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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Family Tea

We held the annual summer tea party with my niece last week.  Sisters, parents, cousins and of course, my little niece.  
 (Family photos may not be borrowed or pinned.)



 (Family photos may not be borrowed or pinned.)

Two pots of hot tea, iced tea and fresh squeezed lemonade.  (Teapot, sugar and creamer are Franciscan, Desert Rose.) 

Delicious!
(The teacup in the center is the newest in my Mom's collection.  So pretty with the violets on the outside and the pale green inside.  I do not remember who the maker is...  Do any of you recognize it?)

Linking to Tea Cup Tuesday,  Tea Time Tuesday  and  Wednesday Tea For Me and Thee  
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25 comments:

  1. DawnJuly 21, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    What a wonderful tradition! It looks like everyone really enjoyed themselves!

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  2. Princesa NadieJuly 21, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Your summer tea party seems lovely!
    Meeting you has been a pleasure
    Hugs

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  3. JulieJuly 21, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    oh my...AWESOME! What a fun get-together. Now who came up with that tradition??? Something that would be a highlight of every summertime... How fun is that for all you gals? I love it...
    those little umbrellas and the little firework looking embellishments are too much. You went all out. Family is Good...Tea Parties are Good... God is Good.
    Hugs to you and thanks for sharing it with us. Such fun! Memories..

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  4. AlexandraJuly 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    What a wonderful tea party and a lovely way to gather family together xx

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  5. Martha's FavoritesJuly 21, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Hi: I love this tradition. Everyone looks like they are having a wonderful time. Your new tea cup is beautiful. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  6. RebeccaJuly 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    It looks like you had a lovely time, it sure looks like fun! I love the attention to detail that I can see from your pictures! x

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  7. TerriJuly 21, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    I see 4 really gorgeous tea cups and saucers in your post. Lovely! The violet one in the center is really beautiful with the pale green inner cup.
    Thank you so much for sharing them with us today.
    It looks like you all have a fabulous time.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  8. DiannJuly 21, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    What a fun tradition! Everything looks totally yummy!

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  9. baukjeJuly 21, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Everything looks really delicious, did you also have carrot cake. That's my favorite I Am still looking for a good recipe. When I was in England with my gardenclub I 've eaten a piece of carrot cake in Pashley Manor garden. So very, very delicious. Here they say divin, means heavenly

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  10. AnkeJuly 21, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    What a sweet tradition! Everything looks so beautiful and delicious, I bet everybody had a wonderful time.

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  11. MelindaJuly 21, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Great fun. Love the litle umbreallas they add a twist of fun to everything!

    It's so nice to be able to gather the family for a great tradition!

    Melinda

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  12. ConcettaJuly 21, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog - Concetta's Cafe! I love your site and your pictures are simply breathtaking! What a wonderful summer tradition you have - the feast spread out on the table looked delicious!

    I am glad you asked about the recipe on my top picture - because I discovered I had somehow missed putting it under my recipe category. It is listed at the top now - Glazed Lemon Cake w/ Sugared Strawberries. It is a favortie cake of many people and often requested by my co-workers for birthdays. I hope you enjoy it.
    <>< Concetta

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  13. Missouri GalJuly 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    How fun! Looks like all had a wonderful time.

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  14. rustycupboardJuly 21, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY MY SITE AND JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT THE APRON LOOKED LIKE THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AND I MIGHT HAVE IT...I HAVE LOTS OF VINTAGE ONES...

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  15. Terra July 21, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    What a fun tradition. I don't have any female relatives in the state, I guess I could have a tea party like yours for friends.

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  16. maryelizabethrocheJuly 21, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    My MIL gave me the Desert Rose pattern awhile back!
    Your table looked wonderful, love the umbrellas!

    M.E.

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  17. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsJuly 21, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Yum... look at all that food... now that's what I call a Tea Party! Looks like fun!! Thanks for stoppin by earlier!!

    Kendra

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  18. Suburban GirlJuly 21, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Oh this looks like such a wonderful time! So glad you have such a nice tradition to enjoy together.

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  19. BrendaJuly 21, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    What a wonderful tea party! Beautiful tables and lovely guest! Thanks for stopping by my garden post!

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  20. saltbox
    treasures    July 21, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Hi. That is so great that you have a tea tradition with your family. I love tea parties and had one every year when my daughters were young.
    ~ Julie

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  21. DiannaJuly 21, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    It looks as if you ladies had another wonderful tea party! Love that tradition that has been going on for a while now. The food looks so yummy!

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  22. PondsideJuly 22, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Now that's a proper tea!

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  23. Terri SteffesJuly 22, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    That is lovely!

    Do you subscribe to Tea Time magazine? I love it!

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  24. UnknownJuly 24, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    what a wonderful party! I have never been to a tea party, but it is never too late!

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  25. Pink Roses and TeacupsJuly 27, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Hi, nice to meet you! This looks like so much fun! Love the little umbrellas in the food! Too cute!!

    Debbie

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