Henry James wrote, "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Stopping during the day for a cup of tea is good for the body and is good for the soul.
It's especially good in solitude, and it's especially good when shared with friends.
One of tea's best features is that it allows us to s l o w down.
There is the beauty factor ... tea seems even better poured from
a pretty pot into a pretty cup!
Connecting to Rose Chintz Cottage in celebration of her two years of sharing tea times!
Your teacups and teapots are gorgeous. I love your afternoon tea table, wish I could just transport myself there and have tea with you my friend. I love your new header...is that Little One there?
ReplyDeleteI had a post on my Bil's rose farm and now on his 300 year old hacienda, hope you visit and try to see the roses scrawling down a little. Enjoy a great week.
FABBY
Hi Podso,
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet tea time. I love your table and the pretty china with pink decorations. Thank you for sharing your treasures.
Best greetings, Johanna
How lovely! The perfect tea setting and I'd love to be sharing a cup--along with one of those chocolate cupcakes.
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Bonnie
What a lovely tea table, Podso! Your teapots are wonderful; especially love the red transferware one! The cupcakes are scrumptious too. Thank you so much for joining me for tea today. Your presence has made Tea Time very special. Enjoy your week.
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Sandi
Tea, roses and chocolate...honey...I'll be right over!!!
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful sweetie...just perfect for an afternoon tea.
God bless ya and have a beautiful week!!! :o)
Hi Podso
ReplyDeleteI like the pink tablecloth and luscious strawberries on your tea table. The new photo of little one on the sidebar is adorable, she has such pretty eyes.
Nice joining you again this week.
Judith
Looks as if you had many guests for tea. A lovely way to be taken back to a gentler time...the tea, the cupcakes, the dishes, and most of all the sweet hospitality.
ReplyDeleteLovely setting... tea, roses, chocolate cupcakes ... and I believe you are a few strawberries short, sorry I love strawberries and they go perfect with afternoon tea.. Happy TT , blessings, HHL
ReplyDeleteIt looks very charming! I love all of your tea things and the flowers are lovely!
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Jane
Love the thistle teacup and those 2beautiful teapots! I sure wish I could join you for afternoon tea and talk to get to know one another better! Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteOh I'm dreaming...roses, beautiful china and chocolate cupcakes. What a wonderful way to spend a day!
ReplyDeleteLeann
Lovely teapots; I especially favor the second one.
ReplyDeleteYour tea pots are lovely and yes, I enjoy tea time so much, too.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely evening,
Hugs, Cindy
You had such such a beautiful tea party, Dotsie! I wish I ahd one of your cupcakes right now :) I have a weakness for pretty teapots and I love yours.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you're still using the pink flower dishes (on top of the blue) ....looking forward to inheriting them. ::smirk::
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor knocked on our door yesterday with a plate of scones. We shall be having a tea party today.
ReplyDeleteYour cups and tea pots are just lovely. I shall race around this morning but this afternoon is mine!
Carol
Hello Podso, Simply lovely and your tea table is perfect from the strawberries to the white little basket. Amazing teapots for your tea post. The cupcakes are yummy and I'll reach out and...thank you delicious. Have a wonderful week, cindy
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous teapots! I love those. Your thistle teacup is very pretty too.
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Love you teapots and table setting! I adore the red transferware pot. I have been looking for one that isn't too pricey. I agree tea time makes us slow down...a much needed special time that we should all make for ourselves, friends and family! Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful tea pots and teacups. The perfect tea table and with goodies, too! Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful tea pots and cups! They made me smile, reminded me of the ones my mom had.
ReplyDeleteYour potato spuds looks delicious, and your gkids are beautiful gifts from God. What blessings!
Loved the little tea, adorable.
Happy 2012, Podso, I don't think I have visited since the new year, hope all is well!
Beautiful! Do you know how inviting this looks to me at the moment? I really need to slow down. Wish I could just hop right over there and have a cup of tea with you.
ReplyDeletePodso,
ReplyDeleteYour Tea Time tablescape is lovely, dear friend! I don't think I truly understood the s l o w down significance of "taking tea" until I practiced this ritual several times a week with my beloved mother~in~law during her 7 years in a Nursing Home. Stricken with aging, it was the one time when she would recall facts of her life and things from her memory that, at other times, evaded her. Those are now precious memories for me. I still enjoy the taking of tea on a daily basis. Once again, it has become a treasure...for now it is taken with "Mr. Ed" in his retirement!
Fondly,
Pat
How lovely! There's no better way, for me, to enjoy the company of good friends than over a pot or two or three of tea. Given a free afternoon I'd rather have tea with a friend than many other things. I'd loved to have been at your table.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be at your house at teatime, Dotsie! Your words and photos are a treat. blessings ~ Tanna
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