A Valentine's table situated sweetly in the garden ~a story of one of the loveliest table stylings ever to be...A Cinderella story of rags to richestelling a tale of tables from the past.China colorfully patternedwith its own scenes from a gardenand deliciousdelicacies sweetly heightenthis day's decor.“Tea! Bless ordinary everyday afternoon tea!” ― Agatha ChristieNo mice nor pumpkin were in sightbut yes! ruby… Continue reading A Fair Valentine’s Day Table Styling
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John Constable, Painter and the Pink Transferware
I began this post intending to discuss just about this set of china but I have found instead that I am more inclined to talk about this china pattern's inspiration: that being the famous British landscape painter from the Romantic period, John Constable.The Constable Series Bicentennial ~ 1776-1976series of china by J. Broadhurst Potterswas based on a painting by John Constable"The Hay Wain"located at the National Gallery in London, England.This… Continue reading John Constable, Painter and the Pink Transferware
Classic Cream Scones Recipe
Today I'm sharing a little cream scone recipeI received from a friendsome time ago.This recipe reminds me of a wonderfully rich scone I had with clotted cream and jamin England about 10 years ago...When I flew with my children over to Englandto visit my brother and his family in 2005,my sister~in~law took me to a tea roomin the small town of St.… Continue reading Classic Cream Scones Recipe