Saturday, May 11, 2013

A Spot of Tea


Won't you drop by for a spot of tea? 

It's the house with the red door and pink daisies.


Today, I'm in the mood to bake 


My very favourite strawberry cake!


Where would you prefer to sit?

 

It's cozy, here, in the living room,


Especially, in the quiet of the afternoon.


Or, how about we get some sun?


 

Doesn't that sound like fun?


Let me grab a towel or two,


And tea is served for me and you!


Thanks for visiting!

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52 comments:

  1. StacyMay 11, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    I'll take a seat out in the sun. As always, your photos are gorgeous! I love tea!

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 11, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    I just love your cute colorful style.

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  3. helen tilstonMay 11, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Hello Poppy

    How could anyone refuse your generous and warm invitation. I love that red chair, or the couch. Perhaps I shall make that decision when I arrive at your home filled with flowers.

    Helen xx

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  4. Brenda PruittMay 11, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Love, love, love it, Poppy!
    Brenda

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  5. DebMay 11, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    This is so charming. I love all the tea-cups, saucers and pots. Adorable. Deb

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  6. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)May 11, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Poppy, Your living room does look cozy and so inviting! I am a serious tea drinker and I think I would enjoy sharing with you in your pretty cups. I love the jars with the red checked tops on your cabinet! Have a wonderful weekend--enjoy some tea! Linda

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  7. MaryMay 11, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    So brightly colored everywhere - a home so full of joy obviously, love it. The red flowers in the vase are gorgeous - love non-formal arrangements and this one is perfect! Being a Brit I would love to sit here with a cuppa.

    Happy weekend Poppy.
    Mary

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  8. AnonymousMay 11, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Love all the dishes and the flowers. Hope you will share that cake with all your readers ;)



    ERIKA

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  9. Maureen WyattMay 11, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    I'm on my way over and the terrace would be lovely for chat and a cup!

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  10. KrisMay 11, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I do love a good tea party!!
    xo Kris

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  11. ClaudiaMay 11, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Ah, what a lovely post! And yes, if I could get to Crete, I'd join you in a heartbeat - your lovely home is so welcoming.

    Thanks so much for joining in this week!

    xo
    Claudia

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  12. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com May 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I hate to be a pig but I would like a second slice of cake please....

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  13. oldthingsMay 11, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Thank you for this cup of tea but I would like to have two pieces of this cake !!!Lovely your space for an afternoon tea !!!At 27th of May I will be at Crete
    for forth time !!! I love Crete !

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  14. Susan FreemanMay 11, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Poppy! I will be happy to sit anywhere in your lovely home. Everything about you is so cheerful and sunny and a visit with you is always a delight!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  15. Linda @ A La CarteMay 11, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Charming!!!

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  16. UnknownMay 11, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I'm just stopping by to Say G'day from the Say G'Day Saturday Party. Have a beautiful day and see you again soon! Gloria @The Resourceful Gals

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  17. LeslieMay 11, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I am on my way over Poppy! This looks perfect for this cloudy Saturday morning:) Your home is lovely and has a warm and welcoming feel. I think I'd sit just about anywhere you mentioned here:) Have a nice weekend and Happy Mother's Day!! xxleslie

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  18. Joy@aVintageGreenMay 11, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Good morning. I 'met you' at Brenda's and dropped over for a visit. Lovely. I am following and added you to my blog roll too.
    Joy

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  19. It's Just DottieMay 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Everything looks so pretty. When I opened your post I felt happy!!!
    Smiles, Dottie

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  20. MelanieMay 11, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I'll visit you anytime for tea and it doesn't matter where we sit, your house and the outdoors are both beautiful!

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  21. 20 North OraMay 12, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Poppy - Delightful post. Love your lace on your shelves! Would love to visit you in your beautiful home in your beautiful country!

    Judy

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  22. Aida May 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    What a beautiful post Poppy! Everything looks colourful and inviting!

    I would like to join you for a nice cup of tea at the terrace.

    Have a good week.

    Blessings,
    Aida

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  23. Veronica RothMay 12, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Hello fellow Canadian expat...well...actually I'm in Canada for a while again, UK in a month or so. The thing which struck me about your post is all the brilliant red. I love red. I'd also love to have some of the dabrics you showed. :)

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  24. My Cottage DiaryMay 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Poppy, this is pretty and your living room is so inviting! Bess

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  25. The Quintessential MagpieMay 12, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    What a sunny, happy post, Poppy! Love every photo in this.

    Yes, I would love a cup of tea. Greece or Florida? How about both! I'd love to host you, too. :-)

    Happy Mother's Day!


    XO,

    Sheila

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  26. WillemienMay 13, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Wat a warm invitation! I would take turns trying all seats, and enjoy your beautiful livingroom and sunny terrace, and tea in the beautiful cups, and your delicious cake!

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  27. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 13, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Poppy,
    I just loved this post!! I adore red and green and you have showcase it stunningly!!
    Simply beautiful!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  28. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMay 14, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    I love all the dishes in that first photo with the shelf edging - so pretty!! I'd love to sit in the sun on that terrace but make mine coffee!

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  29. KathyMay 14, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Hello Poppy, I'd love to curl up in that red chair - beautiful teapot - I had one years ago - was Mom's. I am not sure what happened to it. I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  30. MarypanaMay 15, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Tea has never been more enticing than now. I'm counting the days for when I am there in your cosy world, being spoilt for choice as to where I should sit and enjoy a spot of tea.

    Mxoxoxo

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  31. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    I love how bright and colorful your home is! Makes me smile right away! :)

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  32. KathyMay 16, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    I'm ready to join you for tea - sounds perfect right now - loving your cheerful home!
    I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  33. The Charm of HomeMay 16, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Lovely! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  34. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 18, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    So thankful to Brenda for the introduction! I share the love of the color red with you both! You home is charming, hope you'll come share at Amaze Me Monday this week!!!
    Blessings,
    cindy

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  35. Diane | An Extraordinary DayMay 19, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    I would love a spot of tea! Your home is simply delightful. And I enjoyed the poetic tour as well. You are living a blessed life, Poppy!
    Hope your weekend was extraordinary!

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  36. Michele SmithMay 22, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    So beautiful and inviting! I'm so glad you visited my blog and I found you. (I know I'm a little late responding lol) I can't wait to see more!

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  37. eileeninmdMay 27, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Thanks for the invite for tea, love this post. Very cute!

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  38. Jackie McGuinnessMay 27, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Gorgeous! Just found you by way of Mosaic Monday!! I'm your latest follower as a fellow Torontonian.

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  39. Judith @ Lavender CottageMay 27, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    You have a pretty home and tea vignette.

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  40. LorrieMay 30, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    I'd love to take tea in the sunshine since it's been rainy here for days. The strawberry tart looks wonderful, too.

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  41. BernideenJune 7, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    What a darling blog and post - loving your passion for red. Would love to have you post at my "Open House" party. Always love those teapots!

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  42. Ricki TreleavenJune 7, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    :D I love red. Seriously, I need a tour of your home now....

    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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  43. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Poppy, I know I always say that I love your home... But I do! The colors are just delightful. :)

    Thank you so much for joining in for Fresh-Cut Friday. :)

    ~Liz

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  44. Cozy Thyme CottageJune 8, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Thank you for the invitation! I will take a cup outdoors but in the shade please! I have had skin cancer and try to be careful! Thank you!! Nancy

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  45. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJune 10, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    I love what you have done with the red! I'll take a seat out in the sun.

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  46. Ruthie MillerJune 14, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    What a cheerful display!! I love it all. Well done. It made me smile.
    Come and visit us. Ruthie from Lady B's Time for Tea
    http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com

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  47. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 15, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Thanks for the smile, Poppy. I love your furniture! The couch and red chair are just gorgeous and tea in the sun sounds very inviting. So happy you have shared your colourful post with us at my HOME.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  48. TerriJune 25, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Oh my! You have really treated us to great posts today. I love your way with color. You can see it all over your house. I think you have a gift! Cheery is the word I would use. It must be a treat to live in your wonderful home.
    The china is all beautiful. And all your amazing collages of images too, really give a lot of detail and texture.
    Thank you again for participating in Tea Cup Tuesday.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  49. Martha's FavoritesJune 26, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    Hi: Everything is so beautiful! I love all the colors that you have displayed so wonderfully. Just delightful. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Blessings, Martha

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  50. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Great post, thank you for sharing on Tuesday Trivia. Love the china and cabinet, but love the pop of color and the photos.
    Pinned and shared on facebook.
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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  51. SarahAugust 4, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Lovely from start to finish! Thanks, Poppy………..

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  52. UnknownSeptember 27, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Oh Poppy I am so in love with your hutch the colors are absolutely perfect the couch is so vibrant and your flowers say come and smell me. this was such a beautiful post.Susie

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Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate hearing from all of you! Have a great day!

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