Sunday, March 24, 2013

LEMON TEA AND BEES

Ahhh a hot cup of tea with some fresh lemon, who could resist....and the sweet lemon chickie cookies....



Aren't these the cutest sweetest napkins, with the pretty bees and the edging of the dark yellow...perfect for our tea today and some chit chat...

I am having a debate with myself over the pansies for this table, I know they are not right, just am not sure or if I am just getting tired...lol
The Tea set was a gift from my daughter Michelle a few years ago, I loved them then as I do now...they have the most wonderful bees on the handle of the cup and the tea pot , they are from Harry and Davids......


You can see the bee on the top of the tea pot handle, love the way it is just sitting there as your pouring the tea....
It is one of those cooler days, not much sunshine and just a little chill in the air, the simple color of yellow seems to warm you to the bones even though we hadn't tasted the tea yet... The napkins are from William Sonoma and the Bee napkin rings are from Cost Plus...............
The Bee flatware is from Neiman Marcus, I purchased a couple of years ago and have used with so many table scapes, ...



I love all the pretty yellow and white, don't you think it fits for this time of year and some honey and bees?
                                                                                                          


I think it is time to taste those wonderful cookies with some hot tea and lemon...I always think breakfast and tea drinking should always be done by a window so the sun can come shining in...

Those bees on the napkins are so detailed, I thought I would show you them up close...
Are you a fan of yellow?
You can't seem to get rid of the the bunnies, not this time of year anyway, they are everywhere......
                                                                                           



AHHH there  is that bee on the top of the tea pot handle, just hanging out so cute.
Looks like I have changed my mind on the floral arrangement to a quieter white and I have taken the pansies to the other side of the kitchen......If you get a chance, please visit the post on my sidebar near the top, it is a soap opera called Will and Grace, and you will see a picture of two birds.... it's about 2 birds that go to the diner outside my window..have a look.....what do you think?
Thank you so much for joining me for cookies and tea and some sunshine...Please leave a comment and if you have any questions I promise to answer as soon as possible...
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39 comments:

  1. Barbara F.March 24, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Your tea is just bee-you-tea-full! Love the happy yellow, and I do like bees, these indoor types anyway! Going to check out Will & Grace. xo

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  2. NanaDianaMarch 24, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    LOL- It took me forever to find the place to comment...but your yellow setting is just gorgeous. It all looks beautiful- xo Diana

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  3. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 24, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Yes like the white flowers better. The bee tea set is the best and so cheerful. To get up in the morning and see the pretty yellow tea cups and tea pot is like sunshine.
    Great post Phyl.
    Mary

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  4. Red Rose AlleyMarch 24, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Phyllis,
    This tea pot with the bee is darling, and I just love the tea cup and saucer. Yes, I am a big fan of YELLOW. In fact, I just bought a yellow cup myself and will do a post about it soon, maybe with some yellow flowers. Your table looks lovely, and the chickie cookies sound yummy. I love anything lemon. What a nice tea set from your daughter.

    Have a wonderful week ahead.
    ~Sheri

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  5. MaryMarch 24, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Oh i love this! It's all so very lovely. And i adore the bee tea set and all the yellow. Your napkins are wonderful. :) I was just thinking about bees and honey this afternoon! I saw a couple of bees working the daffodils Friday.. the first time i've seen them this spring. A sure sign of warmer, beautiful weather to come! :) Perfect tablescape here.. i love it.

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  6. SusanMarch 24, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I love the bee-utiful table setting; that tea pot, flatware, and napkins are just adorable. Thank you for a lovely post, XOXO

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  7. Art and SandMarch 24, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Your tea set is wonderful. I noticed the bees on the handles right away and waited for you to mention them as you talked about every other sweet thing on the table. I love the pansies.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 24, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    I love the bee tea set, such a cheery yellow for a temperamental month -sun, rain, hail, gray days. The white flowers are calming with the sunny yellow. Let's hope warm spring days are quick to come. Patty/BC

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  9. Yellow Rose ArborMarch 25, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Yellow is my favorite color so I'm loving this!! The bees on the cup and tea pot and flatware are perfect! Love pansies too, purple is on the opposite side of the color chart with yellow, so they look great as well!

    Happy Easter!

    Katherine

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  10. Donna@anangloinquébecMarch 25, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Can you send me your email address please?

    Happy Easter. What a cheerful and beautiful table setting. Makes me wish I was there!! I have a yellow and white striped curtain hiding my washer and dryer that I adore. Yes, I LOVE yellow.

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  11. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 25, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    I would love to sit and have some lemon tea with you at this cheerful yellow bee table. I agree, the white flowers look better this time. By the way... that spider thing over on your side bar... ugh... it needs to go!

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  12. ScribblerMarch 25, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    This is the most cheerful thing -- just love it. Pretty yellow (not like my former kitchen) is one of my favorite colors.

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  13. Alycia NicholsMarch 25, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I love the brilliant yellow!!!!!!! It is one of the cheeriest colors in the world, and you have it beautifully captured with these fun dishes. The napkins are gorgeous!!!

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  14. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 25, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Good morning Phyllis! Your yellow is so perky! I like yellow for a breakfast table to wake me up. I love your napkins. I got the tablecloth, only, on super sale. LOVE the design. The pansies were working for me. Love them in your header!

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  15. Tablescapes By DianeMarch 25, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I also love Yellow this is one of my favorite color so I'm loving this!! I love the bees on the cup and tea pot and flatware are perfect! You know my love of the color purple. You did a Beautiful job putting this Tablescape together for Easter. Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my new Easter table for this year. Hoping you and your family have a wonderful Easter.
    XXOO Diane

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  16. Kim @ French Country AntiquesMarch 25, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I love the bees for this time of year. Such a refreshing change from all the bunnies. The WS napkins are great. They have the neatest linens. Yes, I like pops of yellow, too!

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  17. Judy BiggerstaffMarch 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Love the bees, so cute and colorful. They make the table so cheery. Yellow and white on the table is sunny and bright, nothing dreary about this table. Great linens too.

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  18. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestMarch 25, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Bees are so cute. As I was enjoying your post I was thinking that I don't have any bee "things," then I remembered a silver salt and pepper shaker set--and how much I like it. I bet you'd like it too! This is such a happy table! And those napkins are beautiful!

    Thanks for stopping by at Bunnyville and your sweet comments. ~Zuni

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  19. Crystal GrandeurMarch 26, 2013 at 2:51 AM


    Your scape is bright beautiful.and .very cheerful. love the bee napkin rings......:):)

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  20. DianeMarch 26, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Phyllis - what a wonderful daughter you have to present you with that lovely tea set! I do love yellow - I do not think there is a color that I do not like for table settings! The bee theme is so adorable and I love the napkins. I would love to sit and chit chat with you, especially if I could try those delicious looking lemon chick cookies! Wonderful table!

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  21. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Wow, I love your photos, beautiful table setting, gorgeous dishes...I am going to have to stay and look some more. Thanks for coming by my blog and for the follow.
    Your new follower,

    Margaret

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  22. The French HutchMarch 26, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Oh I love those bee napkins. The colors in this tablescape are bright, sunny and happy. I love the honey pot and the bee napkin rings are so pretty.
    Wishing you a Happy Spring.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  23. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 26, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    What a charming tea set! Love those napkins and the napkin rings looks like a twin of the bee on the napkin. This setting just couldn't bee any more charming. laurie

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  24. LorrieMarch 27, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Your yellow tea set is charming and sure to brighten up any dull day. I love the napkins and the bees. Just lovely.

    Thank you for your comment on my blog.

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  25. Ewa`s GalleriMarch 27, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    So wonderful . I like the yellow colour

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  26. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 27, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    What a SUNNY, CHEERFUL table. If you have the wintertime blues this will surely cheer you up! I don't usually use yellow but this Spring it is speaking to me more and more. I have several tables planned using yellow. LOVE your napkins and napkin rings and the tea set is adorable. Have a happy and blessed easter. XO, pinky

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  27. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityMarch 27, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Love the yellow and white and all the bees. Enjoy your cuppa!

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  28. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 28, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I love yellow and this is perfect, so bright and cheery. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  29. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love, love, your yellow spring table! I also love bees and the color yellow. I have bits and pieces of bees items but never thought of incorporating this into a tablescape...Thanks So Much for sharing! Could you tell me where the bee napkins came from? I adore them!

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    1. Phyllis @Around the HouseMarch 28, 2013 at 2:19 PM

      William Sonoma, I love them to...had them for a couple of years...

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  30. xinexMarch 28, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Those bee napkins are adorable. The whole set is so bright and cheerful. I love them all!. Happy Easter!....Christine

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  31. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMarch 28, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Bee-utiful! I love anything that has bees on it, and this is the cutest tea set I have ever seen. I must go check out those napkins at W-S. They are delightful!

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  32. The HOME GIRLMarch 28, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I just love this, Phyllis! So bright and cheerful! It's just BEE-autiful! haha!

    I hope you will come share this awesome teatime table at my link party, the FESTIVE FRIDAY FIESTA! (Ole! Haha!) It is open now through Sunday at 8pm ET.

    Here is the link if you’re interested…. http://the-home-girl-blog.blogspot.com/2013/03/festive-friday-fiesta-link-party-4-and.html

    Thanks so much for sharing this! Hope you have a GREAT Easter Weekend!!!

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  33. MarlisMarch 28, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Phyllis.. AWESOME!!! Yes, I am awed. The table is wonderful. I love those napkins!!! Your tea set is just fabulous. I loved the pansies, but then I always do, but i think the white is better. Have a beautiful evening and a blessed Easter. xo marlis

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  34. Deb AMarch 28, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I see we share an obsession of dishes! Beautiful place settings. Thanks for the follow and I'm doing the same. I look forward to seeing future posts! Deb

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  35. An Oasis in the DesertApril 1, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    I absolutely love your yellow and white tablescape! The tea set is adorable, as are the napkins and napkin rings. I don't think anyone could not be cheered up after sipping tea here!

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  36. Lori VApril 1, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    OOOOOOOOooooooo your yellow and white table setting is BEE-utiful (I know.....but it was the first thing that popped into my mind) Just the same it really is delightful

    lori v

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  37. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinApril 2, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    So happy and pretty! You will be one of the features from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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