Monday, August 22, 2011

A Summer Afternoon Respite

Hello Everyone,
      We are enjoying some lovely summer weather lately so we might as well enjoy it while we can.
How about taking a little afternoon respite in the shade of the Limelight hydrangea.
Relax and enjoy a few of my favorite books.
I love hydrangeas in all shapes and sizes and colors and it doesn't take many to make a pretty bouquet.







Since it is a hot day how about a cold glass of lemonade?

A Heritage rose I plucked from the garden.

Well, I hope you enjoyed a pleasant respite-I know I did!

Today ,I am joining Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for her Tea Time Tuesday again. Thank you Sandi for hosting and for the feature!

Take care,

Carolyn
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37 comments:

  1. GeorgiannaAugust 22, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Carolyn! Well, I VERY much enjoyed this respite. The hydrangeas are luscious. I must say again that it's really lovely of you to create such a beautiful vignette to share with all of us.

    Hope your week is filled with wonderful memories!

    – g

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  2. La Table De NanaAugust 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I have been photoing my hydrangeas too:)
    I love them..I'me made baskets..and book scenes:)

    Yours take the cake:)

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  3. DebbieAugust 22, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Not only are your hydrangeas beautiful, but your setting and the way you photographed them are both just stunning. This blog is always so lovely to me.

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  4. NancyAugust 22, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Thank~you Carolyn for the lovely spot and beautiful choice of books. Your Images are just Breathtaking. I hope you had a lovely afternoon too!

    Huggs, Nancy

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  5. MillieAugust 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Carolyn, you have created a lovey, serene setting for tea today. Your hydrangeas are superb. The lemonade would be refreshing too.

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  6. BohemianAugust 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    What an inviting space... and a cold Glass of Lemonade sounds delish... especially since it's 112degrees here today, which even by Arizona Desert standards broke a record for this day.

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  7. My Grama's SoulAugust 22, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful photos and beautiful flowers.....can't grow hydrangeas in AZ so thanks for sharing yours.

    xo

    Jo

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  8. JuneAugust 22, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    So nice to sit here with you a spell. No more beautiful place to do it than in your garden. I can't believe how huge your Limelights get! Mine don't even get half the large. It would be so nice to see them get that big.
    Beautiful photos of such a pretty space.
    sending hugs...

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  9. Kim GillianAugust 22, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful Carolyn!!

    -Kim

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  10. Pamela GordonAugust 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    That was pleasant indeed! Love the pale grays and whites in this post. Your hydrangeas are gorgeous! Isn't the weather fantastic? Summer at last. Pamela

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  11. Victorian1885August 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Thank you for the respite... so charming and refreshing. Your hydrangeas are perfect!

    Wanda

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  12. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Hello Carolyn
    You've created another cozy spot and the hydrangeas look perfect in your vignette.
    Judith

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  13. Marilyn MillerAugust 23, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Love visiting here in your garden, though I don't leave comments usually. Your hydrangeas are amazing, I am falling in love with them this year.

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  14. CharlotteAugust 23, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Very pretty! I love the flowers, they are a soft romantic color and they go so well with your beautiful setting. I have only pink hydrangeas, but I would like to get some other colors to mix and match.

    Lovely pictures!

    Have a great day,
    Charlotte

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  15. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 23, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    I love blur toile and just love your hydrangeas. Absolutely beautiful and such a restful pallette. Thakns for sharing! Refreshing!
    Ruth

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  16. Anna at the Doll HouseAugust 23, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    This looks so inviting.

    Anna

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  17. DeannaAugust 23, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    I am always refreshed after visiting your lovely place.
    Took it all in and enjoyed a summer afternoon respite.
    d

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  18. Johanna GehrleinAugust 23, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    you made a beautiful romantic setting. Love the hydrangeas. Your really know how to make a spot comfortable.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  19. Angel-SmileAugust 23, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    thank you so much vor your visit, we have hearde nothing from eachother for a long time. Sorry, it was my health, but now I`m on the way:-)
    You made very beautiful pictures and you have a lot of very beautiful things, too! I enjoyed to walk through your garden with all these lovely flowers and really great pictures.I hope that we write more in future.
    huggs
    Brigitte

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  20. podsoAugust 23, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Just looking at that beautiful spot brings rest to my soul!

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  21. het tuinengeltjeAugust 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Hello, be very glad that the weather is fine. In Amsterdam it's grey, raining & cold. Beautifull pictures. Stunning sunny look!

    Bey Sylvia

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  22. ElzieAugust 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Hi! Beautiful pictures as always. I too love hydrangea and have planted three of them this year. There will be more, different kinds of them, lol.
    Hope you have a nice day.
    Love Elzie

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  23. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Good morning Carolyn,
    Your post is gorgeous as always. The setting is dreamy and the hydrangeas are scrumptious. The fluffy blooms make such an exquisite arrangement! Lovely photos. Thanks for joining me for tea and you're very welcome for the feature, by the way! Enjoy this nice day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  24. MarianneAugust 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    It's going to be 117 in Phoenix today, so your blue post feels very refreshing. Won't you visit my new blog at http://www.hillandbend.blogspot.com. Cheers!

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  25. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    so so so pretty.

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  26. Wanda LeeAugust 23, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Oh my Carolyn!

    What fabulous photos. I adore hydrangeas and your vignettes are exceptionally inviting and exquisite as always!.., So pretty!

    Happy Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!

    Please feel most welcome to visit me for my 98th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two' and also for the '69th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.~ YOU ARE ALWAYS MOST WELCOME TO PARTAKE!

    Hugs, Wanda Lee

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  27. TinaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Hello Carolyn!
    I come here often, I am delighted with all this beauty.
    It is the most beautiful blog I know ... I never tire of looking, I have always admired ... not comment because I have difficulty with English, I need google translator, and is very complicated.
    But I want to tell you that I admire.
    kisses
    Tina (SONHAR E REALIZAR)

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  28. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a peaceful setting. I love your hydranges and how you have so elegantly arranged everything. I so enjoyed my visit!

    Happy tea,
    Lorena

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  29. Miss Gracie's HouseAugust 23, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Yes, please! Just looking is so relaxing...beautiful...all of it!
    Rene

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  30. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Your hydrangeas are just beautiful and what a lovely place to hide away for the afternoon. I could easily share a glimpse of that stack of reading books on your table and share a glass of lemonade.Beautiful photo's.

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  31. Gilda - Sweet Sweet HomeAugust 24, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Hello dear, I also love the hydrangeas. Unfortunately I did not grow so vigorously. The guilt is too hot climate. Even though I water all suffer greatly. I wish you a wonderful day Gilda

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  32. KathyAugust 24, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    There is always a sense of serenity when visiting your garden. You have a lovely touch with gathering just the right things to invite one to come and to relax. I adore hydrangeas and wish ours were still blooming. They've come and gone, now we're looking for Fall blooms. Yours are fantastic in the basket - thank you for inviting us in - quite relaxed now and ready to enjoy the day - Hope yours is blessed!
    Kathy

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  33. KathyAugust 24, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    There is always a sense of serenity when visiting your garden. You have a lovely touch with gathering just the right things to invite one to come and to relax. I adore hydrangeas and wish ours were still blooming. They've come and gone, now we're looking for Fall blooms. Yours are fantastic in the basket - thank you for inviting us in - quite relaxed now and ready to enjoy the day - Hope yours is blessed!
    Kathy

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  34. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hi,
    Hydrangeas are sooo beautiful...I love them too...I also love your blog!!
    Greetings from Sweden / Maria

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  35. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Soooo lovely! I would love to spend some time at that respite! Gorgeous photos and blooms!
    Visiting from Tea Time Tuesday!
    Roselle

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  36. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopAugust 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Hi stranger...wow what a lovely spot to enjoy the last of the summer days...your hydrangeas are to die for,wish I had some to dry!! Take care,Chrissy

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  37. CanadianGardenJoyAugust 25, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Carolyn I just came over from Marguerite's tour of your gardens and it is just simply so beautiful!
    I love your style .. your garden is gorgeous : )
    Joy

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

Carolyn