"TEA IN THE GARDEN" MEMORIES

Earlier today I made up a booklet as we will be

 putting our home in Colorado up for sale soon. 

 It was fun looking back at some

photos of my summer garden so I
decided to share some here too:

I will soon be saying goodbye to this

Colorado garden and will begin

the process of starting a new garden
 in Missouri.  I look forward to the challenge!
Sharing at:  Saturday Showoff

2015 THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Here's my Year In Review:

I have chosen one post from each month. Some of these are from Friends Sharing Tea, Tea In the Garden and Bernideen's Tea Time, Cottage and Garden postings for the year of 2015!

For the Month of January I chose "Taking Tea In Comfort". As you can see it was snowy outside but cozy inside!  

And what about February? 

 Here was my pick: 

"The Week of Valentines Day":

Now for March I chose this post:

"Turning Green":

Now that April came along I chose this post to feature:

"Springtime Pansy Table":

May is one of the loveliest months in some places - in Colorado we still have the possibility of snow.  I chose this post:

"Taking Time For the Things You Love":

Now we come to June when the fun

 really started in the garden:

"First Tea In the Garden" this year:

For the month of July I am sharing this post:
"A Bouquet in the Garden": for Tea In The Garden

And on to August:
"Under The Lace Umbrella"  for Tea In The Garden

And September was still lovely:
It was a time for "Tea For Two" out in the garden:

October was a beautiful month in 
Colorado and
 so I shared this post: 
 "Chappie Finds A Garden"

November was a time to share
the collection I've started working on last year: 
 "Going Ahead With Red Transferware"

The last month of the year was easy because
 of all the decorating!
I chose this post for my last review

because we got to go to Georgetown,

Colorado during the Christmas season.

The 55th Annual Georgetown Street Market:

To be retired and get to attend this

was a wonderful blessing to us.

Hope 2016 is wonderful for you and your family!

IT'S A LITTLE GIRL'S TEA

Welcome to a little girl's tea in the garden:  this is my childhood bride doll "Sweet Sue" which I had restored about 22 years ago.

I am a great fan of Beatrix Potter so today's tea has a theme:

Last year we had already had snow by this time (and the year before that) so we are happily enjoying a longer fall this year.

A while back somewhere on an antiquing journey I found this darling vintage linen set with embroidery

 and applique doggies on it and 4 little napkins.  See how the napkin just fits right in:

 We thought we were going to be getting new windows in our house last week - but guess what?  False alarm......they don't come until later this week.  That means we have everything piled up away from the windows everywhere.  Can you see why I'm happy to be outside today?

The little doll with the green hat below is porcelain and I got her in Toronto, Canada back in the 1980's:

COLLECTING AUTUMN VINTAGE LINENS for "Tea In The Garden"

Today I am sharing some old

vintage linens:

Once I started paying attention to all the vintage linens, I was amazed at all the themes there were and the color combinations.  Certain colors naturally lend themselves to seasons and there are an abundance of them in the antique malls and flea markets.  This old granny afghan had a lot of fall colors I love.

This week we planted some Arborvitae's in the garden.  My husband has to get the most credit on this one as his muscle sure came in handy.  I would like some more but am waiting for a closeout sale.

Since we retired we seem to go from one project to the next.  Our basement was a bit out of control if you know what I mean so hours have been spent there.  We are getting the windows in our house replaced soon so that will mean more messes too. 

 I have recently faced the challenge of finding arthritis and bone spurs in my fingers and especially one very uncooperative finger.  I am so happy to report much progress in the swelling and pain and stiffness as I have been in therapy once a week.  It has really helped and I am thankful!

 Please pour yourself a cup of tea in one of my Johnson Brothers transferware teacups.
  I love this fall fruity
 pattern called Windsor Ware. 

I hope you are enjoying fall

 wherever you live!

THE DAY BEFORE AUTUMN for "Tea In The Garden"

I am so happy you could join me for "Tea In The Garden":

 It is a lovely day to just take a few moments and enjoy a
 cup of tea and one of these Cherry Puffs.  I have shared the recipe before HERE:

I do hope you are enjoying the lovely fall weather.  You best remember how quickly all these seasons pass and then whew - on to the next one!

I recently found this bargain priced throw with the peachy roses at the flea market in Fort Collins.  There is a street there which has a row of indoor flea markets that are great fun!

Another photo of my Missouri bittersweet.

My little tea set was made in China and produced for THT - also called Tenderheart Treasures.  That was probably made favorite company for tea wares when it was in existence.  We lived in the small town of Burlington, Iowa in the 1980's. Every time I'm out antiquing or flea marketing, I see picnic baskets from the Hawkeye Basket Company in Burlington, Iowa.  They must be all over the world! 
 Of course there are other brands that are very famous as well.

I hope you have a lovely week and
 let's be sure and count our blessings!
  I am thankful for all the blogging friends I connect with each week.