Saturday, July 9, 2011

TEA IN THE JULY GARDEN

 Welcome to Tea in the Garden.  I hope you can take some time out of your busy schedule to rest a while in my garden!  We have had some rain this week and things are finally "wet". In fact, I haven't seen it rain like this since last year and I hope it helps prevent
the fire danger in Colorado!






 This morning I set up a little vignette on my patio using a very old Victorian table I purchased years ago in Rockford, Illinois.  It is covered with vintage pieces of china and I do love it!  Some of you may recognize the Claire Murray rug as I used to sell those about 15 years ago. 




Please have a seat and pour yourself
some delicious tea.



This week my Missouri day lilies have just begun to bloom!  My daughter-in-law gave them to me!  Since my garden is only 2 years
ago, I get very excited about everything
that comes along.




I have a tiny tree in the corner on which only 2 branches appear to be grafted on - cherry tree branches.  I always wonder if the original owner of our house had a son who was boy scout who needed to do this for a badge! Not enough for a pie but plenty for the birds.
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17 comments:

  1. DeannaJuly 8, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Bernideen,
    Lovely post and I completely enjoyed my stay!!!
    God bless,
    d

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  2. RizziJuly 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    HELLO BERNIDEEN,
    YOUR POST IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, I LOVE IT. IT IS SO PRETTY AND WARM. YOUR TEA SET IS LOVELY. THANK YOU FOR THE TEA, SITTING IN YOUR GARDEN IS ENCHANTING. RIZZI

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  3. RizziJuly 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    BERNIDEEN, I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND ME DOING CHRISTMAS IN JULY TEA. OUR WEATHER HAS BEEN SO RAINY IT WOULD BE HARD TO DO OUTSIDE. WE ARE HAVING THUNDER SHOWERS RIGHT NOW.
    THANK YOU, RIZZI

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  4. ellen b.July 8, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Everything looks lovely Bernideen. Glad you got some rain. Looks like your yard has greened up nicely!

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  5. KathyJuly 8, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Completely charmed! your garden is so lovely - filled with delight! You've set a lovely place for tea with wonderful reading! :)
    I am attracted to the rabbits on the seat of the bench. My daughter and I just watched "Miss Potter" - a story about Beatrix Potter - it is Delightful! You've reminded me of it! Thank you Bernideen for hosting! I am so glad I could join today - the clouds are gathering - I do so want the rain - but was happy to spend a few moments in my garden to share with you!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  6. KathyJuly 8, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Now isn't that something! I am sitting hear reading a book - your blog is still up and I hear music from Miss Potter - talk about Kindred Spirits!
    Laughing quite Out Loud!
    Kathy

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  7. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Absolutely charming post, Bernideen. I love your chintz tea set and the darling little bench! Thank you for hosting and have a delightul weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    So pretty and I am SOOOO happy to be able to particpate this week. I wish I had time to make a garden tea EVERY week :) I am home at my Mom's this week so it was SO much fun to use her china outside in her amazing garden...we had a blast. Thanks!!

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  9. Judith @ Lavender CottageJuly 8, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Hello Bernideen
    We are due for rain here, everything's very dry. I saw plans once to build a bench like yours but hubby never got around to it so I'll just have to drool over yours every time you use it. :-) The bunny rug is really cute and looks quite at home on the bench.
    Your chintz teapot is lovely, I've been looking for one at the antique stores but so far what I've found is over my budget.
    Thank you for hosting and I look forward to tea in your garden each week.
    Judith

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  10. DebJuly 8, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    So pretty and so inviting. Deb=^..^=x4

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  11. magpie chicJuly 9, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Everything is lovely as usual. I especially love the tapestry pansies!

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  12. MarthaJuly 9, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    You always set such a pretty tea table! And you have such lovely things.

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  13. parTea ladyJuly 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    What a pretty tea in the garden setting. I really like your little Victorian table too.

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  14. Cottage RoseJuly 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    You have such lovely cozy places to sit and sip tea.... have a great weekend

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  15. Donna HeberJuly 10, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Hi Bernideen,

    I love the vignette on your patio and your chintz china. I will be sure to join you next week.

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  16. Angela McRaeJuly 11, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Your Saturday garden posts are always so beautiful! Thanks for the time I know it takes to create these vignettes and photos for us readers!

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  17. KarenDelaneJune 23, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I chanced upon your site and I'm overwhelmed! Not since I got my first Victoria magazine have I been so impressed. God bless you!

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