I thought you might enjoy seeing some
of the photos from our Summer Garden
Tea last I hosted last Saturday.
You might have noticed that I love
lace so I layered myself in my lacy
favorites.
this year by making some changes to the screened
porch we were able to seat 23 people comfortably
Which worked good as we had a few 10 min.
showers now & then but overall the weather was perfect!
with preserves and devonshire cream.
plates.
last year's Downton Abbey Tea.I love those hats,
pearls and even some lace gloves!
Good friends!
flowers for bouquets on all the tables etc.
Margaret and I had a similar style this year....noticeher beautiful handbag!
Thank you to all who helped out and to all who attended
as well.
Since, this tea was so much fun I have decided to do a
Vintage Afternoon Tea for aprox. 20 on Friday, August 22.
To change things up a bit I have decided to add a house tour
as well since I had several requests.
So,if you or anyone you know would like to attend
please email as soon as possible. Last time I had 45
spaces and they sold out in a few days with some
who were disappointed to be unable to get tickets.
Now, I need to go and check out my
stash of vintage linens!
If you would like to see last years
tea check here.
I am joining Between Naps on the Porch
for Tablescape Thursday.
Thank you for visiting,
Carolyn
29 comments:
hallo, carolyn, sie haben ein sooo schönes zuhause, alles ist festlich und der tisch ist liebevoll mit edlem geschirr und feinem kuchen gedeckt!!! sie sehen alle sehr nett aus!!! alles liebe von angie aus deutschlnd
Olá Carolyn,
Tudo muito encantador. Aquela mesa com dois lugares seria adequada para mim e meu marido. Quem sabe, nos próximos anos. Adorei sua roupa e meu chapéu preferido.
Estamos viajando amanhã para Campinas, não sei que comentei com você, compramos uma nova casa próxima da minha mãe e em outubro estou me aposentando e até dezembro, mudamos para lá. A casa tem um jardim, que pretendo ter flores e ao amanhecer poder desfrutar de todas elas.
Parabéns pelo belo evento.
Um abraço,
Lauriane
So lovely. Like being transformed to another time.
- Alma, The Tablescaper
It was a delight that you shared these photos. What a wonderful venture and I know they totally loved your tea time!
Oh Carolyn....you all look so fabulously, beautifully vintage. Your dress is utterly gorgeous! Your table is breathtaking, and it looks like you had such a wonderful afternoon full of sweet fellowship. :)
xoox laurie
What a special treat for the eyes!! Thank you so much!
~Bonnie
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful.
Oh, this is beyond lovely, Carolyn!
Oh such lucky ladies.
You and Margaret look especially lovely.
I am so happy some ladies wore head coverings, and even some gloves, how grand.
Wish I could be there on the 22nd!
Oh, how lovely. I would've loved to come! I've been thinking of inviting some friends for tea this year out on the porch. I don't have the wonderful lace you are wearing but I could figure out something and find a hat!. Do you make your on clotted cream?
So very beautiful.
Beautiful!!
Beautiful people, beautiful dress, amazing heats, fantastic garden, your porcelain, dessert.
I admire you, I think the day was very very nice!
I wish you good time.
Jarka
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Beautiful photos! Where on the Island are you located? I'm also curious to know if your family is related to the Aitkens on the east end of the Island... I have noted through some geneaology research that the daughter of George Aitken (who built the stone house in Lower Montague) has spelled her name 'Aiken' on her headstone in Georgetown. I am very interested in my family history, and when I came across your blog, wondered if perhaps we are related :)
Cyndi Aitken
Thank you for another lovely blog and pictures! I love your dress and only wish I could attend your event of tea and house tour this month! I just received two of your books and love them both! Sandi
Love this. I wish I could attend. I would live to learn how it's all done. Everything is so beautiful.
Sweet summer time, fantasic garden and beautiful Ladies! Warm greetings:)
absolutely lovely, everything! Your dress is gorgeous. How I wish I lived close so I could come to one of your teas!
Hello Carolyn, What a gorgeous tea! I loved all the chine and the hankies hanging up really caught my eye! You looked so beautiful in the lace, and all the ladies looked well decked out. Your scones looked simply delicious. You had Devonshire cream and I have seen many different recipes. Mine is very simple and delicious. Add 2 Tbs. of fresh lemon juice to 1 pint of heavy whipping cream in a jar. Shake and leave on counter over night then refrigerate until serving. It is the best ever! It is thick and not too sweet and goes so well with jams and jellies.
Oh what a lovely and fun gathering Carolyn. I wish I had the chance to join you for this gorgeous tea. Everything looks so beautiful. Your collection of vintage china is truly amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.
Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week.
Janet
I enjoyed your tea through blog land so very much! Your tea party is so beautiful and I'm sure everyone had a wonderful time. You look so pretty in your lace dress, a perfect hostess! Wishing I could join you for your next tea!
Nancy
Would love to have the opportunity to share a cup of tea in your delightful gardens. I'm a tea & scone lover too and would love to have your recipes for what you served, maybe a future post?
Thanks for sharing
What a wonferfull day! Regards from Finland. I enjoy lot looking this very nice blog!
The tea looks so very beautiful! I love all of your china patterns, especially the mixed china and the aqua setting. I love how your lace ensemble fits in with the feeling as well. Since I'm relatively new to blogging, I haven't seen your settings before. So happy to have been introduced here... :-)
Lory
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Every detail is perfection and the setting stunning!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
What a lovely party Carolyn. You all look so pretty. How much fun it must be to dress for such a special party. The table looks amazing!
Madelief x
Everything about this post was joyful.the flowers,colors,lace beautiful dishes, the scones the lace tablecloth on the round table all I want to know is where is my invite?Susie
This looks like so much fun and everyone looks so beautiful in their hats and pretty clothes. The tables are beautifully set with your pretty china too. Wish I could attend on the 22nd but we'll be in Calgary! Hugs, Pam
I am overwhelmed at how beautiful everything looks. Your guests all look divine too! Such a beautiful setting with lovely china. Thank you for sharing!
Blessings My Friend,
So beautiful, thank you for sharing. centrio
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