Finding a time for Beauty, Solace, and refreshment

Thanks to our oldest son and his wife, my husband and I had a great opportunity for a time of rest and relaxation.  We were afforded a beautiful place to stay and enjoy the beauty of Florida.  We were able to escape some of the winter's harsh weather.  It was fun to plan our days over a cup of pink lemonade and pound cake.  (My husband is not a tea drinker)

We visited some beautiful areas in Marco Island, Naples, and Sanibel Island.  Even away from home I found that creating a time of beauty for my husband and myself was important, and what inspiration there is in this beautiful area.

It is so hard to believe it is February.

Our sweet daughter in-law had found the cute mugs and a beautiful lime green pitcher was peeking out of a shelf in the kitchen.  Filled with pink lemonade, it seemed to fit right in with the natural beauty of the area.   During a quick trip to a nearby grocery, I found some sweet white daisies.  A cute flamingo glass held them very nicely.  Pretty napkins by Waverly seemed to tie everything together.  One day we just spent the entire day at home-just resting.  I remembered a great pound cake recipe my good friend had given me and made that for a treat.  Even on vacation beauty can be found and created to satisfy!  Trust you also will be able to find that place of solace! 

The last pics are two of the most beautiful sunsets!  We hated to leave this beautiful place, but will take many great memories home with us! 

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Day dreaming of Spring :)

Every season has its beauty, but I can hardly wait for spring!  Roses, Lilacs, tulips all mean the season of spring is upon us.  Fresh air, blue skies, and the wonderful scent of new flowers, and sweet birds chirpping.  Oh, Spring come soon! 

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Dining with Folk Art

Ma Hadley pottery is so whimsical.  It is fun to experiment with differnt ways in using this pottery along with pieces my son has made over the years.  The large blue dinner plates are his handmade pottery.  The large bowls are a nice contrast.  They have that hand painted look. 

The sweet candle holder has a handmade pottery shade with cut out tulips.  Thanks for joining me for a bit of a look of setting the table with folk art pottery.  Have a great week!

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Passionate Pursuit~Planning the Garden

I love to garden!  Whether it be flowers or vegetables it is a joy to plan and then see the fruit of the labor.  There is a great satisfaction in seeing the results.  However, a garden of any type does NOT just happen.  Planning on paper and in your mind is half the battle.  For Tea today, I gathered some of my favorite gardening books and magazines and dreamed a little bit over tea.

What better way to plan than with a cup of tea.  Surrounding myself with seed packets, magazines and books, I am ready to plan for the season ahead.  I am so looking forward to a beautiful season of flowers and vegetables.  I found this sweet little English cottage teapot in one of my favorite thrift stores.  I have had the little blue chintz tea cup and the dish was another sweet find.

I trust as spring approaches, you also will have a refreshing time over tea, planning and reflecting for what is to come. 
Thanks once again to Sandi for allowing me to participate in her wonderful Tea Time Tuesday!

The week in PINK review

A fun week of pink.  The week of romance. The following are a few peeks at the pink in my world of blogging this week!  Happy Valentine's day...

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