Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tea on Tuesday Celebrating Autumn



Tea on Tuesdays
It finally feels like autumn 
here in Austin, and I'm celebrating!

Always honored to be included for 
~ Pam and Mary's Tea on Tuesdays ~
Thank you, friends!

Texas, like much of the country, suffered an 
unrelenting heat dome June through September.
I'm happy to say, that we are finally welcoming somewhat cooler temps, and I've set a special teatime tray for us outdoors to celebrate.

It's pleasantly cool, so come join me in 
this comfy corner of the garden.

The adorable Coral and Tusk Orchard pillow is new this season.
Always looking to add a touch of whimsy, this clever pocket
pillow with animal friends picking fresh fruit 
seemed the perfect nod to autumn. 

We have lots of teatime treats!

Help yourself to an orange cranberry tea scone 
or a pumpkin spice Madeleine.

Both are delicious choices 
and not too sweet.

I saw these petit fours at a local bakery and couldn't resist.
Trust me, they are delicious!  Have one or two or three!

They are the perfect sweet bite with a cup of 
Hot Cinnamon Sunset from Harney and Sons.

I like to add a slice of lemon to my tea, 
but you might prefer a lump or two of sugar.

A blogging friend, Donna @ Conghaile Cottage
introduced me to this transfer ware many years ago.  
The pattern is Furnivals, Brown Quail, made in England.
I find the pattern charming for fall.  
Note the acorn finial!

The design dates back to 1921.
The fat, fluffy quail delight!

I ordered this set of Bauble Stockings the day these new 
Mignonne Gavigan designs premiered.
I selected the Quintessential Quail and the Butterfly Beauties.

I like to use my Bauble Stockings at the table to hold flatware,
or in this case, on my teatime tray. 

Wishing each of you 
a pleasant autumn season!

Join Pam and Mary for tea at links below.

Pam @ Everyday Living



🍂🍂🍂🍂 Happy Autumn 🍂🍂🍂🍂




Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

11 comments:

  1. Oh Sarah, I adore your tea setting on your garden terrace…there are so many wonderful details to take in! My mom’s everyday pattern is Furnivals Quail in blue. Love the brown for fall and the darling Bauble Stockings you paired for your flatware. I love the whimsy of the orchard pillow with the pocket animals…you find so many wonderful things! So many drool-worthy details with your majolica serving pieces, beautiful petit fours (too pretty to eat!) and gorgeous blooms! We’re so happy you could join us for tea today! Wishing you a wonderful week and fall weather ahead. 🍂🍁🧡

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  2. Sarah, I sound like a broken record saying how much I love your attention to detail. I see so many lovely details on your teatime tray in your garden. The orchard pillow is darling with its pocket animals. Your autumn treats look delicious. I will take one of each, or maybe two 😊 I love the transferware pattern, it is perfect for fall. The Bauble Stockings are so sweet with the pretty napkins and flatware tucked inside. It is always a pleasure for you to join us for Tea On Tuesdays. Enjoy the cooler weather, my friend 🍂🧡🍁

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  3. Ahh, Sarah, yet more collectibles you're sharing today. I am continuously in awe of your selections, and the Furnival Brown Quail transferware and Bauble stockings are beautiful additions, as is that adorable pocket pillow. It seems such a shame your garden was basically a hothouse from June through September, but I suppose it makes it all that much sweeter to have these October days to enjoy. Happy Tuesday Tea Time!

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  4. Petits fours..I love them..never find any and I find making them a mess lol.That pillow is superb.Lovely vignettes Sarah:)

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  5. Good morning, Sarah! Your entire tea setting is gorgeous! Your autumn china is so pretty, and I am swooning over all of your beautiful green majolica pieces. The treats you have served look scrumptious and are the perfect accompaniment to your tea. The new autumn pillow is precious. Happy Tuesday, sweet friend! Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors

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  6. Your tea tray is delightful Sarah, everything looks so Fall-pretty! I am so glad you are having cooler weather and can enjoy your garden setting. The tea time treats look amazing, I'll have a petit four please! I am crazy for ranunculus and I love the way you tucked them in on the dessert plates, a lovely fall touch. I am always drawn to your special Bauble Stockings, so perfect for holding flatware, and they look so pretty on your tray. The whimsical pillow animals picking fruit makes me smile~thank you for a lovely tea party today!
    Jenna

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  7. I’m loving tea in your garden today. What a darling touch to add ranunculus to your petite fours. Your china is so pretty and your new Bable stockings are so classy. You always add that perfect touch of sophistication and whimsy.
    I’m so glad Texas has cooled off. You had a severe summer.
    I would love to join you in your garden for tea.

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  8. What a beautiful setting for tea time with so many stunning touches too. Your new pillow is lovely and the quail designs are special. I would never turn down the petit fours. They are always my favorite!!

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  9. Your attention to detail is amazing, and your attention to having your guests feel loved is such a gift . Love your shares so much,my friend
    Bonnie C

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  10. Sarah, your tea table is so lovely. The new pillow is so wonderful. Autumn is such a lovely time of year. The petit fours, pumpkin spice madeleines look delicious along with your cup of Hot Cinnamon Sunset tea. Loving your majolica serving pieces. Your Furnival Brown Quail transferware is beautiful and so perfect for fall. A lovely tetaime Tuesday.

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  11. Isn’t it wonderful to experience cooler temperatures at long last, Sarah??!! We can finally sit outside and have a cup of tea. I’d love to join you at your beautiful table and have some of your delicious treats and yummy tea. I’d be having a lump of sugar in mine, please. I’m smitten over your new pillow and those cute stockings. Of course your Furnival teapot is so perfect for Fall. Thanks for sharing the beauty of a delightful tea! 🍂🧡🍁

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