different cups...Och!
    Your pictures are beautiful.
    Have a nice day Vlaďka

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  45. Victorian1885May 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Good afternoon Carolyn
    Spring has finally sprung in Saskatchewan this last few weeks. We are having to water the lawns today and are enjoying a 21 C degree day. The man made Wascana lake that is a block away had some water rising issues but it has gone back to normal for now. Our Farmers in the province aren't able to seed much of the crops as the fields are so wet. We are looking forward to a nice warm week ahead so I hope it reaches you soon as well. Our home is being viewed again today for a second time by some Out of Province buyers so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a sale this week. I will truly miss the character and charm of an older home but am ready to part with allot of my collections and get ready to travel more in the upcoming years. I so wish you lived closer as our tastes are so alike and my treasures would find a lovely new home. Have a wonderful Sunday and I hope your sunshine arrives soon so you can get out into your beautiful gardens.

    Wanda

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  46. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    How beautiful...you are blessed!

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  47. BeverlyMay 16, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Carolyn.

    No one makes beauty quite like you. I am always showing my husband your exquisite gardens and photos.

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  48. mypinkprettiesaboutmeMay 16, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful treasures that you found and was made for you. Thx for sharing with us

    HPS

    LL

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  49. PhyllisMay 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Oh, how lovely your Pink Rhapsody is.....the photographs are so delicate and so softly romantic. I love everything about this post!

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

Carolyn