This week I have a special friend who has agreed to pose for photos in my garden.
This is the first time in 10 years that my friend Lou Ann has visited with her husband. We have had a great time. We have been friends since 1966 which is a long time ago.
Lou Ann and I met a long time ago when I went to a small Bible College in Des Moines, Iowa. I was 17 years old and she had just been married a couple months before. We became great friends and 2 years later she and her husband were in our wedding. That was just a few years ago - 1968!
Over the years we have enjoyed many
specials meals and moments together.
Our friends lived in Toronto for some
time and we enjoyed visits there.
I set up a little tea vignette out under the tree quickly as showers were threatening any moment.
My friend was tucked under the tree so even if it did rain - she would not have gotten wet. Yes, it did finally rain.
I have been cooking up a storm and last night I made a chocolate pie - like the Bishops Chocolate Pie. It has been fun to have more people to cook for!
Most of the pieces I am sharing today are English. I do love the yellow depression glass cream and sugar that my Grandmother gave me back in the late 70's. You might also notice the Victorian Plant Stand I had shared before with the china pieces on the top and lower area. Remember it was dark before when I shared it and now it is painted shabby chic. I really like it better!
Oh Bernideen,
ReplyDeleteYour friend is so lovely in your garden! Her dress is perfect and I love her hat, parasol(spelling?) and fan. She looks beautiful. Your teapot is my absolute favourite one (the rosy chintz one) - how I would love that. Your newest table topper is so dainty and sweet. I love your BlogSpot. It always makes me smile. Thanks for hosting such a fun party! Have a wonderful week! Take care,
Karen
Thanks Karen and so glad you participated!
DeleteHi Bernideen,
ReplyDeleteI am glad Lou Ann posed for you and what a lovely picture she makes too, holding her parasol! I love the teapot and the pretty table it is sitting on. Of course the pot she is holding is my favourite! I know you both enjoyed your visit and it's so much fun to spend time with a cherished friend. Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea. Have a lovely Summer!
Blessings,
Sandi
Such a beautiful garden, so is your friend! She looks so elegant with her umbrella and tea pot...so pretty! Visiting from Kathy's Return to Loveliness party...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
Thanks for your kind words!
DeleteHow nice for your friend to agree to your photo shoot! Everything looks so inviting and I adore the mosaic top on your table ~ You obviously spent lots of hours working in your garden! If you don't mind, I will just have a small sliver of the chocolate pie :) Judi
ReplyDeleteThat pie is worth all the work! Thanks for the comments!
DeleteHello Bernideen
ReplyDeleteI noticed the table topper with the butterflies right away. Your friend was very obliging to pose for you while pictures were snapped away to share with us. Hope you had a good visit together.
Judith
They left this morning Judith - we had a blast and laughed alot!
DeleteThis is so sweet! A very pretty garden as well~~~Blessings~~~Roxie
ReplyDeleteWould love to have you participate!
DeleteYour friend looks perfect in this setting! How wonderful that you could get together! 1968 was a very interesting year in my life...
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen! We had a great reunion!
DeleteHi Bernideen: I know I said this before, but I just love your back yard. Do you have a little path that lead to the bench? It is just lovely! Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHi Martha:
DeleteThere are little stepping stones on the left! Thank you!
Bernideen, Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful day with your close friend, Lou Ann. A celebration to remember forever, the photos of her are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jody
Thanks so much - it was really fun!
ReplyDeleteAlways such a lovely and lush garden tea with Bernideen! Your friend looks made for such a setting and all your lovelies are perfectly chosen for the event. Sorry about the rain - but - sometimes a soft summer rain is just as relaxing as tea with old friends in the garden.
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Kathy
Thank you Kathryn!
DeleteHow fun to have a special friend come visit you! She did a lovely job of posing in the garden! Is she a tea lover too? Love the new table topper! Nancy
ReplyDeleteYes Nancy - she loves tea and stocked up while she was here! She has teapots, etc and loves them all!
DeleteWhat a great way to share memories with your friend! She is dressed so beautiful and very appropriate for this lovely garden setting. Your find in Florence is just perfect on your tea table. I hope you enjoy the time you have with your special friend.
ReplyDeletePam
What a lovely lady! She looks perfect sitting there under the trees.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is just beyond gorgeous! It is the perfect setting for tea out doors. Everything looks amazing.
Hugs,
Terri
Hi Bernideen,
ReplyDeleteYour tea in the garden is just splendid! How nice of your friend to dress and join you. I have been wanting to join the party, but I thought it was suppose to be tea outside. Your garden is beautiful.
Hi Donna:
DeleteNot everyone is a gardener so anything about tea is perfect for this party.
Hello :)
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely linens! Lou Ann was such a good sport and looks gorgeous. THX for hosting each week~
Shawn
I love that your friend agreed to be in these photos! And I love the plant stand!
ReplyDeleteHi Bernideen! Lou Ann ,Ames a perfect picture in your pretty garden. It is fun to cook for more people. I'll bet your chocolate pie was a big hit. Thank you for hosting your party!
ReplyDeleteVotre jardin est magnifique!
ReplyDeleteil doit être bien agréable d'y prendre le thé!
très belle la théière aux roses!
bises de France
Sophie
So beautiful. Your friend is so stylish!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful lady. Your friend looks so good in your garden. I bet you both had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteYour tea party is perfect. Your friend must have loved having tea in such a beautiful garden with your beautiful teapots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and I love the topper.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way for you to spend the afternoon with a treasured friend. :)
ReplyDeleteI bet she enjoyed it so much.
Thank you for the reminder. I'm all linked up! :)
~Liz
Your garden is stunning, and so are your images! What a beautiful post!!!
ReplyDeleteLou Ann is looking so pretty with her "parasol" and hat in your lovely tea setting:)Beautiful table linens and the teapot is my favorite! Your tea time in the garden will make a beautiful painting:) Thanks for the inspiration and for visiting me! hugs,Poppy
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift to have a precious friend so long! She looks wonderful sitting there with the parasol, hat and all - love it! I appreciate you hosting :)
ReplyDeleteKathy
Everything looks perfect and to have an old friend to visit makes it even more special.
ReplyDeleteBernideen, it is so wonderful to have a good friend visit. She looks right at home under her little umbrella. I love the new topper! Glad you got to spend some time together. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
hello
ReplyDeletetrès agréable moment sur votre page
j'admire votre jardin et votre chapeau
une bien sympathique journée
bonne fin de semaine
tendresses
edith (iris) France
I just came across this post. I don't know how I missed it before. I love this header picture of Lou Ann holding the fan and parasol. May I have your permission to make a copy of it? At one time I owned a business in a mall across from a photographer. Since I rented tuxedos and he shot photos of young men for their senior pictures, we worked together quite often. At one point he had a photo he had taken of two little girls having a tea party. I told him I would love to buy a copy of it. He received permission from the family, and I have loved my little girl's tea party ever since.
ReplyDeleteThat would be fine if it is for personal use!
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