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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A Journal, a Pen and A Cup Of Tea



With a few fairies keeping me company, I took a break from trimming and watering in the backyard to catch up on my gardening journal. My tea today was a fragrant black loose leaf which was a gift from my sweet friend Patty in Texas. Here is a closer look at the dry and steeped tea. There are lovely pink rose petals in this tea~


I jotted some notes on seedlings, established plants, the condition of the new fairy gardens, as well as a list of the wild birds that frequent our feeders. If you look closely you'll notice that I did a little sketching too~


Prune ye my vines and fig trees,
With care my flowers tend,
But keep the pathway open
Your home is at the end.
Robert Frost


Our neighbors gave us a box of shortbread dipped in dark chocolate. It paired beautifully with my cup of tea!


  I used my Dansk Nine Patch cup and saucer  with the charming quilted design in blue.


A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
Victor Hugo


This set has decorative black 'stitching' on the cup and saucer.


It's amazing how a short break and a cup of tea can energize you - especially when you have the opportunity to contemplate the flowers.

There's the same sweet clover smell in the breeze,
And the June sun warm,
Tangles his wings of fire in the trees,
Setting, as then, over Fernside Farm.
H.W. Longfellow


Ahh, happy teatime!
If I could put my woods in song
And tell what's there enjoyed,
All men would to my garden throng,
And leave the cities void.
R.W. Emerson
  



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21 comments:

  1. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 18, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Good morning Shawn,
    What a cute little teapot! Your last photo looks so charming with the cup and saucer. Hope you have a lovely day and thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the poetry!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  2. SnapJune 18, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I really like the Dansk brand. Nothing like working a little in the garden and then coming inside to enjoy a cup of tea. Relaxing. Fun to see your journal. Happy Tea Day!

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  3. fairyrocksJune 18, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Nice post Shawn,Thanks for sharing your cuppa. I too love the gardens, and I don't care who's I am peeking at. Thanks for sharing. I have a lilac bush that has bloomed for the first time since I planted it about 8 years ago.

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  4. Martha's FavoritesJune 18, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Hi Shawn: What a beautiful post! I love the words by Hugo. Your tea cup is very pretty. You truly have a gift of writing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I always enjoy my visits. Hugs, Martha

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  5. TerriJune 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Oh I love that Emerson quote!
    Your post is so dear. I love that you journal about your garden. Your tea cup is lovely in blue, I have always loved Dansk. They have such a nice feel.
    Your tea and cookie look delicious! Thank you for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  6. Maria AndradeJune 18, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Hi Shawn
    I loved this sweet tea you shared! The hydrangeas in the water can look fabulous and that little teapot is a beauty!
    Have a great week!
    Hugs

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  7. Antiques And TeacupsJune 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Hi there! So nice to be able to have a cuppa with you! Love the Dansk...but then it's blue and white! I was just given a journal...haven't used it yet. I love the Emerson poem, Shawn. Haven't seen that before, and so appropriate! Thanks so much for your kind words and for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  8. A SASSY SCRAPPERJune 19, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Wonderful quotations Shawn! I have never tried that tea hot. I know you wouldn't be surprised to know that we drink it iced here. :))) Texans are always looking for a quick way to beat the summer heat! Hope you enjoyed it. Big hugs!

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  9. BernideenJune 19, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Your little stainless steel teapot looks like one at a lovely hotel tea! What a lovely vignette and poetic words! so glad you shared at Tea In the Garden!

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  10. SewSweetVIntageJune 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    So lovely, I pinned your table setting:) http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/06/handkerchief-party-bunting.html

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    1. MicupofteaJune 20, 2013 at 1:54 AM

      Hello- So glad you had the chance to stop by and I appreciate you pinning my photo and providing the name/link to my blog. It is such a pleasure to 'meet' wonderful bloggers like you who inspire and share.

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  11. Art and SandJune 19, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    How inviting. If I wasn't driving to Los Angeles today to visit my sister, I would follow you and sit on my garden bench reading with a cup of tea.

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  12. Cozy Thyme CottageJune 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    What a wonderful tea time writing in your journal! I have never been good at journaling although I keep notes but not pretty ones usually!!!! I love tea things and need to include more on my garden blog. Thanks for sharing and come visit! Nancy

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  13. Two Cottages And TeaJune 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Such a sweet tea time! I love your teacup and your little teapot so cute! Taking tea is a great time to rest in between garden chores!
    Nancy

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  14. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!June 20, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Good Morning Shawn, How lovely to meet you. I was visiting Katherines Corner and found your photograph, it looked so interesting that I decided to pop over and pay you a visit.... and I am so glad I did.
    Like you, I keep a Garden Journal, to record which plants grow well, and which plants need to be divided and moved in the Autumn.... but I have to say, it does not contain beautiful drawings such as yours.
    Your table setting, with the rose and black tea leaves was just lovely and the huge hydrangeas are makes me smile... the poems were an added bonus and such a lovely treat.
    Shawn, I think you can tell that I have really enjoyed my visit, and I have become a new follower.
    I would like to invite you to visit me at Ivy, Phyllis and Me!, the door will always be open for when you are ready to pop over.
    Best Wishes to you,
    Daphne

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  15. Sharon FritchmanJune 20, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Hi Shawn! These are such beautiful place-settings! I love how you share a little bit of you with us!!!! And your journal is wonderful, too. . . . and thank you so much for your awesome visit to my blog!

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  16. Julie M.June 20, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    What a fun blog you've put together here! It makes me want to grab a cup of tea and explore a bit more. :)

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  17. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}June 20, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Its the simple things in life sometimes isnt it a nice cup of tea and some time to write in your journal. What bliss :) And what lovely neighbors you have to bring you some treats, I love shortbread and chocolate my 2 favourite combinations!

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  18. Katherines CornerJune 21, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    oh so lovely. I have one Dansk cup and sauce r. I'll bring it over and we will share your lovely setting :-), giggle Thank you for sharing at the hop xoP.S. don't you just love how I invite myself over, LOL

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  19. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 24, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Such a lovely tea Shawn. Fun to get a glimpse into your garden book. I saw the sweetest one the other day and want to start working on one of my own. Love your artistic touches! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  20. The TablescaperJune 27, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    This looks so relaxing!

    Wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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I'm so glad you visited and really appreciate your comments. I'll put a fire under the kettle and you choose which tea we'll steep~

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