Thursday, July 10, 2014

Garden Terrace Lunch


                                                                     



                                                                                    Hello everyone,
                                                          On these hot sunny summer days our garden terrace
                                                          is a cool and peaceful place to enjoy lunch.There
                                                          are lilacs,peonies, roses etc. nearby for beauty and
                                                          fragrance and of course their is always the song of
                                                          the birds..
                                                       
                                                                    I set the table with my pretty new
                                                                    china  Harmony House  from
                                                                    Japan ~ a gift from a friend.
                                                       I used a dainty quilt with a matching shirt.
                                                                       A big bouquet with peonies
                                                                       lupins and lady's mantle graces
                                                                       the table today.

                                                                                   A side view.




                                                                       Lets skip the meal and get to the
                                                                       sweet stuff! I love strawberry
                                                                       shortcake with homemade biscuits
                                                                        and real whipped cream.

                                                                        Let's linger awhile with a cup of tea.
                                                                     

                                                                                                
                                                              The terrace has fairy lights for evening
                                                               enjoyment as well.....in case you really
                                                               want to linger.
                                                                    If you would like to see one of my
                                                               favorite posts of the terrace check out
                                                               A Mid Summer Nights Dream  .

                                                                I am joining Between Naps on the Porch

                                                                for Tablescape Thursday.
                                                                                               Hope you are enjoying
                                                                                               these beautiful summer days!

                                                                                                                        Carolyn
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21 comments:

  1. relevanttealeafJuly 10, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Every post you write is absolutely lovely! When you blogged about the Garden Gate tea room in Mt. Dora, Florida last April, I re-affirmed that I wanted to visit this tea room, and I did last month on June 24th - just four days before it permanently closed its doors for business. Sure glad I made it there in time! I wrote about the visit on my blog today relevanttealeaf.blogspot.com and mentioned your blog.
    Blessings, Phyllis

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  2. AnonymousJuly 10, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    What is the name of the pattern on these dishes? I love the band of soft pink with the flowers. I have Harmony House silverware that was my grandmother's.

    From Arkansas,
    Rebecca

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  3. UllaJuly 10, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    your table is such a dream!
    I would like to sit at this wonderful place and i´m sure that i am the happiest human in the world. So full of peace :-)
    Many many greetings, Olga.

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  4. JuneJuly 10, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    You are an artist my dear friend!!! Every photo shows the artist in you Carolyn.
    hugs from here...

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  5. CarolynJuly 10, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Rebecca,
    The china is Harmony House ~ Grandeur.

    Hi Phyllis,
    I am sorry to hear the tea room closed as it was so lovely to go there.Thanks for the mention.
    Enjoy your day!
    Carolyn

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  6. JuliaJuly 10, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    Me ha encantado tu post, tienes cosas muy interesantes, felicidades por tu bloc. Te invito a visitar el mio, esta semana, ¡¡Nos montamos una fiesta!! Pero no cualquier fiesta, una con detalles únicos, y cargadita de buenas ideas, para que vuestros eventos nunca vuelvan a parecer aburridos e insípidos, ¿Te vienes? Único requisito, pasárselo bien. Elracodeldetall.blogspot.com

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  7. SusanJuly 10, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    How enchanting! The china, the settings, the twinkling fairy lights....all! Lovely, Carolyn. Susan

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  8. BernideenJuly 10, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    I am loving it all - the the shortcake ending is spectacular. Lovely china and table setting.

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  9. Marilyn MillerJuly 11, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Beautiful!
    Love the fairy lights too.

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  10. JocelynJuly 11, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Wow what a beautiful setting! Everything is lovely.

    Jocelyn @ http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  11. AnonymousJuly 11, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    so wonderful
    ♥doris

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  12. MagdalenaKJuly 11, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Pięknie i romantycznie, aż chciałoby się wypić kawę i zjeść ten deser :).
    Pozdrawiam

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  13. Rosie M.July 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    So very pretty! Love your dishes and all around atmosphere of your table. Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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  14. Susan FreemanJuly 11, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Perfection! The garden setting, flowers, china ~ everything is so inviting.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  15. podsoJuly 11, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Such pretty new china you have. I love it all in pink (even the dessert goes with it all!) Hope you enjoy a nice weekend.

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  16. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 11, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Oh, how beautiful, Carolyn! I love the china. The bouquet is gorgeous too. I too love strawberry shortcake with home made biscuits but my hubby prefers the cake. So, we take turns. One time he'll get his cake and the next time, I get my biscuits. Love strawberry season! Have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  17. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Your china is so beautiful and seeing such gorgeous peonies we don't have them in SCal just too hot and the pink napkins with just a touch of lace.I wish you were close I would invite myself over just to see your flowers.Susie

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  18. Lady of the ManorJuly 12, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Such a lovely setting!!! Those dishes and peonies are so elegant and romantic!

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  19. Roses, Lace and BrocanteJuly 12, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Such elegance Carolyn!
    A beautiful gazebo in the garden is the perfect spot for after tea!
    It's a cold wintry day where I live and now I'm longing for those languid summer days in the garden again!
    Wishing you a happy weekend in the sun.
    Shane

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  20. Heaven's WalkJuly 12, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    What a little piece of heaven, Carolyn. It's just beautiful. I adore the china and your flowers, as usual, are utterly breathtaking. :)

    xoxo laurie

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  21. Twinflame talesJuly 17, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    I love the way you set the table for tea. It looks so pretty and elegant.
    <3
    greetings from Poland,
    Agnieszka.

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

Carolyn