Happy Tuesday sweet friends. It was so good to see beautiful blue skies and the sun yesterday after days of clouds and rain!
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
It is Tea on Tuesdays, and I am happy you are joining me for tea and conversation!
For May’s edition of Tea on Tuesdays, Mary and I are delighted to welcome our special guest, Sarah, from Hyacinths for the Soul. Sarah has often shared tea with us and her teatimes are always stunning and beautifully detailed! You will find the links for Mary and Sarah at the bottom of this post.
I set up a small table for two on the Sunshine Cottage porch with views of the garden!
The butterfly teapot is one of my favorites! I sure miss Pier 1 stores where I could always find something beautiful that I didn’t need! EM loves butterflies and this teapot…she wanted to name the cottage the Butterfly Cottage and that is what she calls it!
I prefer strong coffee and tea. I chose an English breakfast tea for my afternoon teatime. It is a traditional blend of black tea and tends to be stronger than other teas. It is not meant for breakfast exclusively, but can be enjoyed any time of the day!
We have a couple of wildflower gardens which provided blooms for this arrangement including cornflower, Indian blanket flower, and Black-eyed Susan. Queen Anne’s Lace is in abundance in fields and roadsides, free for the picking!
The inspiration for my tea table is this gorgeous La Cigalle tablecloth which was a fabulous surprise gift from my precious and talented friend and fellow blogger, Shannon, who blogs at Belle Bleu Interiors! This true Country French classic tablecloth is designed, printed, and fabricated in France. It is an acrylic-coated cotton which makes it stain and fade resistant plus ideal for alfresco dining. I love beautiful linens and am thrilled to add this to my collection!
The now vintage Johnson Brothers blue and white ‘Willow’ pattern was purchased in the late 70’s. It has some crazing and I no longer use it for everyday, but I enjoy using it on occasion. Paula Deen ‘Spring Prelude’ salad plates with a sunflower yellow border is the perfect accompaniment to the Italian pitcher! As long-time readers know my tables usually have memories attached. The silver-plated spoons were gifted to me by my forever friend, Patti. There is no one that appreciates a beautiful tablesetting more than she does! The monogrammed tea napkins also have a sweet memory. Many years ago, before my niece was to leave for a six month mission trip to South Africa, I planned a tea for her. Many friends came to pray and ask special blessings for her trip. It was a sweet and memorable afternoon!
More memories are attached with the Arthur Court wine glass serving up fresh strawberries and blueberries. Our son and daughter-in-love used the glass for sharing Communion at their wedding in 2012! There is nothing better than fresh eggs to make egg salad for petite tea sandwiches. Our son furnishes us with fresh eggs from his chickens! Rounding out the fruit and sandwiches are blueberry muffins. The extra muffins were enjoyed by my sweet Daddy!
Our garden is filling out, a little slower than usual!
I am way behind on decorating the cottage porch for spring. I think it is so late, I will just skip the spring and decorate for summer!
“To plant a garden is to dream of tomorrow.”
~Audrey Hepburn
“There is poetry among the wildflowers.”
~ Rachel Irene Stevenson
One more memory to share that goes along with this photo. Take note of the partial view of the caned chair. We have a set of four of these chairs, one lives inside the cottage and others are kept upstairs in RM’s workshop. RM’s memory of the chairs go back to his childhood and the Florida panhandle. These chairs belonged to his great-grandparents, and at one time had a place in their Florida home!
You have a special invitation to visit Mary and Sarah by clicking on the links below their lovely images!
Mary ~ Home Is Where the Boat Is
Sarah ~ Hyacinths for the Soul
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled week!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Pam, What a wonderful table to enjoy tea with a view of your garden and vase of wildflowers! I’ve always admired your butterfly teapot and miss Pier 1 too. Your tablecloth from Shannon is beautiful! I love blue and yellow together, and contrast of colors with your pitcher and ‘Spring Prelude’ salad plates against the blue of your tablecloth. Johnson Brothers ‘Willow Blue’ is such a classic pattern. So many sweet memories at your table too. What a treat to have fresh eggs from your son and daughter-in-love, especially with eggflation! I’d love to meet the ladies responsible sometime in a post. 😊 As always, it’s a treat to join you for tea. Happy Tuesday ☕ 💗
Thanks so much, Mary. It is definitely a treat to have fresh eggs! Wishing you a wonderful week 🩷
So beautiful, dear friend. I wish we were close enough to enjoy an afternoon respite with tea and blueberry muffins. I miss us being able to get together for meals and making new memories, but I have so many wonderful memories of our times together through the years. Lots of love to you and all of the family.
Thank you, my friend! I also miss our opportunities to share meals and make memories 🩷 Love to you and Mike!
I feel the same way about Pier 1, so many beautiful and whimsical dishes and ceramics in my home that I didn’t need, but love. Your table is lovely.
Thanks so much, Carole! Happy week to you!
Be still my heart! This is so perfect it makes my heart sing. Oh the yellow pitcher with wild flowers on the gorgeous blue table cloth from France and topped with Blue Willow China. Finished with the memories of all the things. It’s not amazing that you are so loved by your followers. EM might have the best name for the cottage. Why? Because it’s surrounded by flowers that butterflies are drawn to. And we your readers are also. I’m keeping this one!
Alice, your comments warm my heart! Thank you for being a faithful reader and follower! Wishing you a lovely week 🩷
Pam, the tablecloth looks beautiful with your lovely tea setting. I always adore the butterfly teapot when you display it on your tea tables, The wildflower bouquet in the golden yellow pitcher is gorgeous. It ties back beautifully to the Paula Deen plates and adds another touch of French Country to the setting. I always love how you incorporate special memories and treasures into your settings. The treats you are serving look so delicious. Egg salad is one of my favorites! I have so enjoyed my visit today having tea in your stunning gardens. May you have a most blessed day, my dear friend!
Thank you, Shannon! You are so sweet. I can’t wait to use the beautiful placemats. I absolutely love the beautiful linens you gifted me. Thank you for your precious friendship!
Pam, the teapot is such a special piece and I know you must smile every time you see it. A perfect match with the lovely tablecloth. Of course all your plants and flowers are always breathtaking. Everyone is talking about all the rain, we need it so but we were in a small area where it didn’t rain. Hope you are enjoying the week……….hugs.
Emily, you are so sweet! Emily we didn’t receive that much rain, it was cloudy and looked like it would pour and then it would pass over us. We had a really good rain on Saturday afternoon. Thank you and wishing you a great week!
Happy Tuesday, dear Pam! What a lovely tea table set for two with a view of your gardens! This table is set full of memories! I loved hearing about every one of them. How sweet of Shannon to gift you that beautiful tablecloth! She is a sweetheart!
I love your teapot. How precious that your granddaughter loves it as well.
A little side note… When we were driving home, we drove through northwest Alabama just to set our feet on the ground. We needed Alabama for our 49th state. All we need now is North Dakota. I thought of you and Jenna the whole time we drove through your beautiful state! There was no time for trying to meet up with you as we had to be in Kentucky at a certain time. 🥹
Happy Tuesday dear friend!
Thank you, Nancy! Shannon is a sweetheart. I thought you probably traveled in the Northwest of Alabama. We live in the Northeast and Jenna lives about sixty miles southwest of me! Enjoy your gardening!
Pam, what a beautiful table using my very favorite color combination of blue and yellow. That tablecloth is lovely, what a wonderful gift! And that teapot has always been a favorite. Our beautiful Pier One is now a Five Below…no thank you. Do you watch Home Worthy on YouTube? “Where every home has a story”. They need to do a story on Sunshine Cottage! Enjoy this beautiful spring day!!
Thank you, Roxanne. I have not heard of Home Worthy, but I will definitely look it up and watch. Wishing you a wonderful week and holiday weekend!
It’s all so pretty! I have to bring snacks to a club meeting tomorrow and I love the tiered stand of sandwiches and cheese straws from Home is where the BOAT is. – clicking over to see her sandwiches up close – aren’t little triangle sandwiches the best?
Thank you, Leslie Anne. Mary always shares beautiful ideas and delicious treats for teatime!
Good Morning Pam. The yellow just pops on your gorgeous table. Love that table cloth and that cute tea pot with the butterfly is so pretty. Have a great day and new week. Hugs. Kris
Thanks so much, Kris! Sending hugs, Pam
Oh Pam, your butterfly teapot steals the show! It is so unique and beautiful and I love the bright colors! The tablecloth from Shannon is so pretty and I love the deep blue, so perfect with your teapot and blue & white plate stack topped with the happy yellow border salad plates. The pitcher of wildflowers is perfect for your garden table for two! You do have a lot of memories connected to the things you have chosen, which makes everything extra special 💕 Your tea time treats sound lovely! You have captured summer with this pretty tea party!
Thank you, Jenna. I love setting a tea table and inviting a friend to join me. The girls are asking for a Peter Rabbit tea party. I am so glad they enjoy the things that interest me!
Pam, Your tea table is lovely! The teapot is a favorite and pairs so well with the beautiful tablecloth and plates. How sweet of Shannon! Your wildflower bouquet in the yellow pitcher is perfect for the Sunshine Cottage. I love the cane chair. It’s a nice antique. Stay cool! It’s going to be a hot, hot day. Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara. Today has been very hot. I don’t enjoy heat and humidity, but it is summer in the South!
Pam, that butterfly teapot is gorgeous! I agree about missing Pier I. I didn’t shop often, but when I did, I always found something enticing. You already know I admire your beautiful gardens. To have a wildflower garden is extra special. I love seeing the bicycle in the background. Reminds us of the two sweet girls that also frequent your gardens.
The tea table with the French cloth is delightful. I’ve dined at La Cigalle in Nantes, France several times. It’s a treat for the eyes! In addition to the delicious food, the ambiance with it’s 19th century mosaic, ceramics, and woodwork is a sight to behold. Your cloth is certainly a special gift. Shannon has impeccable taste.
Fresh eggs! That’s always a treat. My sister has chickens, and of late four little chicks have hatched. That’s exciting!
Thanks for having all of us to your delightful tea. It’s an honor and a pleasure to be invited to join in with my own teatime. Thank you!
Thank you, Sarah. How interesting that you have dined at La Cigalle in Nantes several times. It sounds so lovely. It is always special when you join us for tea 🩷
It’s a lovely table, Pam, and I know it has some memory pieces. I especially love the tablecloth, along with the yellow-edged salad plates and the pitcher with your flowers. That’s a darling teapot!
Thank you, Jeanie. I love memory pieces and using them allows me to reminisce!
Perfect table setting and perfect outdoor setting! When seeing your tea party creations, I think of the quote, “Come sit with me and have some tea!” Oh that butterfly teapot is certainly a fav of many! Enjoy many days ahead in your garden of divine blooms!
Thank you, Shirley. It would be wonderful to share tea together!
What a perfect place for teatime Pam….your flowers are lovely and your memories are special. The cane chair is precious to RM and of course to you. The tablecloth is beautiful as is the yummy food. I wish I had access to fresh eggs, there is nothing like them. We used to have our own chickens and I miss fresh eggs. Your teatime is indeed a blessing for your little ones as well as your dad. Your teapot is wonderful! Have a great day and enjoy the blessings and sunshine our Father gives us.
Thank you, sweet Kari! I think as I get older, memories are more important. Fresh eggs are so delicious! Blessings my friend!
What a delightful teatime Pam! How magnificent your garden looks at the moment & those sandwiches & muffins look delicious!
Just popping in to enjoy a cuppa with you in you garden sweet friend 😊
Blessings, Jennifer
You are so sweet, Jennifer. Looking forward to your return to blogging. I miss your posts, sweet friend 🥰
Oh what a cheery tea table, Pam! Your newly gifted tablecloth sets the perfect stage for the blue Willow and the accents of yellow with the plates and pitcher. I’d love to share some egg salad tea sandwiches, muffins and berries. English Breakfast or Irish Breakfast is a staple for me. I forgot to mention that darling butterfly teapot! I so miss Pier 1, too. Thank you for sharing your lovely tea with us.
Thank you, Kitty! I love the tablecloth and will be put to use over and over again. It would be wonderful to share tea with you!
Pam, your table takes me away to Provence. Such a special gift from Shannon, the lovely blue tablecloth. The butterfly teapot is a favorite. The pops of yellow go perfectly with the blue. A lovely vision for an afternoon tea time.
Pam you have set a lovely and delightful Tea Party.
Marilyn.Joan and Marion
Thank you, friends! Wishing you a lovely holiday weekend!
Pam, your tea party is so pretty, with all the primary colors! I love the gorgeous butterfly teapot. It is stunning, and she’s the belle of the ball!
Ricki Jill, thank you so much! The butterfly teapot was a wonderful find!
Your beautiful post made me swoon…Wonderful blue tablecloth! The butterfly teapot is gorgeous and unique. Adorable flowers and sweet remembrances. Thank you for sharing. Balm to the soul!
Thank you, Maristella. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my sweet friend!
a wine glass layered with berries and/or other delights. what a beautiful, easy-peasy dessert or as a brunch item. i’m going to remember this, Pam.
meanwhile, i’m loving the way you’ve paired blue with pink and yellow and all the colors. just perfect.
Thank you, Linda. Wishing you a lovely Memorial Day Weekend!
What a beautiful gift from Shannon, and a gorgeously coordinated display of color for your May teatime, Pam. Nothing would please me more than to be able to share teatime outdoors with you and each of you ladies who make this ritual so special.
Thank you, Rita. It was so sweet of Shannon, she is a dear lady! It would be absolutely lovely to share tea with you!
Your cottage teatime table is striking in its vivid yellows and blues…very much like a table in Provence would look.
Pam, I love everything about this table and its setting!! The first things that caught my eye were that beautiful teapot, and tablecloth – both are so special. The gardens and flower arrangement are also gorgeous. What a beautiful place to enjoy God’s creation!! Have a happy day!!!! – Patty
Thank you, Patty. We love living in the country and enjoying God’s amazing creation! Happy day to you!
The teapot sure is a winner, and I love how you combined shades of blue and yellow in the lovely tablescape!
Thanks Mary. I have always love the combination of blue and yellow!
I hope Lidy is okay. I missed seeing her link in this post. I’m probably confused and maybe this is not one of the collaborations she participates in. I love the beautiful tablecloth from your friend! So beautiful!
Thanks so much, Cheryl. Lidy doesn’t collaborate on teatime, just occasionally! She is doing fine!