Coming Soon!

                                                                  Hello everyone,
                         I just stopped in to let you know our Downton Abbey Tea was a big success with more                                 then 45 people enjoying a stroll through the gardens,the boathouse, Gardener's Cottage                                 and High Tea. We had a beautiful sunny afternoon for the tea and I have had several                                    requests to make it an annual event-sounds like a good idea but your turn next year!

                                We served sandwiches,scones, devonshire cream, lemon curd ,strawberry                                                   preserves,mini quiches,sweets and dessert as well as Lady Baker's tea ~ both iced and                                     hot.

                                                        Can I pour you a cup of tea?

              I loved seeing everyone all dressed up for the occasion and I will share more of that later.
                        I had lots of good help from family and friends -so thankful for all they did to help out but a                             few days of down time are looking good so I will be back soon with lots more photos of                                 our Downton Abbey Tea.

                               Thank you for stopping by,
                                                 Carolyn

A Summer Lunch on the Porch

                                                             Hello everyone,
                We are enjoying some beautiful sunny summer days here so we love to eat out on our screened                     porch. Today, I am using my very old beautiful Florentine  china. The roses from our garden are a mix of Golden Celebration and The Pilgrim.

                                            It is a quiet peaceful place here on the porch.

                                                    Join me for a cup of tea.

                                    The teapot was a gift from my husband and it matches the china set very well.

                                        A glass of cold lemonade is refreshing on a summer day.

             I love the lacy border and soft colors. My husbands grandmother had a set of china like this.

                                                             Love summer hats!

Enjoy your day!

I am joining Between Naps on the Porch today for Tablescape Thursday.

Carolyn