Sunday 20 May 2012

What's for Tea








This is my first attempt at doing a table scape.
I have so loved seeing
how others present theirs so beautifully
and I think
I have lovely china and beautiful cloths
but when it comes to it I just lose my nerve!
So today I have decided
to bite the bullet and give it a go.
( with Aplogies to The Tablescaper
whose Seasonal Sundays I hope to infiltrate!!)

















The cloth is one like my grandmother used to crochet




































I saw these white daisies yesterday morning
and couldn't resist buying them
They are just so beautiful!!










And Finally....

Tomorrow is our 46th Wedding Anniversary
and I thought you might like to see a couple of pics.










This last photo was taken at our 45th celbration
last year






I'm joining The Tablescaper for...



Join me each Sunday for my weekly party


and Sandi at Tea Time Tuesday

and Show and Tell Friday

and

53 comments:

  1. Your tablescape is lovely and so are you. Loved your wedding photos and especially the recent photo. Happy Anniversary loving couple from Pembrokeshire Wales . . .

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  2. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! The cloth, the china and especially the lovely photos. Stunning Bride. Stunning Wife.

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  3. Congratulations to you on your first tablescape! Such lovely china and the tablecloth is beautiful. Your wedding pictures and anniversary photo is so sweet. You were, and are, a lovely bride!

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  4. i love your tablescape! love your china and linins! its fun to play isnt it? what nice pictures of you and your man! congrats! thanx for sharing your visit to colby gardens its so beautiful there and a nice lunch! enjoy your day!

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  5. Beautiful tablescape! Your china is so delicate and pretty.

    Congratulations to you an your husband. 46 years, that is wonderful. You both look so happy in all pictures!

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  6. Lovely tea setting! What a lovely bride you were - and are! Happy Anniversary.

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  7. What a lovely setting! Your china is beautiful! Speaking of beautiful-what a beautiful bridal couple you made...and just as sweetly beautiful today. Blessings to you & Happy Sunday- xo Diana

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  8. Beautiful linens and china! Wonderful job.
    Such a beautiful bride and handsome groom! Have a wonderful celebration. Congratulations! Here's to another 46 to a lovely couple.

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  9. Love your tablescape and beautiful wedding photos!!

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  10. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby; what wonderful wedding photos! You both look so young and in love; loved seeing your pic from last year as well.
    The tablescape is delightful! Your lace tablecloth is so beautiful. I would love to come for tea; in fact I'm having tea this morning.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs, Noreen

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  11. Happy Anniversary to you both! How wonderful to be married for so many years. You did a wonderful job on your tablescape...good for you for 'biting the bullet' and just doing it. The more you do it the easier it will become. BEAUTIFUL china...Love the blue and the gold together. I love tablecloths like yours...it's perfect for your setting. I hope you are having a nice weekend. Maura :)

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  12. Very pretty china. & very nice tablescape for having tea.
    Beautiful table cloth.
    Happy Anniversary.
    Pat

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  13. I love seeing wedding photos next to later anniversary photos. Happy anniversary to you both.

    Your china is lovely and the wonderful cloth, too. Nice job on your first tablescape!

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  14. Happy Anniversary! You make a handsome couple and it's fun to see the photos of your wedding! Enjoy your special day, my friend! I love your pretty table with the beautiful tablecloth and elegant dishes. Very nice! (I did my first tablescape for Easter this year...it was fun!)

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  15. Happy Anniversary. I love your china, it is gorgeous, and your table is beautiful. Such a beautiful bride then and now.

    Karen

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  16. Love your wedding day pics....happy anniversary!

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  17. Hello Joan,
    Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby! Loved your photos!We celebrated ours two weeks ago.
    What beautiful china! It reminds me of the china used on the captain's table on the Titanic; very rich and quite stunning!
    I am so happy you stopped by and introduced yourself. You are welcome to join me tomorrow, Monday, for my Tea Time party. I'm sure the ladies would love to see your lovely tablescape! Hope you're having a delightful weekend. I'm a new follower.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  18. Wow! 46 years! Now that is an accomplishment to celebrate! Happy anniversary to the two of you! Your wedding photos are absolutely beautiful! Love your pretty china and that tablecloth. I can't imagine crocheting something so fine. Wishing you all the best, always, Tammy

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  19. Very pretty tablescape, and I couldn't help looking under the tablecloth, looks like you have a gorgeous table hidden under it.

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  20. Wow! What a beautiful bride you were!

    Your tablescape is so elegant :D

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  21. I love your wedding pics! Gorgeous! Your tablescape is quite lovely and has introduced me to a new meme -- have not seen any of the tablescape posts around. I am quite taken with your little tea table with the turned legs!
    Happy Anniversary!

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  22. Awesome china. Soooo pretty!!! Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  23. Oh what a beautiful bride you were! And today are still a darling happy couple. I think you did a great job on your first taablescape. Love the cloth and your dishes are gorgeous. I think your daisy looks like it might be a Ranucula. I love them! Happy Anniversary!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  24. Beautiful.
    All the love..
    Happy Anniversary.
    May God bless your special day with JOY and Love.
    Blessings
    Trace

    www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

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  25. Welcome to the Garden Spot. I so glad to make your acquaintance. I will enjoy learning about gardening in Whales, a spot on my dream vacation list. Congratulations on your anniversary.

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  26. Dear Joan,

    Happy Anniversary to you and your sweetheart! 46 wonderful years. What a beautiful bride and groom and your photo from last year, just as beautiful, my friend. You both look so happy!

    I love your table scape! The linen is gorgeous, your table is lovely (you gave us a peak of the legs!) Your daisy's are beautiful - white and pure, like a wedding or anniversary table should be, yes? The china and silverware, however, oh my gosh - stunning!!! Absolutely stunning!

    Thank you for sharing with us, Joan. I loved learning a bit about you!

    Gentle hugs,
    Donna

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  27. Happy Anniversary to you! I enjoy reading your blog, and I left you an award, visit my blog and pick it up!
    Thanks, Dorothy~~

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  28. Happy Anniversary and I love the header on your blog. Beautiful!

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  29. Your china is stunning and the crocheted tablecloth is so so pretty! It looks like a very fine antique table too!
    Happy Anniversary! You are a beautiful couple! I loved seeing your wedding photos!
    Linda @ Grandmalay's Daydreams

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  30. I'm visiting from Sandi's weekly tea party and think your table is very nice. The china is elegant looking and the tablecloth a family heirloom to treasure.

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  31. Hello,
    a bit late, hut I also wish you both Happy Anniversary. Your wedding photos are so charming. And so is your table. The tablecloth is so beautifully made an the china is luxury. Thank you for this lovely tea time.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  32. Thanks for linking up for Tea Time, Joan. Have a wonderful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  33. Your china is just stunning, and I love the tablecloth too! I really enjoyed seeing your wedding photos and Happy Anniversary!
    Blessings, Beth

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  34. I love this post because I love TEA!

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  35. Happy 46th Anniversary! I love your china and tablecloth ...so lovely!
    Your newest follower,
    ~Wendy

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  36. What a very handsome couple, then and now! That is some truly gorgeous china - very regal-looking. Happy Anniversary, Joan (and Mr. Joan).

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  37. Happy Anniversary, what a lovely set of china, you didn't mention what the pattern is?
    You both look wonderful,have a great day.

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  38. I really enjoyed your china and the embroidered tablecloth very lovely. You didn't mention the pattern name of the china, would be interested.
    Happy Anniversay , enjoy your day.
    P.S. Love your country, we have been there twice, just beautiful...

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  39. A lovely table -- congratulations on "taking the plunge" -- but you Brits know how to set a pretty table.

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  40. What pretty dishes, and tablecloth!! And what a dapper looking couple you are!!! Then and NOW!!!
    We are going to be celebrating our 33rd this summer! Where has the time gone??

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  41. Your table linen is gorgeous..and so is your china. I had to smile when I read how timid you felt about joining the tablescapers. I know that feeling well! I've been blogging for a couple of years now and I am still very insecure about what I do on my blog.
    Thank you for becoming a follower. We have love of famiy and home in common. I lost my husband after 43 years and seven children..but have finally gone on with my life.

    It's nice to meet you and thank you for becoming my 440th followers. I was delight to know you liked my Fairy Garden.
    Love,
    Mona

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  42. Congraulations on your 46th. We celebrated our 40th last year. What a great milestone.

    Your tablescape is beautiful! Your china is exquisite and linens are so lovely. You can't go wrong with beautiful things.

    I am glad to make your acquaintance and appreciate you wanting to follow my blog. I am honored.
    Loved your wedding pictures. So special and beautiful. Precious memories.

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  43. So nice meeting you.Congratulations on 46 years together,what a blessing.Thank you for visiting Me and following.I enjoyed your two post I read.Such gorgeous dishes!The cloth is lovely and I even got a peak Of your pretty table.Such a good looking couple now and then.Oh boy!The photo you picked out for your header is beyond words gorgeous-God's handiwork.May He continue to bless the both of you.Denise P.S.I'm following.

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  44. What a beautiful couple you make. Loved your wedding photo and the present one. Congratulations on your 46 years. That is Wonderful. We will have been married 49 years in Sept and like you my family is everything. I love your tablescape. You did a very lovely job! Your tablecloth is exquisite....so very beautiful. And your dishes are stunning just absolutely gorgeous. And I love your flowers. I too would like to know the pattern of the dishes.

    We've been to the British Isles a few times. Our daughter lived in the Manchester area for about a year and a half and loved it. Also on the Isle of Man. She just loved it there but she especially loved the people. And we did too. What a wonderful lot you all are! I am so happy to meet you and appreciate you following me. I am now following you and look forward to seeing your blog often. Again Congratulations and you should be proud of your table. So very lovely. There is another Linky Party that starts on Wednesday night called 'Lets Dish.' I know she would love to have you a part of it. She is the Tablescapers good friend. Its at cuisinekathleen.blogspot.com. Its a fairly new linky party but a wonderful one I know you would like.

    Warmly,
    Nann
    atnannstable.blogspot.com

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  45. Oh, what a lovely post. Thank you for sharing your special day with us, beautiful wedding pictures! Your tablescape is sweet too.

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  46. Congratulations on your 46th Anniversary! Your wedding photo's are beautiful. You have done a beautiful job on your first tablescape. I love your white tablecloth,blue china and beautiful roses. Everything looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day!
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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  47. How Wonderful to see your weddding photos..
    Just such a lovely post!
    Congratulations to you both!
    Maria x

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  48. A lovely couple, then and now. Such pretty linens and tea set. Great treasures.

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  49. Indeed they are pretty china and an even prettier crochet cloth. You did a wonderful job with your tablesetting, I would be happy to sit at that table for tea!! Congrats on your wedding anniversary my friend. Diane

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  50. First of all, Happy Anniversary! I love your tablecloth. I crochet, but never large projects like this, so I know how much time and effort your grandmother put into creating something so beautiful. Your dishes are very pretty and you put everything together so well. Thanks for joining me at Your Cozy Home Party this week!

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  51. OMG... I am blown away with your elegant china and the table cloth is absolutely to drool for.

    Congrats for the 46th Anniversary. I have 23 yrs more to cope up yours §;-)

    I guess, this is my first time to visit. I am new player of Shannon's Home Party.

    Happy day to you and to your DH.

    Greetings from Sweden.
    /CC

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  52. You did a lovely job on your tea setting! I think your china is gorgeous too. I love the deep coloring and the gold trims.
    Congratulations on your wedding anniversary!
    Hugs,
    Terri
    Your newest follower : )

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  53. Congratulations on your 46th Anniversary. We celebrated our 40th on Easter Sunday!
    You have done wonderfully with your 'tablescapping' and I just love your lace cloth and your beautiful china. Well done!

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