Welcome to Monday Morning Blooms!
It's summer, and my friends Mary, Pam and Shirley and I are welcoming this sun-filled season with open arms.
I am so happy you are joining me today. I've set a little tea table, tucked into a quiet spot in the garden. A small table inspired by the floral beauty of the garden in summer.
This joy-filled setting makes it easy for us to enjoy an afternoon befitting the matchless beauty of mother nature and her floral creations.
My tea table is nestled into this spot next to a canopy of Rose of Sharon blooms.
The Rose of Sharon is type of hibiscus, which you can tell by the flower shape. Ours is almost a tree by now, it's one of the few things that stayed during our complete back garden re-model. It's especially beloved for its later blooming season, it just begins flowering in July here, and will shower the garden with floral lovelies well into September.
Our pink hydrangeas are so spectacular this year!
Their fluffy crowns provide a touch of floral splendor to my arrangement of soft white lisianthus and alstroemeria.
A vintage length of gorgeous floral rayon fabric layered over a piece of silk velvet in deep purple, favorite antique plates, and embroidered antique linens set the stage for a charming tea time.
The sun filtering through the Rose of Sharon creates a dappled effect on the table setting. This is what being outside in the garden is all about!
These Charlotte plates by Clarice Cliff from long ago remain a favorite. The floral basket and scalloped rims are so beautiful, but it's the color I really adore.
I added an antique teapot, which has a completely different floral design and colors. You know me, sometimes often more is more. And if you are already surrounded by a wealth of flowers in all colors, what's a few more? The antique pressed glass footed bowl serves lemon shortbread cookies, with antique silver tongs {really for sugar cubes but they like being multi-purpose} at the ready to serve. Little fruit tarts, a pot of Earl Grey tea, and you are ready to enjoy tea.
Delight in the song of birds, drink in the flower beauty all around, and treasure the company of someone you love. You can enjoy a luxury tea experience with an extravagant bouquet of fresh blooms, and a few tea necessities.
This would be a lovely way to treat yourself, too. I know some of you are isolating and staying at home alone. It doesn't take that much effort to set the stage for a gracious afternoon spent sitting in the garden by yourself. You can take advantage of nature's splendor, read a favorite magazine or book, and savor the garden.
Thank you so much for sharing a spot of tea with me today. Be sure to visit my friends for more beautiful floral inspiration. I added their links for you to follow below!
VISIT Mary at HomeIsWhereTheBoatIs >
VISIT Pam at Everyday Living >
VISIT Shirley at Housepitality Designs >
And me, Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse >
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT FOR TEA?
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29 comments
Lidy, such a lovely setting. It would be an honor to enjoy tea with you, in your beautiful garden.
Have a wonderful week.
Wow, Lidy, this garden scene transports me! It is absolutely stunning with the lavender Charlotte plates, the linens, the chartreuse leopard pillow, and the pale yellow of the shortbread cookies. This really hits all the high notes for my senses, and the floral arrangement together with the Rose of Sharon is just perfect. Wow! I had to look twice to see the rich purple beneath the floral cloth. I don’t have enough superlatives for this. Thank you for sharing your beauty!
Lidy, this setting is truly magazine worthy! I would love to share tea and shortbread in your lovely garden. Your hydrangeas are gorgeous and the Rose of Sharon is the icing on the cake! We have several behind our picnic area, and they never disappoint with their blooms. I adore the Charlotte plates, their color is stunning! It is always a delight to share Monday Morning Blooms with you my friend. Have a beauty-filled day!
Pam xoxo
Beautiful table as always. I envy your collections of China.
What a pleasure to view your delightful garden and your beautiful tea table this morning. So many gorgeous details. I am enchanted.
I am particularly fond of the Charlotte pattern by Clarence Cliff. Your vintage fabric is very beautiful.
Pinning away.
Tea in your garden is better than tea at a 5 Star resort…so very, very lovely, or loverly. I am imagining gracious ladies and gentlemen with their hats and gloves sitting at your beautifully adorned table enjoying their treats and the beauty of your gardens. How wonderful to be able to pick the flowers from your garden and create such beautiful vases of sheer delight. Oh and those Charlotte transferware plates…one of my favorites! I so enjoy vicariously sitting in your garden having tea with you!!…Spending MMB Mondays with my flower loving friends is a sheer delight for me! Have a great day Lidy!
I can’t think of a more beautiful spot for tea! Your garden is incredible. Wishing you a wonderful start to your week, Lidy!
Lidy, What a treat it would be to join you in the garden for tea. . . your sunkissed table, gorgeous hydrangeas, Rose of Sharon and beautiful tablecloth with your vintage floral fabric is all magazine-worthy! Charlotte Clarice Cliff is a favorite pattern of mine and I love the purple coloration. Thank you for creating another the beautiful graphic, I’m honored you think my photo is worthy. :) As always it’s a treat to join you in the garden and for some flower therapy. Happy Monday! <3
So beautiful. Thank you.