When spring bursts into my garden I like to make sure to enjoy it.
Take some time and really be present in the loveliness of it all.
What better way to enjoy the garden than with a tiny tea party?
It's so easy to let spring pass you by.
It all happens so quickly and changes minute to minute.
So, I had to simply enforce a tea party today.
Tea party, no option.
How's that for rules? 🙂
It's been windy, with bits of blooms and petals flying around everywhere.
This morning I decided that I would extra enjoy the rose arbor for afternoon tea.
I picked roses and did some garden chores.
Then I chose some pretties, placed them on a tray and out I went.
I find putting pretty things together and taking photos to be so inspiring.
One inspiration leads to another.
I picked fresh chamomile for tea.
And let the wind toss wisteria petals about.
Those first roses of spring sure do make me happy.
The colors and feelings the spring garden ignites are so sooooo exciting.
Just being in the moment.
Candles dripping in the wind.
Picking ranunculus and matthiolas.
Happy as can be, under my rose arbor.
If you stand right in the middle it almost gives you a hug.
It's ever so full and happy these days.
These colors are so truly joyful aren't they?
Spring in full effect.
Tossed about, infusing the soul.
Inspiring the mind.
New and fresh and pretty nature.
Such a lovely place to be today.
I enjoyed it immensely.
I feel true love for my garden.
So glad I worked so hard on it for so many years, the pay off is really something.
There are days you have to say to yourself, it's time to have some fun.
Cart some tea things outside and make it happen.
Then you're so happy you did.
Swooningly happy.
Sometimes, you have to be a part of making the magic you want to experience.
Creating it, planting it, watering it, and then the part so easily forgotten.
Enjoying it.
Appreciating it.
Tea parties included 😉
Hope spring finds you extra well and lovely as can be.
I am busy as a bee gallivanting to and fro, jumping, hiking, visiting.
I've really been going going going a lot lately.
With visits and friends and family.
My days are gone in less than a snap, it's crazy.
What's happening out there in your woods?
Happiest spring wishes to you!
Love, Vanessa
Oh my gosh! That was a fantastically colorful post!!!
So very pretty! I’ll bet some of those photos would make very nice postcards! Hint, hint! :0)
I would love to be at that tea party!
Looking back at the photos I think they ALL would make wonderful postcards!
Spring hasn’t been quite as welcoming up here in Michigan. I did take a picture just today of our only daffodil that’s open. The bright yellow made me quite happy. But not near as happy as your tea party! 🙂
Your garden and tea parties really are magical!
You always have the loveliest china patterns, so feminine and delicate. Drinking tea out of those porcelain cups would be a special treat and especially sitting near those roses. Do they have a strong scent? I know that sounds funny but my Don Juan bush is such a young thing and only blooms rarely, since it’s still establishing itself, that I don’t get to experience the flowers very often.
I’ve been socializing like crazy and having fun. I’ve loads of costuming opportunities in the next few months, but that makes me happy. Overworked at times, but happy nonetheless. So, YAY! 😉 I really need all the happy I can get because my home life and work life are nutso right now. Nothing is going smoothly and it’s upsetting my love for Libra balance. Which is another reason why I love coming here and escaping reality in your beautiful garden. Hahaha!
What a beautiful post! The teapot and cups and plates and that gorgeous blue vase–you have such pretty things to make a tea party with and then of course the roses–so lovely!!
Beautiful eye for details. Such a gift. Continue to enjoy your spring, my Dear.
So very beautiful! When our storms pass I might have to do the same 🙂 Mwah!!
We all need to stop and smell the roses now and then. Happy Spring!
That is some mighty fine china there! Lovelovelove. And the ranunculus! My Brawny Man and I used to add to our bulbs every year. You have been my Magical Muse for many years now … and as much as I want to create the magic, for I believe exactly as you do, surviving Gary’s death is about all I can accomplish. Well, I do teach every day and love my Kiddos tremendously, but I so wish I had energy left to create. I have not given up, though! Light that perfect pink candle for me tonight and whisper a prayer.
**blows kisses**
Deb
Dear precious Vanessa,even after all these Years,I never tire of the beauty You create for Yourself and others.God Himself gave You so many gifts and I know You also put a smile on His face-OX Denise
What a wonderful world you sharing with… When I was having a good look on this photos, I remembered about fascinating beauty of the nature that amazes, charms and inspires to think about love of creator of all of this to us!
I love your sweet tea party to celebrate spring. I am looking forward to this new season and seeing the earth wake up with color and flowers.
The color in these photos does make my heart sing. Beautiful photography and grouping of springtime.
It’s a tad gloomy here in Michigan today! This is the perfect antidote!
Ohhhh, I love this. Love, love, love. I have to acquire some lovely tea pieces. 🙂 Spring is here, Today it has been raining. We have so many lovely blooms.
that looks like so much fun! i’m trying to get my little garden started. i love these peeks into your world!
love & blessings
~*~
ps..hugs & kisses to Matty and Miles
Oh my! That teapot!!!! how fabulous…wherever did you find such a magical thing? We still have snow in Canada….what a treat to see your beautiful spring photos…thank you for sharing the magic!
I adore this post! It is definitely swoon worthy.
Your sparkling, colorful China is so very lovely. It hits the proverbial spot for tea! Or maybe that is ‘spot of tea?’
I will be anticipating going to my ‘fancy’ house and set some tea things and have my own party in town. We are more in the ‘burbs’ in our comfy family house, so I have to do the fancy stuff over at the other house. Maybe next week I will fit it into my schedule…with a note to self ‘Day to Self’ next week!
And, of course, this post reminds me so much of a peek into Wonderland and anticipation of the Mad Tea Party!!!
=^..^= Can’t wait!
XXOO
Miss Teresa
Oh how lovely…Always a pleasure to visit.
Dear Double V! Your pics,n flowers are breathtaking as usual!I am immersing myself in my gardens,as well.Readying a new pumpkin patch also.Waiting on a couple of things from your shop,for Eye Candy,when I go inside to take a break.Thank you so much for your magical site!!! Ceci
Have you set the date for your Mad Tea Party yet this year?
Thank you so much for this post. I really do need color after a long winter… this was something so beautiful I cannot describe. Thank you again.
truly joyful