Tea Time Tuesday

Hello dear friends~ Welcome to my 24th Tea Time Tuesday!

I am posting a little earlier than usual because I'm going to be out this evening. I will add your links as I receive them.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We had a lovely sunny weekend here on the Island. Hubby went berry picking and brought home a big pot of luscious strawberries. Then we packed a picnic and headed for the beach. We spent two days out there just enjoying the sunshine and the waves of the ocean. It was heavenly; love this time of year!

Today, I thought I would share some of my sugar and creamer sets. I have a number of them and every set is different. I have accumulated these sets over many years and I do actually use them all depending on my theme at the time.


This first one is my favourite and I never tire of it. It is as fresh and pretty to me today as when I first got it.

Rose Chintz is my favourite pattern made by Johnson Bros. of England. I have two creamers; a large one and a smaller one. I also like the handled sugar bowl.
Lavender Rose is my mother's china which is now in my possession and it is made by Royal Albert of England; very dainty with its sprinkling of roses on it. Next is this cute summery set with florals and fruit on it. There is no marking but it is made of Ironstone. I just call it Summertime.

This is Early American Prescut Crystal. I decided to fill the bowl with pink sugar as it shows up better in this sugar bowl.


Finally, there are these orphaned pieces. There are no markings on either of these. I usually keep my coffee spoons in this little creamer. And I love the sugar bowl; I really like all the florals on it.


I have five more to show you which I will share another week. Now, how about some tea and chocolate? The macaroons are fresh and so yummy!

Let's sit here and enjoy some tea, shall we? I am using my favourite lace tablecloth and napkins which were gifts from a good friend. The pink hurricane lamp was one of the gifts I won in a recent Giveaway.
The berries are in season and Hubby just brought home a pot full...red, juicy, and very delectable!Each cup represents an imaginary voyage. ~ Catherine Douzel
What could be better than tea with chocolate and strawberries? Unless it's tea and strawberry shortcake with clotted cream!
Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company. ~ Author Unknown


"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." ~ Proverbs 16:24



I hope you have enjoyed your cup of tea today. Thank you to all who stopped by, I so enjoy your company! If you would like to participate in Tea Time Tuesday then please let me know in your comment and I will gladly add your link to my post. All you have to do is share a favourite teacup, teapot, or some china used in a tea. Coffee, iced tea, and hot chocolate are also welcome. A scripture verse, poem, or quote would be most welcome too. Either of the two Tea Time buttons near the top of my sidebar are available for you to use in your post if you wish. As a courtesy, I ask you to please link back to me so your visitors may find their way here and visit with all my lovely participants.

There are other Tea Parties taking place today also. You will find them and their hostesses at the links with the stars ** before them.

Happiness is sharing tea with a friend.

PARTICIPANTS

Judith~ http://lavendercottagegardening.blogspot.com/

Beth~ http://foodasart-beth.blogspot.com/

Diann~ http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Bernideen~ http://bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com/

**Wanda Lee~ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Debbie~ http://debbie-dabble.blogspot.com/

Doni~ http://faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com/

**Martha~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Natasha~ http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com/

Suzy~ http://atthefarmhouse-suzyq.blogspot.com/

**Pam~ http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Bella~ http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/

**Terri~ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

Judith~ http://unexpectedgems.blogspot.com/

Betty~ http://bettycozycorner.blogspot.com/

Sharon~ http://sharonsplaceofblessings.blogspot.com/

Patti~ http://pattiannsblog.blogspot.com/

Amy~ http://vintageporcelainart.blogspot.com/

**Lady Katherine~ http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Wanda~ http://victorian1885.blogspot.com/

Granny Sue~ http://grannysuesplanet.blogspot.com/

Olga~ http://olgapoltava.blogspot.com/

Brenda~ http://shabbycatsandroses.blogspot.com/

Heather~ http://heathersblog-o-rama.blogspot.com/

Sharing from my heart~ Sandi

Pink Saturday ~ Welcome

Hi everyone~ It's Pink Saturday time and I have the nicest pinks to share with you today! But before I share my pinks I want to wish all my American friends a happy and safe Independence Day weekend. We here in Canada celebrated Canada Day on July 1st.

I would like to introduce a new blog I found last Pink Saturday~ Amy @ Vintage Porcelain Art http://vintageporcelainart.blogspot.com/

I am still swooning over her beautiful pieces of hand-painted china! This is just one of the exquisite pieces she has created.... I'm lovin it! Isn't it gorgeous?I invite you to go pay her a visit. You won't be disappointed!

A few weeks ago I won a Giveaway and it's not just any giveaway; it's a pink Giveaway!
My parcel arrived last week just in time to share with all you pinkies out there.

Roselle at Seaside Rose Creations ~ http://roselle-seasiderosecreations.blogspot.com/

sent me a wonderful box of goodies.

A couple of pretty seashell-shaped soaps along with hand cream all tied up with pretty green & white satin ribbon and a Frenchy crown tag.

A Frenchy-script book mark with a pink ribbon and a pink rose all glittered up. A glitterey hand-painted sign with LOVE on it. The sign is embellished with a pink rose, ribbon hanger, and one of Roselle's sweet little hand-painted pink rose buds.

A candy dish adorned with a pretty pink rose.

And the piece de resistance- a pink hurricane lamp with Roselle's hand-painted roses on it. It came with a pink tulle bow tied on the handle. It's a really good size too!

This is what it looks like at night with the candle lit. Pretty, isn't it? Thank you Roselle, I love it all!

Last weekend we took our grandson out for the afternoon and one of the places we visited had beautiful gardens. These are some of the flowers that were there. Although there were many varieties and colours, I will share only the pink ones.

There was a pretty lily pond with pink lilies floating in it.

This was the view from high up, looking down through the big windows into part of the gardens.

My grandson had a great time playing with his Luke Skywalker leggo. Old Luke took many dips in the water fountains and wood sculptures such as this one. It was a beautiful day on Prince Edward Island!

Well, pinkie friends, those are my pinks for this week. Please go visit Beverly and all her pink participants by clicking on the link~ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Have a great weekend everyone and please join me on Tuesday for Tea Time Tuesday!

Sharing from my heart~ Sandi