Tea in the garden

Come with me into the garden; it’s time for a tea party. We’ll sit on the lawn, in the dappled shade of the trees. I’ve got the table ready and have picked a bouquet of lilacs. Even though the blooms were not as showy this year, they will still add a lovely touch to the […]

Tucked into a quiet enclave of the garden, a table for two laden with dainty treats bids the daughter’s first friend, greatest example, and dearest ally to enjoy an afternoon befitting her matchless beauty and grace. Raise a cup to maternal affection by hosting an intimate Mother’s Day tea party beneath a canopy of blooms.

Fellow bloggers have inspired my tea this week. I saw a few outdoor teas that were so beautiful I just had to take tea outside this weekend. The garden is always at it's peak at this time of year. The strawberries have just started turning ripe in the garden, so there is no better cake to serve than strawberry shortcake. I'll share how easy this shortcake is tomorrow. The tea cup and mug are by Roy Kirkham the pattern is Alpine Strawberry. The roses are just putting on a show. They are…

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I am finally posting from the garden. I have been having some yard work done so I won't be doing any close ups on the flower beds just yet, but the roses are in bloom and they are gorgeous. You can see a peek at them here. The strawberries have gotten ripe this week too. We have picked 4 quarts of strawberries in all. Everyday we go and pick another one! So I have been making a lot of fresh strawberry pie. The guys have been really been enjoying that! Here is my recipe for strawberry pie. I…