Friday, June 17, 2011

French Blue Garden Tea

Hello everyone,
       It is a lovely warm afternoon so we can enjoy a cup of tea in under the french lilacs that are still blooming and filling the garden with their lovely fragrance.

I love this french blue tablecloth and it looks so pretty in the garden-don't you think?

A small bouquet in my old blue and white transferware pitcher.

I bought this grey bistro set at a yard sale last year-it also has a french look to me.
We have a lilac walk that is just starting to fill in-it has french lilacs such as JP Gardener.Katherine Havmeyer , President Gevy and Beauty of Moscow.In a few more years it should be beautiful.
Love picking these bouquets to enjoy.
Some blue and white china for our tea today.






Come and sit down for awhile and enjoy the beauty of all that God has created!

I am joining Bernideen's  Saturday Garden Tea today.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Carolyn


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39 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Your pictures are truly breathtaking! Have a great weekend.

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  2. Cass @ That Old HouseJune 17, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    What lovely pictures -- and I am so jealous that you have lilacs in bloom; ours had a poor season, bloomed weeks ago and were gone very quickly. Yours are fabulous!

    And such a treat with that lovely blue and white -- my favorite color combination!
    Cass

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  3. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 17, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Carolyn, your blue and white tea in the garden is very peaceful looking. I'm loving that huge teapot, it would serve quite a few friends.
    Judith

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  4. GramJune 17, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    WOW, what a beautiful table setting. I love the color!

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  5. LindaJune 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Well...that was certainly a feast for the eyes...and food for the soul as I drank it all in! LOVELY!

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  6. SarahJune 17, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Carolyn, just viewing these gorgeous images is a cooling experience. How I wish I were actually there to take this all in ~ the fragrance, the cool air, and all the glory of your beautiful tea. Thank you! ~ Sarah

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  7. Nancy's Daily DishJune 17, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I so enjoy seeing your photographs of your beautiful dishes and gardens.

    Nancy

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  8. DoniJune 17, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Carolyn your gardens are just gorgeous, not to mention the beauty of your tables! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful corner of the world with those of us in the desert!! It's so hot here (Texas) that nothing much cares to bloom....and a looooonnnng hot summer ahead. Your photos are so cool and I feel like I've had a dip into a cool pool just looking at them. Blessings, Doni

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  9. Olga PoltavaJune 18, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    This summer I'm in love with the blue color. Your garden tea setting is so beautiful. Wonderful photos!

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  10. Antiques And TeacupsJune 18, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Oh my goodness I'm in love! I love lilacs and especially love the transferware pitcher you are using for a vase. A really beautiful tones of blue poem!
    Thanks so much!
    Ruth

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  11. MarinaJune 18, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Ciao Carolin...volevo farti i complimenti per la bellezza della tua casa e per questa stupenda tavola...i fiori sono di un colore che adoro. Grazie per questo dono ...poter vedere cose così belle e sognare ancora!! Adoro la casa, i fiori, il bianco e i colori...vieni a visitare il mio blog per scoprire di me... a presto!!

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  12. Naturally CarolJune 18, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Just lovely!

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  13. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    than you for your tea party it was great:))
    I love your pictures of lilac and your garden is great. Your grey bistro chairs are great with the blue and purple color.
    Beautiful
    Bye Vlaďka

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  14. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Oh I do so love looking at all you pretty photos and china, and garden and linens and home and.....

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  15. My name is RietJune 18, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Oh my goodness that blue setting with everything around it is gorgeous. The tea, the lilacs the garden, wonderful. Have a nice weekend.

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  16. Isola CountryJune 18, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I stumbled upon your blog ... the pictures are beautiful as well as your garden!
    Last spring I planted a lilac tree and I have not had in the meantime ... enjoy your flowers, I'll come visit you often .... congratulations!
    Carmen from one island to Tuscany

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  17. ღ M@ddy ღJune 18, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Ciao cara, rieccomi!
    Ho avuto un pò di problemi (niente di preoccupante), per questo non passo da un pò di tempo...ma i tuoi post mi sono mancati tanto!

    Un abbraccio e felice weekend a te!

    Maddy

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  18. CarolJune 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Gorgeous! I especially love that table cloth!

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  19. Amy ChalmersJune 18, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Stunning! Love that blue and white in the garden on that cloth. well done!

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  20. CindyJune 18, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Absolutely smashing! Your pictures are so wonderful and your french blue tablecloth goes nicely with blue lilacs, they are amazing. I'm gazing on only the white and purple in these parts.

    Be sure to mark your calendar for our Royal-Tea, perhaps I'll get to meet you during the visit.
    http://hiddenislandparadise.blogspot.com/2011/06/royals-are-coming-lets-do-tea.html

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  21. The MartysJune 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What a pretty setting. Lilacs are one of my favorites. Mine are done and I so miss the smell. Enjoy the heavenly smell.

    Amy

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  22. Liz @ Sit With Me In My GardenJune 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Oh my what an impact! The blue tablecloth on the bistro set is wonderful! What a great combo with the lilacs! Love it! The china is just pefect with it all!

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  23. CarolJune 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you Carolyn! I did enjoy sitting in your breathtakingly, stunning world for a bit. Whenever the world's woes get to me . . . I know where to go to reclaim charm and beauty. After I have called my senators that is. ;>)) You never miss! I become transfixed by your creative eye and way of living. Timeless and gorgeous!

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  24. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    It almost is like sitting out with you at your beautiful blue table! Wonderful tablecloth in the open air. It's all just too lovely for words!

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  25. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Yay for warm afternoons!!! There surely weren't many this week! ;0) Your table is lovely! Thank you for sharing!

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  26. CamilleJune 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Love your french blue tablecloth and the blue and white china. The transferware pitcher is so beautiful. Would love to sit there with you and have tea ~

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  27. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Glorious day, Carolyn!

    It is so serene where you are...I'd love a Chamomille, please. SMILE. It does the soul so much good to view your luscious photos today. I can't imagine anyone separating themselves from that sweet garden set?! It was totally meant to be in your garden! And, the blue tablecloth - so lovely with the colours of the lilacs. Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! I look forward to another visit...

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  28. sweetbayJune 18, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    A lovely tea setting in a lovely garden!

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  29. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Dag Carolyn,
    Wat een prachtig servies en zo mooi gefotografeerd met die blauwe en witte seringen. Maar romatiek is jou wel toevertrouwd! Mooi hoor!
    Fijn weekend en lieve groet, Marja

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  30. BernideenJune 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I am amazed at the continuation of your lilacs! You have the green thumbs I have ever known! Thanks for linking today!

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  31. Johanna GehrleinJune 18, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh my, Carolyn, what a fabulous blue. The shades are exactly the same on the tea pot, the other china and the fabric. So lovely.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  32. La Table De NanaJune 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I am certain you are Victoria magazine..

    C'est beau tout ce bleu!

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  33. THE VERANDA HOUSEJune 19, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    HI DEAR CAROLYN, YES THE BLUE TABLE CLOTH IS DIVINE AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL LILACS BEAUTIFUL,IS A TREAT FOR ME TO SEE YOUR GARDEN POST OUR GARDENING TIME IS OVER TOO HOT,ENJOY YOUR ENCHANTED GARDEN.THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES...BLESSINGS

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  34. Pamela GordonJune 19, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Such beautiful photos of your lilacs Carolyn. I also like the tablecloth. Is it vintage? Lovely post. Is it chilly there today? It is here! Pamela

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  35. Kom AchteromJune 19, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    ooh wat a lovely photo's.
    love the bleu and white!!
    Your garden is a litle paradice!!
    happy week
    Yolanda

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  36. {oc cottage}June 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    GORGEOUS!

    m ^..^

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  37. CindyJune 20, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Oh, Carolyn I had to return to your pictures of such a beautiful day as today it is raining and being outdoors is not going to be pleasant.

    It will be a day for sure to stay inside, a day to work on the Royal Visit and sew the Royal Blue table toppers. Come by for a visit soon, in between I'll keep you posted http://goo.gl/kc6bo

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  38. Passionate for WhiteJune 20, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Blue and lilac together - great color combo!

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  39. esssJune 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You have excellent photography skills - thanks for the eye candy! love the colors you used..
    Essay Writing

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

Carolyn