Happy Tuesday! My favorite month is passing too quickly! Autumn temperatures have finally arrived in our Appalachian Foothills with lows in the 30’s and highs in the 60’s! Glorious sunshine and cobalt blue skies are October’s signature!
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
Proverbs 17:22 (ESV)
Friends, you are invited to step into the cottage garden where tea and cookies are being served!
I look forward to the third Tuesday of each month as Mary and I celebrate teatime. Our special guest for this edition of Tea On Tuesdays is Nancy from Two Trails One Road. Nancy lovingly shares two homes with her readers. Summers find Nancy in her childhood home in Pennsylvania and winters are spent in Arizona. You will find the links for wonderful teatimes with Mary and Nancy at the bottom of this post.
Meet the charming Charlotte Daisy who took up residence with us last year! She has a fun and bubbly personality, especially when September comes around and she can finally leave the confines of RM’s storage building!
Hosting a tea party and inviting special friends to join her in the garden was her way to celebrate the fresh changes ushered in by October days.
Ella Mae and Emma immediately began a friendship last year when the newly acquired scarecrow came to live at our house. They gave her the special name of Charlotte Daisy. The girls were over the moon to be invited to their friend’s tea party.
It was the perfect fall afternoon for tea in the cottage garden. Charlotte Daisy is dressed in appropriate scarecrow party attire…overalls, plaid shirt, scarf, and hat with a sunflower on top. She is proudly holding a pumpkin that says Happy Harvest!
The girls’ grandmother, PJ assisted Charlotte Daisy with the tea party after she confessed to having never given a party. A centerpiece of pumpkins, feathers, dried okra pods, and acorns were placed in a wooden bowl filled with moss. Charlotte Daisy said it was quick and easy and all of her scarecrow friends would love it. PJ pulled a plaid tablecloth from her linen closet, and Charlotte Daisy thought it would be perfect for her party.
Charlotte Daisy requested to use one of PJ’s favorite teapots, a Blue Sky Clayworks pumpkin decorated with leaves and acorns!
“Let’s get this tea party underway, the girls and I are hungry,” proclaimed Charlotte Daisy!
“PJ has more dishes than any human needs”, sighed Charlotte Daisy, as she was having a hard time deciding on what to use. Her decision was a good one, vintage ‘harvest time’ by Johnson Brothers.
PJ’s favorite tea is Earl Grey (the most famous flavored tea) from Taylor’s of Harrogate which is a blend of fine black China teas and the natural oil of bergamot. Charlotte Daisy is not particularly fond of tea. Her autumn drink of choice is hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick!
Charlotte Daisy is all smiles as she presides over her tea party that she prepared for the girls…
…however, she ran short of time for baking. RM was out doing his errands and was glad to help Charlotte Daisy by stopping at a local bakery and picking up delicious pumpkin shortbread cookies. All the girls gave the cookies thumbs up!!
The table was sitting near the cottage porch. It was decorated for autumn several weeks ago and Charlotte Daisy has been anxious for you to see it. She has a starring role and invites you to join her on Thursday for its reveal!
No autumn tea party would be complete without the hostess’s favorite treat, candy corn!
Charlotte Daisy invited Wyatt to sit at the table for PJ to grab a photo! “His blue eyes are mesmerizing,” exclaimed Charlotte Daisy! But, Wyatt had better things to do than sit at a tea table! Da (aka Butch, RM) was waiting for him. The boys had trucks and dirt calling them!
“Imagination is immensely powerful, as it turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, little ones into kings and queens, and makes the old young again.”
~Butch Richardson
Charlotte Daisy is thrilled that you all stopped by for her tea party. She has been so excited, and may plan more parties in the future!
The girls invite you to enjoy Mary’s and Nancy’s lovely teatimes by clicking the links below!
Mary ~ Home Is Where the Boat Is
Nancy~ Two Trails One Road
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you joy-filled October days!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Good Morning, dear friend! I am in love with Charlotte Daisy. The girls gave her the perfect name!
I loved seeing all your Grands at tea time today. Charlotte Daisy is an excellent tea party planner! Her choice of tea cups, the vintage ‘harvest time’ by Johnson Brothers, was beautiful for the occasion.
I am so glad you shared your Pumpkin teapot. I remember it from another October Teatime.
You and Charlotte Daisy have created the best memories for Emma, Ella, and Wyatt! You, my dear Pam, are the best PJ ever!
It was a pleasure to join you for Tea in Tuesdays today! Thank you for having me.🧡🍁🧡
Thank you, Nancy. You are so sweet. I love being a grandmother, it truly is the best as you know! I am happy you could join us today. Happy week 🧡🍂🧡
So fun and sweet Pam! Charlotte Daisy makes the perfect hostess for an October tea party and she did an excellent job creating the centerpiece in the wood bowl with pumpkins, feathers, dried okra pods, and acorns. The girls are adorable and Wyatt does have the most gorgeous blue eyes! I’m surprised he could sit still long enough for a photo with trucks and dirt waiting for him. 🙂
I have admired your pretty pumpkin teapot with acorns and you know I’m a fan of Johnson Brothers ‘Harvest Time’ as it was my grandmother’s pattern. The pumpkin shortbread cookies look like the perfect teatime treat.
Love seeing the glimpses of pumpkins in the background around the Sunshine Cottage and I’m looking forward to seeing more details on Thursday. As always, it’s a treat share a cuppa with you. ☕ We’re enjoying the same weather this week, I hope fall is here to stay. 🍂 🍁 🧡
As always, it is a pleasure to share a cuppa with you. Thank you for your sweet and thoughtful comments. Enjoy this week of autumn weather, our favorite season!
Oh Pam, Charlotte Daisy’s tea party was simply delightful!! Charlotte Daisy is so cute, and I know the girls just adore her. What a sweet idea to have her host a special tea party. Love the cute table, pumpkin centerpiece and pumpkin teapot! I know you’re enjoying this glorious Fall weather and a hot cuppa is perfect this time of year. I’m so glad Wyatt got to nibble on some candy corn, what a cutie! Such a fun Tea on Tuesdays!
Thank you, Jenna! As you know grands keep us busy, but it is always fun, never boring. Yes, I am loving this weather!
Pam, Charlotte Daisy is an adorable hostess. The tea table is beautiful with the perfect fall centerpiece. The cookies sound tasty and the candy corn is delicious. We know the children had fun. The girls enjoyed the tea party and WL enjoyed the dirt! His eyes are truly mesmerizing! We’re looking forward to seeing the reveal of The Sunshine Cottage. Enjoy your day. Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara! WL enjoyed the treats and then it was dirt time ❤️
Oh Pam Charlotte Daisy is a great addition and guest at your table. It all is so cute. What a sweet picture of the girls with her. Wyatt with those blue eyes wow! Gorgeous. Have a beautiful new week. Hugs. Kris
Thank you, Kris. We had a wonderful time!
Hugs, Pam
Pam, this was just adorable! Charlotte Daisy is so lucky to have PJ teaching her how to be the perfect hostess. The girls look thoroughly in love with their cousin and her party! Did RM pick a flavor he liked at the bakery? I just read at the eye doctor yesterday that all blue-eyed people are descended from one common ancestor. So that must make Wyatt and me cousins! Your scripture this morning was especially meaningful to me today.
Thank you, Roxanne for your sweet comments. The girls and I had the best time. Ella Mae read the story line yesterday and approved it. How interesting what you read about blue-eyed people! I am thankful that the scripture was especially meaningful for today!
Loving it all. Scarecrows and pumpkins are the friendly side of the season I love.
I agree, I am in for the friendly side!
Cottage garden, tea and cookies, Charlotte Daisy, and your precious grands ~ yes, I’m happy to join you for tea. What a perfect, adorable setting! Your Blue Sky Clayworks pumpkin teapot decorated with leaves and acorns would be my choice too. Johnson Brothers ‘Harvest Time is a perfect choice for serving. Kudos to Charlotte Daisy and all her excellent decisions to created this perfect teatime.
Thank you, Sarah! We had the best time with Charlotte Daisy! She was a lovely hostess and served with a smile!
This Tea on Tuesday was especially delightful with your grands in attendance. Charlotte Daisy was a hit and did a great job as a hostess.
I love your fall table with all the delicious treats and decor. The pumpkin teapot is charming. Johnson Brothers ‘Harvest Time’ and the wooden bowl centerpiece were great choices.
I love the photo of the girls and Charlotte Daisy.What sweet memories. Wyatt is very photogenic with those mesmerizing eyes!
Glad the weather has been nice for you. You and my husband have October birthdays.
Have a nice week. Bonnie
Thank you, Bonnie! I know how much you enjoyed having tea with your grands. I didn’t know Mike had an October birthday. I must find out when it is.
gorgeous.
Thank you, Rebecca!
Oh what fun Pam! You brought a smile to my lips this morning!
I love the quote you used by Butch too;
“Imagination is immensely powerful, as it turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, little ones into kings and queens, and makes the old young again.” So true!
Thank you for sharing this with us.
blessings sweet friend, Jennifer 😊
Jennifer, I am so glad it brought a smile! Thank you sweet friend. I loved Butch’s quote also. I hope you are having a beautiful spring week!
Charlotte Daisy is absolutely precious and has created such a wonderful autumn tea party! Her choice of dishes, teapot, and tablecloth are so pretty. The cookies look delicious. Your grandbabies are absolutely beautiful! I know you treasure your time with them so much. I can’t wait to see Sunshine Cottage decorated for fall. Wishing you a wonderful week, my dear friend!
Thank you, Shannon. We had so much fun. Ella Mae read the story line and was pleased. She gave me a little advice and I listened. She has been writing stories! Enjoy your week!
Charlotte Daisy is such a delightful hostess for the tea party. It’s so sweet that the darling girls named her. Yes indeed, Wyatt’s eyes are so mesmerizing, Pam. The tea party table is so pretty and I do love Autumn Harvest and have a teacup in that pattern. Yes please, I’d love a cookie and some candy corn, too! 🧡
Thanks so much, Kitty. Your comments warm my heart! The cookies are gone, but I always keep a stash of candy corn during the fall season 🧡
Pam, this is so darling! Oh my, WL’s blue eyes are nothing short of hypnotizing! I love how different each of the grands are! Charlotte Daisy is so cute, and your table setting is perfect for the attendees. My little J loves tea parties too, but I’m afraid her favorite guest these days is Skellie – now she calls Ellie – a 5′ jointed skeleton that has become her best friend, lol.
I noticed the okra right away in your arrangement, how fun. I love the teapot, and always look forward to the teatime girls’ posts. Happy, beautiful crisp autumn days to you!
Thank you, Rita! The grands all look very different. I thought EM and WL would favor, but they don’t! Our EK looks like my childhood photos. I did have red hair when I was born, but turned blond.
It is funny that J has Ellie, the skeleton as her best friend. Isn’t being a grandmother just the most fun?!
October is my birth month, and yes, I’m with you, it is passing way too quickly. The older I get, the more time seems to just fly by. I love this entire set up that you have here. The idea of having tea outdoors is very appealing, but you have made it even more so with this beautiful display. I have to say that I am envious of your pumpkin teapot. I have been looking for a nice pumpkin teapot to no avail. That is exactly what I want. Well done!
Happy birthday, Pattie! Your comments are so sweet. I found the pumpkin teapot at TJ Maxx last year and it is perfect for autumn. It jumped into my cart immediately!
Happy weekend!
Oh Pam, Charlotte Daisy is adorable and does indeed look so happy to be released from storage! Harvest time dishes are perfect for the table and hot apple cider does sound mighty fine! The tea pot is so pretty and the pumpkin shortbread cookies look yummy. I agree with Rita that all the grands are so different and how beautiful is that? I hope your favorite season has been wonderful so far!
How sweet you are, Kim! Thanks so much…It has been a beautiful autumn week. We had a light frost last night. The days are pleasant! Happy Weekend!
What a lovely tea party Charlotte Daisy hosted! And all your grands look so happy! Looks like a grand time was had by all!
We did have a grand time, thank you friend!
Pam, such a fun tea party with your grands and Charlotte Daisy. Such a perfect hostess. Your pumpkin teapot is so lovely along with your Johnson Brothers “Harvest Time.” I love anything pumpkin, so this is so perfect. Wyatt’s eyes are so striking, such a cutie. Enjoy your sweet family.
Thank you, Linda for your sweet comments. We had a wonderful time with the tea party!