Sometimes we get up so early in the morning and enjoy a light breakfast, we are nearly famished before lunchtime.... that is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate "elevenses".
"I'm starting to feel a little peckish, is it time for elevenses yet?"
Michael Nobbs on his site, Sustainably Creative shares his story about "elevenses" charmingly...
Basically, it is a special time carved out of one's morning to just slow down and smell the roses... but this morning I was smelling beautiful yellow tulips...
We find in our very hectic lives lately that it is very difficult to find time to just relax and chat, share a dream or two, or a vision we might have that we'd like to do around the house...when things settle down a bit...
Elevenses provide the opportunity to do just that!
Certainly a pot of tea for two is the main staple... this time, it is a lovely green tea...
this beautiful tea pot is a Sadler from England that I got from my mom... she loved the spring bouquet of colors!
A bit of fruit and delicious lemon tea cakes are essential, as well... to break mid-morning slump!
A couple of favorite tea cups from the collection
for their dainty flowers. Above is the Royal Albert, Cosmos pattern and below
is a favorite of mine... a Consort "Violets" cup and saucer in the palest tone of purple you can imagine....Great Aunt Josephine gave it to me on my sixteenth birthday when I was staying with her in the summer of '66!
Across the room the hutch refuses to be left out of the lime-light... it, too, is decked out for the parade of Easter loveliness..
Refreshing as an "elevenses" can be, all too soon it is back to the hubbub of everyday practicality, and all we have left of our reverie are memories spent in a delightful hour around a lovely pot of tea!
Elevenses provide the opportunity to do just that!
this beautiful tea pot is a Sadler from England that I got from my mom... she loved the spring bouquet of colors!
for their dainty flowers. Above is the Royal Albert, Cosmos pattern and below
A couple of eager bunnies flanking the table keeps our attention on the season, after all, their time is nearly upon us!!!!
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Dear Schotzy,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of elevenses. Cute name. Your table looks quite decked out for Easter and spring~a rebirth after the winter. Enjoy it.
Ruthie from: http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com
Lovely tulip table here - just screams springtime! Thank you for linking to Friends Sharing Tea!!
ReplyDeleteYour table is so charming, so inviting. Love all the bunnies. Isn't this the best time of year? Everything is so bright and cheerful. We, in Ontario, Canada, are still having snow so I go to blog posts like this to get my 'Spring' fix. Deb
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty tea table. I'd always wondered where the term elevenses came from - obviously lunch must be much later than the noon hour. The tulips are lovely.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Now this is a lovely table! It is beautiful and delicious looking at the same time. Your tea pot is perfect for spring. (My daffodils are just now ready to bloom) Thank you for your cheery post.
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Terri
Your spring tea setting is beautiful! Love your spring teapot and pretty teacups. Thanks for sharing.
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Lisa
What a lovely post and a lovely blog! I immediately felt relaxed and at ease when I came. I'm charmed by "elevenses" too; I want to incorporate that ritual into my day! Happy Spring to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful teapot! Your table for "elevenses" is so pretty, the bunnies give just the right touch. And those teacups...oh, so beautiful! I enjoyed seeing you pictures.
ReplyDeleteeverything looks so beautiful. A beautiful springy and Easter table. Thank you for sharing your lovely blog at the hop. I hope your weekend is as sweet as you are xo
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