Saturday, August 27, 2011

WELCOME AUTUMN BACKYARD TEA



You know when fall comes you can feel
a change in the air.  It isn't fall yet
but we feel a change.


 I have set up a little tea table
with some favorite old issues
of Victoria Magazine which has
always been my all time favorite.


Help yourself to some
cinnamon tea:



 My garden is just over 2 years old
and it makes me very happy.


I will soon be missing it
as we will face the snow
of winter.


This particular issue of Victoria
really interested me because my
friend and I got to visit that
unusual shop, Bellochio near
Berkley, California.



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21 comments:

  1. GoldieAugust 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I love it, it is a perfect contrast between being super feminine and masculine at the same time!

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  2. MaryAugust 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, very nice. I love lots of pretty things in a home -- makes it seem homey and like people are cared about.

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  3. BarbaraAugust 23, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Not sure where I will sit! Do like the fun tea pot shaped stands.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful! And your settee for $35 is wonderful! They just don't make second hand bargains like they used to anymore!

    So, I'm visiting some blogs while I wait for more breaking news on our earthquake - felt here in southern New Jersey about a half hour ago! Never felt one before! Center of it seems to have been in D.C. and Virginia . . .

    Joy!
    Miss Kathy

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  5. From the KitchenAugust 23, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Your home (well, two rooms of it) is exactly as I pictured it. What lovely places and ways to enjoy tea.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 23, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Lovely home, lovely vignettes, lovely collections. Isn't it wonderful to live with things you love?
    Ruth

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  7. Wanda LeeAugust 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Oh my Bernideen!

    What a treasure trove of teatime vignettes in your home!.., How utterly charming and creative! ~ Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

    Happy Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!

    Please always feel most welcome to visit me. This week marks my 98th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two' and also the '69th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.

    ~ THANK YOU!..,

    YOU ARE ALWAYS MOST WELCOME TO PARTAKE!

    Hugs, Wanda Lee

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  8. DeannaAugust 23, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    lovely post about your home!
    You are one lucky lady to get 5 pieces for $35 !!!!!!!
    Awesome.

    It's wonderful being a child bride!
    d

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  9. MarthaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Although more often than not, I take tea in the breakfast room, I, like you, take tea EVERYWHERE -- it's more fun!!! You have some lovely things -- and although "inexpensive" when you bought them, they are true treasures worth many $$$ now!!!

    Loved seeing all of your things.

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  10. MicupofteaAugust 23, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Haha! I have tea all over my house too! Love your lavender wand and your rolling tea cart. The outdoor bench looks so inviting too~ Have a wonderful week :)

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  11. Johanna GehrleinAugust 24, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Hello Bernideen,
    it was so delightful to see a lot of your treasures. As you, I was fascinated from the charme of old things since I was young. You have a wonderful collection of charming things, which make a home cozy and comfortable. And some china is really hearttouching.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  12. Angela McRaeAugust 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Your home is so beautiful, and I can tell guests must feel very welcome and at ease the moment they enter. Somehow you've made it look elegant and yet inviting all at the same time!

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  13. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 24, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Bernideen, your home is charming and I love the idea of having tea all over the house. If one loves tea and tea things, why not! I love the teapot and your table cloth is simply gorgeous! The what not shelf would be so sweet painted white too. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  14. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I spied so many beautiful pieces of furniture and gorgeous china that you have! I do the same in my dining and living rooms. Just beautiful!
    Happy tea,
    Lorena

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  15. afternoon teaAugust 24, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Your home is beautiful, so elegant. I like it the way it is, I don't think you need any shabby chic white.
    AT

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  16. Lady LindaAugust 25, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    How beautiful! I love all your photos! Lovely!
    Can you tell me about the tea cozy that is over your tea pot...lacey one?
    I've never seen one like that and I love the idea!
    Hope to hear back from you.
    Love, Lady Linda

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  17. RizziAugust 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    BERNIDEEN YOUR HOME IS SO WARM AND INVITING, THERE ARE SO MANY LOVELY TEA TREASURES HOW CAN YOU NOT HAVE TEA IN ANY ROOM. I LOVE YOUR SETTEE SET, THAT WOULD COST YOU THOUSANDS TODAY. MY MOM WOULD ALWAYS HAVE TEA AT THE KITCHEN TABLE, SHE WOULD BE WAITING FOR US TO COME HOME FROM SCHOOL, AND SHE WOULD BE HAVING HER TEA AT THE KITCHEN TABLE (WE ALL KNEW SHE WOULD BE THERE AS SOON AS WE OPENED THE DOOR.
    I HAVE TEA ANYWHERE I AM COMFORTABLE IN THE HOUSE, EVEN OUTSIDE. YOUR POST IS SO LOVELY, TAKE CARE, RIZZI

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  18. ZaaAugust 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What a lovely teatime world you have created for yourself... Love your settee and all the vintage china.... I really joyed this little tour....Thank You ... Hugs

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  19. Donna and Miss SpenserAugust 26, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Bernideen!! So lovely. I finally have a quiet moment to catch up on some of my favorite blogs...what a joy to find your home opened up to me this morning. I want to get a comfy afghan and snuggle up on your lovely $35 couch with one of your pretty teacups and have a visit with you! What fun to have things you had from your early marriage years!! I don't think I have a lot of those items...but of course, I didn't select classic things either...so that's probably why I don't have them still! I do happen to own a lovely chair that was one of my parent's first home making items...it's very special to me....

    Thanks for sharing your lovely home!! Donna

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  20. BethAugust 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Your home is beautiful, Bernideen! Love the dining room; the table and tablecloth are lovely. I really love the magnolia plates in your china cabinet! Thanks for the tour!
    Beth

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  21. Laura Everyday EditsAugust 27, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Newest follower! Saw you on a linky list!

    Visiting from http://imnotatrophywife.com

    laura

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