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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Monday, April 30, 2018

In a Vase on Monday - Tea Anyone?

Today I'm cheating and not bringing anything from my garden indoors to enjoy.  Since I'm spending as much time as possible outside and only coming in after dark to write blog posts and sleep, I'll better enjoy the flowers in the garden.  However, one wouldn't want to skip participating in Cathy's addictive meme, In a Vase on Monday so I'm sharing flowers that others have put in vases today.

Once a year, the parish hall of the church were I work becomes a tea room during the usual coffee hour.  It's fun on this day to look out at all of the hat-wearing parishioners during the service.  Of course, coffee is also still offered.  Here are a few of the tables being prepared (I took these before the service.)


I regret that I took these before  tiered cake stands  holding all manner of nibbles sweet and savory, arrived.

Individuals volunteer to put a table together and every year, my pal the pianist and I say that we should do a couple of tables but when the time comes, we're usually busy with other projects.  Some year...
In a Vase on Monday is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.  Click here to see what other bloggers have artfully arranged or haphazardly plopped into a container this week.  
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13 comments:

  1. chavlinessApril 30, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    So nostalgic and reminiscent of days gone by.

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  2. AlisonApril 30, 2018 at 8:59 AM

    What a fun church tradition! I'd love to see what you could come up with from your treasure trove of items.

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  3. AnonymousApril 30, 2018 at 9:24 AM

    What a nice idea tis is, and I like the way people volunteer to dress a table as the different results will always be intriguing to see, whether it's the vase or crockery or glasses or what. Thanks for sharing, Peter

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  4. Kris PetersonApril 30, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    That's a wonderful tradition. I suspect you could create a beautiful floral and china display given adequate lead time. Perhaps you can strike a deal with someone to bring the baked good in exchange for setting the table...

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  5. AnonymousApril 30, 2018 at 12:06 PM

    Those tables are decked in style Peter! Nice tradition!

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  6. AlisonCApril 30, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    The tables all look very inviting and the china so pretty. We should learn from this and take time for tea - maybe in the garden!

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  7. Mark and GazApril 30, 2018 at 12:29 PM

    Can just imagine what fabulous creations you’ll come up with when you get the chance to do so :)

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  8. Linda ReederApril 30, 2018 at 12:47 PM

    That was fun! What beautiful tea tables! I would love to have joined them for tea.

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  9. AnonymousApril 30, 2018 at 3:50 PM

    What beautiful settings. Creative. Have fun enjoying your garden.

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  10. LINDA from Each Little WorldApril 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM

    What a lovely tradition and I bet people love the chance to show off all their treasures.

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  11. Lisa at GreenbowApril 30, 2018 at 7:12 PM

    This looks like so much fun! I haven't had a tea party in a long time. Maybe I should.

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  12. NadezdaMay 1, 2018 at 2:17 AM

    What the china sets, Peter! Stunning, especially the first one and the last one. The daffodils go well with blue tea set.
    I'd love to be your parishioner.

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  13. Eliza WatersMay 1, 2018 at 5:18 PM

    How elegant everything looks - what a fun event!

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