tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post1925565078453910155..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Harvest teaDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51868075549712007482014-11-12T05:18:00.769-05:002014-11-12T05:18:00.769-05:00Here! Here! I agree with you about not skipping ov...Here! Here! I agree with you about not skipping over half the season. And don't get me started on the way Thanksgiving gets the bums rush! I do my best to remind myself that I do not need to live by the Madison Ave advertising calendar.. .but it does effect most of us. I want my full measure of Autumn and I want a proper Thanksgiving - even if advertiser's don't think there is money to be made setting aside a day to celebrate God's bounty and thanking Him for our blessings. Okay... this is me hopping off my soap box ....Lovely tea - the plates are especially appealing to me. Have a great week!Tea in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113281875697713530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-7426197448758915472014-11-11T20:44:06.678-05:002014-11-11T20:44:06.678-05:00Oh, I'm sorry you do. I love them; I just want...Oh, I'm sorry you do. I love them; I just want to celebrate one at a time!Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-66558182080899418852014-11-11T16:42:27.501-05:002014-11-11T16:42:27.501-05:00Oh yes, let's not rush our seasons. I don'...Oh yes, let's not rush our seasons. I don't want to immerse myself just yet into Christmas either.<br /><br />I LOVE your Fitz and Floyd fruit teapot. I have a few pieces from F&F myself. Enjoy their beauty and fun. <br /><br />We are in the throes of winter wonderland, but I tried out some Christmas music on youtube earlier today. Nope! I'm not in that mood just yet. But I will be soon enough.<br /><br />Enjoy your beautiful day...<br />Brenda<br />xox<br /><br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-80333520205595955682014-11-11T13:12:48.879-05:002014-11-11T13:12:48.879-05:00I'll take a Honey Crisp. Aren't they the b...I'll take a Honey Crisp. Aren't they the best ever!? ! Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-10038471671724811632014-11-11T10:00:44.828-05:002014-11-11T10:00:44.828-05:00I'm trying to enjoy Autumn, too! I put up most...I'm trying to enjoy Autumn, too! I put up most of the Halloween decorations, but have to admit I put out a few snowbabies ... I found them as I was boxing up Halloween and figured they could stay out all winter! Love your Autumn table-teascape and the FF teapot. FF is one of my all time favorites. Happy Tea Day!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-27407647262051764702014-11-11T08:49:53.940-05:002014-11-11T08:49:53.940-05:00Such inviting photos as always. I thought of you ...Such inviting photos as always. I thought of you (this post) yesterday when I "created" a new tea blend. I mixed Harney and Sons' Hot Cinnamon with a fennel/licorice tea I bought in Venice this summer. It was very lovely--which kind of surprised me. <br /><br />And I am with you with making autumn last longer. When I started my ChezBliss blog, I decided to change my header photo/background with the seasons. Well, I am not changing anything to snow/winter until we are WELL into December. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19568698223188264142014-11-11T07:38:35.727-05:002014-11-11T07:38:35.727-05:00Dear Deborah,
would like to join you for a while....Dear Deborah, <br />would like to join you for a while. What a lovely table and your china is absolutely adorable. Fantastic!<br />Have a happy happy time and all my best from Austria<br />ElisabethTante Malihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04585515990150079674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-18730051671730309312014-11-11T03:33:21.173-05:002014-11-11T03:33:21.173-05:00I love your pretty china, Deborah - you have mixed...I love your pretty china, Deborah - you have mixed and matched them so nicely! I especially love the little pitcher with the lily pods - it is so pretty. I love windmill cookies and haven't thought about them in so long. I now have to find some....I do love to have tea with my daughters when they visit, but mostly I do it for myself. There is something so special in treating oneself to a pretty setting and sweet treat as a reward for getting things done. My Mother taught me this trick - whenever you have an unpleasant chore to do, make sure you reward yourself in some small way. I am looking forward to your tips on the holidays. I am hosting this year. <br />Wishing you a lovely week. xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-18033826314616586572014-11-10T23:25:14.148-05:002014-11-10T23:25:14.148-05:00Santa? Then who's at the North Pole making all...Santa? Then who's at the North Pole making all the toys :) ?! I'm totally with you - let's enjoy autumn for awhile longer. Bring on the pumpkins and apples. <br /><br />I LOVE those plates!Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-60744353345423320492014-11-10T22:58:13.046-05:002014-11-10T22:58:13.046-05:00Dearest Deborah,
You made me smile with this post....Dearest Deborah,<br />You made me smile with this post... like being back home in The Netherlands with Dutch Speculaas cookies! I still have the Seculaas kruiden (spices) for baking them and I often baked them with Almond Paste (very rich!)... Oh, those Dutch traditions that now are so common here in the USA since the 17th century.<br />Being honest, I've been wearing my shorts for the past two days, for walking in the sunshine. Wearing a long sleeved (pushed up) cotton sweatshirt on top. Feels good until it cools down by late afternoon. We still have that warmth and the sunshine but only for a short peak!<br />Yes, I have each year such a hard time parting from summer. We had tea on the balcony today in the sunshine! Trying to stretch it, no matter the commercial push for WINTER!<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-29866123154121214572014-11-10T21:33:31.154-05:002014-11-10T21:33:31.154-05:00A few branches with seedpods makes a pretty natura...A few branches with seedpods makes a pretty natural centrepiece in a vase and yum, look at that big bowl of honey crisp apples.<br />My husband doesn't drink tea and wants no part of what I put together for a tea post. I'm glad yours obliges, even if he's busy watching a game on TV. Haven't had windmill cookies in ages.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-47872784363968848902014-11-10T18:03:03.396-05:002014-11-10T18:03:03.396-05:00Hi Deborah, the season seems to be moving faster e...Hi Deborah, the season seems to be moving faster every year. I like to give Thanksgiving center stage this month and do not decorate till the day after, but having a shop has me creating for Christmas always early.<br />Love your gorgeous teapot and those plates are lovely. I enjoy anything with a fruit design too. I remember windmill cookies. The Santa variety look so good too and low sugar!!<br />Thank you for sharing your lovely tea.<br />Have a great week.<br />Hugs and Blessings<br /><br />Celestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45780267129547298972014-11-10T16:10:16.771-05:002014-11-10T16:10:16.771-05:00Hello Deborah. I'm always pleased to be Canadi...Hello Deborah. I'm always pleased to be Canadian, but never more at this time of year. It's nice to focus on Thanksgiving in October without the pressure of Christmas looming. The Christmas things are appearing in stores, here, too, although I'm staying away for now. <br />Your dishes are so well suited to the harvest theme. Beautiful tea! <br /><br />I'm enjoying the chai tea you sent in the giveaway - it's delightful with milk and honey.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-25069336322417192782014-11-10T15:15:02.610-05:002014-11-10T15:15:02.610-05:00I hate everything holiday so I stay out of malls,...I hate everything holiday so I stay out of malls, stores and the like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-11026443132672135112014-11-10T14:08:10.429-05:002014-11-10T14:08:10.429-05:00That is all so pretty! I love the natural items to...That is all so pretty! I love the natural items to go with the dishes. Makes such a pretty setting. And I really like that tea 'strainer.' Windmill cookies were always my favorites as a kid. I just bought a bag yesterday!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15319677313162388662014-11-10T13:33:09.436-05:002014-11-10T13:33:09.436-05:00Hi Deborah, yes it is crazy to me, my husband, and...Hi Deborah, yes it is crazy to me, my husband, and daughter how it just feels so early and rushed in the stores, on TV and just everywhere with Christmas. We like to enjoy Thanksgiving and I still have my fall decorations up! I love your fall tea table setting and the cookies are adorable. I look forward to reading you next post on dealing with holiday stress! Enjoy the week.<br />Julie Julie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-78180151940426787072014-11-10T12:47:18.099-05:002014-11-10T12:47:18.099-05:00Hello lovely lady! Your harvest tea looks delightf...Hello lovely lady! Your harvest tea looks delightful! Yes, it seems Autumn and Thanksgiving are overlooked. I am amazed that there is already so much Christmas decor available in the stores and there seems to be a lot of Christmas commercials already out. It is sad to see that Thanksgiving does not seem to make an impact in stores.<br /><br />Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed your tea and pictures. Happy Monday to you, sweet friend!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-88874125545598963002014-11-10T10:56:35.140-05:002014-11-10T10:56:35.140-05:00Hi Deborah,
Your F&F teapot is adorable! I lov...Hi Deborah,<br />Your F&F teapot is adorable! I love your JB plates and I have the green and pink ones. Square plates look so nice on the table and add a little something extra with their shape. My hubby loves to dunk his cookie in tea too. Thank you for joining me and leaving your lovely comment. Have a beautiful day.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14130971218651397772014-11-10T08:04:48.246-05:002014-11-10T08:04:48.246-05:00Lovely table decor! I am definitely not ready for...Lovely table decor! I am definitely not ready for Santa, snow, and reindeer...let's keep fall (or maybe even summer) around a while longer! Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-29256836707167821202014-11-10T07:24:23.123-05:002014-11-10T07:24:23.123-05:00I'm with you Deborah about loving the Fall and...I'm with you Deborah about loving the Fall and not trying to rush it out the door!! Your Fitz and Floyd teapot is perfect for your Fall tea, but it's those JB plates that having me sighing...ahhhh. I love their vintage look. I'd love to sit and enjoy a cookie and tea with you while Mr. B peeks at the game. He wouldn't mind us talking! Happy Tea Day!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21993203909071599522014-11-10T06:53:21.877-05:002014-11-10T06:53:21.877-05:00Experimenting...
Thanksgiving is so late this yea...Experimenting...<br /><br />Thanksgiving is so late this year that I am certain there'll be some co-mingling of holidays. I may even have the tree in pkace. My mother used to do that when Thanksgiving was late. <br /><br />What fun that you participate in your tea party so that it is not merely staged for Blogdom. Win-win! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-91253199077946471452014-11-10T04:31:48.677-05:002014-11-10T04:31:48.677-05:00What a beautiful tea setting, there is nothing nic...What a beautiful tea setting, there is nothing nicer than a traditional afternoon tea I am a great fan. They are preparing for Christmas in the shops here too, as soon as Halloween is over, Christmas stuff appears.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19367346694319406682014-11-10T03:09:11.236-05:002014-11-10T03:09:11.236-05:00I still can't believe that summertime is over....I still can't believe that summertime is over. And to think Christmas will be here next month! Those "windmill" cookies look perfect for dunking in tea. <br />Have a lovely week!Sola Scripturahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114177755134063286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-12160526857194131062014-11-09T23:36:03.963-05:002014-11-09T23:36:03.963-05:00Hi Deborah, I love your F&F teapot. Like you,...Hi Deborah, I love your F&F teapot. Like you, I want to enjoy Thanksgiving first and then Christmas! You have some gorgeous dishes. These cookies are really cute. It is the season to enjoy a cuppa tea. Hope the week ahead is full of blessings. MildredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com