Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Romantic Notions!

Hello Everyone,

    It is a beautiful sunny day here and so I got the notion to treat myself to a romantic afternoon tea in the garden.
August is going by quickly so I want to enjoy it while I can.
The old victorian wicker chair and table set the mood for a romantic tea and the white tulle netting adds a little
touch of romance. 
I love taking a few minutes to enjoy some inspiration from some of my favorite magazines.



A shortbread cookie and some white dahlias from the garden add to my enjoyment of my tea.
This lacy pillow with the love doves is so feminine and romantic.

Some quiet time in the garden with a beautiful magazine and a cup of tea-life doesn't get much better then this!

Thank you for putting up with me and my romantic notions!

I am joining White Wednesday today at Faded Charm and Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. I am also joining Feathured Nest Friday at French Country Cottage and My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.
There is also Tea in the Garden Saturday at Bernideen's Tea Time blog so I am joining that party as well.

Take care,

Carolyn
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51 comments:

  1. tinemorAugust 17, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    It looks soooo lovely!!!
    Hugg, Tine

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  2. VeronicaAugust 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Stunning images and looks so very romantic!

    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  3. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 17, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    Thanks for sharing your romantic notions to inspire the rest of us. I really do like the garden hat, it's very feminine and elegant.
    Judith

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  4. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    A calling card for 'Victoria' m'dear! SMILE. I can feel the swish of the tulle and, oh, that hat is sooo divine! Thank you for the serene feast for the eyes today, Carolyn! I can feel my blood pressure lowering just looking at today's post! Wish I was still there in your garden...Sigh

    Linda

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  5. vikkiAugust 17, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love it, I would love to join you!!

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  6. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Absolutely lovely...and so refreshing on a warm summer day. Enjoy the season!
    Thanks so much for sharing the settings!
    Cheers!
    Ruth

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  7. SusanAugust 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Dear Carolyn...Oh my, that was divine. Love, love, loved that cozy, sweet, and yes! romantic spot. Sincerely, Susan

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  8. Pamela GordonAugust 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    So pretty and romantic. Just perfect!

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  9. TALA (BIRAKTIĞIM İZLER)August 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    çok güzel.

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  10. BernideenAugust 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Oh how lovely you look there on your throne - all peaceful and elegant!

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  11. podsoAugust 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Summer is slipping away and you will notice it before we do down here. Your photos are beautiful and I'm sure it was a relaxing time. I'm waiting for my Victoria to arrive in the mail! Meanwhile my cup of tea is next to my lap top!

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  12. podsoAugust 17, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Summer is slipping away and you will notice it before we do down here. Your photos are beautiful and I'm sure it was a relaxing time. I'm waiting for my Victoria to arrive in the mail! Meanwhile my cup of tea is next to my lap top!

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  13. BohemianAugust 17, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Always such lovely Romantic vignettes...

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  14. La Vie QuotidienneAugust 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful, just beautiful. I love the netting it adds so much to the romantic feel. Pretty.

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  15. theromanticroseAugust 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Amo il tuo cuscino!Dolce e romantico!E' meraviglioso il tuo tea d'agosto!Rosetta

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  16. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Lovely, Carolyn, just lovely! You look so elegant in your white and I love the hat.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  17. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Joyfully I put up with you and your romantic notions! I have them, too, you know! You are living the dream.

    Actually, I get to wear my vintage lace tea gown to my annual Victorian Tea Party I do to close out the Tale Spin Storytime year at the local mall where I've been the story lady for seven years. It will be a grand finale as I take on the challenge of drama teacher on two charter school campuses this new school year. Just not enough time in the week for everything anymore!

    Posting on the event for an upcoming tea Tuesday!

    Always enjoy your posts - so much beauty and inspiration - I feed on it!

    Joy!
    Miss Kathy

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  18. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Every time I visit I feel as if I've been wisked away in a dream!

    xo,

    Abby

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  19. The TablescaperAugust 17, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    So beautiful and luxorious.

    - The Tablescaper

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  20. La Table De NanaAugust 17, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Look at you:)

    Love this series.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    As I was admiring your beautiful photographs, the term "lovely" kept coming to my mind! And as I was reading all your comments, I noticed "lovely" came to their minds as well! So there you have it...It's simply lovely!
    Marcia

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  22. Cass @ That Old HouseAugust 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    This could define "pretty!"
    Just lovely and dreamy and soft looking ... beautiful.
    I LOVE the pillow with the doves.

    what is the netting hooked onto? You are a magician.
    Cass

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  23. MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~August 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    THANK YOU for the treasure of romantic notions in this stressful world...you are a haven to me and today I finally wanted you to know that...
    sending blessings Karla

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  24. CindyAugust 17, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Ok, that HAS to be the prettiest pillow ever! We're all suckers for the romantic, and you totally created a wonderful romantic moment...
    pretty, pretty and pretty!

    Cindy

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  25. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)August 17, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    So romantic and elegant! Love the garden hat. Very soft and feminine setting. Thanks for this lovely inspiration:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  26. Tea & Chocolate GuyAugust 17, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    BEAUTIFUL ROMANTIC !!! thats all I can say .... this is a wonderful inspiration .. thank you for sharing it....xo HHL

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  27. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Hi Carolyn! How lovely you look in your romantic setting. Those white dahlias are wonderful!

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  28. Bella's Rose CottageAugust 18, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I have been catching up on all your beautiful posts! I HAD a Fairy rose and afetr seeing yours I am putting getting another on my short list, what a beauty!!
    Your sweet pillow is pure romance, decadent!!
    I hope you enjoyed bootcamp:-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  29. a quiet lifeAugust 18, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    your treat equals our treat...ALWAYS!

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  30. Anna at the Doll HouseAugust 18, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    You have done it again, Carolyn: given me another magical moment to brighten my morning.

    Anna

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  31. Sandi~A Cottage MuseAugust 18, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Magically romantic!

    You should be in the magazine!

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  32. DeborahAugust 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Romance is wonderful and how lovely it would be to be there with you enjoying your company and tea under the sun!
    Have a great week!

    Deborah xo

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  33. Imm@August 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Dear Carolyn è da un pò che ti seguo sul mio blog hai un gusto davvero interessante in tutto.Tutto accostato sapientemente ti faccio tanti,tanti,complimenti sono Imma ti seguo sul mio blog.Un caro saluto.

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  34. JudyBugAugust 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful! Everything! I am particularly loving the stick and ball table. Adore stick and ball!

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  35. LisaAugust 18, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Hi Carolyn:
    Will you share with us where in the world you find so many beautiful things? Envy here!
    Lisa

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  36. het tuinengeltjeAugust 18, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Hello,

    so very beautifull romantic. Thanks for the photo's.

    Have a nice day,
    Sylvia

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  37. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I always enjoy your posts. The pictures are beautiful, but I really liked your hat. Sadly, although I've loved hats since childhood, I am clerly NOT a hat person. They look awful on me, so I envy anyone who carries a hat well. You're one of the lucky ones who they work for. Have a great day!

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  38. BarbaraAugust 18, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Absolutely elegant! So romantic!

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  39. loryAugust 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    hi carolyn, it is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! a kiss lory

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  40. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    How soft and lovely -- these pictures should be in your Victoria magazine.

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  41. All Bliss Be ThineAugust 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Carolyn,
    I love your blog! I just die and went to romantic bliss heaven with your latest post!

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  42. Karin Şen CankanAugust 18, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    So romantic such an amazing scene.

    Wonderfully done.

    Hugs,
    Karin Şen Cankan
    Karinsfairytale.blogspot.com

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  43. GeorgiannaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Hi Carolyn, Romantic, dreamy and beautiful. Your notions are always delightful and a lovely respite. Thank you so much for sharing them. – g

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  44. Ingrid AndreaAugust 19, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Lovely!

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  45. Sandra El-HmoudováAugust 19, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    HEAVEN!!!! You are so talented designer, I am so in love...:-*

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  46. CassyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    So romantic and I love it.
    Happy weekend.


    Cassy from Acoustic Guitar Lessons

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  47. Tanya AnuragAugust 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Ooooo... these pictures are so elegant :) I loved the first one and the one with the hat on chair. Amazing shots.. like always.

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  48. BernideenAugust 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Carolyn - I am so glad when you link up! Your blog is a dream!

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  49. Johanna GehrleinAugust 19, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    this post is really outstanding. You created such a luxury and romantic spot. Cant tell you what is the niceest of your items. The furniture, the china or this wonderful cushion. Thank you so much for all this inspirations.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  50. Alycia NicholsAugust 20, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hi, Carolyn! I'm glad you are enjoying the last days of summer. You are certainly doing it in style! I agree with the apparent sentiment of the cherub...with his little hand to his chest, he appears to be in awe! Love the design on your teacup!!!

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  51. LISACPARSONSAugust 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful! I love your white outfit. Where did you find it?

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

Carolyn