Monday, September 10, 2007





























Well , Happy Tea Time to everyone.. I invited some friends, I set a comfortable table, I thought..my favorite china Theodore Haviland Rose , some of my favorite Angel Heart Design tea pots...under my favorite tree, next to my garden studio, and at my garden gate that leads to my chickies and my goats..well...little did I know, the plums were ripe & dropping like little bombs, afraid they would break my china......the goats were trying to get out because they could see them falling , so we quickly set up another table, added a tent cause it was a very warm day in the Pacific Northwest, and our goodies were starting to melt! We did serve Lemon coconut cake, assorted scones, cookies, little tea sandwiches, and a very fruity fruit tart! It was a fun adventure , I can't wait to do it again, we actually had so much fun under our plum tree, we kept our table there, and had dinner, lit candles, added outside lighting and all...and hubby did join in!






47 comments:

Anita said...

Beautiful!

Dee Light said...

What a lovely Tea Party!!! Your goodies all sound yummy!!! And your setting is just lovely!!!

Smart Living Today said...

Oh! Cindy, your tea party is so gorgeous! I love those beautiful fresh flowers. That is the icing on your tea cakes!! Beautiful!

Peggy

Laura Bray said...

What beautiful pictures. I wish I could have been there, but I'll settle for your virtual party!

Unknown said...

It is exquisite! But I knew it would be. Thanks so much for the invitation.
Pamela

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh your tea display is beautiful! I just love how light and airy every thing looks!

Amy

Michelle Frae Cummings said...

how funny about the plums and goats! Your yard is so lovely!

My Pink Boutique said...

Cindy, your tea party is so beautiful! Everything looks just delightful.

Hugs, :)
Kimberly

Sharon said...

I love the tea party you shared with us. Thanks for the invitation.

Roxie Morrow said...

You did a fantastic job on your Tea Party Cindy. I'll just go ahead and pretend that I was sitting there toasting with the 2 of you and plums were dropping on my head. Thanks for the wonderful pics.

Scrappy Moments said...

beautiful! I wish my backyard was that Elegant. Lovely China a Beautiful Roses. I will have table up this afternoon :)

Angie
www.scrapnmomsmoments.blogspot.com

Janet L Christian said...

Oh how beautiful. I would love to be there having tea!

Rose Petals & Blooms said...

I love your Tea Party!!

Thank you so much for inviting me to your Tea Party. I'll make sure I eat all the goodies that are melting, and leave the plums to your goat!

Lana G! said...

Lovely, simply lovely! I have a special spot for you at my Autumn Tea Party if you would like to stop by! Its not that far since I am also in the Pacific Northwest!

Lana G!

http://airmiles.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/tea-party-autum-elegance/

Anonymous said...

Your tea party should be in a magazine. So Pretty!

ellen b. said...

Oh your tea party is just devine out in your garden.
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/welcome-to-moss-rose-tea-party-hosted-by-ellen-b/

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful day~ Thank you for sharing.

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

Cindy, your tea party is just too pretty for words! Loved seeing the beautiful photos; thank you so much for sharing!
Please be sure to visit my tea party too!
:)

Tina Leavy said...

so very elegant looking. very nice.

Mary said...

Your tea table is just beautiful and I enjoyed reading your description. Your yard sounds and looks so pretty. Your china is so pretty and the flowers add the perfect touch. Love the cake stand and cake and those pink glasses. Again your table is beautiful!!

Unknown said...

Hi Cindy!

How utterly beautiful! It looks so fancy! Love the hats and love the tea party! You did an amazing job.
Thank you for inviting me over for tea. It was wonderful!
Now I will have to do 100 sit ups..lol
XO
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows

Sweet Necessi-Teas said...

Hi Cindy,
What a wonderful table you set--it is beautiful and inviting! Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed the plums!

Shabby in Pink Boutique said...

Just Beautiful! I love all the pink roses...
Stephanie

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

Cindy~ Your tea party is gorgeous ! I love the outdoor setting !

Natasha Burns said...

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!!! CINDY!!! This is the most beautiful tea party EVER EVER EVER!!!!! I so want to be there.... oh boy your photos have made me smile so much! Love that you put up a tent too, how totally gorgeous is everything.... the china, the sweets, the roses and you and your friend in your hats... and your handmade teapots.... oh boy!!! Total eye candy here!

The Shoppekeepers said...

Hi Cindy,

The tea party in your garden setting is beautiful. Your china and your creations made a fine table. The fresh roses looked so elegant and the goodies looked delicious.

The Teacup Cottage said...

Mmmmm! Sounds so wonderful! Wish I could have been there, but I don't mind living though the posts and pictures.

bluemuf said...

Beautiful tea table

Karen

Alice Regan said...

What a beautiful tea party. Love the table setting with the gorgeous pink roses. It all looks so lovely. I just love tea parties!

Sweet Remembrance said...

Cindy...So pretty! Sorry I'm late, but I made it! Thanks for the Tea...
Priscilla

Alison Gibbs said...

What a fabulous Tea Party. I can just imagine yourunning around moving everything and saving the china from the dreaded plums.
Alison

Deb said...

Hi Cindy,

What a pretty tea party you have.....I love having refreshments outdoors when the weather is nice!

Thanks for dropping by Cozy Cottage today and having tea with us too. :)

Pink hugs,
Debbie
http://cozycottageblogspot.blogspot.com/

Christine said...

Cindy,
What a beautiful setting. I love setting up our canopy and stringing lights for casual evening dinners. I never thought to bring it out for tea!

Looking at all of the goodies on your table is making me hungry!

Thanks for sharing your tea with us.

Christine

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful tea, Your tea party is wonderful. Stop by for tea at my place. Karen

Anonymous said...

Your tea party is so lovely. I enjoyed reading about it and the goats made me laugh. Enjoy your tea party this week.

LW said...

Lovely!

Louise

Anonymous said...

Hi Cindy,
What a beautiful outdoor tea. I love everything about it. Please stop by & visit my two teas.
Vicki

Kelley - a very JunqueyGal! said...

Beautiful! I love the white fence - what a charming cottage you have :D

Joyce at Salisburys Corner said...

what a beautiful tea party! love the china

Trisha said...

Cindy, what a fun party! I would have been rolling with laughter with you the entire time. Fruit dropping like bombs, wayward chickens and goats - priceless memories! Your sweet treats sound yummy too. You really know how to throw a party! Please stop by at my place later in the week for some tea and company.
xoxo
Trisha

Trisha said...

Hi Cindy,
I added you to my favorite blogs list, would you please add me to yours?

Thanks
xoxo
Trisha

Paula said...

SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

Amy @ The Cottage Gate said...

Cindy,
Well, after all your little mishaps, it turned out absolutely beautiful!! Your table setting and lovely white picket garden are gorgeous! What a special spot and how nice you could still enjoy it with hubby later!

LTD said...

Oh, how beautiful. The perfect spot for tea until the plums dropped and the goats wanted out. LOL I so enjoyed your story. I suspect that you had so much fun because of all the extra unexpected things happening and this tea will iive on in your memory for a long time. You did an amazing job with your tea. Totally awesome!

Janet

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Oh, how beautiful! Neat story too!

You are invited to my tea party too! Please come!

Katherine

Dawn-Hydrangea Home said...

Oh Cindy - that is one gorgeous tea party! Can I come over? Everything sounds delicious too. And I am cracking up about the plums falling and the goats!

Maggie Ann said...

Oh, how gorgeous your table setting is!!!