"You must drink tea with us tonight."
Jane Austen -- Sense & Sensibility
Jane Austen -- Sense & Sensibility
This didn't start out as a Jane Austen theme...
But that's how it ended up!
This is where it started... with these pretty little mugs from Home Goods.
Each lady will take one home filled with pretty macaroons.
So I used the colors in the mug to inspire me.
The round topper is a Rachel Ashwell table cloth from Target ... years ago.
The lavender is a flat sheet that I found at Home Goods.
My Grandmothers luncheon plates and my mom's silverware.
White doilies, soft yellow napkins and round, green place mates.
The books I added when I realized that they matched my colors so well.
Nothing matching...
but everything coordinating.
And of course after the books came the next most obvious addition
... our guest of honor!
“I could not tell whether you would be for some meat, or only a dish of tea, after your journey, or else I would have got something ready… . Perhaps you would like some tea, as soon as it can be got.” They both declared they should prefer it to anything.–Mrs. Price to Fanny and William in Mansfield Park
Shall I pour or will you?
I'll be joining Marty for Table Top Tuesday!
I would love to sit at the wonderful table and have tea.
ReplyDeleteCathy
We'd chat forever sitting at your beautiful tea ... may I pour?
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
TTFN ~
Marydon
Love it! Jane is the perfect guest.:)
ReplyDeletesweet, the table setting, bust, pearls are all telling the story...
ReplyDeleteLovely table. What lucky friends to be invited.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I love your table linen..and your table setting..so beautiful..enjoy your tea..
ReplyDelete~Shirley
Everything is so beautiful. It is very ethereal.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea. Everything looks so sweet. Wish I could join you!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Looks and sounds like a fabulous tea party and I'd love to join you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gracious hostess you are...
Have a wonderful night!
Aledia
Oh I need a cup of tea to revive me from my swooning! It's too lovely!
ReplyDeleteSO SO beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI actually squealed!
JA is my favvie fav favorite!!!!
Your table - all your blog- is so gorgeous, you sure are a talented artist photographer!
Pretty table, sweet mugs and plates and Jane. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet table and I know this is just what Jane had in mind as she wrote!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Your setting is very charming and romantic. The teapot is gorgeous!...Christine
ReplyDeleteLove the theme, she is one of my favorite authors. And I love those cups...very very pretty. I need to go to Home Goods and see all the goodness there!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post.
Blessings,
Debbie
First of all I love tea time and your table looks so inviting! You pictures are as always Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely theme -- lovely pics.
ReplyDeleteLovely table setting. Anyone would be happy to join you for tea.
ReplyDeleteSuch a charming tablescape!! I love the pastel colors!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks for a nice testund. It is nice to use crocheted materials placemats. Self-cloths I almost always my cup of tea on a silvery saucer with a matching fabric. Have you seen the new film of Jane Eyre? Certainly not Jane Austen as you in this blog has as its theme, but I can recommend it. I wish you a wonderful week! Zinnia
ReplyDeleteI love this, Liz! I've been nearly absent from blogland the last three weeks because my daughter reserved ALL the Jane Austen movies from the library, and I've been watching those in my spare time!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me sigh and smile all at once, and coming back to reality is NOT FUN.
Your little tea table is just delightful in every way.
~april
Oh Liz, this is so beautiful. I love your teascape and your Jane Austin theme. Perfect and so lovely. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOh, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. I love the bust with pearls. Simply precious!
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteI love your table linen..and your table setting..so beautiful..How lucky to be Invited to have Tea with you enjoy your tea sweet lady. I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my St.Patrick's Day Tablescape. I also hope you have a wonderful week with your family. Im your newest Linky follow now hope you come over and follow me."
XXOO Diane
Beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
I would love to come to tea!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pearls on the statuette...
I would LOVE to pour!! This is a beautiful table...what a great idea and use of items....
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and classy. Also reading this post makes me want to pick up a book by Jane Austin and start reading to have an escape.
ReplyDeleteYou set such an inviting table. I'd love to sit for hours to enjoy tea and a chat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely table setting. I can just imagine having tea there with you. So much fun.
ReplyDeleteCould you possibly tell me what edition those books are? I had them at one time and had to get rid of them when my husband became ill and we downsized to a more manageable home. I would love to be able to purchase them again, but haven't been able to locate them. I don't recall where I got them the first time, but thought if I knew what publisher or edition to look for, I might be able to locate some. Thank you so much for your help.
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