Monday, January 31, 2011

Are you Blue?

Winter time also brings on the cool shades of blue. So I've set a cool blue kitchen table and hope you will join me for something warm and delicious.








Oh I hear the timer going off for the Blueberry Muffins. I've got the water hot, ready to pour. Please join me and these other lovely ladies. We'd love for you to join us.

Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor


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Sandi's Tea Things Tuesday

Tea Cup Tuesday


Table Top Tuesday

and Tablescape Thursday.



Tea Service is Russian China
Blue dishes are Churchill Blue Willow, Made in Staffordshire England
Assorted Tea Cups
Vintage Linen

41 comments:

Lady Katherine said...

I opened up your blog and it took my breath away! I just love blue and white! Oh, your tea set is so lovely on the lace and white tray!!!! The vintage tablecloth? Love it! I love how you mixed in blue willow and blue shell dishes! So pretty. Thank you for joining me for Tea Time

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Your blue and white tablescape is lovely and I really like your charming teapot.

xinex said...

Oh how gorgeous! I love blue and white. Love your table and everything on it....Christine

sweet violets said...

Oh,that blue and white caught my eye right away!!! So beautiful and love the tea set....Cleo

Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

I love blue and white and this setting is gorgeous. Half of my home is blue and white. It is a combination that I never tire of. Your tablecloth is a wonderful backdrop for all your lovely blue pieces. ~~Sherry~~

Anonymous said...

Your blue and white pieces are both striking and beautiful! :-)

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

Blue & White, classic china and always look great on any table setting! Happy TT!

Miss Char said...

Well you got my attention with your blue Tuesday. Your table looks so fresh and ready for better weather. Thanks for sharing.

bj said...

Your blue and white set...and table...is just stunning. I would love to join you for blueberry muffins and tea at your beautiful table.
Come have a cup at Sweet Nothings..I saved you a muffin.
xo bj

Pat said...

You have such a nice collection of blue dishes, and that tablecloth sets it off just wonderfully. Happy winter!

Pat

Pellie / Penny said...

Such a lovely blue and white tablescape and with blueberry muffins to boot.

Thank you for sharing and have an exceptional Teacup Tuesday.

Hugs,
Penny

Beeutiful by Design said...

Love the blue and white -so pretty! Jennifer

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Love your gorgeous dishes and your tablescape is stunning. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

julia said...

How beautiful and inviting!

Marie Arden said...

So refreshing. I don't have any blue and white china but I sure enjoying looking at it. What a fun table to sit at and talk with friends!

Protector of Vintage said...

Such a gorgeous table you have set!! I especially love the tablecloth :)

Terri said...

You have set a beautiful tea table! I love your blue and white tea cup and saucer. It looks so pretty and it seems to be quite a generous size. I love big cups too, more tea!
Hugs,
Terri

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Oh, what a pretty blue and white table you have set for tea! Blueberry muffins sound good too! Thanks for having me for tea.

Blessings,
Sandi

Anonymous said...

I can see 'feeling blue' doesn't have to be a bad thing...A lovely setting, Lady Katherine, and I would most definitely like one of your blueberry muffins, thank you.

The tea set is beautiful, as well as the cups; I do like their shapes. The tablecloth adds a special charm.

Thank you for sharing your lovely items.
Have a glorious day,

Marianne

Beth said...

What a gorgeous table! I love blue and white; it's just so pretty and welcoming. I am glad I paid you a visit today!
Blessings, Beth

Martha said...

Lovely blue and white table! Blue and white is my favorite.

Mary said...

Your lovely table banished my winter blues! Beautiful tea service!

Marlis said...

love your blue and white table.. the blue shell dishes are great.

A Hint of Home said...

Your tablescape is just lovely! Blue and white are so classy together!

Angela said...

Very very pretty. I have a soft spot for blue transferware and blue willow. You can do so much with it - - formal, informal, all blues, mix in color. I have Allertons Blue Willow and never tire of it. Thanks for sharing.

Karin Åžen Cankan said...

Love the blue great table, as I am a big fan of blue-china too.
Love Karin
karinsfairytale.blogspot.com

Maria said...

oh that's sooooo pretty ~ love the beauty of it all*
Happy Weekend to you*
~Maria

Entertaining Women said...

Great minds think alike...I went with the blue and white this week, too! Your design is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your tablescape with us. Cherry Kay

Anonymous said...

I love the blue and white. Beautiful table!

Tricia said...

What IS is about blue and white? I think everyone loves this classic combination! Your take on it is gorgeous -- love that stunning tablecloth, the pretty china, and those cobalt shells! Thank you for visiting my table this week!

V I N T A G E O L O G I E said...

A classic combination ... always stunning!
xo
Jill

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

I love the blue and white combination, but those cobalt shell plates really make me swoon!

My Cozy Corner said...

Hi Neighbor,
I came to visit from Between Naps on the Porch. I love your blue and white tablescape. I'm looking for some more blue and white cups and saucers and maybe some small blue dishes like the beautifully shaped ones in your post.
xo
Betty

Meredith said...

I love your table. The tea set is really stunning.

Barbara said...

Such a beautiful table! I love a blue and white combination. It fits in the cold of winter and seems to bring a cool breeze in the summer. Your tea set is just beautiful. I love the shell plates too.

Marigene said...

Gorgeous vintage tablecloth!

Through My Red Door said...

I am so there! Blue has never been one of my favorite colors, but I'm venturing out of my box and buying more for my tables! And beautiful settings like yours are helping me do it! Thank you for the inspiration. Your table is lovely. I love that tablecloth!
Sheila

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Your blues are so pretty. Blue and white always a classic setting.

we three dogs and me said...

Love the blue and white my favorite colors. Your dishes are beautiful. Love it all

Wanda Lee said...

Hello there lovely lady,

My oh my!.., This is just gorgeaous!

I admired each picture for quite awhile with each photo of your blue and white loveliness!

Thanks so much for sharing and taking part with TTTT and TTFT!

Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

Entertaining Women said...

Hi again! The blue goblets in my post are Fenton Empress. I just found two replacements on eBay. If you go that route be careful, it also comes in a Williamsburg blue...more turquoise...pretty, but not cobalt. It might take some time to pick up a whole service. I've also found a clean line cobalt goblet with a clear stem at Dollar Tree, of all places. I was able to get the manager to put me in touch with their main facility to order all that I wanted when they didn't have it in stock in the store. Also, I noticed that Mikasa has introduced a blue in their French Countryside pattern recently. I have that goblet in the clear. It
is a wonderful goblet. I hand wash it even though I'm told that it can go in the dishwasher. Hope this helps your search. Cherry Kay