Breakfast Tea

IN THE GARDEN

It is a quiet morning. My husband was off early this Saturday to do some

clean up work at his father's mini farm. All of the childrn are out.

It's just me. I think this will be the case quite often now that they're all

grown.

I missed a tea break last weekend because I was out of town

co-hosting a Baby Shower with my sisters for

my brother and sister-in-law.

Remember the Snoopy banner?

They have asked me to paint a Snoopy mural in the nursery.

I am excited. I also need to paint a Carolina Gamecock for my

nephew! This fall I hope to have opportunity to pay a visit

to do these murals and to help paint pumpkins for my

sister and brother-in-law's farmer's market.

I got a basket full of these gorgeous peaches and have great plans for them!

This morning, I am indulging in one of my favorite meals.

Fresh Peaches, Greek Yogurt and Honey

Sometimes I have this for lunch. I shared a few of my favorite

Summertime lunches here.

I paired this meal with a very fragrant, light and delicious

Blueberry, Acai Green Tea.

What a delight to enjoy a tea that pleases the senses!

This tea is so fragrant and delicious.

I drizzled a wee bit of honey to lightly sweeten it.

I picked a bouquet of Pink Crape Myrtle to enjoy alongside my

favorite, dark-red Geraniums set atop my recently painted

garden table.

I love the combination of pink and red!

I love the early morning hours. The heat has not taken

over yet, the summer bugs are singing along with the birds.

The cats are swirling at my feet wanting my attention.

I sit and ponder the week past and the week ahead. 

This past week was met with a few unexpected challenges and a few blessings.

My trusty Mac Ibook finally died. I had it for a long time. I am using

a PC right now, quite, quite different. NOW I understand why some are

still having trouble commenting! It happened to me!

The good things that happened outweigh the bad. We learned a long time ago

that when there's nothing we can do about a situation - to roll with it and

make the best of it! Sometimes there's nothing more you can do but to laugh!

Life does present us with many challenges - But God provides us with many

blessings through it all. I try to look for them and to learn from them.

I remind myself of my motto, "Toujours" and thank God for his

loving kindness, his tender mercies and the ability to share

and care with others - and with you.

I truly hope you're weekend is going well - if not hang in there -

we read in our Bible study Wednesday Psalms 42 - 45.

A phrase repeated in Psalm 42 and 43 is a good one to

hang on to.

"Hope thou in God"....

Thank you for your visit, I will be sharing this post with these Delightsome blog parties:

Bernideen - Tea in the Garden

Beverly - Pink Saturday

Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday

The Plumed Pen's  Tea for Two

Rose Chintz Tea Time Tuesday 

Martha's Favorite Teacup Tuesday 

A Breath of Fresh Air's

and Silken Purse's

Teapot and Tea Things

Artful Affirmations Teacup Tuesday

Comin' Home's Tuesday Teas

Sweetology's Tea Time Tuesday

Miss Spencer's Teacup Thursday

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Flavored Ice Tea in the Garden

Peach Iced Tea

What are you going to do with all those peaches!?

I have many more stored in the fridge - they came from my brother-in-law's
market

My husband inquired. I know what he wants, 

Peach Ice Cream.

These sweet pink dishes are not marked - but I think the blossoms
look to me like peach blossoms

Well, I need to get the ingredients, but in the meantime

I had the idea to make Peach Iced Tea.

I love going to Bistros or Restaurants that serve

fruit flavored tea.

So refreshing in the summer heat.

I searched for a recipe and then ended up putting one together 

on my own.

Peach Iced Tea

2 Family Size Lipton Ice Tea bags

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 large peaches

sprigs of mint

Water

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I brew the two teabags in my teapot and let steep 3 to 5 minutes.

I placed the sugar in the tea pitcher and once brewed poured the

tea over the sugar. I peeled, sliced and pureed the peaches in my blender until liqufied. Added the peaches to the tea-sugar mixture and stirred until the sugar was dissolved. I then strained the

mixture into a glass pitcher - 

( I had enough water added to fill an 8 cup pitcher pitcher)

I peeled and sliced an additional peach for decoration and to snack on!

I added sprigs of mint to each glass.

I love it! I sure hope my husband will.

I served Dried Cranberry/Pecan Scones. This was a King Arthur mix given to me! It was super simple and delicious!

Today is a gorgeous day - the garden has perked up after our rain.

Look! We have a curious visitor. I had just fed the cats before setting the table - 

I guess they wondered if we were having something better!

Won't you join me for a cool glass of Peach Tea and Scones?

I always enjoy your visit!

I hope you have a truly blessed day! 

I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog parties - 

Bernideen's Tea in the Garden

Beverly's Pink Saturday
The Tablescaper's Seasonal Sunday

Please click on over - you'll find some wonderful treats!

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Hydrangeas and Tea

Delighted by Change

My daughter and I were visiting my in-laws earlier today. I was amazed at the color changes in the Hydrangea flowers on her bush! She helped me pick a couple of bunches to display in my home. Earlier the colors were a brilliant blue. 

There are some still blue, but they're slowly changing to a creamy white and a gorgeous green shade. The colors combined amaze me that they come from the same bush.

It is very hot today so, I am enjoying a lovely cup of tea as a pick-me-up! 

Also, I am enjoying one of these luscious peaches I got from my brother-in-law's market stand in Florence, South Carolina. 

I was there last week. It's peach season in the South and they're wonderful!

I am having a fragrant cup of peppermint-spearmint tea. 

It is so wonderful to smell the minty scent wafting up from the Biltmore teacup. A refreshing cup of tea - a delicious snack -

what hot temperatures outside.

I have the beauty of the outdoors with me 

and with tea - all the cares of the world just roll away.

Summer has been upon us temperature wise, but it is official tomorrow! Are you ready to 

Savor Summer?

I will be posting my special 

A Return to Loveliness 

blog party post and linky at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

I look forward to seeing your posts!

There will be something special and fun for participants!

I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog parties:

Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday

The Plumed Pen's  Tea for Two

Rose Chintz Tea Time Tuesday 

Martha's Favorite Teacup Tuesday 

A Breath of Fresh Air's

and Silken Purse's

Teapot and Tea Things

Comin' Home's Tuesday Teas

Sweetology's Tea Time Tuesday

Between Naps on the Porch's Metamorphosis Monday

Smiling Sally's Blue Monday

Wishing you a very Delightsome - relaxed afternoon!

After all - it is Summer!

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