Friday, June 10, 2011

A Simple White Tea

Hello everyone, 
        We had some sunshine today but it was cool so I happily stayed indoors and did some tidying up and some baking. The garden is coming along nicely and I don't think the weeds have anywhere to grow now so it should be easy sailing (well,gardening) for awhile.
    I like to set up a pretty tea in our sunroom for our house and garden tour so I thought I would snap a few pictures while I was at it.
This little teaset came home with me from Halifax as my  daughter MADE me buy it! It was on clearance at Wicker Emporium and I argued with her that I did not need another teaset but she insisted- bad girl Jen! He He!
Those sparkly diamonds are just so pretty-don't you think?

The lilac is called Primrose and it has a creamy yellow tinge to it when it first comes into bloom.




I am using this pretty thrift shop tablecloth that was just a couple of dollars and has beautiful hand work on it.


It is going to be a sunny weekend here and I am looking forward to sharing our home and garden with the lovely people from Japan on Saturday afternoon and again on Monday morning.

I am happily joining Bernideen for her Saturday Garden Tea Party, so go and pay her a visit if you have not already done so.

For those of you who asked for my biscuit recipe for the shortcake post please click here.

I hope you all have a bright and sunny weekend!

Carolyn
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31 comments:

  1. erin's art and gardensJune 10, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    oh carolyn, it is always such a pleasure to see the beauty here at your blog! don't you love when the garden is so filled that the "weeds have nowhere to grow"? it's still 95+ degrees here in the south and no rain......makes gardening kind of uncomfortable.
    happy weekend to you,
    erin

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  2. Victorian1885June 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Good evening Carolyn
    Your new tea set is glorious! Yes we did sell our home..in only two weeks and the couple that purchased it are buying allot of our Antique furniture so I am happy about that. We have a month where we have both places so once we get moved July 4th I will have a big house sale and sell the rest of out collections. Have a great weekend!
    Wanda

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  3. A Garden of ThreadsJune 10, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Carolyn, Your daughter is correct you needed that gorgeous tea set. Stunning! I hope you have a wonderful garden tour. Take care:)

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  4. BernideenJune 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Carolyn: This is so "restful looking" and makes the shoulders relax just looking. Very refreshing. Thank you for participating in Tea in the Garden on Saturday. I hope you have a lovely weekend as well and that sure is a beautiful teaset!

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  5. CamilleJune 10, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Love your table setting and the lilacs, so beautiful ~ Thank you for the biscuit recipe ~

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  6. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO HAVE that teaset!! Where oh where did you get it. I will be dreaming on this for days and days.

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

    Hi Carolyn
    The new tea set is just adorable, you couldn't have passed it by, could you? :-)
    Our bus tour is coming tomorrow and the weatherman is calling for rain but I hope it holds off. Good luck with your group.
    Judith

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  8. Aquascape Your LandscapeJune 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    What a beautiful table setting! Your blog is one of my favorites.

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  9. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Carolyn!

    Gorgeous photos as always. I just purchased the very same tea set at Wicker Emporium! It came with a sweet white iron rack for hanging the cups and stacking the plates. I love the sparkly bling for a change on the table. Lol I intend to use it for a fun tea occasion. My husband is amazed that you and I have such similar tastes...Enjoy your Japanese guests and have a beautiful weekend.

    Cheers,
    Linda

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  10. Virginia HortelaJune 10, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Olá!!! Eu não podia passar sem deixar meu comentário...linda a louça!!! Um luxo!!! Eu gosto muito de uma mesa bem arrumada, alegra o dia e a vida! Bom final de semana! Beijos, Virginia.

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  11. SusanJune 10, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Oh,I loved seeing the white tea set up, Carolyn. Can I come visit with the Japanese tourists? We had two foreign exchanged students from Japan and loved them so much.

    Take care and have fun! Susan

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  12. Crystal Rose CottageJune 10, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Oh Carolyn, how could you not walk away from that adorable tea set?? It is really lovely and very unique! Beautiful photos as usual!~Hugs, Patti

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  13. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJune 11, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    What a beautiful and dreamy tea... I envy you for those perfect lilacs; my favorite color! Jen was not stupid for making you purchase these cups. So special and they fit your table well. Guests will be impressed by it.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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  14. CharoJune 11, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Always enjoy visit your sweet blog!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  15. Carol E. in AZJune 11, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I love, love, LOVE your beautiful tea set. Oh how I wish I lived in your neck of the woods. Your home, garden, decorating, etc is just so beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us.

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  16. Johanna GehrleinJune 11, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    your tea set is sooo pretty, there were no need, to MAKE me buy it - I would have done it before my daughter could breeth. Really impressive photos - are you a professional photographer?
    Thank you for sharing his delightful tea.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  17. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJune 11, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Your tea set is pretty :) :) I've never seen tea things with rhinestones. So this is a first for me :) :) I like all the sparkle. A woman can never have to much sparkle in her life ;) :)

    The heart-shaped cookie looks delicious :) :)

    Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  18. letrecivetteJune 11, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Always enjoy visit your blog ! I love it!
    Nice week end!
    Monica

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  19. SusiJune 11, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Oh Carolyn.. this porcellan is a dream.. and this white flowers.. - I love this, too.. Your blog is so beautiful..
    Hugs Susi

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  20. Rose Garden MalevikJune 11, 2011 at 6:25 AM

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  21. Rose Garden MalevikJune 11, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Hello Carolyn
    What a WONDERFUL Post :)
    I say it again,,,,,,,,,You have the most beautiful Blog in the World :)
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  22. RaffaellaJune 11, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Eeehhh... white is white... totally chic!

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  23. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 11, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Carolyn,
    What a beautiful post , as usual!
    But that tea set is to die for!
    It is the prettiest tea set I have ever seen!

    hugs,
    Debbie

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  24. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJune 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    the tea set is so unusual and beautiful!

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  25. MadeliefJune 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    What a pretty teaset. It looks perfect in your morning room. Oh those daughters, mine are exactly the same!

    I did some baking today as well (Blueberry Pecan loaf). The house smells heavenly :-)!

    Have a lovely pentecostal weekend!

    Madelief x

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  26. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    What a stunning photos.. I love the tea presentation.. It looks fabulous.. I just new to your blog and it's amazing blog site.

    More hugs.. :)

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  27. Hélène Flont , french illustratorJune 12, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Love all the shades of creamy white. Everything looks so dreamy and the lilac is just gorgeous.

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  28. BenteJune 12, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Hello Carolyn. That tea set is fantastic. You make such fantastic pictures.

    Bente

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  29. Lady ChrisJune 16, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Your tea seat is perfection! We don't have a Wicker Emporium here in the U.S. I don't think they ship items either.

    We need a buyer up in Canada for us U.S. folks...there are so many of us that would love to have a set like that!

    ~Chris

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  30. Lady ChrisJune 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Ok, I'm posting again. I wanted to tell you that I have come back to this tea set again and again...I can't stop looking at it. It's absolutely fabulous!

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

Carolyn