Monday, July 16, 2012

A Porch Tea

It was a warm afternoon and I needed something fun to do so I decided to try something new and join Rose Chintz Cottage for her Tea Time Tuesday blog party and A Stroll Thru Life for her Table Top Tuesday blog party.  One thing I love about our house is the porch and our porch swing, it's a great place to sit and eat watermelon in the afternoon, watch a thunderstorm, or visit about the day in the cooler evenings.
Fo this tea I set up my red transferware tea set for two out on our porch table. It was a little too warm for hot tea, so we're having iced tea instead. (You can have iced tea in tea cups, right?)  I found some zinnias in the flower bed to match our transferware, and the rose bush growing next to the porch matches too!  I love that the previous owner planted roses by the porch, it always smells so good when you walk up the steps.
I really like the shape of this teapot.  I was so pleased when I found it on ebay.  It is made by Burton and Burton.
This teacup is Old Britain Castles, by Johnson Brothers.  I love old castles and would love to visit England some day and see them for real!  Andy was there in college on a choir tour when we were dating so I might just have to be satisfied that at least one of us went and look at his pictures.
All my red transferware is different patterns, I like it that way!  The second teacup is Spode and the pattern is called Girl at Well. 

With all the boys around here, sometimes I just have to do something girly!

15 comments:

  1. Your teapot is perfect. I love the color, style, and design.

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  2. Hi Carmen,
    I found you through your comment over at Sandi's and love your beautiful blog.
    I can't see a "followers" gadget to join but have linked you on my blog roll.
    You and your hubby have big hearts.
    Having had a dad who was adopted, I appreciate you loving your precious chosen kids the way you do!

    I'm the only girl in my house and LOVE red transferware too!
    Your tea setting looks very charming on your porch.
    The teapot is wonderful!
    Have a blessed day.
    love..Trish

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  3. Hi Carmen,
    Oh my, I am swooning over your transferware! I adore the red and I collect it whenever I can! Love the shape of your teapot; so pretty! The teacups are lovely too. I have always wanted to go to England and France. My youngest son has been to France twice already. So like you, I will just have to be content with his stories and pictures. I am happy he got to go however. I was the only girl in my home too so I enjoy having pretty things now more than ever. Thank you for sharing your lovely tea things with my party and have a delightful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. What a beautiful tea set. I love the mismatched pieces-more interesting to me.Your porch does look like the perfect place to stop and relax.

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  5. Your red transferware looks lovely on the little table on the porch. I can just imagine sitting on the chair swing and sipping tea while having a conversation.
    Judith

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  6. I love your transferware! A beautiful vignette.

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  7. Thank you so much for all your kind comments, ladies! You made my day. (:

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  8. That is a beautiful tea set. I love the tablescape too. I wish I had a porch:) XO, Pinky

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  9. Your transferware is gorgeous. I love Johnson Brothers anything!!! :D :D I'd love to have a porch like yours. My balcony will have to do! Love teascape...happy tea day!

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  10. How beautiful. Your transferware tea set is stunning. I love the color and the pretty tablescape you've created. Such a wonderful place to sit and enjoy tea. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  11. Such a sweet tea setting on your porch. I love your red transferware and especially your "girl at the well" cup. Enjoy your lovely tea time!
    Nancy

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  12. Ahhhhh another red transferware fan!!! I have a cabinet or two full of the stuff and I never seem to be able to part with any of it :^). Yours is beautiful and the setting is absolutely awesome.
    Blessings,
    J

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  13. Ahhhhh another red transferware fan!!! I have a cabinet or two full of the stuff and I never seem to be able to part with any of it :^). Yours is beautiful and the setting is absolutely awesome.
    Blessings,
    J

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  14. I love both toile and transferware! Lovely porch setting for tea!

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  15. I love both toile and transferware! Lovely porch setting for tea!

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