Dreaming of England and Fall Tea

Hello everyone,

Sitting here, writing this post, I'm listening to the rain coming down outside. Its been a long time since I've heard rain hitting the ground and the smell of the sweet clean air... A cup of tea always brings back wonderful memories of my fabulous trip to England in 2011.  With the Fall season just getting under way, I wanted to set a little fall vignette in the dining room with some things that remind me of the beautiful fall days ahead. 

A round wicker basket to hold a little pumpkin. The wooden bowl is an individual salad bowl. And the Pomegranates from our tree are growing bigger each day. These three babies in the bowl are a sample of the amazing fruit we enjoy each fall. The Sedum is Autumn Joy and is by far the most popular of the Sedum. A familiar sight when it begins to produce green broccoli-like buds in mid-summer, which gradually open into enormous dusty-pink flower heads. And finally deepening into a rich bronzy-red color.

I've been baking some wonderful pear desserts this past month. HERE for Pear Tart and this Pear Tea Cup is so perfect for a Fall Tea time. 

A little French Rooster is keeping a careful watch. 

I love England and when I found this book in the travel section at Barnes and Noble I had to buy it. What a joy to read. Susan took me on a journey to the English Countryside with drawings, quotes, GARDENS and adventures galore...Thank you Susan.

This book is my new travel guide for my next trip to England. 

While walking the streets of London, my friends and I stopped in the Twinings Tea store. I love drinking any kind of Twinings tea. The spoon I found at the antique store last week. I found seven spoons. The other six spoons will be attached to my lavender bath salts I sell at our church Harvest Bazaar in November. 

Royal Albert Covent Garden Series tea cup and saucer.

Thanks for visiting and join me as I join some fun linky parties.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend

Joyously,

Betty 

Linking to:

Under The Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase Party 

A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday

Cedar Hill Ranch for The Scoop!
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday

Tea Time Tuesday With Sandi

Tuesday Cuppa Tea with Ruth

A Return to Loveliness with Kathy

Martha's Favorites for Tea Cup Tuesday
Ivy and Elephants
Simple & Sweet Fridays
Share Your Cup Thursday