“…aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
2 Corinthians 13:11
Hello dear readers. Yesterday was a day full of blue skies with sunshine and our weatherman has forecast a few more delightful days. It is amazing how a little sunshine makes these days of social distancing easier. I decided on treating myself to a simple little pleasure yesterday…a table for one underneath the rose arbor. I saved you a virtual seat!
“Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy…
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
I’d make a wish for sunshine all the while.”
-John Denver
A cup of Earl Grey tea and home-made lemon poppyseed muffins (one of my favorites) make for a perfect mid-day treat…
…with my current favorite flower book…
…underneath the Lady Banks rose arbor!
Two years ago the Lady Banks roses were stunning, I pulled up a photo on my iPhone so you could see!
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
-C.S. Lewis
Over the past few months of busyness, I have missed having the time to read some of my favorite magazines…a simple pleasure.
The sweet butterfly teapot was ordered a couple of years ago from Pier 1. Johnson Brothers “willow” has been gracing our tables for more than forty years. A small vase of snowball viburnum in different stages of bloom and a moss bunny…
…combine with a pretty floral April Cornell tablecloth (several years old) to complete my little table!
“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.”
-Algernon C. Swinburne
“Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer.”
-Geoffrey B. Charlesworth
I hope that your visit underneath the rose arbor offered a respite from all that troubles your heart. God loves you my friends!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Good morning, Pam. I would probably not leave your lovely arbor and beautiful Lady Banks roses. Just such a wonderful and peaceful spot in the middle of our scary world. Thank you for this lovely post this morning, beauty truly is a balm for our weary souls. I enjoyed my tea and muffin with you this morning, dear friend. Have a lovely day.❤
It was a pleasure having you for tea and muffins dear Sandra. Wishing you a day filled with God’s beauty♥️
How cozy and beautiful…God bless you all. Best wishes.
Thank you Maristella! God bless you and yours ♥️
Beautiful post. Love your Lady Banks roses, teapot, my favorite muffins and a beautiful day on your farm. Blessings.
Thanks sweet friend, take care! ♥️
How beautiful. A lovely place for a spot of tea! We have had a couple of days of rain and then sunshine yesterday!
Thank you Penny, take care!
Oh Pam, What a lovely virtual visit! That butterfly teapot is absolutely beautiful! We’re going to have glorious sunshine today! Praise God! Lemon poppyseed muffins are the best and look delicious. Always enjoy seeing your magnificent lady bank roses and pretty tablecloth. Enjoy your day sweet friend! Clara ♥️
Enjoy the sunshine Clara. Thank you for your sweet and encouraging words ♥️
Good morning, dear friend! What a lovely spot to enjoy tea and muffins. It is just the thing to lift one’s spirits! I am swooning over that teapot. I love pretty teapots! Take care, stay healthy, and enjoy your sunshine, sweet friend! P.S. We have sunshine, too, for a few days. I agree with you it does make things better.
Thanks so much Shannon. Sunshine always helps for sure. Take care sweet friend!
Oh Pam, what a dreamy spot to sip tea and look at beautiful books and magazines! The teapot is stunning and the tablescape for 1 you’ve created is like stepping into a land of magic, with no worries there! So glad you were able to get outside and enjoy the pretty weather…Mother Nature can quickly soothe one’s soul…
Jenna
Thanks so much Jenna. I have been weeding in the garden and the weather has been so nice!
Pam, what a stunning teapot and certainly worthy of Tea in the Garden…Gorgeous!
Thank you so much. Blessings and stay safe!
What a cheerful post! That teapot is the cutest. Looks beautiful there. Yesterday we had sun. You take it when you can get it!
Thank you Jeanie. We are going up to 87 degrees today.
dear Pam, what a beauty everything … EVERYTHING. the garden is already very beautiful and that little table of tea that you have prepared is simply beautiful … I love the butterfly teapot, I love the tablecloth, I love the photos …
Thank you because you have lifted my spirits. I am a little in poor shape, my spirit begins to feel this from having to be locked up in my house and every day it becomes more strict to be able to go out because there is surveillance so that people do not walk without reason. The issue of coronavirus is very very serious, there are hundreds of people who die every day …
You are an air of health and beauty, which I really appreciate.
With love
Mi dulce amigo, muchas gracias. Eres una bendición para mí. Lo siento mucho y rezo por ti. Sé que estás solo, todos atrapados en tu casa. Este es un virus muy grave y quiero temer, pero Dios nos dice que no temamos. Él realmente tiene el universo en sus manos. Por favor, sé que estoy pensando en ti y rezando por ti. Amor y abrazos, Pam
Oh, I love that rose arbor! SO, so beautiful and inviting and calming to the spirit! God bless you, friends!
Thank you dear Cheryl. Take care my friend!
What a wonderful respite and a delightful moment we had! I enjoyed your muffins… what a treat! And I have not stopped swooning over that tea pot!
Our neighbor behind us has yellow Lady Banks that climb up over the wall and bloom on our side of the wall as well! Every time they bloom I think of you and your Lady Banks!
I need to get a picture of them. But the lighting is not the greatest in that area as we have a large shade tree in that area. Happy Thursday! And enjoy the sunshine!
Good evening my friend. Sorry I am late in replying, but I have been weeding the garden all day. The hubby might have to help me out of bed in the morning 😉 I am glad you enjoyed the muffin. How nice that you get to enjoy your neighbor’s Lady Banks.
I hope you are doing well and staying safe!
It looks like a peaceful and calming place to relax with your cup of tea. Your lady bank roses are beautiful!
Thanks so much Allyson. The weather has been beautiful the past two days!
Pam, I’m a new follower. Loved reading your story of God’s amazing work in your lives! Your post with the tea outdoors in your garden is lovely. Such a feast for the eyes. God bless and keep ya’ll safe.
Linda, welcome and I am so glad you are following. Thank you for commenting and take care new friend!
Everything is beautiful.Such a beautiful day and your Lady Banks are lovely. I am crazy about your butterfly teapot.
I know those poppyseed muffins were delicious.
I wish you could have joined me, the muffins were really good!
BEAUTIFUL SETTING!
Thank you Nancy! Take care!
What a wonderful post! So good to see the sun. My dog enjoyed it too.. we went for a long walk?
Brenda, a nice walk is always a good idea! Thank you and take care!
What a beautiful tea setting outdoors Pam. Such an adorable butterfly teapot ! The table topper is lovely too and the surroundings are simply gorgeous. Enjoy it in this difficult and dangerous times we are going thru.
We are indoors at my neck of the woods. vVisiting from TTT.
Keep safe and blessings.
Fabby
Thanks so much Fabby.
Loved, loved, LOVED our time together Pam! My favorite blue & white china, a garden setting & the sweetest company! Bliss! ♥
Bless you,
Jennifer
Thank you for joining me, Jennifer ♥️
What a wonderful spot to read, enjoy some tea and a favorite book or magazine Pam! I always enjoy a visit and pulling up a virtual chair in your garden! We’re on a warming trend and looking forward to some sunshine the rest of the week. Enjoy those blooms. ♥
Thank you Mary. It is supposed to be 87 today♥️
Wow, Pam, those photos could just as easily be the ones in that Victoria magazine you had opened there. I really like the one with the garden statue’s profile silhouette on the right, table on the left! The teapot is so pretty.
Thank you Rita. I hope you and hubby are staying safe and well.
Your tea time respite is the ideal way to let the stress wash away. I love the tea pot and it goes so well with the blue willow. I had to stop buying tea pots. They were overtaking the house so I gave away all that were made in China and kept all those I thought were safe to serve tea. Some were gifts and that made me sad but didn’t fill right serving others or myself from them. Today is cold and rainy so I’ll keep your post so I can see the beautiful sun and garden. Stay vigilant .
She leaves beauty in her path, this lady of the home, and provides calming tea and tasty treats to fill your time at her table. Peaceful….meditative…the aroma of her lovely garden wraps around you in friendship’s embrace. What a gentle visit…. Bless you, Pam dear, for bringing
hope and light to this day…
It’s turning out to be such a lovely spring, and yet so many ugly things are gong on in the world. Thanks for turning the focus back to God’s beauty and natural gifts.
Thanks so much Leslie Anne. Spring continues even when the world is unsettled. God never changes and that is a truth we can hold and not be fearful!
Like everyone else, I am swooning over your teapot and your Lady Banks rose! Just looking at the cover of A Year in Flowers makes me happy! 💕. Yesterday I mowed grass for 3 hours; it felt so good to be out in the sunshine and fresh air. It seems like my snowball viburnum and the weeds exploded over night! Mostly I feel content being home and not anxious, but I do have moments when it just seems surreal like a very bad dream.
Thanks so much Roxanne. I am content at home, enjoying the beautiful spring has been amazing!
Just beautiful! That looks so perfect and inviting. Even the blog post title of Sunshine, Tea, & Muffins makes me feel good. Thanks for sharing with us at the TFT linky party.
Thanks so much Pam, it is my pleasure. Stay safe dear one!