Tuesday, December 4, 2012

A Spot of Tea



                                                                    Hello everyone!

                              How about a spot of tea in the kitchen today. It is warm and cosy by the stove .
                  A nice little afternoon tea break with some small sandwiches and sweets.

                                   It is a mild but cloudy day so I have lit some candles to add some cheer.


                                                            My simple centerpiece.

                                                           Candles glowing and some Christmas music playing make a relaxing tea time.

 I am sure some of you remember my favorite santa in his red toile coat and the small Christmas tree sitting in the baywindow adds some to the cosiness of the season.

I am joining Rose Chintz Cottage for tea time Tuesday  A Delightsome Life for a Return to Loveliness and Bernideen's Tea Time Blog.


Thank you for visiting me today.

Carolyn
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21 comments:

  1. Vava, A country dreaming mumDecember 4, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Lovely and cozy atmospehere. I love the Santa with the toile coat!
    Silvana

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  2. MariDecember 4, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Everything looks so warm and inviting, I'm loving your sweet tree and santa ;)

    Smiles~
    Mari

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  3. EttebDecember 4, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I would like to have a such a nice relax. :)

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  4. Shabby Brocante, KarenDecember 4, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    How about a spot of tea...in your kitchen?? I would do anything to transport myself there! Today in class, when the junior high school students are getting squirrely...I will close my eyes and think of the pretty transferware and Santa with his matching cloak. It will at least take me away for a few minutes!! Gorgeous!
    Karen

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  5. MillieDecember 4, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Once again you have prepared a lovely teascape...the dainty food looks great!

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  6. CindyDecember 4, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Very cozy and pretty, dear Carolyn. I love it! It makes me want to invite friends over for a real tea. Mine would never be as prettying prepared as yours, but it would be fun, nevertheless.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  7. DebDecember 4, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    So gorgeous, as usual. I love the Santa.

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  8. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Your tea vignette does look cozy. I thought your cup was chipped at first and realized it has a scalloped edge. The small bites of sweet and savoury for tea look delicious.
    Judith

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  9. BernideenDecember 4, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    What a lovely tea you have prepared and your Father Christmas is so lovely every minute of it!

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  10. J9sHappinessDecember 4, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    What a beautiful spot - I love to set the scene and have a leisurely pot of tea - it feels so grown up!! Love your centre pieces, J9 x

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  11. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 4, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Carolyn, you know I love your toile Father Christmas! We have the same red teapot, luncheon set, diary, and table cloth! Imagine that; are we kindred spirits or what! I was hoping to have you and Heather over for tea before Christmas but it's not going to work out. I will see what I can do about after the holidays. Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  12. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Dolcissima atmosfera,piena di magia!!
    Un bacio!!
    Sabry!!

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  13. Tea Street blogDecember 4, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I love the teacup and sandwich tray!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    As always your vignettes ae beautifully inviting - I must learn to stop and savour the moment more!

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  15. MarilleDecember 4, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Very lovelly, as usual. I love it !!! I love the teacup too :)
    Greetings from Poland...

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  16. SueDecember 4, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I love tea time... after lunch time till overnight, it's tea time for me, all kind of the!

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  17. janice15December 4, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Lovely, I enjoy your Red&White transferware...nice post with love Janice..

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  18. Pamela GordonDecember 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful! I love the photo of the blue bottles with the candles in them.

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  19. sandyDecember 5, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Everything looks fabulous! I love how your Santa matches your china! That doesn't happen often!
    Have a wonderful week!
    sandy :)

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  20. OliveDecember 5, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Of course, Carolyn, you must have that charming toile Santa. The lit candles are so cozy and inviting.

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  21. CEO Lisa Anne - L.ADecember 6, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I love your festive candlelit tea setting in your kitchen. So charming and inviting! Have a wonderful day!
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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

Carolyn