Then followed that beautiful season... Summer....
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape
Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape
Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Before, I continue any further with this post, I would like to express my thanks to sweet Marty at: A Stroll thru Life for featuring my Galvanized Decoupaged Bucket at her Table Top Tuesday. Thanks so much Marty for working so hard and hosting this wonderful party for us each week, rain or shine! I feel so honored and humbled! Marty, you made my day!
Be to sure to stop by and check out her inspiring blog, where you will find so many ways to create beautiful vignettes and she can work wonders with paint and stain and shares so many helpful tips. I love her blog!
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Decorating the house with fresh-cut flowers is such a beautiful way to enjoy those gorgeous summer blooms. I love colorful fresh flowers lined up in cute mason jars on my kitchen counter or window sill or the gorgeous roses and the delicate Queen Anne's Lace in crystal vases as an elegant centerpiece for my table. Perennial flowers are so beautiful and I wish they lasted longer and all summer long....
The peonies in my flower bed have displayed their glorious beauty and I've enjoyed bringing them indoors. Every time I pass by I catch a wisp of their heavenly fragrance. Makes me happy!
In today's tablescape I've used them as a centerpiece for my tea table and they are a real showstopper. Don't you agree?
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| Lovely Peonies glorifying my green McCoy Vase: |
Who can resist these lavish blooms?
I love sultry summer afternoons with gentle breezes:
Under the canopy of the Dappled Japanese Willow:
Sitting back and enjoying a cup of tea :
Sitting back and enjoying a cup of tea :
Visiting with friends:
Close-up on dainty cups and teapots:
Sipping a cup of tea:
With cream and sugar:
Sharing a plate of croissant:
or a plate of shortbread-raspberry cookies:
Close-up on delicate linens:
Close-up on silver candlesticks:
I love the effect created by flickering candle lights:
It was a pleasure to have you over on this beautiful summer afternoon. Thanks for sharing tea and light refreshments with me. I hope you stop by and visit me soon. I always look forward to your visits and your sweet comments.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EVERYONE!
~POPPY~
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