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Monday, August 20, 2012

Fleur de Lys

The Roses of Sharon are bursting in shades of pink.


I picked some blossoms to fill a pressed glass basket.


It adds some sparkle to the table ...


Tea today is served in a Fleur de Lys teacup.  In French, the symbol means 'Flower of the Lily'.  I adore the ruffled edges of the saucer. 


This stoneware is so classy and elegant ...


So simple yet beautiful!


I'm enjoying a cup of rose petal tea.  It is one of my favorites :-)


I hope your weekend was filled with sweetness.

Today I am joining ...

Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations
Tuesday Cuppa Tea @ Antiques and Teacups
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm

31 comments:

  1. Katherines CornerAugust 20, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    What a pretty flower and I love all of the ways you displayed it. Your photos are lovely xo

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  2. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 20, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Lovely post, Donna! I like a plain white teacup such as yours. The Fleur de Lis is the perfect adornment. Rose petal tea sounds perfectly lovely too. Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea today. Have a wonderful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. sharonssunlitmemoriesAugust 20, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    How exciting to see the rose that has my name!! I'd love to have one growing in my garden. Your teacup is also very pretty. A really beautiful post Donna.

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  4. TerryAugust 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    The stoneware is gorgeous! I love seeing all of your photos.

    Hugs,

    Terry

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  5. MillieAugust 20, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I think stoneware goes well with everything. Nice photos.

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  6. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Donna,
    I just love your tea cup and the flowers are so pretty too. Love your arbor..it's so dreamy!

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  7. Lisa GordonAugust 20, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    How beautiful these photographs are Donna!
    Ours are purple and white, and I love the way the purple ones change colors as they begin to fade.

    I hope you've had a wonderful beginning to your week.
    xo.

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  8. xinexAugust 20, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Your roses of Sharon are so pretty. Mine do not have that much blooms. Love your teacup and saucer, really pretty...Christine

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  9. Ellen WhyteAugust 20, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Very pretty. You have a true artistic eye and touch.

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  10. Two Cottages And TeaAugust 20, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Such a pretty tea setting. Your white teacup looks so lovely with the flower. Have a wonderful week.
    Nancy

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  11. ChrisAugust 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Wow! How beautiful!

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  12. CynthiaAugust 20, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Pretty flower and a beautiful cup. Very lovely post.

    Cynthia

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  13. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieAugust 20, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    What a lovely setting for your tea with your pretty stoneware and beautiful flowers. Yes, please, I will have a second cup! xx

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  14. CherylAugust 20, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    I completely agree, Donna. Stoneware is so classic and elegant. Beautiful post!

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  15. Clara August 21, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I love Rose of Sharon especially that color and your teacup looks so perfect with it.
    ~Clara

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  16. Donna@Conghaile CottageAugust 21, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    LOVE your Rose of Sharon. The color is one of my FAVORITES in my gardens. Your idea of bringing in the flowers is wonderful. They look so pretty in your crystal basket.
    The cup and saucer is gorgeous. YES, I LOVE the ruffled edge and the simplicity of the set too.
    Thank you for sharing...
    Have a fun week,
    Hugs, Donna

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  17. KarinsArtScrapAugust 21, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    very beautiful Donna.

    greetings karin

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  18. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizAugust 21, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    So beautiful! My Rose of Sharon is finally blooming..all the flowers are facing the neighbor! I'll have to take a few pictures. Mine is a blueish purple...

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  19. Johanna GehrleinAugust 21, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Hi Donna,
    thats just the right time for Rose of Sharon. They are blooming wonderful. And they make so nice vignettes, fresh and luscious. Thank you for sharing this wonderful flowers.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  20. TerriAugust 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Oooh beautiful! The flowers are gorgeous and the tea cup is very pretty too. I do love all white tea cups, especially ones with great designs like yours.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  21. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 21, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    What a beautiful place in the world you have cultivated here! So glad you came by!

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  22. GenevaAugust 21, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Your post is beautifully photographed... love every image! I've never tried Rose Petal Tea ... After reading this, I think I must!


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  23. Martha's FavoritesAugust 21, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Hi Donna: I always wanted to know what a Rose of Sharon looked like. It is beautiful. Did you know that one of the names God calls Himself is "The Rose of Sharon"? Thank you for sharing this beautiful flower and your lovely home. Blessings, Martha

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  24. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenAugust 21, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Hi Donna,
    I love your Rose of Sharon, so pretty. And your teacup is so precious. I enjoyed my visit very much, and now off to see more of your inspirations.
    Blessings,
    ~Wendy

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  25. Athena at Minervas GardenAugust 22, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    I love the teacup and the ruffled-edged saucer is really neat! The rose of sharon is gorgeous, Donna--what a delightful centerpiece for a relaxing cup of tea. I enjoyed your post and lovely pictures today.

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  26. MichelleAugust 22, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Your roses are so pretty. The glass basket fits them perfectly. I love your tea cup and saucer-- such a sweet design.

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  27. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideAugust 22, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Lovely post! I have a lavender rose of sharon in my yard! I might have to find me a little glass basket! Blessings, Tammy

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  28. The Style SistersAugust 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Gorgeous rose and beautiful tea cups. Thanks for sharing your idea with us.
    Karin

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  29. DeniseinVAAugust 23, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Fabulous! Your post is classy and elegant, to borrow one of your quotes :)

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  30. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Those flowers make pretty little flower pick me ups. So pretty in and around your tea cup.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I'm here from The style sisters.
    I'm Pat and from my blog, Topiary Rose will be following.

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