Tuesday, February 22, 2011

High Tea

High Tea Tablescapes


I am joining the lovely Laura at Decor To Adore for High Tea.  Life has been a little busy, so I am doing a repost of a Teascape I did last year.  I hope this counts.


We're serving Tea for three today.  I hope you enjoy your visit and refreshments.



A centerpiece of spring flowers and feathers.  I'm using a lace tablecloth with flowers also.


Please choose your teacup. We have three vintage ones to choose from.

I'll be glad to pour from the silver service. There's also lemon if you'd like.



Our dessert of White Chocolate Raspberry Cake is being served on a cutwork cakestand topped with a bird cloche.


An assortment of sandwiches are being served on a silver triple server, please try some of each. There's an assortment of fruit if you'd like.  The peaches and grapes are especially nice and sweet. Help yourself to some lemon water.



Our vintage plates are Grace China, made in Japan. Please help yourself and then let's visit. I'm so glad you joined me today


Thanks for stopping by, I had a great time. Please come again soon.



48 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    What a fabulous cloche, Marty! Not to mention that delicious looking cake!

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  2. Susan @ homeroad.netFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Wow Marty... I'll be right over! Your table looks wonderful! You could have the queen for tea!
    xo Susan

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  3. Happy Cottage QuilterFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    So beautiful! I would love to join you for tea Marty.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  4. StarFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I like the cup in the middle the best because of the pattern and because it has such a very pretty picture on the side of it.
    Love the idea of having tea with you!

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  5. KathyFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful as always...I'm in silver heaven looking at that set

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  6. DeeFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Oh I adore tea. Count me in. Your teascape is stunning.

    Dee

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  7. KarenFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! You make me want to try this too. Lovely!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  8. On Crooked CreekFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Marty,
    You are such a gracious hostess! Since I have a choice, I prefer the tea cup on top. It's short and squatty like me. I adore the blue patterned rim with pink rose florals. Oh you shouldn't have! You have all three of my favorites in one dessert. . .white chocolate, raspberry and cake! Let's see, I'll try the center sandwich, please. Perchance it be chicken salad. These Grace China plates are gorgeous with your vintage linens. Thank you so much for inviting me to tea today! Next time around it will be my treat!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  9. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    What a pretty setting for tea!
    Enjoy your evening.

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  10. shannon i olsonFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Just lovely Marty. That little cake to too cute to eat....not really I would eat it!!

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  11. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    It counts because I haven't seen it! LOL!!! What a beautiful tea party! When's the next one! I enjoyed my visit today!

    Mary

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  12. MartinaFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Marty you do the prettiest tablescapes. Oh and I'll be right over for some tea!! Martina

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  13. SherryFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Marty,
    You tea is just lovely! Such a pretty table. Seeing your makes me realize I forgot to set out plates with my cup & saucers. Oh well it is already done.LOL
    Sherry

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  14. PamFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    It's so pretty! And the food looks delicious. I'll be right over. :)

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  15. CindyFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Beautiful table...wish I could come for tea!

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  16. Beeutiful by DesignFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    So pretty - I'll be right over after Howard's End is finished to join you for tea. Seriously, Howard's End just started - I love that movie. Jennifer

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  17. Donna~One Simple Country GirlFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    How pretty! I would be honored to be your guest at any tea party you throw! Love those beautiful tea cups!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  18. Lindsey @ Better AfterFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Looks gorgeous! I'd love to be your guest!

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  19. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    your plates are gorgeous! and of course your silver too!

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  20. JudyFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I'm in love with your silver. I have always wanted a silver tea set. I'm always on the lookout for one at GW.

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  21. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Marty,
    You have some exquisite pieces, my friend. Love all the silver. The trio dish that holds the tea sandwiches is just so unusual and very very pretty.
    I love that you got out your silver service... even if it was gotten out last year.
    How creative to put all those pretty tea cups on a stacked plate stand. I'll have to remember that creative idea!
    It is so nice to visit! Your tea is fit for a queen!
    Yvonne

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  22. Sharing ShadymontFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Marty,

    Your table is absolutely lovely! So nice. I'd love to be able to visit you for tea! Enjoy!

    Blessings,
    Kathy

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  23. Melissa MillerFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Marty it's elegant and lovely. Love the stand.

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  24. Olive CooperFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Marty, your china is beautiful and that cloche is gorgeous. ♥O

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  25. Laura WilkersonFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Awe Ms. Marty after seeing yours and Ms. Yvonnes tea time ya'll are putting me to shame!!!! Your table is so nice and I love your silver of course.
    Beautiful job!

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  26. SarahFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Marty, you've set a beautiful tea. The cake looks delicious. ;-)
    Cheers ~ Sarah

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  27. xinexFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I wish I could be there to join you, Marty. Your table is lovely!...Christine

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  28. AprilFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    so very lovely! i LOVE the bird cloche! that cake looks scrumptious, too!
    beautiful tablescape!

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  29. Lady KatherineFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I love your Tea, I wish you would link it to Tea Time. Oh, the dishes, silver, tablecloth, the napkins are lovely too! I think I have a cloth that matches them. lol Love the cloche! All the white the sandwiches. I love it,wish I could join you! I will not be able to link in the next months, I will be going to my 41st surgery next week, and have been in tests all day today. I am hoping I can recover just looking at everyone's blog, I missed so much with sick grandchildren, off to Doc tomorrow to see if I have taken their chest congestion and strep throat. My daddy came through his heart cath today and will have open heart surgery Thursday. Love your TEA

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  30. SheliaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Marty! Oh, this is so beautiful! I'm having a tea party for the ladies at my church next month and you're giving me some great ideas for decorating!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  31. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Very pretty and elegant as every thing you do Marty..hey how's that guest hunt room coming along..I seen a riding hat the other day and thought of you my Dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  32. Petie@inspirednesting.comFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Everything looks so inviting! Love that cloche with the bird and the silver tea set.

    Tks for stopping by and leaving such nice comments on my family room :)

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  33. Cozy Home ScenesFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Lovely dishes, and your food looks very tasty. I especially like how you topped the cake with a cloche. How creative!

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  34. DiannFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Every detail is just beautiful!

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  35. LoriFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Well that table just takes the cake. NO, I'll take that cake, all looks so yummy and fun.

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  36. ~Tablescapes By Diane~February 23, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Hi lovely lady. your Table for your Tea Party is so Beautiful just like you. Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my Tablescapes ~~~xxoo
    Diane

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  37. GailFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I simply love "high teas". I've really only been to one. It was soooo nice. It would be nice if we could have one for real! That is if we could do it at your house with your beautiful china, etc. Gail

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  38. Laura Ingalls GunnFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Oh my goodness I am overcome with all of the loveliness!

    The table setting is just spectacular.

    That glass cloche is nothing sort of gorgeous!

    I adore your sweet white figurine.

    From the bottom of my heart, thank you SO very much for linking up.

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  39. Kathy@ Gone NorthFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    So pretty & sweet!
    And LOVE, LOVE the cloche... where ever did you find it??? It is fabulous!!

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  40. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    So pretty! I am so hungry right now!
    Chocolate raspberry CAKE and those sandwiches!!!
    Yummy!!!

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  41. Happier Than a Pig in MudFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    A very pretty table Marty! Lovin' those beautiful green plates:@)

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  42. CharFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Thank you so much for your visit today Marty.
    I am so happy to come to tea. I love your china, there is just something so special and fresh about the color green....it's like a spring day, all fresh and new. Your table is gorgeous and I just want to sit here and take it all in, Char

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  43. My Crafty Little PageFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Marty - Everything is perfect as usual. I love your cake cloche and the cake looks scrumptious! Coconut? A fav of mine. Love all of your beautiful silver service and your lovely presentation. Truly fit for a queen! xo Nancy

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  44. Sue (Someone's Mom)February 23, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    This is so pretty. I love the white container with the fruit in it. The cake looks so pretty...everything is beautiful!

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  45. ♥ Sonny ♥February 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    that cake looks so Yummy.. everything looks great but I sure would love a slice of that cake:)

    hugs
    Sonny

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Marty your table looks fit for a queen! I adore those tiny little cakes you can buy now. They are just the perfect size for a little gathering such as this!

    My tea is a repost too - I am glad I am not the only one!! Just going lightning speed here since I got home and no sign of slowing too soon- it's great-God is good!

    Just got back for the dentist (ouch) and needed to take a pretty break so am visiting some of my favorites!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  47. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Hello sweet lady...

    Marty, you are truly the most gracious hostess! Thank you so much for this lovely tea today! It's so beautiful...of course, you know how I love all that gorgeous silver! Your silver tea service is beautiful!!! Ohhh...and those sweet teacups and dessert plates...very pretty, my friend! Ohhh my...and how did you know that white chocolate with raspberries is my "all time" favorite dessert? I think it will be just enough for "moi"! You girls will have to fill up on the dainty little sandwiches! Hehe! Okay...I will share...but begrudgingly! wink!

    Marty, I know that I always say it...but must say it once again...you make the prettiest flower arrangements! I love this arrangement that you have on your tea table! You could give me lessons on this subject...I could use the help, my friend!

    Once again, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful tea table with us for the party today! This was such a treat, sweet friend!

    Love ya,
    Chari

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  48. TerriFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What a gorgeous flower arrangement. I think your setting is so pretty!!

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