The little pink Hull Art USA pottery vase below has chips but was a cheap yard sale find:
It's a lovely morning in Colorado and I finally saw a hummingbird this morning in my backyard. By the time I grabbed my camera - he was gone!
I tried to take a picture of a raccoon the other night but by the time I "read up" on how to take a night shot - he was long gone. My Queen Anne's Lace is starting to bloom - I love it!
Today is TEA IN THE GARDEN and time to take a few moments and relax with a cup of tea. I love this time of the day before I have to go to work. I so look forward to retirement when I can do the things I love.
We did get to go to Denver yesterday afternoon. One antique mall had it's air conditioning out. I did a lot of fanning! The vintage runner with the Crinoline Lady or Sunbonnet Lady is new to me and so is the teapot. Before you get too excited - the handle is cracked at the base of the teapot but I couldn't resist the colors and the squatty shape. It is Bavarian and was a good price.
Late note:
I was late for work today and another merchant was standing at my door. He said "I see you really enjoyed your day off!" He was right. I wish I could have stayed in the garden all day.
Hi Bernideen,
ReplyDeleteYour Tea in the Garden is just beautiful. I love those teacups and teapot. I can't see any damage - the colours are so marvelous! I wish that you could retire too. I hope that you can see that in the near future. Thank you for your visit to my blog and your always kind words! Have a great week! Take care,
Karen
Everything looks lovely here...
ReplyDeleteOh my, Bernideen,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for featuring me. I am so very honoured ..... your posts definitely should be featured since they are all so very lovely! Thanks again! Take care,
Karen
Karen:
ReplyDeleteSo glad you came back - I was hurrying so much to get this done that I forgot linky and special features which takes a while - but at least I got it done!!!!
Another lovely tea in the garden setting! I don't know how you find the time to do this and work! After being out there I wouldn't want to go to work! I love the lace tablecloth on the table outside! Nancy
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Bernideen... love your embroidered "sunbonnet" runner... I have a set of dishtowels in those darling sunbonnet girls I received over 30 years ago... I just love them!... hope you get a night photo of your raccoon... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteI would say that just because I have a camera doesn't mean I have learned to use it! I need to take a class! Today I had the camera on "P" and I thought the pictures were sure lighter.
ReplyDeleteLovely the perfect way to spend the day.
ReplyDeletehugs, Cherry
Love the seat cover, pretty pink cups, and the squatty teapot with the cracked handle. I need to think about doing something tea related in the garden for next week.
ReplyDeleteThe teapot and teacups are to die for! Gorgeous tea in the garden dear Bernideen...you make the loveliest tea settings! Thanks for the lovely tea party too and have a wonderful weekend.
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I can understand why you wouldn't want to leave behind that darling tea pot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet find. :)
Thanks for hosting and all the wonderful inspiration.
~Liz
Hello Bernideen,
ReplyDeleteI love your Sunbonnet runner and that darling teapot! It's always a delight to visit you, my friend. You always make us feel so welcome and we know we're going to see some fabulous tea settings.
I am so honoured that you have featured my post this week; thank you. It's a lovely surprise!
It is a pleasure to have you join me for tea as well. Enjoy your company; that sounds like fun!
Blessings,
Sandi
Thank you so much for featuring my last weeks tea! I feel so honored there are so many lovely teas at your parties. Your tea this week is beautiful and I love your new treasures. Thank you for hosting!
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What a beautiful setting Bernideen. It is all so lovely! Thank you for hosting!
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Hi Bernideen! I love the pretty features that you've shared and I love your new purchases. Thank you so much for hosting your tea party. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteBernideen, your garden tea here is just so lovely! I can just imagine you relaxing with tea before work. What a kind way to treat yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe china is all beautiful, your new tea pot too! Too bad about the handle, but that is ok, she is so pretty!
I also love your needlework tablecloth!
Hugs,
Terri
You have an amazing garden. I have been working so hard trying to get mine to look as charming and romantic as yours. Your new pieces are perfect for your table. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteSometimes the cracks make the pieces even more precious ... like your lovely vase and the teapot. Lovely party. Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteHaven't been able to have tea in the garden I have been sick..and the weather here has been terrible.. It's so nice to see your garden in full bloom love your table setting so sweet.. Love that Embroidery southern Lady.. I just found a transfer for a southern lady .. Have a great week with love Janice
ReplyDeleteI love that you bought some new things with "character" and didn't let them go for lack of perfection. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Bernideen. You're so lucky to see the hummingbird. :) That's one thing I really miss while living in England. No hummingbirds here. Mind you there are so many beautiful song birds that it more than makes up for the lack of hummers. Yesterday I spoke to Chloe in Vancouver and asked her to fill the hummingbird feeder. Your garden looks lovely. I also love the queen Ann's lace. It grown absolutely everywhere here. I also love your snap dragons. Aren't those the most fun flowers? Did you used to make them snap on your finger as a child? I did...lol. Yesterday I saw a friend in her garden and took photographs. I can't wait to show you how lovely that garden is.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! It is so green and lush and the place setting is so whimsical!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is really looking great, Bernideen. I adore your new teapot too. Also wanted to let you know I made your lemon tart today (3rd time). It's so delicious!
ReplyDeleteBernideen, can't blame you for wanting to spend more time in your lovely garden. I love the new runner and the teapot is so sweet! Enjoy your visit with your friends! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
This is soooo sweet! I need to spend more time enjoying the garden this year! Tea sounds good to me!! ♥ Brooke
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