A "Pretty-n-Pink" Rose Tea...

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!

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Today I thought I would share a tea that I set out on my blue cottage veranda.  I actually created this tea table and took the photos last summer, however I never did a post.  I'm not sure what I was waiting for...hehe!  Anyway, I hope that you will enjoy it today!

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A "Pretty-n-Pink" Rose Tea

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Here we are...out on my blue cottage veranda.

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I have set a "Pretty-n-Pink" Rose Tea today!  Won't you join me?
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I decided to use a "Pretty-n-Pink" place setting today.

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This pretty china teacup and saucer will work perfectly!

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The china pattern is called "Roselet"...manufactured by Harmony House.

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This beautiful set of china belonged to my late mother-in-law.  I have a six piece place setting for twelve.  I just adore the bands of delicate pink roses on this set of china!!!

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I have also added a dinner plate to the tea setting...more pink and more roses!

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This pretty-n-pink china is called "Norway Rose"...manufactured by Cunningham & Pickett. 
I love the soft shade of blush pink on the band...oooh...sooo pretty!  I think that these two china patterns compliment one another beautifully!

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A lidded sugar bowl and cream pitcher from the Roselet china.

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I am using one of my favorite teapots for this "Pretty-n-Pink" tea table today.

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I found this little beauty at TJ Maxx for just $9.99.  I love, love, LOVE the delicate, three dimensional roses on the teapot!  A Norway Rose salad plate under the teapot brings a little more pink to the scene...and a pretty white metal charger plate called "Lace" works nicely for the tea tray! 

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A "Pretty-n-Pink" Rose Tea Centerpiece...

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One of my favorite things to do...is to create the table centerpiece!  I like to think of the centerpiece as a "table top vignette". 

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A tall cloche on a pedestal plate, a pair of pearl candleholders, and a lovely "lady in blue" figurine...make up the table top vignette for this "Pretty-n-Pink" tea.

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My "teacup cloche" is the star attraction!

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I love how the stack of pretty teacups and saucers look under the cloche!  Do you see the roses at the base of the pedestal plate?  These pretty roses are made out of soap flakes!  I found a box of nine roses at the Dollar Tree.  Not only are they pretty...but they have a lovely scent as well!

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Two pearl candleholders sit to the left of the teacup cloche.

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A pearl-like glass mosaic and pearl beads decorate the bowl and bases of the candleholders.  I found these beauties at Hobby Lobby and have gotten miles of use out of them!

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The lovely "lady in blue" figurine sits to the right of the teacup cloche.

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She looks like she is dressed and ready for tea...don't you think?

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The "Pretty-n-Pink" Rose Tea Linens...

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I layered two crochet doilies on the tea table...a large ecru colored doily...with a smaller white doily on top.

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Vintage Handkerchiefs and White Lace Tea Napkins...

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I also layerd the tea napkins...a white tea napkin trimmed in lace and a vintage handkerchief makes for a pretty combo!  The silver basket holds more tea napkins.  I love the beautiful colors and designs on the vintage handkerchiefs...sooo prefect for a tea table!

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Silver teapot napkin rings for the tea napkins.

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You can see a little bit of my blue cottage veranda in this photo. 
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Last summer I gave the veranda a long, over-due makeover.  I sewed a new cover (top) for the swing and I made a quilt to place over the seat of the swing as well.  New pillows out of coordinating fabrics were made and frilly little chair slips to dress the chairs.

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If you look closely...you will see a little cherub on the small table beside the swing!

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This sweet little cherub is holding pearls and a pretty gold filigree brooch on the leaf!  Oh yes...and there are a few decorating books to look at while sipping tea!

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And Voila...there you have it...a "Pretty-n-Pink" Rose Tea!  I hope you enjoyed!!!

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I am joining these fabulous parties...

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Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.

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Tuesday Tea for Two...hosted by Wanda over at The Plumed Pen.

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Tea Time Tuesday...hosted by Sandi over at Rose Chintz Cottage.

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Thank you, dear ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!

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Well my friends...I am so happy that you came by today for a visit!  Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here...I would love to visit with you!

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Warmest Summery Wishes!

A Summer's Tea on the Veranda

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!

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It has been a crazy weather week at my place.  We have already experienced some really beautiful warm, sunny days...and then it turned cold again!  That's the month of May for you in Colorful Colorado.  I'm sooo yearning for warmer weather!
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Today I thought I would share with you a tea that I set last August...called "A Summer's Tea on the Veranda".  Some of you may remember this tea table...I hope you don't mind seeing it again to terribly much.  For those of you who haven't seen this summer's tea...I hope that you enjoy!!!
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A Summer's Tea on the Veranda

 

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Here we are now...out on my cottage blue veranda.
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It's mid-morning...the perfect time for a cup of tea! Ohhh...the sunshine feels good this morning!
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A Tea Time Vignette...
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I decided to use my cloche with a few teacups stacked under it, a couple pretty pearl candleholders, and a glass figurine of a lovely lady in blue for the tea table centerpiece!

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I am soooo enjoying my new cottage blue table! Isn't it just the prettiest shade of blue that you've ever seen? Honey and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary in June...this table was an anniversary gift to ourselves!
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A Pretty Teapot...
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I found this beautiful teapot at TJ Maxx a few months ago...it was only $9.99! I just love the beautiful embossed roses on the side of the teapot...so delicate looking!
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*The teapot is sitting on one of my lacy, metal charger plates. The pretty little pink and lavender roses that are sitting around the teapot are actually soap flake petals! I found them at the Dollar Tree...a box of nine roses for just $1! Ohhh...they smell sooo good!!! I have used these pretty roses in several of my vignettes but they are just fabulous to float in a bath!
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My Birthday Teacup...
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This pretty teacup was a birthday present to myself! Hehe! I found it on ebay and just had to have it! I love the gorgeous gold scrolly pattern and all the pretty soft, pastel colored flowers!!!
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"Queen Anne"
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The manufacturer's mark says "Queen Anne" Fine Bone China...England.
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Vintage Table Linens...
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*I layered two round crochet doilies on top of the table...one white and one off-white doily.
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*A Tea Napkin, A Vintage Handkerchief, and a Teapot Napkin Ring
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*I also layered the tea napkins. I used a white cotton napkin with lace edging (from the Shabby Chic line at Targets) and a pretty vintage handkerchief. This beautiful handkerchief belonged to my dear sweet Grandma! I just love the soft pastel colors and the scalloped edge...sooo pretty!!! I think the pretty vintage handkerchiefs work perfectly for a tea...don't you?  A silver teapot napkin ring holds the napkins!
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*A Silver Basket & More Napkins...
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*Another vintage handkerchief from my Grandma!*I found this pretty silver basket at the GW...it was only $.50! It works perfectly for holding my tea napkins and the shape of it reminds me of a teapot! Just perfect for this tea table!!!
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*A Lovely Lady in Blue...
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I found this glass figurine of a lovely "lady in blue" at the Dollar Tree.  I thought she was so pretty! She's dressed for a tea party...you know!
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*Pearl Candleholders and a Cloche...
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*Ohhh...I do love my pearl candleholders!!! I found these fabulous candleholders at Hobby Lobby last year...I sure have gotten alot of use out of them! I love all the pretty white pearls and the pearlized white glass mosaic...they really are exquisite and soooo feminine!
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*This tall glass cloche was a gift from my sweet friend Gloria! It is sitting upon a glass pedestal plate...adding a little height to the tea table centerpiece. I stacked a few more of my birthday teacups under the cloche! I bought four teacups and saucers altogether...Happy Birthday to me! Hehe!
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*My "Artsy" Photos...
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I thought these two photos turned out pretty! My veranda is on the east side of the house...when the sun is overhead...we have a very nice afternoon shade. The shade on the veranda caused the...nearly black...background in the photos!
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I think the pretty pink and lavender soap-flake roses just look beautiful against the white teapot in the photo above! And...in the photo below...I just love the lighting! The vibrant colors of my birthday teacup against the white teapot and pearl candleholders...really pretty!!!
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PS...The photo at the very beginning of my post was achieved by using Photo Bucket's photo effect..."Heartify".
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Well my friends, I hope you enjoyed your afternoon tea out on my veranda!  I'm so happy that you joined me!
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I am joining these fabulous parties today...
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Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.
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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.
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Tea Pot & Tea Things Tuesday...hosted by Pam over at A Breath of Fresh Air.
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Tuesday Tea for Two...hosted by Wanda over at The Plumed Pen.
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Thank you, dear ladies...for hosting these fabulous parties for us!!!
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Well my friends...I 'm so happy that you stopped by for a visit today!  Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here...I would love to visit with you!
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Warmest Wishes!

 

Happy Valentine's Day, Sweet Friends!

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Hello sweet friends...Happy Valentine's Day!

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I hope that you're having a fabulous Valentine's Day! I'm sending you my very best wishes for a day filled with all things sweet and lovely!!!
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I do hope that you know just what you mean to me! I just adore you and cherish our sweet friendship! You are always such a joy...a blessing to me! So today...on this fine Valentine's Day, I thought we might share a special Valentine's tea...in honor of you, my dearhearts!

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I hope that you enjoy!
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Please do come in and have a seat...and take a cup...
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I have set a tea table just for you...with a few Valentine pretties!
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A tall, glass apothecary jar filled with shiny mercury glass orbs....a few of the orbs have beautiful jewels on them...sooo pretty!
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A pretty mercury glass heart decorated with a frilly white organza ribbon sits atop a garland with tassels made of silver beads. The perfect setting for a Valentine cloche!
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A beautiful white porcelain lady figurine also adorns our Valentine tea table today.
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I polished my silver tea set just for this special occasion!
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Would you like a cup of tea? A little sugar...and cream?
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I thought that my little silver teapot napkin rings would be perfect to hold the pretty white napkins edged in lace.
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To all of my darling blogging friends...each of you hold a special place in my heart! You have enriched my life...beyond words!
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Happy Valentine's Day!!!
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Spending an afternoon with you on Valentine's Day...sharing a cup of tea and conversation...is absolutely delightful!!!
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I'm soooo glad that you came by for a visit today, my friends!
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I am joining these fabulous parties...

Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.
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Tuesday Tea for Two...hosted by Wanda over at The Plumed Pen.
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Tea Time Tuesday...hosted by Sandi over at Rose Chintz Cottage.
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Thank you, dear ladies...for hosting these fabulous parties for us!

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Well my friends...I do hope that you enjoyed our little Valentine's Day tea. I am so happy that you stopped by. Please leave a note and let me know that you were here...I would love to visit with you!
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Warmest Valentine Wishes!