I have been a little MIA lately. I have done minimal posting and visiting but not much commenting. But I have a very good excuse! We just had a benchmark birthday party for my dear mother... and it was a surprise!
What a delightful time we had! Held at an upscale Lancaster restaurant, her party was full of great food, lots of memories and family and friends collected over her lifetime! The party was truly a tribute to her wonderful life!
Now that all the planning, work and big surprise is over I can settle back into my blogging schedule.
Today's girly girl table was inspired by all the leftover flowers (table arrangements that did not go home with guests) from the birthday party.
I wanted to set a relaxing table after all the excitement of the weekend! Tea on the porch sounded so restful to me!
I wanted to set a relaxing table after all the excitement of the weekend! Tea on the porch sounded so restful to me!
If truth be told, I am not a fan of store bought roses... I am not in love with their structured stiff look. BUT, when they are almost spent and opened and a little floppy and a little sepia-edged and very fragrant I think they are at their most beautiful and I can't get enough of them! They become botanical masterpieces!
And roses like these whisper, "Let's have tea!".
The little chippy table is set on the porch. An old well loved patchwork quilt make an inviting tablecloth for the tea. I think the quilt is very much like the roses... seen better days and is more lovely because of it!
White ruffled dishes are a must for this very feminine table. Delicate Limoges plates with soft pink garden roses echo the floral theme.
My favorite cabbage porcelain cups and saucers are filled with flowers and sit atop the plates. What a pretty welcome this makes!
Pink vintage napkins are held by an whitewashed iron bird napkin ring.
The napkin have a pretty scalloped edge and a floral embroidered corner.
My favorite old silverware, a little worn, works wonderfully with this tea table.
The centerpiece sit on top of a cherry tea box that holds 20 different selections of teas. This beautiful tea box is a treasured possession. It once belonged to my sister-in-law who is now in heaven.
My white Mikasa Italian Countryside tea pot becomes a vase for this tea party! It is full to overflowing with blooms. Many people would discard them at this stage. When I get flowers, I keep rearranging them until every last one is spent.
The teacups are stacked with a few sample teas and hydrangea buds. This is a charming way to display cups and saucers.
Colored sugar and lemons wait for tea. Little creamers sit at each place.
When I was a young girl I lived in Scotland and went to an all girls private boarding school in Edinburgh ~ St. Margaret's Academy for Girls.
We took tea every afternoon. I would add milk and sugar to my teacup and then add a well brewed English tea.
A midsummer's tea is the perfect way to enjoy the remains of the blooms!
TI am participating in...
~TEA TIME TUESDAY at ROSE CHINTZ COTTAGE
~TABLESCAPE THURSDAY at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH
Gorgeous party for your mother. I love the roses mixed with the hydrangeas, lovely and your little bird napkin holders are so sweet!
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Yvonne, the photos are stunning! What a welcoming setting you have created to enjoy the last fades of the flowers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous table setting! It's so pretty and soft. I too, try to keep flower bouquets going by rearranging the good ones. Beautiful, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunningly beautiful. Congratulations/Happy Birthday to your Mother!
ReplyDeleteI love the delicate pink napkins/limoges and the flowers, of course!
And you lived/studied in Scotland??? That's wonderful! Abut 7 years ago we lived in England for the better part of a year and traveled to Scotland. My heritage is Scottish/Irish, so it resonated in my soul!!!
Hugs/blessings,
Lana
Gorgeous rose bouquets! Christie
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous, Yvonne! Happy Birthday to your mother!
ReplyDeleteYour blooms are simply divine and your tea table is just so charming and very inviting. I would like you invite you to join me for Tea Time as your post would be perfect! Thank you for sharing such loveliness and I wish you a delightful week.
Blessings,
Sandi
What an incredible party for your mom...she must have felt so honored! Everything is so beautiful. I especially love the bird napkin rings...where did you ever find them?
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Brandi
Yvonne, how lovely is all i can say. The china is so delicate and pretty. Love the roses just like you do, just past prime. A love quilt and tea box that is a treasure. Your photos just blow me away. So glad you are using your newly decorated corner. it's quite charming. Many blessings, marlis
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect setting for an afternoon tea! The "left over" flowers are still beautiful to me!!!! I, too, love roses that are opened and FULL!!!!! Just gorgeous to me! You are lucky to have the tea box. The quilt looks beautiful as well. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post and so many lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely table you set. I'm sure the party for your mother was fabulous. How fortunate you are to have the tea box, such a treasure. The roses lend a touch of magic and elegance to your already beautiful table setting. I keep going back to devour each and every picture.
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Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful. I love the flowers. You have a really great eye with the camera too. I love the shot with just part of the flowers. One of my favorite tablescapes of yours. Wonderful!!
Sherry
So pretty and inspiring! Your settings and pictures are always sooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are lovely! And that adorable napkin holder is wonderful to look at! Have a delightful day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteYvonne, you always have the most beautiful images in your posts! This romantic setting just takes my breath away. The roses with the hydrangea and the tiny wildflowers are SO lovely together! The quilt and the pink napkins add a wonderful touch, too.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, you really know how to do a table. From start to finish, I am captivated by all the items, the flowers so lovingly arranged, the linens, everything, and then the menu, oh my. I get inspired and overwhelmed at the same time. xo,
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne,
ReplyDeletebecause I know how difficult it is to blog AND to visit all the dear friends, I am so honored by your visit and your nice comment. You always have so beautiful tablesettings. And your photos are always perfect. I would love to have those skills. Congratulation to your Mom. She was surely happy with your celebration for her.
Best greetings, Johanna
I did!!!! (set it for me and you!!!!)
ReplyDeleteYvonne:
ReplyDeleteThere is something about those soft open roses and the beautiful white hydragea that just takes your breathe away. What a lovely tea.
But if I'm reading your post correctly, this was not the party for you Mom. When do we get to see the photos from your Mom's party????
- The Tablescaper
What a gorgeous post. Every frame was prettier than the one that came before it. Any guest sitting at the table would feel honored and happy to be present. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI love the fading pink roses! And all the rest. It is beautiful and I wonder where you get your energy. Glad you had such a good party for your mom. I know she was blessed, as you are to still have her with you.
ReplyDeleteDear Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting Concetta's Cafe today. I have been a follower and big fan of yours almost since I began blogging myself. You have one of my favorite spots and I just love to see what you will post about next. Today did not disappoint! I love every exquisite detail - especially the little purple flower!
Have a blessed day!
Concetta
Very, very beautiful! Love all the flowers. Your mother's birthday party must have been so lovely. Glad I stopped by to take a peek:)
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Charlotte
Enchanting!
ReplyDeleteNow I want to go out in my yard and cute some roses for a bouquet! Beautiful Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteLove those birdie napkin rings too!
Hugs,
Kay Ellen
Yvonne, this is another winner! The gentle colors are calming and soothing - just perfect for a relaxing tea on the porch. Your flowers are beautiful; I love that you have recycled them and given them an extended period for enjoyment.
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Very pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your napkin holders!
What perfectly beautiful flowers! I love everything about this post! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty tea setting! Gorgeous flowers Yvonne, if they're beginning to fade they must have been spectacular! I'm sure your mom loved them:@)
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful !! My favorite was the little birdie napkin holders - how precious :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely summertime tea Yvonne! And Happy Belated Birthday to your mom, it looks like from the flowers that it was a beautiful affair. I'm sure your sister in law is smiling down knowing that you treasure her tea chest!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
Your quilt peeking out from the tabletop looks gorgeous. Some of my favorite quilts are those that are well loved, and show it. Beautiful roses and tablescape!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Yvonne and Happy Birthday to your mom!! Those napkin rings are too cute! Martina
ReplyDeleteYvonne, What a wonderful way to honor your mom and her guests. Everything is always lovely, and this post is no exception. Love all of it! Pam
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteIt's always a treat to visit! Your photography is stunning...and your flowers are unbelieveable. Congratulations to your mother for her birthday, those are special occasions, aren't they! Thanks so much for sharing, always a joy!
Sharlotte
Beautiful setting as always and I love a good tea. The birdie napkin rings are adorable.
ReplyDeleteI also checked out your sons blog and I can't wait to hear more from him. I know you're proud all your children as you should be.
Have a wonderful week!
Breathtaking..........such a lovely tablescape. The flowers are beautiful and using the lemon with its pop of color with the faded shades is brilliant. Your photographs look professional. Thanks for sharing your lovely table.
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The French Hutch
Now I'm POSITIVE we're related! I have the same wooden tea caddy & I just ADORE the colors you've used in this table. Pink & green are the ultimate girly-girly theme.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mom!!! May she & you get to celebrate many more together.
Hugs,
Rett
Beautiful photos & a lovely setting. I just LOVE the napkin rings!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful evening!!
Aledia~
Hi Yvonne! What a wonderful party for your little mother! It's stunning!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Welcome back. I'm so glad that the party for your mom was wonderful. The soft colors of your roses were wonderful jewels for your tablescape. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteYou have a rare gift for creating describing, and recording beauty, Yvonne! Absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for your visit and very generous comment. You always know just what to say to bring a tiny tear to my eyes. You're as kind and poetic as you are deeply talented.
Fondly,
Bill
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteIt is always a joy visiting your blog. Beautiful photos and scape! Happy Summer - Mrs. S
Hi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteI love the party you had for your Mom. This was so sweet of you!!! The Tablescape you put together is Beautiful as always. I hope you and your lovely family have a Great Week.
XXOO Diane
Oh how lovely - my MIL's 80th is coming up and I have been thinking about what to do. One idea I have had is to grow some violets in little pots from the leaves of her violet for everyone to take home. Pink is her favorite color and your tablescape has given me lots of think about. Beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, your table is so beautiful. The colors in the flowers are so delicate, and feminine. I'm sure your mother's party was fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the message on your son's blog! Amen!
Oh, I'm just dying for a beautiful hot cup of tea, out on the porch at the gorgeous table setting. How utterly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnne @ Domesblissity
Your tea on the porch looks so inviting.
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne, It was so lovely of you to honor your mother with a surprise party. I love how you arranged the roses with the hydrangeas and set them in the teacups, I love doing that as well. Everything looks so perfect, thank you for sharing!
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Kim
This post is just so perfectly femenine and romantic and pink! I love this table! I need to pull out all the stops and do a completely femenine tablescape. Oftentimes, I pull back to accomodate the male sensibilities in our home. The flowers and that gorgeous teapot have put me in a trance. Thank you for this beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! All of it! I too love to keep sparing the flowers just a little longer! I love the flowers in the tea pot...with the shape of the teapot it naturally gives a cute accent with the flowers! Funny, just yesterday I was re-arranging my Italian Countryside dishes in my cupboard! I love the cute shape of the sugar bowl- like the tea pot! Congrats on another birthday with your Mom... mine will be 89 Aug. 2nd. and we plan to get together for it. She's my fading bloom these days and will be the hardest ever to let go of.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous tea, Yvonne! The roses and hydrangea are just stunning and look wonderful with your whites and the Limoges plates. A very feminine, soft and beautiful tea, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Beth
Your tea party is GORGEOUS! I want to come to the next one! ;-)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I hope you'll link up an e-mail with your profile--it would be so much easier to respond to your comments!
Yvonne, What a beautiful table scape. The floweres are so wonderful. This reminds me of my mother and how much she and her friends would love to have tea here. Maybe I will surpirse her soon! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are beautiful. You inspire me to want more from my table than the customary computers, sales ads and school books.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated to your Mother, and welcome back! What beautiful flowers!!!
ReplyDeleteI think is perfect and amazing!! perfect for your lovely Mother! and these roses are my favorites, you make me dream with summer!! Have as nice day
ReplyDeleteYvonne, this pretty girly table makes me wish that I liked tea! Do you think I might sit a spell and drink diet coke in my tea cup with a little lemon? The flowers are beautiful and I love how you stacked the tea cups. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your Mother was not only surprised...but very pleased at this lovely tablescape created in her honor! My dearly beloved MIL would have adored this! She had English blood in her veins and we took tea together as often as I visted her during her last 7 years in the Nursing Home.She always took it the same way. Three minute brew, two sugars and a spot of cream. Thnak you for sharing this lovely Tea Setting with us!...and the memories!
Fondly,
Pat
I seem to be a tad late to this party. Happy belated birthday to your mother Yvonne. I hope she had a happy one and I wish her many, many more.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to have gone to boarding school abroad.
Sam
Boa noite Yvone! Esses arranjos de flores e o delicado passarinho são colÃrios para os meus olhos , são lindos! minhas felicitações para sua querida mãe.
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Tea on the porch, pink roses...what could be more restful! Blessings My Friend,
ReplyDeleteI loved hearing the story of you in boarding school in Scotland. Your flowers could not be any prettier.
ReplyDeleteLove those flowers and I noticed the Bells of Ireland! Ironically I have requested Bells of Ireland for one of the flowers in the table arrangements for her wedding and now I see them in your arrangement I know we made the right decision. Love their green color with the pink roses! I would certainly enjoy having tea at your table. It is so inviting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant! Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely this all is Yvonne -- love the flowers in the cups especially. Such a dainty china pattern. Sweet and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, your tablescapes are incredible! Every week! I so look forward to them. You are a master blogger, no doubt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant, you have an art for creating such stunning tables! Love your sweet china and I love your story on boarding school in Scotland...I have no English blood in my veins, but I always loved everything Eng., furniture, china, the oriental things that they so beautifully pair with chippendale, terrific! Thank you Ivonne for sharing. Hugs, FABBY
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