On a rainy afternoon it is nice to set up a tray with a cup of tea, some tea sandwiches and a good magazine to browse through. I chose Cottage Living, which unfortunately is no longer in print. The salad plate, used as a charger is Mason's of England the "Tamzin" pattern. I bought a complete set while on a trip to London with my Mom and Daddy. The bread and butter plate is Johnson Brothers "Blue Willow". The square tea pot is Royal Crownford "Calico", also from England. I purchased it years ago in a lovely little British shop in Houston. The napkin is vintage. Purchased at a sweet little antique shop here in my neighborhood, Boise's North End Historic District. Cottage Living wrote a very nice article about my neighborhood in one of their issues. I am so happy to participate in Susan's (yes another Susan) Tablescape Thursday. Please stop by and visit all of the other postings on her site Between Naps on the Porch. Isn't that a nice name for a blog? There is nothing better than a nap on the porch!
Very pretty, inviting tray. :)
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It looks so cozy and comforting!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo me...luv it! Hope you have a great week!
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Linda
LOve your blue and white teacupc, your white wicker tray, your embroidered napkins and the lemon in your tea! Girl, I think we have a lot in common!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and warm. Now I need to find a tea tray. Thanks for the inspiration! ~lulu
ReplyDeleteVery pretty tablescape. I love that Calico pottery. Both my mum and I used to collect it. A while back she borrowed my plates for a dinner party because she didnt have enough and I've never had them back!!
ReplyDeleteHi there...to another SUSAN blogger! Just popped in and really am enjoying your blog. LOVE the red boots. It's RODEO season here and there are lots of cute cowboys in town.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I could do with one of those trays, I'll have to keep an eye out for one like it!
ReplyDeleteYour post is very inviting and I would love to stop midday and have a tea break. By the way, will be visiting my daughter near Boise and I wondered if you would share the name of the little antique shop you mentioned. Thanks
ReplyDeleteOh, these are very fetching photos! I love little cozy spots such as this to curl up with a favorite (if no longer published) magazine.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Love your blue transferware and the way you've laid it out. I especially like the cube teapot! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am loving your blog! Too much fun! My name is Meme from Screaming Meme...I would love to invite you to Screaming Meme...It is a decorating blog...I hope to see you there! Meme
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