tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post6708016131501546522..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Comfortable Afternoon TeaLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-34173589944120414742012-06-03T14:05:43.477-07:002012-06-03T14:05:43.477-07:00Thank you for these very good ideas, Mrs. J. Telev...Thank you for these very good ideas, Mrs. J. Television sets are nice to have when you want to watch a movie or the local weather report. They just don't fit in at tea parties!<br /><br />Kind regards,<br /><br />Susan T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-53520588480679415752012-06-02T23:36:51.185-07:002012-06-02T23:36:51.185-07:00To Susan T.
I have laid a pretty tablecloth over ...To Susan T.<br /><br />I have laid a pretty tablecloth over the top of my old box tv and add a few small figurines or stacked books when trying to conceal it.<br /><br />A wall unit, armoire, bookcase or china hutch with doors works well to conceal a tv. <br /><br />If you didn't mind building a niche into a wall you could conceal it with a painting also. That way even the wires and plugs Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36054225406420334832012-06-02T17:45:51.813-07:002012-06-02T17:45:51.813-07:00Your home is so lovely, I really enjoyed the photo...Your home is so lovely, I really enjoyed the photos of the tea scenes also. This post lifted me up today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-75484048242576504132012-06-02T12:21:15.238-07:002012-06-02T12:21:15.238-07:00What a lovely room in which to have a tea party! I...What a lovely room in which to have a tea party! I really like the look of white furniture. Thank you for allowing your readers to see the details of your party - very nice.<br /><br />By the way, how does one solve the dilemma of decorating around the television set? I only have a living room and a very small one at that. If you or any of the other ladies have suggestions, I would be most Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-47533509371956317562012-06-02T12:00:19.897-07:002012-06-02T12:00:19.897-07:00I am not sure but I know ball fringe was once only...I am not sure but I know ball fringe was once only something you could get on a bedspread or curtain at an antique store. Even as old as it was, and is, those things are still in great shape. My curtains have been hanging there at least 10 years and there is no sign of wear. However I don't know how often others would put their curtains in the washer and dryer. The muslin responds really Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-19137108020858498502012-06-02T11:39:08.833-07:002012-06-02T11:39:08.833-07:00Lydia,
How does the ball fringe hold up to washi...Lydia, <br /><br />How does the ball fringe hold up to washing and drying? I have to be able to wash my curtains a lot because we have asthma and allergies. I saw ball fringe curtains in a curtain catalog a couple of years ago, and I liked them very much, but they were too costly in my opinion. And then there's the allergy factor...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20729635738753194782012-06-02T07:17:41.720-07:002012-06-02T07:17:41.720-07:00What beautiful paintings and photos as well. You g...What beautiful paintings and photos as well. You give such wonderful inspiration. I am going to a tea this afternoon, so this was a timely post.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303626433109140676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36748394952213977872012-06-02T06:25:33.000-07:002012-06-02T06:25:33.000-07:00Thank you for explaining how you made the curtains...Thank you for explaining how you made the curtains. I priced muslin and ball fringe at Walmart and I plan to make ball fringe curtains for the three windows in my bedroom to use over roller shades. I have a Laura Ashley "inspiration photo" of a bedroom with ball fringe curtains hung over a roller shade covered with a floral chinz fabric. Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-74864530726085546482012-06-01T21:50:18.257-07:002012-06-01T21:50:18.257-07:00Jolouise I enjoy those formal, commercial teas hel...Jolouise I enjoy those formal, commercial teas held in hotels as they do such a fine job.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81434777127162961702012-06-01T21:48:00.081-07:002012-06-01T21:48:00.081-07:00I find it best to let people just visit and walk a...I find it best to let people just visit and walk around serving themselves rather than being formal. That way I can still use the tea cups and create an appearance of formality, while letting everyone visit and eat informally. I don't care for games at showers and get togethers, and always felt that ladies would just rather talk. At this gathering they just took their food and cup of tea to aLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-79491547930608541542012-06-01T21:36:42.749-07:002012-06-01T21:36:42.749-07:00As a child we often visited people on Sunday after...As a child we often visited people on Sunday afternoons and enjoyed afternoon teas, some very informal others very formal that required sitting very still and eating like a lady. I prefer the informal sorts as an adult! My dad (a retired farmer) never liked to drink out of those china cups, the tea goes cold too quickly and they aren't big enough, but he endured it when out and behaved like Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-61080140055541457732012-06-01T17:39:05.671-07:002012-06-01T17:39:05.671-07:00This is delightful, Lydia. I wish I could come hav...This is delightful, Lydia. I wish I could come have tea with you! I love the idea of the jelly jar used to hold matching-colored flowers, with the lid retained for an accent. So creative!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13933590529038495942012-06-01T17:07:52.395-07:002012-06-01T17:07:52.395-07:00Mrs. A. I'm prepared to give Crofters special ...Mrs. A. I'm prepared to give Crofters special executive privileges regarding tea cups.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-69306761879005478902012-06-01T16:34:28.198-07:002012-06-01T16:34:28.198-07:00Lydia,
thank you for sharing your tea experiences...Lydia, <br />thank you for sharing your tea experiences with us.<br /><br />Some of my most successful teas have been potluck style. People seem to enjoy themselves more when they contribute. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing the lovely tea scenes with us. So encouraging.<br />It was fun seeing the children dressed so nicely and having fun on the lawn. <br /><br />Mrs. J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-37944961183368149102012-06-01T16:26:25.220-07:002012-06-01T16:26:25.220-07:00I LOVE it when you show us pics of your lovely hom...I LOVE it when you show us pics of your lovely home and when you have others over for tea. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-6730763086867804482012-06-01T16:14:12.261-07:002012-06-01T16:14:12.261-07:00My mum, and my mother in law are both down-to-eart...My mum, and my mother in law are both down-to-earth crofter-born ladies, but neither would drink their tea from anything but a china cup and saucer. I grew up (as did most of my friends) with these china tea-sets as part of our lives.<br /><br />I have to confess that I have mugs of tea, but even my mugs have to be China Mugs .... does that count? ;)<br />A xHomeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2338063380714416442012-06-01T12:53:54.280-07:002012-06-01T12:53:54.280-07:00Yes I attached the ball fringe to the 120 inch wid...Yes I attached the ball fringe to the 120 inch wide muslin I used for curtains. Somewhere on sewing links there are instructions for making them or for attaching the fringe on anything.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-64204289835735563712012-06-01T12:39:06.990-07:002012-06-01T12:39:06.990-07:00So pretty! I like the pictures and the ideas, espe...So pretty! I like the pictures and the ideas, especially the one about putting something like mint out for decoration. Mint grows like a weed in my garden so I will definitely give that a try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-17169873495294274092012-06-01T12:04:35.617-07:002012-06-01T12:04:35.617-07:00I love your ball fringe curtains. Did you make th...I love your ball fringe curtains. Did you make them yourself? Very pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-26563498896642695382012-06-01T11:13:00.361-07:002012-06-01T11:13:00.361-07:00My daughter went to high tea at a lovely hotel in ...My daughter went to high tea at a lovely hotel in Chicago. She enjoyed it and every time she goes back to Chicago, she and her friend attend high tea. <br /><br />Did you get the "Tea Lovers Devotions to Go"? I am enjoying it on my Kindle.amulbunny's random thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621932038345682056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87349605012904816652012-06-01T10:19:55.942-07:002012-06-01T10:19:55.942-07:00Wonderful tips as always,and I love your living ro...Wonderful tips as always,and I love your living room,it is so pretty with all the beautiful little touches.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538925514223073732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-46293373381058874152012-06-01T10:19:35.845-07:002012-06-01T10:19:35.845-07:00What wonderful tips,and I love your livingroom.It ...What wonderful tips,and I love your livingroom.It is so pretty with all the little touches that make it a haven.I will be hanging on to those jelly jars from now on.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538925514223073732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-61240174925106139972012-06-01T10:18:09.792-07:002012-06-01T10:18:09.792-07:00Wonderful tips as always,and I love your living ro...Wonderful tips as always,and I love your living room,it is so pretty with all the beautiful little touches.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538925514223073732noreply@blogger.com