4/20/10
TEAS could not be more fun !!
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For a long time....I HAD NO TEAPOTS...NOT EVEN ONE...
That's right...
I WAS TEAPOTLESS .
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Some of you might remember that I found this ADORABLE transferware tea set atone of my favorite HAUNTS.....
GOODWILL
...let's hear it for GOODWILL !!
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Doesn't the TEA POT look all REGAL !!
It almost looks as if the CREAMER and SUGAR BOWL are bowing to the QUEEN TEA....
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I really did fall in love with it the very instant I saw it and
when they said $7.00 for all....
WELL.....I just got dizzy...!!
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There's no cups with the set but I don't have to have matching everything....
I am having such fun with all these delightful table settings and teas...
It is FANTASY at it's FINEST !
Just love it !!!
Just love it !!!
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Mr. Sweet loves it too..... because he loves all these fruits and sweets !
SO MUCH FOR OUR DIET !!
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*sigh....I only have ONE lacy tea cloth and you will be seeing it many times, I'm sure..
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...i do love this pretty lacy tea cloth my sister in law bought for me....
Her name was MARILEE and we were as close as sisters...and she died
last year. (I know I mentioned this in my last TEA post)!!
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I miss her so much and always will...
my heart has a lot of cracks..
......but it is still holding together ....ONLY because GOD is always with me.
how folks that don't have GOD beside them can endure losses
like this is beyond me !
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RED AND WHITE POLKA DOTS...they make my heart sing..
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Doesn't this look all summery and cool...
I can't think of anything that makes me smile quicker than POLKA DOTS..and white wicker...
.....and white wicker tea carts..
...white wicker tea carts draped in lacy tea cloth....with red transferware teapots...!!
I am linking with these MAGNIFICENT memes....
TEA CUP TUESDAY
TEA PARTY TUESDAY with Rhondi
TUESDAY AT THE TABLE
2nd TIME AROUND TUESDAY
TEA TIME with THE LADY
TEA FOR TWO with Wanda Lee
TEA TIME TUESDAY with Sandi
NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY
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My thanks to all you fabulous ladies for letting us play with our teas and coffees
each week and have so much fun doing it..
I LOVE YOU ALL !
47 comments:
Oh I love the teapot set--can't believe you got that for 7 bucks. Our Godwill never seems to have good deals!! I also can't believe you have a nice tea catty or whatever you call it.
The pokadots do look so happy and inviting. I love the idea of the pineapple with the cherry (on skewers?--looks fantastic and I can eat those!!)
Sorry about the loss of your sister, that would be hard. I still have mine.
(nannykim/spindlecottage)
Now, that is the most wonderfully, fabulous tea setting I have ever seen! Love the red and white tea set, the polka dot pillows and the beautiful lace. It is so nice that you have that lace as a memory of your sister in law. I know it brings bittersweet thoughts each time you use it.
Hugs,
Penny
BJ, Another wonderful post! Your photos are stunning. You set up a perfect tea party! Love your teapot, sugar and creamer - you got a fabulous deal!
I know what you mean about the diet. With all these tea parties, I am always baking and of course we can't let the food go to waste! I do so enjoy the tea parties, though! Have a wonderful week! It's getting closer and closer...the dream trip!!!
Hugs, Beth
Ya, Rah, Rah Goodwill. Yes lets hear it for Goodwill and my favorite thrift shop, Warehouse Consignments.
I did enjoy my time at your tea party. Counting down with you. We are partying Saturday at 3 PM and mass at 5 PM in the church where we were married. I am so excited for my kids to see the church and all my old hometown friends.
QMM
Bj, I just love your tea cart filled with wonderful goodies! Yummy is the word that comes to mind. I LOVE your red tea set, it is sooo pretty! And I'm swooning over the polka dots! Beautiful lace and wicker; wonderful tea time treats! I have added your link to my post. Thank you for joining me for Tea Time again this week.
Blessings and hugs,
Sandi
Everything is just fabulous. I was teapotless for a while in my life. I think you must be wise to appreciate having tea since it's usually not made in an appliance and you have to slow down a little. It's also a good excuse to have cookies and the like! Great post, I like it all.
Now Miss BJ, could you find another event to link up to? :)
The title of your post Afternoon Delight...remember that song??..I went to college with the girl who made it..lived next door to her in the dorm. The Group's name was Starland Vocal Band.. and that was the only hit they had..but it was a big one. I remember seeing her accept some award.. Before the group formed she co wrote and sang back up for John Denver on Country Road..
Now wasn't that special??LOL
I only have one teapot...Yours is just so pretty as well as your tea cart and cloth!
Pretty!
Your teapot set is unbelievably gorgeous and for seven bucks!! What a steal. You gotta love goodwill.
Love your tea setting! The pineapple arranged in a glass with cherries was cute and I loved how you used the pineapple top as greenery!
Everything is lovely as usual. Thanks for sharing your beautiful tea.
It's all so gorgeous BJ! I love your pretty tea set and what a bargain! Love the looks of your pretty food too. You'll always have sweet memories when you bring out that beautiful lacyness!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Love your red and white tea! The red polka dots and wicker are so fresh and pretty! Food looks delicious too!
I love tea parties and would be delighted to be at this one!
Katherine
The tea set is gorgeous BJ, and what a great deal! I love your lace tablecloth, it even has a teapot on it. So sorry about your sister in law but she is watching over you from heaven...Christine
So many beautiful things!! Everything so pretty!! I love the lace from your dear late sister in law.
Blessings
xxxx
7 dollars! What a find! There are treasures in Texas, I'll tell you!
What an inviting set up, as always!
BJ,
I always look forward to what pretty things I will see next on your posts. Thanks for sharing :)
xo
Robin
WOW!! 7 bucks!! You did good, girl!!
The set is so pretty and I love the transferware look!!
I know I most likely mentioned this before but I love that tea cart!! So pretty!!
I am so very sorry about the loss of your dear sister in law. My prayers are with you.
Debbie
Oh how pretty this all is -- what a great tea set you found on your treasure hunt! Everything looks delightful - wish I could just jump through this screen and be there! I have the very same lacy tea tablecloth. I just used it this past week for a bridal shower and it will be in this week's tablescape. It's sort of hard to see because it's layered over a white tablecloth, but it's there. From now on whenever I use it -- I'll be thinking of you.
Love it all! Beautiful lace too, lucky lady!
What a beautiful post B. You have a lovely blog and I am enjoying my visit. Your photos are gorgeous. The colors of your tea pot are so pretty!
And such a bargain as well!
Thank you for joining in on T.T!
I just love your tea pot set. It is so pretty. Really love your white wicker tea cart too! I have a wooden one but would love to have a wicker one. I know you treasure your keepsakes from your SIL. How sweet of you to bring her memory to life. Be blessed. Cindy
That last picture of everything together is just beautiful. I love your red and white transferware set and I prefer for stuff not to be matchy matchy.
This is just stunning. I am drooling all over the place. I love red and white and the tea set is just gorgeous. The teacart is wonderful. Such a beautiful tea setting with the fruit and the cookies and the beautiful silver. The lace is perfect. Your polka dots are fabulous. I guess you can tell I love it all. Thanks so much for joining the party. Beautiful setting. Hugs, Marty
So Sorry for the loss of your SIL. Your tea set is lovely. You have it displayed so beautiful on the tea cart.
Goodwill is my favorite place to shop! I really love that teapot set and the teacart with the lace is just so charming and feminine. Yep, polka dots make me smile too!
It's all really lovely!
Manuela
Wow! The red & white looks absolutely gorgeous! I had a several tea cloths just like that...threw them out several years ago because of stains...and I was tired of them! :( I miss them now! What was I thinking!!! My daughter came home from college and she likes to throw things out...she encouraged me to do it! I would have never have done that on my own!! LOL!!
I am so sorry about your loss! I totally understand what you mean about ones without God...how can you possibly live without Him?? I would not possibly survive without Him!
Hugs! Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
Thank you for sharing your sweet "deal of the century" teaset! I've enjoyed all your photos . . . and memories. I'd love to join you for a cup of tea on your cozy porch swing if you promise to make some of those yummy treats :-))
Lynn
Hello dear BJ,
My my, what a pretty wcicker cart! I love the way you have everything displayed! Soooo purty! You lucked out on the teapot set. I jwould love to come for tea at your home.
Debbie xo
I forgot to add, I am sorry for the loss of your dear sister-in-law. She is smiling down from Heaven. Love the lace table cloth.
Pardon my typos in the other post.
Debbie
Such a lovely post! I love the teapot set, what a steal! I would love to find a tea cart how sweet along with all your treats~
I hope you have a wonderful week~
All my best,
Theresa MsartistSewCrafty
Your tea setting is beautiful!!
I'd love to have tea with you!!!
Enjoy your day!!
Jenn~
Well, now I feel like I've been to a wonderful tea party. Lovely set. Especially for that price. Delightful post. Thanks for tea.
I love, love teapots....Beautiful pictures...I have not had enough blog time lately...So glad that I stopped by..Be sure and stop by main blog and read about a miracle.
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-think-god-smiled.html
Oh BJ! How I love that tea pot set! It is perfection! Perfection for $7!! What a buy. Of course, it looks beautiful on your pretty tea cart (love the picture in your header too). And the piece of lace is gorgeous. But I do lust after that tea pot set (love the term "tea potless"!) laurie
BJ,
You are quite blessed to have found such a beautiful teaset! Love it to pieces! I would have so bought that. I love your vignette with the wicker and polka dots. I would so enjoy sitting there having tea!
Just beautiful!
Miss Bloomers
What a wonderful GW find! Wow! Your tea table/cart looks so welcoming, fresh and bright! Just beautiful! I totally agree with your comment about a "cracked heart". I lost a dear brother 2 1/2 years ago...and although I may not cry everyday now, or become totally sad for hours on end anymore.... my heart feels the "crack" in it and I have just learned to live with that feeling and continue on. It's lovely to have something you can hold onto with sweet sentiment and memories of a dear loved one. Hugs!
I love tea too and all things tea! I am so glad you are not teapotless anymore...no one should be. Come visit and click on my business on my sidebar...tea is my business. Isn't it such a fun way to make things beautiful and make people feel special? Can't wait to spend more time on your site and see more of your posts.
Such a pretty tea set you were able to purchase. Now you'll have to keep a watch for another good deal so you'll have 2 teapots.
Afternoon tea is fun, thanks for your hospitality.
I just love the teapot set. What a deal. Thank you so much for joining our Tea Cup Tuesday. It would not be the same without you. Blessings, Martha
Oh,Oh BJ! I am in love! My heart skipped a beat when I opened your blog and seen the header! Lady! You have a wonderful Tea Set! I love it too! So so much! This Tea Setting is so lovely! The silver, the tea cups stacked up! The pineapple stem! I would have never thought to use it! I always plant it. lol I love the stemware full of pineapple and cherry! How divine it looks! Yes, love those polka dots! For a lady with no Tea Pots You have came a long way! I love Marilee teapot cloth! I hope to see it many, many times. What a lovely treasure you have to keep her close with now your love of Tea! I was telling hubby about your cart. I want one! lol I hope to many more Teas at your home, how I wish I was there to join you! Tell hubby to say me a cup and a bite! lol Thank you for joining me for Tea Time Tuesday! I had such a lovely time! Yes, I did!
Now that was one awesome $7 deal...thanks for sharing it at NTT!
Blessings,
Linda
Hi Bj,
What a delightful post! That teapot is gorgeous! You are so lucky to have found it!
Have a blessed day!
Lorena
The tea setting is absolutely gorgeous...I love the photos!
You asked me about the Paula Deen measuring cups...
I got mine at Walmart for about $4.95. That's for the red rooster measuring cup set. They also sell the red rooster measuring spoon set for a little less. All by Paula Deen to complement the burgundy color of her serveware and cookware. They are soooo cute!
The tea pot lace table covering is as precious as I am sure your friend was...Joan
My favorite combination, red and white:>) It does look pretty and summery and your tea is just beautiful! Have you checked out that new thrift shop down the road yet?
What an adorable teaset: i adore transferware and red and white is by far my fave. Yours is even more special for the 7 bucks you paid for it: a real bargain.
and your table is so beautifully decorated it enhances the beauty of the teaset.
thank you for sharing. you've made my day (my night I'd better say as in Italy it's 10 mins past 10 pm) LOL.
fondly
rita
I just dropped in from Lady Katherine's Parlor, and just loved your beautiful tea arrangement. Such lovely things displayed in such an enticing fashion!
And part of your post reminded me of one of my favorite Leonard Cohen songs:
"There's a crack, a crack in everything;
That's how the Light gets in; That's how the Light gets in . . ."
Looking forward to coming back to look at all your sweet lovelies.
rachel
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