Tea On My Patio

 “Everybody needs some time to rejuvenate, refresh, recharge, and begin again.” 

~ Revathi Sankaran

Hello, my bloggy friends! Once again, I have no excuse for not posting in awhile, except that it's been very busy for me on the lake this summer. This is my favorite time of the year, so I am outside doing something just about every day....fishing, swimming, bbq'ing, gardening, or just soaking up the sun!

I haven't sharing a teatime post in quite a while and wanted to share some things I've recently purchased and was gifted with, as well. The weather here has been pretty awesome lately.(It actually got a little chilly during a couple of days this past week.) But, today it's another perfect summer day....great way to start the month of August off!!! 

I decided to have a late morning snack and teatime on my back patio.  The sun was shining and there was a light breeze. I love having tea alfresco!

 The intoxicating smell of my "Sweet Allysum" wafted nearby, as I sat on my small paio, next to my flower-coverd wall.

 Teatime is one of my favorites daily activities! I used one of my newer teapots today (purchased at TJ Maxx).

 

  I drank my tea from a cup I purchased just recently for $1.00 at the Dollar Tree Store.  The phrase written around the top and bottom of  it says:

"Unwind with your favorite cup of tea - take it easy - chill out - put your feet up - let go"

 For a light snack, I had some of my homemade Apple Crisp, my hubby's favorite! I don't have a written out recipe, as it is one that I have made so often that I don't even use measuring cups or spoons to make it. The secret in this recipe, though, is that I use real maple syrup!!

 As I sat and took in the sights, smells, and tastes, I read from my Bible and opened a new journal book I recently purchased. 

Integrated throughout this journal are verses from the book of Psalms. Below is what is written on the back of the book.

 I also brought out with me a plaque, gifted to me by a friend as a housewarming present last year, soon after we moved into our cottage. I love what it says:

  The potted tomatoes are nearly ripe for picking, as seen in the background of the picture below.

The small handmade Amish quilt I used as a tablecloth was purchased by me several years ago at a flea market. I love old quilts, and have a small collection.

I love gardening, but as I have indicated in earlier posts, our smaller property doesn't allow the space for me to have a big garden. I loved planting sunflowers at my old house. For temporary enjoyment, I pulled my silk sunflowers out of storage and used them as a centerpiece! So bright and cheery!!

 

Hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

Ann

“Better joy in a cottage than sorrow in a palace” Spanish Proverb

Linking up at these blog hops:

Teatime Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage  
Teacup Tuesday @ Artful Affir@mations 
 Tea in the Garden @  Bernideen's Tea time
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life  
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

 Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch 
Show Your Cottage Vintage Style @ Etsy Cottage Style

  Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage  
  Thursday Favorite Things (Katherine's Corner) 
live laugh {linky} Thursday (live laugh rowe) 
Thumping Thursday @ Nanny to Mommy
Aloha Friday @ What Jean Likes    
Simple and Sweet Fridays (Rooted in Thyme)   
Happy Friday @ BlogShe 
Feathered Nest Friday (French Country Cottage)
Grace at Home (Imparting Grace) 
Say G'Day Saturday @ Natasha In Oz 
Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill