Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tea Time Blues







Tea Time At

  Hyacinths for the Soul




Today's tea celebrates

 all things blue.





The cups and saucers were souvenirs purchased 

in Quimper, France in honor of my first visit.





They are antique pieces produced by 

the De la Hubaudiére faiencerie circa 1895.




The graceful teapot 

holds steaming water   .   .   .  




To use with vintage silver steeping spoons 

that feature mother of pearl handles.




I think they are bit more elegant than

using tea bags.   Don't you agree?




Just place the spoon in the cup 

and pour in the steaming water.




Can you smell 

its delicate fragrance?




These sugar tongs are petite, 

and beautifully embossed. 




One lump or two?




A friend gave me blueberries 

fresh from the farmer's market, 

so I made blueberry muffins to have with tea.




I used Martha's recipe found here.

They are made with cornmeal and 

 buttermilk, very moist and not too sweet.




Where there is food involved, 

you can be certain our Sadie girl

will be waiting at your feet.


Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

 My tidbit for today is, 

 "Take those pretty things out of the cupboard 

 and take joy in actually using them 

 for their intended purpose."

 Joining


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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Let's Dish ~ Bay House Blues


A recent trip to Galveston 

to spend a few days at a lovely home on the bay

was the inspiration for this post.




Want to peek into the kitchen cabinets?




They are full of colorful glass dishes 

that reflect the cool colors of the ocean.



Not only are these dishes full of color,

they also bring wonderful texture to a table.



Glassware in clear blue 

shimmers like the deep blue waters.




Clear wine stems march alongside 


blue margarita glasses on the windowsill

as they reflect light and a view of the water in the distance.



While these colorful tumblers 

make me think of a beach umbrella.




Tumblers with a shell motif offer a bit of


contrast to the seafoam greens and blues.




More umbrella stripes for the butter dish.




To accent the vibrant colors of the sea.




Ceramic mugs of seafoam blue 


and wavy sides are a perfect fit. 




Colorful Fish 




Clear glass snack plates 

take on the color of these paper napkins.




More accents of various textures


 can be found on the table.




Woven placemats the color of sand, 

hold chargers in a deep teal, that in 

turn hold the various colorful glass dinner plates.




Paper napkins are easy 

and convenient for a seaside abode.




While seashell napkin rings



Are like jewels on the linen napkins

at more formal dining occasions.



Acrylic flatware is easy, 

yet offers the elegant look of sea glass.

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Random Paris Blues








~ Simply Irresistible ~

Random Paris Blues

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I was the fortunate winner of

 Bliss Farm's recent 

Brocante Give Away.





Thank you, Jackie.  

The package of Paris brocante 

items is cherished and appreciated.






But wait!

Bliss Farm is having a new Give Away.

Visit Bliss Farm to view the wonderful Parisian doors, door knockers, and door handles for Irresistible Paris and enter to win an antique Door Knocker.






Joining 

Anita @ Castles Crowns and Cottages

for 

Simply Irresistible Paris 

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Cowgirl Up @ Cedar Hill Ranch

The Bunny Hop @ Bunny Jean's

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

French Inspiration Thursday @ The French Cupboard

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