Monday, October 22, 2012

Balcony Autumn Tea



                                                                         Welcome!

                                   I am glad you stopped by as I am enjoying tea on the balcony today so I can enjoy the Autumn colors. The leaves are starting to fall now so it won't be much longer until the trees are bare.
                       
    My tea today is Tetley Warmth cinnamon spice-nice for an Autumn day.
                                  My dessert is sticky date pudding with whipped cream and cinnamon. I usually make it with toffee sauce which I love but whipped cream is good on it also.If you would like my recipe just click here.

              I love this Wild Rose chintz tea set by Skye McGhie. It says autumn to me.


 It will soon be too cold for my afternoon tea outdoors but don't worry I can still enjoy my afternoon tea by the fireside.

I am joining Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday and A Delightsome Life for a Return to Loveliness

Thank you for your visit!

Carolyn

37 comments:

Jan said...

What perfect colors for the Fall ...so warm and inviting ...I'm ready for tea.

Linda said...

A lovely tea post, Carolyn! Delicious photos...
Hugs,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas

Leslie's Garden said...

I love the beautiful fall colors in the background of your shots. Such a pretty spot for your tea.

Cotton Peony said...

creamy topping with a great date pudding.. oh my goodness. recipe please!!! And just look at that wee pumpkin.. are you going to roast it for other goodies down the road??

Carolyn, some day, we'll have a good pot of tea and a lazy afternoon to chat away in soon.

Hugs,
Cotton Peony

Ruthie Miller said...

Oh my gosh. Another gorgeous post with china "to die for" and creative and pleasing pictures to say the least. Wow. I am in Florida so it is special to see the autumn. It is, in fact, always special to see your pictures.
Ruthie from: http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Just gorgeous - the colours are so warm and inviting - and that china tea set is simply TO DIE FOR beautiful!!!!!

Pamela Gordon said...

A beautiful setting for outdoor tea. I like your plaid tablecloth. It's getting chilly this week for outdoor tea. I need to bundle up. ;)

Angela said...

my i've missed your blog. i've been so busy this season i havent had much time to look at blogs and I've missed yours so much. No matter what you do or what time of year, your style is so inviting and peaceful. Yes, that pattern says fall. It is beautiful. On the one hand it's simple with the plain orange pumpkin and the like. On the other hand, it has star power and should be in a magazine (or on a blog). Happy autumn.

Athena at Minervas Garden said...

What a beautiful table you've set for tea, Carolyn! I love the warm orange colors that you've included, and your tea set is lovely.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Carolyn, your tea table is so beautiful with the pumpkins and birdhouse. I love Skye McGhie china and this set is especially pretty! You will have me craving Sticky Date Pudding now. Lol!
It won't be long and the leaves will all be on the ground. I must say I like the sound of them crunching beneath my feet when I go for a walk in the woods though. Thank you for coming to tea and I hope you have a splendid week.

Blessings,
Sandi

Clara said...

I love your china teaset and it's just the right color for fall. Have a lovely week.
~Clara

Stephanie said...

Your pictures show a very lovely setting for an Autumn tea - everything looks charming. Have a wonderful week!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Jocelyn said...

Oh Carolyn, your table is so beautiful! I love the soft hues of colors and the tea cup is gorgeous.

Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

Millie said...

perfectly fallish! Love all the photos...

Susan said...

Loved the afternoon tea on the balcony, Carolyn. Soooo relaxing. The cinnamon tea made me think of Christmas, which is right around the corner. Oh NO! Susan

Shabby Brocante, Karen said...

Oh man. What a gorgeous tea set. I just love Chintz. Amazing how you pulled the orange tones out of it with the tablecloth. Just beautiful!

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

What a beautiful tea on the balcony and such a lovely view! The spicy tea sounds perfect with the sticky toffee pudding. I love your china!

Lee Caroline - A World of Inspiration said...

What a delightful post, I absolutely adore the tea cup and saucer pattern. I am collecting odd teacups and saucers to make a mix match collection. I will have to look out for this pattern, its darling!

Lee :)

Edith DUTERTRE said...

bonjour ,
quelle gourmande !!!!!!
devant un paysage aussi magnifique
un décor des plus tonique
et quel beau service à thé
vive l' automne
edith ( France ) Normandie
tendresse

PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCA said...

Dear Carolyn,

I've been absent for a while but I knew that I would have find beauty as usual here!

Happy Fall!

Fra

Szara Sowa said...

What a delicious post! Lovely autumn table setting. I love the teacups, the pumpkins and all the goodies! I

Rowan said...

What a lovely spot to relax for a while on an autumn afternoon. I love your tablecloth - perfect colours for autumn - and the sticky date pudding looks delicious!

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Shel said...

Just perfect for an autumn's day.
Shel

Kathryn Ferguson Griffin said...

Your pictures are lovely and your tea service is exquisite. Thank you for sharing. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-20.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

Rosemary and Thyme said...

Oh my Carolyn. Such a beautiful and inviting setting. It is just perfect.

Tea in Texas said...

Totally charming! This is the perfect place for an afternoon of tea time and conversation. Your date pudding is so tempting on the chintz plate. Your tea set is perfect with the autumn hues. Thanks for sharing the the lovely photos.

Thanks, Pam

Poppy said...

Hi Carolyn,

I know that every time a new post comes up from you, I'm going to be taken away to a romantically serene place. How charming and inviting it all is! Love your colours and the natural environment surrounding them.Thanks for a delightfully dreamy teatime today.

Poppy

Marilyn Miller said...

What a beautiful teaset! I would love it too.

Evi said...

it all looks scrumptious! And all of that in an equally beautiful setting!

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Beautiful on all counts! Love your pretty table cover!

Jonell w Harrison said...

I thought I had my fall scene on the front porch-loving it & Now I am in love with your fall table set up and I want to make changes while we are still weeks away from Thanksgiving and the introduction of Christmas into our Home and GArden. As always -so beautiful.

On my busiest of busy days I always scroll down "My blog list" to find you Carolyn and see what's changing up your way.

Jonell

Bernideen said...

I love that pattern with the browns and have one cup and saucer and a dessert plate like that. I agree - it definitely says autumn - your photos are lovely!

ARTESANATO EM GERAL said...

É incrível acompanhar dia a dia a mudança das estações e das cores. Um belo chá de outono. As louças são belíssimas.

Lauriane


Unknown said...

I really feel autumn in your pictures, very well appreciated. Thank you.

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Kathy said...

I am sure this morning it is quite cold in your corner of the world. It is quite chilly here in Georgia - and windy! I love your beautiful teapot - it does speak of the loveliness if autumn. Your cake sounds marvelous! Beautiful pictures! I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
Kathy

Unknown said...

Wow this is very good post ..i got so many ideas abt balcony decoration thanks for sharing with us.

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