Monday, June 4, 2012

Tea with Iris

Welcome,  I hope you are having a good day!

I made a little tea for you and me among my Irises.  In the spring purple dominates my gardens!





I set the table with a white lace tablecloth and topped it off with a colorful purple scarf that my friend gave me.  I'm using my blue ruffle crinoline dishes along with my white hobnail sugar and creamer I received for a wedding gift almost 47 years ago!  I bought the kitty teapot years ago at a grocery store when my children were young.





The building in the background I call the "outhouse" is used for storing garden items.







   

Thank you for stopping by and sharing Tea with me.  I always enjoy your company!

I will be joining the following lovely parties:  Tea Time Tuesday, Teacup Tuesday, Tabletop Tuesday, Tuesday Cuppa Tea, A Return to Loveliness, Friends Sharing Tea, Cottage Garden Party,  Share Your Cup      Thursday, Simple and Sweet Fridays, and Home Sweet Home.        
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32 comments:

  1. relevanttealeafJune 4, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Another beautiful tea in the garden scene, Nancy! Your irises are spectacular!

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  2. allisamazingJune 4, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Your garden is wonderful. I just love your irises. Your little kitty teapot is sooo cute :) What a wonderful tea setting!

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  3. Betty StapletonJune 4, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    What a lovely setting, the whole thing is so pretty right to the kitty teapot. Those dishes are gorgeous too. Great spot for a tea. Thank you for sharing...

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  4. Antiques And TeacupsJune 4, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Your table cloth is perfect with the iris! Love the kitty teapot! How cute! What a lovely garden, and such a special place for yea. My iris have just really opened this week as well.
    Thanks for sharing and linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  5. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenJune 5, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    What a beautiful setting! I love it! Your purple garden is looking amazing.
    Blessings,
    ~Wendy

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  6. MicupofteaJune 5, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    What a magical place! Gorgeous. Lucky you! Happy June...hope you stop by to see the chocolate Daisies :)

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  7. ZinniaJune 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Beautiful surroundings with flowering iris. I love my turquoise garden chairs. Lovely table setting. I like to use a white lace cloth over the purple scarf. Good idea to use scarfe. There will I imitate. It is so welcoming. I like your cute teapot. Cat turquoise dress matching seats perekt. Teacups and plates ae so beautiful. I wish you a great week! Zinnia

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  8. SnapJune 5, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    What a beautiful garden! Your iris are gorgeous. I bet your children loved that kitty teapot ... I sure do! Happy Tea Day!

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  9. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 5, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Nancy, you have a beautiful garden! Your table is so pretty draped in purple and lace with your lovely irises behind it. Love the kitty teapot {I bet the children loved it!} and your sugar and cream is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your pretty tea table with us and have a wonderful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. TerriJune 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Last week a lilac tea and this week an Iris tea! Your tea out doors area has a changing palate of such beauty! Lucky you!
    The table setting is vibrant. I love it against the color of the iris.
    The purple scarf is perfect with your very pretty dishes.
    And the cat tea pot is so sweet! My granddaughters would giggle to see it and love using it too.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  11. Clara June 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Your garden is gorgeous. Beautiful iris and The kitten teapot is so cute. I love the blue color of your chairs with the purple. It looks like a french garden. I enjoyed my visit and thank you for sharing.
    ~Clara

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    This is just like a storybook setting, how pretty. I love it. Your teapot is fabulous and your linens and severice are beautiful. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 5, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    You have so many gorgeous irises, they make a colourful backdrop for the tea table. The china is elegant and the teapot very sweet. Adding the purple scarf was a nice touch.
    Judith

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  14. Stan and Jody GabaraJune 5, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    What a beautiful table setting in your gorgeous garden.
    Love the cute kitty teapot, just charming! Thanks so much for stopping by with all your wonderful comments.

    Jody

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  15. CEO Lisa Anne - L.AJune 5, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    What a magical garden and tea setting. I would love to have tea with you. Everything looks so beautiful. Have a wonderful week.
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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  16. Johanna GehrleinJune 6, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Nancy,
    your garden is beautiful. The blue iris remind me to a painting of VanGogh. So lovely and the setting is perfect for that. The soft blue in the china is lovely and the kitty pot is cute. Thank you for sharing this romantic tea time.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  17. BernideenJune 6, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    What lovely Iris's and also lupines I see. A beautiful place to relax and your photos are lovely! Thank you for linking to Tea In The Garden!

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  18. Ann - making fun family memories with childrens tea setsJune 6, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Oh my gracious! What a delightfully unique teapot - such a cute childrens tea party set. Thank you for a lovely visit for Pink Saturday!

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  19. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Nancy, your setting is amazing! The colors in your photos are just sooo pretty. I love how the blue chairs pick up the blue in your kitty teapot. I lived in MI for about 18 months, back in the mid '80's, before we moved to Texas.

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  20. Brenda PruittJune 7, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Wish I had an "out house" for my tools. I love the purples and your tea all set up. Your children must have loved the kitty teapot.
    Brenda

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  21. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Gorgeous irises, lovely table - I love the hobnail items (I collect hobnail). The kitty cat teapot is also beautiful, I bet the children loved that when they were growing up. Thanks for sharing the beauty with us! Hugs ~ Mary

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  22. chateau chicJune 7, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I would love to come for tea. Your flowers make a beautiful backdrop to the table set for tea.
    Mary Alice

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  23. Martha's FavoritesJune 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    You have the most beautiful yard. Wish I was there to visit and have tea with you. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  24. Little Susie Home MakerJune 7, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    This looks just like it came out of a Fairy Tale! It is so pretty!
    Thank you!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  25. Heaven's WalkJune 7, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous garden you have!!! I adore all of the soft purples - and your darling bistro set looks just perfect among the blooms! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  26. My Little Home and GardenJune 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    That is a beautiful spot for tea. I like how you used the purple scarf to coordinate with the beautiful irises!
    -Karen

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  27. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 9, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Hi Nancy, your assortment of Iris's are beautiful. I love purple flowers and your tablescape is so darling. I love how wooded your garden is. I bought a new Iris the other day. It was unusual and was only $3. Of course, it had a bit of purple. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  28. Lady LindaJune 9, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Found you through Teacup Thursday...beautiful garden. Fun post.
    Linda

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  29. The Charm of HomeJune 13, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    It all looks beautiful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  30. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 14, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    What a beautiful post!! Stunning colors and so tranquil and charming!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  31. CharlotteJune 15, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I would be so happy to have tea with you surrounded by the purple flowers...they are my favorite color! Your setting is gorgeous!

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  32. DebraJune 29, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I am in love with those iris and these tea scenes!

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