Royal Albert "Moonlight Rose"

Please join me in welcoming summertime's beautiful weather with tea on the patio.  We can enjoy each other's company here in our glider rocker.  I am linking with Bernideen for Tea in the Garden on Saturday and Sandi from Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday.

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I have brought out one of Royal Albert's traditional floral patterns "Moonlight Rose".  This timeless beauty has soft hues of blues and lavender, trimmed in 22k gold with a Montrose shaped handle.

The basket is by Longaberger and I love the oval shape with solid wood bottom - perfect for transporting tea outside.

Our tea today is Blueberry Green Tea.  This tea has a wonderful sweet character with a pleasing astringency.  Can you smell the delightful aroma?  I have paired this tea with some fresh and juicy succulent blueberries.

A peek at the bottom of the cup.

The flax fabric and napkin are embellished with Majolica Garden Crewel embroidery in lovely shades of soft cream and caramel.

A potted dwarf Alberta Spruce with some trailing ivy.

Thank you for joining me for tea in the garden.  I appreciate you stopping by and for your wonderful comments.    

Resources:
Teacup & Saucer:  Royal Albert "Moonlight Rose"
Basket:  Longaberger Collectors Club Tea Tray Set
Fabric & Napkin:  Longaberger Flax
Glider Rocker:  Hanamint Sonoma in Desert Bronze

David Austin 'Abraham Darby' Roses

One of the roses I have in my gazebo garden is a David Austin 'Abraham Darby'.  This English rose bears sumptuous, cup-shaped blossoms of peachy apricot with hints of yellow and pink.  Perfumed with a heavenly fruity fragrance.

A closer look at the pretty blossom.

I hope your day is filled with roses.  I am linking with my garden friends at:

Tuesday Garden Party @ An Oregon Cottage

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage

"Summertime Rose" Sheltonian

Hello friends,

I'm happy to be joining tea time this week.  Please come for tea and relax as we browse the new Tea Time magazine.

It was a lovely weekend here in the Northeast and my Leucanthemum 'Becky' daisies are in full bloom.  This flower symbolizes purity, innocence, loyal love, patience and simplicity.  Daisies are often depicted in meadows in Medieval paintings.

Pretty pink roses burst in full color on this fine English bone china by Sheltonian of Staffordshire, England.  Buds waiting to bloom among the greenery add to the vibrant shades of light to dark pink roses.

“A rose must remain with the sun and the rain or its lovely promise won't come true.” ~ Ray Evans

A peek at the bottom of the cup.

Our vase is a beautiful Fenton Country Cranberry Coin Dot Basket with a crystal ribbon handle.

I am serving up some fresh sweet cherries from the local farmer’s market.  These mouthwatering plump and juicy cherries are perfect for a summer treat.

A new lace napkin and serving set from a local antique store.

Thank you for having tea with me.  I am linking this week with the following fabulous ladies:

Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage

Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites

Tea Cup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations

Tuesday Tea for Two @ The Plumed Pen

Tea Party Tuesday @ Sweetology

Resources:

Teacup & Saucer:  Sheltonian “Summertime Rose”
Lace Linen:  Local Antique Store
Centerpiece:  Fenton Country Cranberry Coin Dot Basket
Daisies:  Fresh from my garden