Karen's Cottage and Castle

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Thank you Romantic Homes Magazine

Hello Dear Friends!

Today I am just ecstatic to share my exciting news with you.

Last summer I submitted some pics from "A Romantic Garden Party" to Romantic Homes Magazine.

I had nearly forgotten about it but then about a month ago Meryl Schoenbaum contacted me by phone. We had a lovely conversation and she said that A Romantic Garden Party would be featured in the July issue.

I have a subscription to this beautiful magazine and was eagerly awaiting good news.

I wouldn't believe it until I saw it...... and this week I went to the mailbox at the cottage and did a happy dance!

A Romantic Garden Party photograph is shown in the July Issue on the "My Home" section (page 26) with a brief quote from my post.

I have always admired those ladies whose homes and gardens were featured in this magazine and never thought it could possibly happen to me!

If you would like to see more of this post click here:

http://karenscottageandcastle.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-romantic-garden-party.html

Thank you dear Meryl for noticing my photos!

Thank you Romantic Homes for featuring my photograph and sharing my blogspot in your very romantic magazine!

I am truly honoured!
Sincerely,
Karen

Sunday, June 1, 2014

A Coral Tea by the Settee

Welcome Friends to

"A Coral Tea by the Settee"

My kind and dear friend gifted me with these rich coral roses on the weekend. They are the exact colour of the bridesmaid's dresses for my son's wedding.

Do you like coral with gold accents?

The teapot and cream and sugar are Sadler.

The teacup that I have chosen today is the palest of coral with a large creamy white

rose with silver leaves on the inner cup and on the saucer.

The pics make it look almost a mauve.

It is an elegant Aynsley.

I do appreciate your company for tea today!

Happy June!

See you soon!

Karen

This week I will be joining these lovely blogspots:

Bernideen’s ~ http://blog.bernideens.com/

Friends Sharing Tea

Martha~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Tea on Tuesday

Ruth~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi ~ http://www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday

Terri~ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
Teacup Tuesday
Beverly ~ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
Pink Saturday

Hope to see you there!

Monday, May 26, 2014

A Rosebud Tea

Welcome Friends

"A Rosebud Tea"!

Today I am sharing a rosebud Aynsley teacup that I found on Saturday at Salvation Army.

The tiny delicate rosebuds are on a mint green background.

You see, I just had to get it because it matched my other Aynsley.

(Excuses, excuses)

It was $4.99.

I love the rosebuds on the inner cups.

As I am setting up our teatime Hubby says," Hurry, it's going to rain!'

Speaking of rain, yesterday my daughter and I had a Bridal Shower for Anna (my soon to be daughter - in - law).

We planned to have an outdoor garden party Bridal Shower but the weather did not cooperate so we celebrated indoors!

The treats are left overs from the shower. Don't you love leftover sweets?

I must acknowledge Kitty at Kitty's Kozy Kitchen for sharing her Raspberry Crumble recipe. My daughter and I had such fun making it together. Thank you Kitty! They really are delicious and not too sweet.

You can find her recipe here

http://kittyskozykitchen.blogspot.ca/2014/04/raspberry-crumble-bars.html

Some pics from the Bridal Shower:

Well, it's not raining yet!

As long as it's sunny on June the 22nd,

The Wedding Day.

Thank you for joining me today for "A Rosebud Tea!"

Hope your week is "rosy"!