With a Dash of Color: peony tea party

Sunday, October 9, 2011

An Autumn Tea

Hi everyone! I'm joining our gracious hostess Liz at Rose Vignettes to celebrate the Flower of the Month:Marigold:At her Fresh-Cut Friday party.

Vibrant Marigolds take the center stage in my Autumn Tea table:

Marigolds are the only flowers that are still blooming in my garden:

Marigolds blend with the autumn colors so beautifully:

They make the focal point of my Autumn Tea:

I like the vivid colors highlighted in the wire basket:

Love the ambiance of the rattan-wrapped candle holder against the marigolds:

High Tea for four:

These peach colored Japanese lusterware tea set purchased at an Estate Sale is perfect for an Autumn tea:

3 tiered buffet server:

Finger-sandwiches:

Skewered Fruits:

Coconut Macaroons:

Teaspoons:

Glass candle stands help to create height for plates:

Afternoon Teas by Patricia Winchester:

Read this my dears, and you will see

how to make a nice cup of tea

take teapot to kettle, not t'other way round

and when you hear that whistling sound

pour a little in the pot

just make it nice and hot

Pour that out and put in the tea,

loose or in bags, your choice, you see.

One bag for each two cups will do

with one extra bag to make a fine brew.

Steep 3-5 minutes then pour a cup.

Then sit right down and drink it up!

I hope you enjoyed sharing a cup of Autumn tea with me today. Thanks for taking the time to visit me and leave me such loving thoughts.

And my thanks to Terri at Creative Princess for featuring my Tuscan Room HERE. Terri has an inspiring blog where she shares her creative projects every week with us and graciously hosts a linky party every Thursday. Do stop by and visit her when you get a chance.

Joining the fun at:

Rose Vignettes: Fresh-Cut Friday

The Tablescaper: Seasonal Sundays

Debbiedoo's Newbie party

The House in the Roses: Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Dittle Dattle: Amaze Me Monday

Boogieboard Cottage: Masterpiece Monday
Rose Chintz Cottage: Tea Time Tuesday

A Stroll Thru Life: Table Top Tuesday

Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays

No Minimalist Here: Open House Party

A Creative Princess
Savvy Seasons by Liz: Autumn Arrives Party

Between Naps On The Porch: Tablescape Thursday

The Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home

At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday

Potpourri Friday at 2805

My Romantic Home: Show and Tell Friday

Simple beauty of Marigolds make a splash outside:

As well as inside:

~POPPY~

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Endless Summer!

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

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!

CLICK HERE

Click to View: Decoupaged Planter

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?

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 :

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.