Welcome!
I hope you had a lovely weekend.
We were invited to a family brunch,
and a birthday celebration for my brother
and I also was invited to a lovely afternoon
tea.
Today, my tea time is a blue and
white theme and again a mix of
patterns. Blue and white always
looks so crisp and fresh.
With my tea I have a beautiful
new book that was an amazing
gift from a fellow gardener and
photographer all the way from
Norway.
When this beautiful book arrived in the mail
everything stopped as I made a cup of tea
and sat down to enjoy it all.
My photos of the book do not do it
justice but you can see more on
Helen's beautiful blog or on her Pinterest
Here.
It is amazing to me that even though we are
so far apart we have many of the same plants
in our gardens and even the same color preferences.
I love her greenhouse.
Helen grows beautiful roses.
Lovely peonies too!
Inside Helen also shares my love for linens and lace.
Her photography is so beautiful!
Source: Helen Fredholm on pinterest
These are better examples of the quality of her
photos then my shots of the book ~ via pinterest.
Now, if only we lived closer I am
sure we would enjoy many tea times together!
Thank you so much Helen for this most
beautiful gift~ I will treasure it always!
she shares more beautiful photos from her
home and garden. You can even order a
copy of this beautiful book from her if
you like.
Now a couple of shots of my very enjoyable
afternoon tea with a new friend who has
an amazing collection of beautiful china and quilts
and all things lovely!
Reminds me of a Downton Abbey tea time.
I felt very pampered! Thank you so much for
a lovely tea and visit !
Hope you have a great day!
Carolyn
That's the perfect gift for you! I love your blue and white....beautiful!
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Linda louça azul. Amei. Tudo lindo e inspirador.
ReplyDeleteTenha uma ótima semana.
Such a lovely photo of you Carolyn! You still look so young! How do you manage with grown up children and grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteYour tea looks delightful and what a beautiful book you received!
Wishing you a happy week!
Madelief x
There were so many lovely things in your posting today I had to go back and look at it again and again. The book looks interesting, and the tea time you enjoyed is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly charming tea you had at your friend's, Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteAnd the book is lovely. Oh, if the author lived closer to you, you two would have FUN! Such beautiful photos of the gardens! Susan
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ReplyDeleteThat looks like a beautiful book and what a lovely gift! Your blue and white is so pretty and the little square plate beneath the teacup is adorable. A pretty posting, Carolyn. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Dear Carolyn. I always know a visit with you will involve something beautiful! Lovely blue tea party and beautiful book from your friend.
ReplyDeleteLovely dishes and setting
ReplyDeleteYour blog improves my mood :)
ReplyDeleteHow i woud loooove to have a cup of tea at your table. :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Birgitte
danke für die bilder und inspirationen!!! einen schönen mittwoch wünscht angie aus deutschland
ReplyDeleteLove this post it was wonderful,you have a beautiful place and i love blue i have a few blue tea pots,that i enjoy.Have a wonderful day.
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