Happy Tuesday, dear friends. It is so good to be back after a short absence. A special thank you to all who reached out to make sure we were ok, and especially for your prayers. I love being a part of this sweet and caring community.
“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalm 119:103
I waited all week for a sunny day for tea in the Sunshine Cottage. After a very cloudy morning last Saturday, the sun came out and produced a sun-kissed teatime!
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mary and I celebrate Tea on Tuesdays. We are excited to welcome a special guest today, Sarah from Hyacinths For The Soul. Sarah has the beautiful gift of creativity and attention to detail. You will find Sarah’s and Mary’s links at the bottom of this post.
After cold and wintry weather, I was ready for some bright and happy colors for my tea table!
I chose this particular tea from Spot of Tea because of its hand blended flavors and colors! Elderberries and hibiscus take center stage of this dark red fruit blend. While papaya, apple, and carrot bring added sweetness, and endnote of spearmint helps to make this herbal infusion exceptionally refreshing.
My thoughtful Renaissance Man gave me the beautiful linens and tea set for Mother’s Day a couple of years ago. The “Blue Roses” collection was a collaboration between Victoria Magazine and April Cornell. The exclusive porcelain pattern and matching linens offer a romantic take on the classic color combination beloved by so many.
With little time for baking, Publix vanilla petit fours and raspberry pastry bites are served with Sister Schubert sausage pinwheels. RM enjoyed the petit fours and could hardly wait for me to finish photographing!
I love the detail on the embroidered organza napkins!
The “Famille Rose” dinner plates are by Williams Sonoma and the vintage “Winchester” salad plates are by Johnson Brothers. I always enjoy mixing color, pattern, and texture for tables.
“Teatime is a chance to slow down, pull back, and appreciate our surroundings.”
~Letitia Baldridge
“Tea! Bless ordinary everyday afternoon tea!”
~Agatha Christie
January is a difficult time to find fresh flowers in my small city. So what does a girl do? A pitcher of beautifully dried hydrangeas from my dear friend, Martha is a perfect fill-in for fresh!
And now enjoy the beautiful teatime with Mary and Sarah by clicking on their links below!
Sarah ~ Hyacinths For The Soul
Mary ~ Home Is Where The Boat Is
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Oh, I trust you are feeling so much better! I have missed you. May the Lord lay His healing hand you and make all things better, in Jesus’ name. Sending love and hugs your way this morning, dear friend.
Thanks for your love and prayers, Cheryl!
Pam, I love your sunny and bright table for tea with the sunshine dancing across it in your Sunshine Cottage! I don’t mind the cold winter weather but have a mild case of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and struggle with so many gray days and no sunshine. Your Elderberry Sunset from Spot of Tea is such a delicious as well as pretty choice with its blend of fruit. Such beautiful and colorful plate layers and your dried hydrangeas in your vase make the perfect centerpiece. I have always admired your pretty ‘Blue Roses’ tea set and linens. I love the pretty details on the lid of the tea pot and sugar bowl. As always, it’s a treat to join you for tea. I’m glad you were feeling up to photographing and posting. Wishing you a happy Tuesday and week ahead. 💙🫖☕
Thank you, Mary. The gray and sunless days continue here. I am just trying to be still ♥️
You made another lovely story with your pictures. The sunshine streaming in on your beautiful dishes is so pleasing and cosy. I love how you put those dishes together. A little unexpected with a big reward. Napkins, drapes in the background and the tablecloth-all so pretty. Glad you are better! xo
Thank you, Ruthie. The cottage is a wonderful respite anytime, but especially winter!
Beautiful table scape. The mix of patterns are great and fun 😊
Don’t you just love the shadows of streaky sunshine coming through the windows? What a beautiful venue for your tea. I love the blue plates and those napkins are darling!
Thanks so much, Jeanie!
Glad you’re back, you were missed. What a pretty gift from your husband. You are so blessed to have a playhouse. 🤗 every little and big girl’s dream. Gorgeous curtains and the table setting ties in with them perfectly. God bless you in the new year.
Thank you, Pamela. The cottage/playhouse is a blessing and my granddaughters love it!
Absolutely beautiful post! I would love to be sitting opposite you and enjoying your delicious tea and small bites. Your setting is beautiful. I adore your new drapes or have I missed them?
I am glad you and Butch are better. Having been sick myself I relate. My absence has been longer but my excuse is I am older!! I am slowing down because I see it is necessary.
Have a lovely week.
Thank you, Bonnie. The curtains were made when the cottage was completed. I have enjoyed them, they are only on the French doors. Happy Wednesday!
Your table is so beautiful with the sunshine adding even more beauty to your blue and white. You certainly chose the right name for your cottage. What a perfect gift from your RM. Your tea selection is displayed so beautifully. I have never tried this tea but definitely putting it on my list. The dried hydrangeas are perfect. So so thankful you are recovering. You are a gift.
Thanks so much, Dianne. Your sentiments are heart warming!
Pam, I am so happy to see your post this morning. I have been thinking of you and were worried when you didn’t post. I sent you a message on Instagram to check on you. I hope that you are feeling better. Your tea table in Sunshine Cottage is just beautiful, and the rays of sunshine add such a lovely and special touch. The blue and white linens and tea set look so pretty paired with the colors of the floral china. The tea blend sounds delicious, and those treats look scrumptious. How I would love to join you at this table for tea and a visit. Sweet friend, take care of yourself. Wishing you a happy Tuesday!
Thanks so much for your concern, Shannon. It is heartwarming to know that people care. I am trying to take care of myself and be still!
It looks so cozy in the Sunshine Cottage. I bet that tea smells delicious. The tea set and embroidered napkins are beautiful. Sister does such a magnificent job, I figure I do not need to learn the fine art of roll making! This is really a special group who follows you…many prayers and healing thoughts were offered up.
Sister is great with the rolls! Yes, I love our community and thank you, Roxanne!
Oh to see the sunshine streaming across your beautiful table is amazing. We are so lacking sunshine up here in the midwest. Your blue and white tea party looks so pretty and inviting. Happy New Week Pam.
Thank you, Kris. The sunshine was short-lived, but trying to be still on these winter days!
Pam, your sun kissed teatime is the perfect way to face a cold, dreary, January day. I’m happy the sun came out for you. It’s such a mood lifter! Sorry to hear you have been ill. I didn’t know! Glad you are feeling better. The details upon your tea table and the gorgeous photos tell me you must be feeling much better. Love the dialog in your post. I need to remember to include some quotes in the future. I have many saved on favorite topics, and Susan Branch’s new Distilled Genius is full of wonderful quotes.
You already know your tea service has charmed me. How special that it was a gift from Butch. I find that gifts from Monnie take on truly special meaning for me now. I always appreciated his thoughtful gift giving. He had a way of knowing just what to give. He disliked contrived holiday gift giving, but he was a master at surprising me with special gifts as I unpacked groceries, opened a drawer, or found a treasure sitting on or under my pillow.
I must look for the an elderberry tea. It sounds delicious!
Thank you again for including me in today’s Tea for Tuesdays. I’m always honored to be invited as a guest.
Thank you dearest Sarah. Your gracious sentiments warm my heart. I know you treasure each gift that your beloved Monnie gave you.
It is a pleasure to have you join us for teatime.
Glad to see a post pop up and so thankful for you and Butch. Prayed. I hope to post next week and share my mountain pictures. We are enjoying a little time away this week. Much needed change of scenery. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you, Cindy for your prayers. I will be looking forward to your mountain photos. Enjoy your week!
I am so glad you are back! Hallelujah!
Oh how I enjoyed the Sun Kissed Tea today! The blue and white just looks glorious when kissed by the sun.
Continued prayers for you both!
Enjoy that sunshine dear one! 💙☀️
Thank you, Nancy and Happy Wednesday. It is good to be back!
Hi Pam! So glad you are back and hope you are feeling much better. We’ve missed you! The Sun Kissed Tea table is beautiful and inviting. I love the pillow, tablecloth, and those cute, crisply ironed organza napkins! Your tea set is so pretty with the sun shining through the window. It’s been somewhat dreary lately, so the sun is a welcome sight. I love the blue and white in January. It brightens everything up and is a departure from the holiday colors of the last few months. Lord willing, I’m setting my dining table tomorrow in blue and white after seeing this. It’s time to change it up and your post gave me the inspiration I needed. Your plates are pretty too and the treats look tasty! Enjoy your day! Clara ❤️
Blue and white always cheers me, Clara. I know your dining room table will be beautiful and perfect for January days. Thank you ♥️
Oh Pam, thank you 💙 This was such a delight! Take good care 💙
My pleasure, Sue and thank you!
Amazing Tea time, so romantic and inviting! I am glad you are better. Blessings.
Thank you, dear one!
The Winchester salad plates have grabbed my attention – along with several other things, of course. I’m going to have to search for this pattern and learn more. – Beautiful!
Thank you Leslie Ann. The salad plates were found in the back of an antique store. I love this pattern!
The Sunshine Cottage is salve for the soul, Pam. All your pretty linens and dishes, and this tea time are a nice way to make winter welcome. It’s hard to dislike winter completely, as it’s a really good opportunity to restore, plan and in your case, recover. I didn’t realize you’d been sick, but I’m glad it’s past you. I’m with Butch, as I’d be waiting to get those petit fours!
Thank you, Rita. I am working on just “being still” which is hard for me. The petit fours were delicious!
Lots of love and good energy for staying still! 💛 So glad you’re feeling a little better. And I’m sure that this beautiful tea table in the sunshine helped too! Take care over there – it’s great to have you back!
Thanks so much Barbara for your sweet thoughts!
I loved our tea time today Pam. And my favourite colours too! A beautiful setting & that tea blend looks absolutely delicious!
Blessings to you sweet friend, Jennifer 💖
Thanks so much, sweet friend!
First of all I am sorry for not keeping up and know that you two were sick. I’m glad you are feeling well enough to present this beautiful post. I am sure the wonderful teas that you have from Spot of Tea helped you two along with the healing process. Your table of beautiful linens and china are truly a bright spot on these dreary winter days, especially when set in the ever so charming Sunshine Cottage! Have a great week and prayers for continued recovery!!!
Thank you, Shirley. I have enjoyed the cottage during the gray days of winter!
Oh this sun-dappled table, Pam. The soft blues and pinks and greens. Maybe spring isn’t far off?
I didn’t know you weren’t well but I’m lifting you up in prayer even as we speak. For grace and space and His tender healing touch.
xo
How sweet you are, Linda. Thank you for the prayers.
Pam your blue and white tea set is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your Tea Party.
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
Thanks so much, friends!
Pam, the tea table is just lovely. What a beautiful gift from Butch the tea set and linens were and I love how you’ve mixed colors and patterns. The sun shining on the table makes it all look so happy! The tea and petit fours sound delicious and I’m glad you enjoyed them. I’m sorry you and Butch weren’t feeling well and I do hope that you are on the mend. Take care and wishing you a lovely week!
Thanks so much, Kim. We are doing well and hope all is behind us!
Love your teatime table. The blues and white is lovely. How special your hubby gifted you with the linens and tea set. The treats look yummy. What a joy to be able to sit and enjoy your tea time.
Thanks so much, Linda.