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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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

A Jubilee Tea



A Jubilee Tea 

in honor of 

Queen Elizabeth II





The official emblem for 

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 

was designed by 10 year old,

 Katherine Dewar of Chester. 




60 Years a Queen ~ Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Souvenir

Queen Victoria is the only other monarch in UK history to have celebrated a Diamond Jubilee.  She reigned for almost 64 years and celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in June 1897.  The tiny silver frame and photo of Queen Victoria is a souviner from that occasion.  I purchased the postage size piece at Bermondsey Market early one Saturday morning in the 1980s.  At just an inch tall, it was a perfect little treasure to bring back to the states



Details of a Souvenir Scarf from 1953 Coronation

The coronation of 

Queen Elizabeth II was held on June 2, 1953.



Emma Bridgewater Diamond Jubilee Napkins

About a month ago, 

a package arrived with these napkins.

A thoughtful friend sent them with a suggestion that

I might want to host a Jubilee Celebration.




When a friend in the UK learned 

I was planning a party, she surprised 

me with a box of Jubilee party goods.





So I hung the

red, white, and blue

bunting to set the mood.




Then I added in these Rob Ryan flags 

that were especially designed for Jubilee Street Parties.

You can download the bunting flag here.




Tea Time on the Terrace




Souvenir scarves from 

Queen Elizabeth's 1953 Coronation 

and her 1977 Silver Jubilee, along with 

a Union Jack pillow, pay tribute to the Queen.




An English Spode blue and white 

pitcher holds blooms from my garden.




Serving a pot of special English tea 

lightly flavored with bergamot.




The Union Jack inspired tea cozy keeps our pot of tea warm. 

It was among the surprises from my friend Gaynor.  

She also included the delightful stack 

of colorful cup cake liners.




An elegant teapot 

 by Peppertree Tabletops.




The fine porcelain and 

beautiful details make a regal statement.




Mismatched cups were a 

 thrifty find a few years ago.




I drink my tea black, 

but I know the English sometimes like 

to take their tea with a bit of sugar and milk or lemon.

The vintage cream and sugar are by Royal Doulton.




A petit demi tasse, perfect for 

holding lemon slices, is unmarked.  

Both it and the cream and sugar were recent thrifty finds.




~ Boston Cream Cake with Cherry Topping ~

A special cake for a Jubilee Tea




Decorated with the Royal Pop Top




Made by Talking Tables in the UK.




Royal Pop Top

ONE IS AMUSED!

Create a right royal scene with these regal 

pop tops ~ simply pop them out and top off your cake.




~ A Jubilee Tea ~




For those of you who don't have time to linger, 

I'll send along a tea plate to go.
Don't forget your party favor!



Joining the Happy Homemaker's

Diamond Jubilee After Party

Also joining



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