Tuesday, December 31, 2013

A Winter Tea




Hello everyone,
On this sunny cold beautiful winter day ~ I am happy to have
you join me for a cup of hot tea where we can be warm and cozy
by the stove but enjoy the sparkling white snow from the window.

I am using my brown and white transferware again.

                                                                A winter bouquet.



                                 Help yourself to a gingerbread cupcake. Please overlook the messy
                                decorating job I did  on the icing ~ especially all you foodies.
                                                                     

The snow is piling up out there. It seems every few days lately we get another fresh supply.

Well ,another year is almost over and a brand new one ready to begin so I want to wish you
all health and happiness for 2014.
I am joining Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday.

Happy New Year!

Thank you to all who have visited and left lovely comments for me this past year.

Carolyn

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38 comments:

  1. JadeDecember 31, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Thank you so much, dear Carolyn and I also wish you A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Love the pictures of your cosy home!!!!

    With love, Jade

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  2. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Hallo Carolyn, I am a swedish ladys and my english ar not so good byt I will send my thanks for you blogg I
    am very fond of your footos and your
    biutiful home! Happy New Year!Swe
    Östergötland
    Sweden

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  3. KamillaDecember 31, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Happy New Year to you and your family:) I love your brown transferware, your tea pot is lovely:) I also like beautiful lace in your windows:) Have a great evening:)

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  4. Custom ComfortsDecember 31, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    What a lovely afternoon tea setting. I'm not a tea drinker, but those cupcakes look absolutely yummy. I also love your beautiful drapes and those pine cone candles. Perfect setting and photos. Happy New Year.
    Cindy

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  5. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 31, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful house with the gorgeous winter's wonderland around it...lovely image. I love your small tea table with such a pretty teapot. Here to wish you a happy and blessed NYear 2014.
    FABBY

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 31, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Your cupcakes look adorable, Carolyn, and I love that teapot! Happy New Year!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. PattiDecember 31, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    It is always a special time to sit and view your lovely home. Thank you so much with sharing with us all. Blessings to you and yours!

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  8. Linda CarswellDecember 31, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    What gorgeous photos....particularly the last one, simply stunning.

    Happy New Year!!!

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  9. BernideenDecember 31, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    That is so cute - a messy job? Just plain cute! Pass one over!

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 31, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Happy New Year, Carolyn! It has been another wonderful year of enjoying your beautiful pictures and posts. This one is no exception. Your cupcakes have the best icing {and I love that you didn't skimp on it either!}. This looks like a wonderful spot to enjoy your tea while being warm and taking in the snow outside your windows. I love your curtains. They are so pretty. Looking forward to enjoying your posts as we begin 2014.

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  11. podsoDecember 31, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Perfect tea time to bring in the new year! Hope it's a happy one for you!

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  12. Art and SandDecember 31, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful pictures . . . beautiful vignettes . . . a beautiful setting . . . enjoy your New Year's celebrations.

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  13. LindaDecember 31, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Am LOVING the gingerbread dessert! Lol
    Wishing you a beautiful new year,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  14. Maggie AnnDecember 31, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Happy New Year Carolyn!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    I LOVE the brown transfer ware. Happy New Year!

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  16. SusanDecember 31, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    A Happy and Healthy New Year to YOU, Carolyn. Love your blog and your dreamy photos. Susan

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  17. JaniceDecember 31, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful place for a cup of tea,Carolyn.
    Happy New Year
    Janice

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  18. The TablescaperDecember 31, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Carolyn:

    Your tea looks lovely. happy New Year.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  19. Michele M./ Finch RestJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    What a lovely respite for tea time, so beautiful - and the snowy view is heavenly....a perfect spot for a spot of tea~!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR, CAROLYN!!

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  20. MillieJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:37 AM

    Happy new Year, Carolyn. I look forward to many more beautiful photos in 2014

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  21. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! As always a delight to visit your beautiful blog!
    Blessings,
    ~Wendy

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  22. thereseJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Bonne et heureuse ANNEE
    Les photos sont trés belles
    Amicalement de la Sologne

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  23. Pearl MapleJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Happy holidays to you and the family, thanks for sharing all the lovely posts through the year

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Hello Carolyn,

    "Bonne année et bonne santé" for you and your family. I wish you health, happiness and success in 2014.

    The gingerbread cupcakes look apetizing indeed.
    Love the touch of pale green leaves on the tea table.

    All the best.

    Hélène Glehen

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  25. CarolJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Dear Carolyn, I just had to drop by to wish you a Happy New Year! But truly, taking a moment to join you for tea within your soothing and stunningly beautiful, cozy world is a healing elixir and a lovely way to begin the new year. Your world is an oasis from the larger crazed and sometimes very cruel world. Many Blessings for you and yours throughout 2014! In gratitude for the beauty and charm you add to the world, Carol

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  26. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Thank you, Carolyn!
    Your blog is wonderfull!
    Happy New Year to you.
    Kisses,
    Vânia, from Brazil

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  27. SylvieJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Happy new year 2014
    I love blog ♥

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  28. CYNTHIA CRANEJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Your blog and photos are so beautiful and inspiring! I especially love the brown transferware - I actually bought 3 pitchers just last week, 2 of which were 50% off at a local boutique so I could not resist them. I'm anxious to get out to purchase some flowers for them - a much needed bright spot on this dreary January day here in the mountains of West Virginia.

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  29. Egretta Wells blogJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Beautiful, Carolyn. Best Wishes for a Happy, Joyful, New Year! Egretta

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  30. Deborah MontgomeryJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Love the winter whites and the little gingerbread men in your cupcakes! We have lots of snow too. Love to be indoors and enjoy the coziness.

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  31. Rosemary and ThymeJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Just lovely Carolyn. Everything is so inviting and warm. Thank you and happy New Year to you too.

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  32. Lee Caroline - A World of InspirationJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year, I just want to thank you again for having me in your blog list. I bought a fabulous camera for Christmas, my first DSLR so hope to share some lovely New Zealand interiors on my blog this year.

    Your home is magical and I love everything about it, only wish I lived closer to photograph it.

    Lee :)

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  33. A Romantic PorchJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Happy New Year Carolyn and many many blessings. I am blessed to "know" you through blogging.
    Love,Rachel
    p.s. Thank you for all you share here!

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  34. DanaJanuary 2, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year and best wishes for 2014 Carolyn! I absolutely love your photos and how you use light. I look forward to following your blog and being inspired by your gardening and photography. Dana

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  35. Pamela GordonJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    I would love to join you for a cozy tea on this very cold January morning. (-30 here at 8:30!!) I wish you and your family a wonderful year of good health and happy times. Blessings, Pamela

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  36. MadeliefJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    A Happy New Year to you, Andrew and the rest of your family. Special love to your mother!

    I enjoyed seeing photo's of your beautiful tea. How lovely it must have been sipping your tea, while looking out of the window now and then to see the snow white carpet in the garden.

    Love,

    Madelief x

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  37. Katy NoelleJanuary 4, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    How absolutely sweet and wonderful and pretty and, well, perfect!!! Inspiring, Carolyn!!

    =)

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  38. Katy NoelleJanuary 4, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    How absolutely sweet and wonderful and pretty and, well, perfect!!! Inspiring, Carolyn!!

    =)

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

Carolyn