Wednesday, March 30, 2011

impromptu tea

A friend's birthday ... why not gather others for a simple cup of tea to celebrate? If we don't take the effort to celebrate these life events and spend time together, we get busy and the days slip into weeks and sometimes months before we find time to be together.
So we take advantage of such times.
It doesn't take much work or any special food. Just whatever's in the house.
 Setting some pretty dishes out and a candle always helps the ambience. 
We had: crackers, cheese, hummus, muffins, fruit and tea. 
And that was it. No frills.
Simple and relaxing.
We all felt a bit refreshed and renewed. 
Sometimes slowing down comes just from sipping tea with friends.
Connecting to Between Naps on the Porch for other Tablescapes.

26 comments:

  1. What a lovely way to spend some time with friends, and as you say, renew your spirits!

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  2. Hi lovely lady.
    I love your sweet Tablescape ~~ I have the same china as you do sweet lady.Thank you for the lovely comment on my Tablescapes. Im your newest follower on your lovely Blog.
    xxoo
    Diane

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  3. This looks like the perfect tea to me, and I can't think of a better way to spend the afternoon than sitting at your pretty table with a good friend. I know your friend loved this gesture. BTW, one of my best friend's mothers had that china pattern when we were younger, and it forever reminds me of her. It was fun seeing it. Very pretty.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  4. So sweet! That kind of tea party is the kind I love to attend. Good friends, pretty dishes, simple menu and good times. It's what memories are made of.

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  5. Oh, I love those plates! What is the name of that pattern? What a beautiful way to celebrate your friend! Thanks for visiting! Love, ~Nana~

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  6. Desert Rose has always been one of my favorite china patterns -- I wonder why I don't have any of it?

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  7. It's so important not to miss a reason to celebrate. I love a tea with lots of savories, so this would have suited me well!

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  8. It looks like the perfect setting for a lovely time with a friend or two. I love your silver cream and sugar set!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. A great table setting, one where you can really relax , chat and be yourself!Jackie in Surrey, UK

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  10. Dotsie,

    Just lovely. I think dishes and the menu are perfect. I think I need to have a time like this sometime soon.

    Carol

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  11. Podso,
    Time has a way of slipping away if we don't take a moment to celebrate those who are special in our lives. Your gentle reminder makes all of us realize today is the gift...the present...celebrate what comes our way. Thank you, dear friend!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  12. Friends like you are one of life's greatest blessings, Dotsie! Your tea was beautiful!

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  13. You are so right -- we all need to do more of this sort of entertaining. Your table looks so inviting!

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  14. That is so nice! Sweet friendships really are such a blessing!

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  15. Looks like a great way to spend the afternoon-enjoy:@)

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  16. Perfect and you are right time goes by to quickly my friend.

    Enjoy these moments!

    Leann

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  17. Your lovely Desert Rose caught my eye. Once here I enjoyed your lovely celebration with a dear friend. You are so right, time spent with friend is a gift to be cherished. Thanks for sharing.
    I recently posted a tablescape with Desert Rose also using green as an accent color. Please come visit. It is titled "Spring at my house".
    I am now following your blog. Hugs, Ginger

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  18. What lucky friends you have...love all you old silver pieces.

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  19. How wonderful. I don't do it that often because I feel like I have to go to such lengths. You've shown that simple is beautiful.

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  20. Plain or fancy, tea is such an inviting way to spend time with loved ones--family and friends--and catch up. Catching up is what I'm trying to do with my blogging friends. I've missed you all.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  21. a friends's birthday...great idea... my bestie has one coming up and we haven't done this in ages...hmmm
    Rene
    Your words of support for me and my *mess* have been such an encouragement to me...THANK YOU for sharing your heart with me. It must be really hard when it is family heirlooms...

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  22. Always love your tea tables!

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  23. A tea is a wonderful way to celebrate a friend's birthday! I love your dishes.

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  24. You always bless and gather the hens together! Lovely afternoon.

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  25. It's a beautiful impromptu tea, and for a beautiful reason. I love that you served hummus for tea! Yummy, as is everything else.

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  26. You've set a beautiful table for a friends tea. I love the china, is perfect for the occation and I agree with you, you can make a nice tea time with things you have around and still enjoy a real nice time with a friend, or friends. I loved the story of the Bhudapest trip too! Thank you Podso honey for passing by and leaving such nice and sweet comments.
    Have a nice Sunday.
    FABBY

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