Spring is here!

This is "The Hour of Tea" by American artist, Frederick Frieseke (1874-1939).

I've been sharing art work like this on my FaceBook page and thought I should be

sharing them here on tea day, too.

Frieseke was a prominent American Impressionist painter. 

Born in Owosso, Michigan, he later studied at the Art Institute of Chicago,

the Art Students League in New York City and later in Paris.

Frieseke's art has been described as "Decorative Impressionism".

He often painted women in lush, colorful surroundings like his garden which was tended by his wife.

Daffodils have arrived and for me that means Spring is really here.

I'm drinking Earl Grey in a Blue Willow cup and saucer by Churchill.

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea.

A big thank you to our tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday

Teacup Tuesday

Friends Sharing Tea

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Party Time!

It's time for Vee's Note Card Party.

We pick four images that have been posted on our blogs

 that we think would make a good Note Card

and share them.

Some green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Tea is always a good subject for a Note Card.

"All you need are books and tea." 

~unknown

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

A big thank you to Vee for hosting 

one of my favorite Blogland parties: Note Card Party!

Double Delight

On this cloudy morning I'd like to show you 

Double Delight.

From bud:

 

 

to full bloom.

 

This is what she looks like today (before the rain) blooming in Musashi's Garden.

A Double Delight in color and her fragrance is heavenly .. just like a rose should. 

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Thank you to Karen for hosting Sun Lit Sunday and

to Mary for Mosaic Monday.

Potpourri

This vintage looking postcard was printed in China for the Lillian Vernon Corporation.

I think dancing sounds like a good way to welcome St. Patrick's Day!

A big thank you to Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday.

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Sometimes ....
it's just nice to kick back and nap!
I was up early as usual, had breakfast, sat down on the couch with the kitties and fell asleep! After I hit publish for this post, I think I'll go back and try a nap again.


I'm celebrating....
the sun!
The sun is shining.
It's not too cold or too hot.
It's work in the garden time!

I love ....

Daffodils!

Every March I watch the advertisements waiting for daffodils to appear in the ads at the supermarket.

I was so excited when I saw them appear this week.

I went over and, talk about disappointment, no daffodils.

They hadn't arrived yet.

I almost cried! 

I'll try again next week.

Easter 2013

I'm sharing ...

Poppytalk.

I think I've shared the link to Poppytalk before,

but I want to share again.

I was visiting over the weekend and was reminded of all the 

beautiful colors and wonderful features.

Founded in 2005, Poppytalk is a lifestyle blog dedicated to supporting the beautiful, the decayed and the handmade. More about Poppytalk here.

Away ....
The Rice Owl Baseball team is away this weekend for three games in Florida.
Good luck Owls!

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Thank you to Nancy for hosting.

Jump Start

I'm getting a jump start on St. Patrick's Day with 

Irish Breakfast Tea in a rose decorated depression glass cup and saucer.

The card on the inside says "is Irish for I love you".

Too cute! 

The white hobnail vase is home to some mini-hydrangeas. 

Wishing YOU well and much joy.

A big thank you to our tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday

Teacup Tuesday

Friends Sharing Tea

Tuesday Cuppa Tea