Hi everyone....welcome to another Tea Time Tuesday hosted by Barb at Grits and Glamour. Please visit her blog for a complete list of all the participants and all the tea goodies!
Tea and Reading
When I really want a treat....I take to my bedroom chaise with a cup of tea and some reading material. Yes, I 'take to'.....after all, I am Southern and these things are a big deal. Ha..Ha!
The dessert plate and teacup are Royal Albert...in the Old Country Roses pattern. The glass tray, I have had for years...don't remember where I purchased it.
Alexandra Stoddard is one of my favorite writers and I have ALL but two of her books...that is a lot of reading material. I also adore Country Living Magazine.
I always like a little candlelight. It is truly amazing to me how a candle can settle you down and help you to relax.
I hope you enjoyed my tea tray with me and please be sure to visit all the ladies. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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~ Barb ~
I love alexandra stoddard books as well! I learned of her only about 8 years ago.
ReplyDeleteOh Barb, this is all so pretty: I love it!!! I have a lot of Alexandra Stoddard's books too and I enjoy them so much. You make me want to do this just for me but I want the chaise. lol Thanks for the beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday dear Barb!!!
Hugs,
Gina
How lovely. What a great way to treat yourself and to just relax. Love the glass tray, I've never seen one. Just stunning. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteBarb...this is so pretty!!! What a wonderful treat...it is slways so special to enjoy the small moments in life!!!
ReplyDeleteYour tray and dishes are gorgeous...I am also a fan of Ms. Stoddard...she is amazing!!!
I hope you are having a wonderful day!!!
XOXO
Cathy
That sounds lovely. I love the chaise! I am a fan of Ms. Stoddard, but I think you already knew that. What would you ask her if you could meet her one day?
ReplyDeleteHi Barb,
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely, the tarts are beautiful.
Have a wonderful Tea...
kate
I loved her book "Living A Beautiful Life." I also love to take to my cool bed with a good book and a big ol' glass of iced tea.
ReplyDeleteXOSue
Oh Barb! this does look like the perfect peaceful reading setting!! I love it. Those treats look real good, too!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! A cup of tea in a beautiful cup, a lovely tart on a pretty plate and a favorite book or magazine - now who wouldn't relax with that combination?!? Perfection! ☺ Diane
ReplyDeleteOh my tea cup is Royal Albert and is very similar to yours but different. Your tea tray is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteCan somebody say Yum!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb !
ReplyDeleteI love that Royal Albert - but, I always wonder how did they come up with such a masculine name for such feminine china ?? I have never seen such a large glass tray - I really want it...darn bloggers always adding to my want list...LOL ! I love to ramble....can ya tell ? Your setting is so sweet but, only for 1 ? Where will I sit - or maybe it is for me ? LOL , just kidding ! I love how you used really yummy food too !
Hugs ~! Kammy
Very lovely, as always...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea time setting.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and eloquent.
Liked it all, lovely sitting place, china, candle burning, books and pleasant music.
Makes the tension of the day rolled right off of ya!
Blessings,
Deanna
What a nice break in the afternoon! I love the Old Country Roses China. You can get soooo many serving pieces. Lovely!
ReplyDelete~Liz
This looks so inviting. What a special way to retreat from the worries of the world.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and very peaceful looking! I also have OCR china, have never tired of it! I enjoyed this very much!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
What a beautiful place to relax.
ReplyDeleteBarbara jean
Hi Barb,
ReplyDeleteOoohhh.. it made me relax just looking.. I always have my tea, when I sit to read and relax too.. I also always have candles lit.. I not only enjoy the candle light, but the fragrance..yummy.. Sooo homey and cozy.. Blessings to you for a "terrific tea tuesday".. Your pictures are always so beautiful..hugs ~tea~xo
Everything looks so pretty*! I'm glad I came to your tea party*! _Ashley*
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, Now that's my definition of relaxation - a cup of tea, some sweets, and a good book. Aaahh.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a book called Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs. It's part of a series called the Tea House Mysteries. It's no Jane Austen, but it's a fun read for tea lovers like me!
It was relaxing just to see and read about.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day today.
Stay cool...
Oh, Barb, how beautiful! I would take to your room with you for tea any time! Everything is just so lovely.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
How pretty! I also used Old Country Rose china for my tea party. Don't you just love those dishes?
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Barb! What a sweet little tea tray. I especially love that glass tray! Old Country Roses are always such a pleasure to see in a tablescape..and yours look lovely on that tray! Simple and elegant...
ReplyDeleteHi, Barb! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Ooooh! Your home is so romantic and relaxing! ♥
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have such a fabulous place to relax & unwind. I love "Old Country Roses". I bought my "Old Country Roses" teacup & saucer in England. I wanted to buy items from their country of origin when I went to Europe.
ReplyDeleteI soooo want one of the chaise chairs! LOVE your touch my friend. You have such a gift. I love to visit!
ReplyDeletexoRebecca
What a relaxing spot to "take to"! Thank you for the nice comment about my header. The photo is a section of my hutch. Someday I'll show some whole rooms, once I get the kids to pick up after themsleves!
ReplyDeleteDawn
How lovely-
ReplyDeleteI have a chaise out in the garage waiting to be recovered, and I love Alexandra Stoddard.
Kindred spirits!
Laura
Pretty pictures like yours, are the reason we had to move south. Everything looks so lady-like and I figured with menopause creeping up, I needed something to keep me feminine. My bedside table would inspire nothing!!! There is a lamp without a shade, two books, and a magazine. Yes, I am in need of help!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love Alexandra Stoddard too but don't have anywhere near all of her books - but I do have several. Your Old Country Roses is lovely and the little votive candle adds just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteRobin
Just beautiful....The tarts look so good! And the votive candle makes the whole vignette so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely setting. Are the tarts real? Did I miss that part? Yummy looking either way.
ReplyDeleteI sell the tassel on your lamp and never thought to do that for me. Great idea.
It came as no surprise to me, when I read that you like Alexandra Stoddard's books. The beauty you add to each post and in the relaxing, calming manner that you do it, reminds me exactly of her and her style. What a treat to sit down with that filled glass tray, in that beautiufl chair and read. I think that sounds about as good as it gets.
ReplyDeleteBarb that's so pretty! I love Alexandra Stoddard too as a matter of fact I'm re-reading "The Art of the Possible".
ReplyDeleteManuela
I'm from NY and never heard the expression "take to" but love it! When my favorite magazines arrive, I never realized it before, but I too take to my bedroom! Happy tablescaping - The Tablescaper
ReplyDeleteAlexandra Stoddard is my homemaking hero! I learned so much about the little details from her. (But I'm still trying to convince my husband to let me paint the pantry blue and white a la Stonington!)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and I agree with you that candle light can have an amazing impact.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper