tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52617187745682860472024-03-19T08:13:55.678-05:00Bernideen's Tea Time, Cottage and GardenBernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comBlogger1105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-36457438557481036102024-03-16T17:30:00.000-05:002024-03-16T17:30:41.574-05:00MY GREEN TABLESETTING AND ST PATRICK'S DAY I purchased 2 more green transferware plates so now I have a full set. This was not without issuesbut let's don't even go there.I also am including a fewEaster decorations.I have shared the tea cozy I madefrom a dinner napkin already.Perhaps you have a springor Saint Patrick's Day table settinggoing on at your house too.I have gotten rid of someof my old decorationsbut one Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-72369915243475653512024-03-12T08:23:00.001-05:002024-03-12T08:23:00.136-05:00NEW SPRING MENU TEMPLATE Here is a new spring luncheon ortea menu template - enjoy!Just copy and fill in your menu and then print out on regularsized 8.5 x 11 paper.Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-90792380612763967602024-03-11T12:17:00.000-05:002024-03-11T12:17:38.042-05:00EARLIEST MARCH SPRING BLOOMS So now that March arrived we have a few bulbs popping out here and there and more following behind.The giant pussy willow is in fullbloom in our front yard.I have been watering my bulbsthis spring as we had a verymild snow winter. Last year I never went back to organize my seeds in the garage potting bench so they are just stacked sky high. Sometimesyou just have Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-74433275621810735112024-03-01T17:49:00.007-06:002024-03-07T14:38:12.467-06:00MARCH CELEBRATION OF GREENMarch meant it was time for a changein the hearth dining area. A bouquetwas simple since the pussy willow out front is now in full bloom. My Grandmaw (that's what we calledher) made me this tableclothand napkins as a wedding gift, nearly 56 years ago. She worked on embroidery every night. The thread was bright greenand there were 2 tablecloths with&Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-72669698724491019792024-02-17T20:10:00.001-06:002024-02-17T20:10:10.036-06:00WHEN VIOLETS MAKE A RETURN As soon as Valentines Day isover, I seem to dream aboutforest violets that begin topop up early in the springtime.This seems like a lovely time to enjoythe hope of spring with some violettea wares.I started collecting violet cups and saucers manyyears ago. These areall English.And some otherEnglish pieces....After some warm days this weekwe ended up with some snow. Iam sureBernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-73148587141582729732024-02-16T16:31:00.000-06:002024-02-16T16:31:05.608-06:00A SURPRISE SNOWY DAY This was our view out of ourkitchen this morning. It was abit of a change and that is justwhat weather is best known forit seems. The day called for a refilling ofthe finch feeders.The pussy willow we had pruned backlate last summer is already gettingready to bloom:Is there anything more beautifulthan a bluebird?Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-21071941989103202662024-01-26T11:26:00.002-06:002024-01-29T20:40:45.354-06:00VALENTINES DAY TABLE This is the time of year that I keep busy.The truth is that when I am not busy,I am bored. I am looking for inspiration for my coming garden season or making something deliciousin the kitchen (this gets me in trouble here).I spend time looking at new decorating ideas or making something.I have been working on a Valentinetable:Last year I Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-11264046527751691842024-01-22T16:47:00.003-06:002024-01-22T20:04:42.838-06:00VALENTINE TEA MENU TEMPLATES Copy them first and with windowsfill in your own menu. Then, print them out on landscape.And here's another:These may not be your style so youcan always design some yourself....I am just an amateur learning!For templates forother seasonsclick hereBernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-61728067793390941922024-01-19T15:38:00.002-06:002024-01-19T15:38:56.968-06:00SCONES, ANTIQUE NAPKINS AND OLD VICTORIA MAGAZINES It was a lovely, cold butsunny day to pour a cupof tea and have a yummy scone at the kitchen table.Last night I baked some lovelyscones which you might like to trytoo. They are Cranberry OrangeScones made with thisrecipe. I got 10 scones out ofthe batter cutting them with amedium scone cutter. I alsosubstituted with buttermilk.As I shared in a previous post, Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-44697237557730014892024-01-15T15:27:00.002-06:002024-01-15T15:29:26.201-06:00BLUEBIRDS IN THE COLDBaby it's cold outside. It's cold everywhereright about now.Really, we don't have hardly any snowbut it is cold for Missouri at 4 degreestoday. We have enjoyedwatching 4 bluebirds coming and going to our deck today.And of course we always enjoythe goldfinches.I hope you are keeping warmand keeping busy. EarlierI baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.Bluebirds are not seed eaters soIBernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-85510132345724296592024-01-14T16:42:00.002-06:002024-01-14T16:42:13.855-06:00SUNDAY CELEBRATION Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-66295582116932280852024-01-05T15:24:00.000-06:002024-01-05T15:24:09.093-06:00JANUARY TABLE SETTING Now that January is here I stillwanted to enjoy my Johnson BrothersFriendly Village dishes so I justchanged up things a bit with differentlinens and put away the redtransferware:The table is set with a Tuscan filletlace tablecloth and Point de Venice placemats and napkins. My etchedglasses are various patterns.I hope you are staying warm this monthas I have heard some snow may Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-29312721550892039562024-01-04T14:34:00.001-06:002024-01-04T15:27:26.711-06:00NEW YEAR TEA MENU TEMPLATE Here is a free tea menu templateif you are having an AfternoonTea here in the new year:And Happy New Yeareveryone!Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-67441202787920525402024-01-01T20:27:00.002-06:002024-01-07T14:12:19.150-06:002023 YEAR IN REVIEW I did less blogging in 2023 and Isee that was true for others as well.Here is my review choosing one postfrom each month:January Celebrating TransferwareI decided to look for green transferwareand found it hard to find but founda few pieces and will continue to look.FebruaryFebruary VioletsMarchIrish Tea TimeApril1st Tea In The Garden 2023MayOld Country RosesTable SettingJuneLadyBernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-14371928008086644662023-12-30T14:39:00.003-06:002023-12-30T16:25:37.198-06:00FRIENDLY VILLAGE LUNCHEON Sometimes on Sundays, we have a few seniors over for lunch.Now that winter is here we lovekeeping warm and having a mealby the fire. Friendly Village isa nice design for just that.We find we can serve severalpeople for no more than it coststhe two of us to go out to a restaurant.If you collect this pattern youalready know the plates comein many sizes according to whenthey were Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-45872105813219431942023-12-22T14:02:00.002-06:002023-12-29T15:10:19.305-06:00ENJOYING THE CHRISTMAS TABLE If you enjoy some of the groupson Facebook and love table settings,you might enjoy this group:Beautiful Table Settingsof AmericaAlso, my site is calleda "Page" rather thana group and I inviteyou there as well:Bernideen's Tea Time,Cottage and Garden Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-52448386813966582572023-12-19T15:15:00.007-06:002023-12-21T15:57:24.725-06:00SETTING THE TABLE WITH PRETTY LINENS This year I have spent some time researching and learning about differenttypes of laces. It has been very interesting and I have been fascinated by the oldervintage and antique types of lace.These are some bobbin lace teanapkins that arrived today. Theyare small and delicate. (above)One of the types of laces I am particularlyinterested in is Italian lace calledTrump deBernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-34452223724870491542023-12-16T14:19:00.002-06:002023-12-16T16:46:14.957-06:00CHECK OUT MY TEA COZIES I invite you to check out mytea cozies on my Etsy site:I posted 2 Anne cozies and both havesold quickly.Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-33192787224497465542023-12-08T20:48:00.010-06:002023-12-09T15:43:30.887-06:00CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA MENU TEMPLATE In the spirit of encouraging theart of Afternoon Tea - hereare 3 menu templatesdesigns I will sharewith you made withvarious clipart:You can print them out on 8.5 x 11 regularsized paper.For me, it isn't Christmas with outthe celebration and that would bethe real meaning of Christmaswhich is Jesus birth:Merry Christmas!Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-88292583613901412302023-12-07T19:43:00.001-06:002023-12-08T09:16:25.522-06:00MORE CHRISTMAS DECORATING I am sharing a few more photos ofour Christmas decorations.We had unusually warm weather todayso those of you who have snow mustbe "feeling the season" a little more.I reset my table this week after usingit last Sunday when we participatedin a youth progressive dinner. Wehad 22 here at 3 tables for lasagnafor our part of the evening. I used cloth napkins for all the youth Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-5243369146694468102023-12-02T22:09:00.004-06:002023-12-05T13:18:21.894-06:00TIME TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS As soon as Thanksgiving is over itis time to pull out the Christmasdecorations. We are preparingto be one of the serving homestomorrow evening for the youthat our church so 3 tables will beused for our part in the progression. late note: we had 22I absolutely swooned over the cakedome I saw in this month's VictoriaMagazine. I went on line and searchedEbay, Etsy, etc and Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-59956489317727963512023-11-22T21:07:00.004-06:002023-11-22T21:07:52.417-06:00OH YES, IT'S TIME TO BAKE PUMPKIN RAISIN COOKIESWe will be driving to St. Louis forThanksgiving joining our daughterin law's family. I will be takingsome desserts so today was theday to get that done. Those that have followed this bloghave seen these cookies before.....overand over.I got this recipe many years agofrom Bev Mellerin Colorado Springs.You can find the recipehere at the bottom of the page.This week I made Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-81132934045553518532023-11-12T18:32:00.003-06:002023-11-12T18:38:04.423-06:00COLLAGE ARTWORK FUN So lately I havebeen having funposting collageson my Facebookpage: Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-1590177943881056082023-10-29T11:51:00.000-05:002023-10-29T11:51:41.723-05:00SUNDAY CELEBRATION Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261718774568286047.post-77271401710034952692023-10-23T15:33:00.003-05:002023-10-23T15:33:40.535-05:00THE OLD MILL TRANSFERWARE FOR FALLIt's fun getting out the autumn coloreddishes for fall. Yesterday we hadsome senior couples for lunch sothat was an opportunity to changethe table up after washing thelinens and resetting.The plates ( below left) arepart of a "Historic America"Johnson Brothers series.I have had a number of ladies tellme they keep their dining room tableset all the time.When out antiquing, I still come Bernideen http://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.com3