A Summer's Tea on the Veranda...Part II

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!
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Last week I set a tea table out on my cottage blue veranda to celebrate my birthday. I'm hoping to share Part II of that tea with you today.
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If you would like to see Part I of "A Summer's Tea on the Veranda"...you can click HERE.
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A Summer's Tea on the Veranda...Part II

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A Blue Floral Teacup

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Here is the star of "A Summer's Tea on the Veranda" Part II...a blue floral teacup!
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This pretty teacup is just one of the four teacups that I treated myself to...for my birthday! The manufacturer's mark reads...Royal Standard Fine Bone China of England. I'm not exactly sure what type of flower this is on the teacup and saucer...I think it looks like a "Forget-me-not".
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I recently redecorated my little veranda. Honey and I treated ourselves to this beautiful blue, cottage looking table for our 5th wedding anniversary last June. I just love it and it's sooo perfect for a summer's day tea!
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It is mid-morning...and a beautiful, sunshiny day! Just perfect for a cup of tea on the veranda!!!
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I brought a few "pretties" out to enjoy with my tea!
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A tall cloche with a few of my birthday teacups stacked underneath sits atop a glass pedestal plate, a silver basket in the shape of a teapot to hold the tea napkins, two pearl and glass mosaic candleholders, and a white teapot on a lacy metal tray...all sit upon two lace crochet doilies...one white and one off-white. Add a few soft pink and lavender soap petal roses and a "Lady in Blue" figurine...

and we have a tea...meant to enjoy!!!
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I found this pretty teapot with the delicate embossed roses at TJ Maxx for just $9.99! It was love at first sight...hehe! I decided to layer the tea napkins...using a white napkin with a lace edging and a vintage handkerchief that belonged to my grandmother. The little silver teapot napkin rings came from Hobby Lobby.
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My Blue Cottage Veranda...

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I love our little loveseat sized swing! Honey and I have spent many hours here...just enjoying time outside and time spent with one another!
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My Summer Project...

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When I decided to redecorate our veranda, I went to Walmart and purchased two sheet sets. One set had this pretty blue and sage green paisley pattern...the other set had a small floral print in the same colors which coordinated perfectly. I made a quilt to lay over the seat of the swing and a new cover for the top of the swing. I also recovered the seats of the four patio chairs and sewed chair slips for each chair out of the same coordinating sheet fabric. I made several pillows and I still have alot of fabric left! Maybe I'll make a tablecloth with matching placemats and napkins. Another project for another day! If you would like to read more about the "how to's" of this project you can just click HERE.
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Honey and I also found a small table to match the larger table.

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A Blue Cottage Veranda Vignette...

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I created this little vignette by using a couple of stacked books (some great reading while I swing), a little cast iron bird, and a cherub that is holding a vintage gold brooch and a strand of pearls in the leaf that he is holding in his hands. Ohhh...and just look at the tiny little bird that is resting upon the cherub's leaf...too cute!!!
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And Voila!!! A Summer's Tea on the Veranda!
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I'm sooo happy that you came by for a visit today! I hope that you enjoyed!!!
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I am joining these lovely parties today...
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Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.
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Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday...hosted by Lady Katherine over at Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor.
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Tea Time Tuesday...hosted by Sandi over at Rose Chintz Cottage and Inspiration.
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Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday...co-hosted by Pam over at A Breath of Fresh Air
and Wanda over at Silken Purse.
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Tuesday Tea for Two...hosted by Wanda over at The Plumed Pen.
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A warm heartfelt thanks to all of these lovely ladies for hosting these fabulous Tuesday parties!
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Well my friends...thank you so much for coming by today! Please leave me a comment and let me know that you were here...I would love to visit with you!!!
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Have a beautiful and blessed day!!!