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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:

My Romantic Home: Show and Tell Friday

Simple beauty of Marigolds make a splash outside:
As well as inside:

~POPPY~

 
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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Autumn Entertaining

Hope everyone is enjoying this fall weekend! It has been raining incessantly this entire weekend! We have  been planning to go to Pumpkinville but that trip has to be postponed until the weather clears up. I have spent the weekend baking indoors and making use of the harvested apples from the apple trees in my backyard. Well, you've seen the apple blossoms in my spring post: Apple Blossom Tea Party and now the same trees are loaded with apples. I love fall! The vivid colors all around make you feel like October is having a party!

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came -
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.
~George Cooper, "October's Party"
 The apple trees in my yard:

A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible.  ~Welsh Proverb

 Bountiful apples take the center stage in my fall tablescape:

 These mercury glass votives mimic the colors of Fall beautifully:


  The amber color of these dessert cups is highlighted against the white Crate and Barrel square plates:
 An apple a day keeps the doctor away:
I love these white flatware caddies:
And these peach colored mother-of-pearl flatware is just perfect for the caddies:
 Apple Crisp with vanilla ice-cream is a perfect dessert for Fall, don't you agree?
The orange burlap runner with a brocade border reflect the colors of the season wonderfully:

The wire cloche houses the yellow mums:
 I couldn't resist adding some bling to the sheer ribbon bow atop the cloche:
Happy Fall! Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to leave me such sweet notes and motivating me. Before I sign off today I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to:
1.Debbie at Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing for featuring My Tuscan Room: HERE
I enjoy visiting her blog for all her creative and fun ideas. She generously holds a weekly linky party for all the newbies out there.
2.To Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for featuring my Hydrangea Blooms: HERE
Do visit stop by and visit her lovely home and get inspired by her beautiful coastal decor and craft ideas.
3. And sweet Sherry at The Charm of Home for featuring my Fall Luminaries: HERE
I love all her innovative and inspiring ideas of decorating and crafting and cooking. 
4. To all my wonderful readers who motivate me, inspire me and encourage me through their loving thoughts.
Please, click the links below for wonderful inspirations:


~POPPY~
 
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