Reasons to be cheerful...

Waking up without a migraine
~I had a horrible one which lasted four days~
Freshly baked cupcakes
A pot of Yorkshire Tea
A mug full of roses
Reading your sweet comments
Welcoming new followers

Wishing you a cheerful Monday



62 comments:

  1. Victoria - Florence and Mary8 March 2010 at 10:52

    Happy Monday Duchess, I hope you have a fabulous week

    Victoria x

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  2. debra@dustjacket8 March 2010 at 10:56

    Oh sweetie that is no good!

    Laying on that gorgeous sofa and reading one of those books whilst enjoying a cupcake and tea would be just the ticket!

    Take care,
    xoxo

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  3. Country Wings in Phoenix8 March 2010 at 11:13

    Happy Monday Duchess My Sweet...
    I am so sorry to hear of your migraine. (I know about those darn things. I get occular migraines which diolate my left eye totally. They are awful and you just try to exist.)I am so glad to see you cottage is open for guests again.

    I have so missed my tea, and the cupcakes today are just splendid. I cannot thank you enough for inviting me in.

    Please have a beautiful Monday and know that you are so loved. Country hugs sweetie...Sherry

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  4. Lola8 March 2010 at 11:32

    Dear Duchess!

    Happy Monday -and a happy new week!

    What are yr thoughts about Alice in Wonderland, dear Duchess? Do pop over to my place if you've time...

    XOXO Dame Nora & Damette LOLA:)

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  5. Beki8 March 2010 at 11:43

    Happy Monday sweetie!
    The roses are beautiful, i'm now feeling the need to buy some.
    How i'd love to lie on that sofa eating cupcakes, i'd feel like Marie Antoinette.
    Have a fabulous week

    ((hugs))
    Beki xxx

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  6. Jill8 March 2010 at 11:44

    Oh Duchess, so sorry to hear you've had a migraine, I get them too and they are awful. Hope you're feeling better now. Tea and cupcakes would go down a treat.

    Hugs RosieP x

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  7. Treasia Stepp8 March 2010 at 11:48

    Have a wonderful Monday Duchess.

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  8. rosenrot8 March 2010 at 11:57

    Hallo liebe Duchess, ja mit Migräne ist nicht zu spaßen, leider kenne ich es auch nur zu gut und bin auch immer froh wenn ich es hinter mir habe!!
    Du hast so leckere Cupcakes gebacken, da komm ich doch gerne zum Tee vorbei!!
    einen ganz besonderen Montag wünscht Dir
    Marlies

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  9. Kat Ibáñez8 March 2010 at 12:00

    Oh, you have one of the most inspiring, adorable and cutest blog i ve ever seen!! Love it!!

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  10. La Petite Gallery8 March 2010 at 12:05

    You always make me smile whin I see your post. It is soo lovely.
    Hope you feel better. I watched the Oscars and thought it was fantastic for a woman to win director. Streep did deserve
    another award. Got to go see Sandra Bullock in that movie.

    yvonne

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  11. Cathie8 March 2010 at 12:06

    ohh Duchess, hope you are feeling better soon.
    hugs to you & have a happy week
    ♥

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  12. Kelly8 March 2010 at 12:32

    Have a lovely week Duchess! Glad to hear your awful migraine has gone!
    Take it easy to keep it at bay xxx

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  13. Angie's Recipes8 March 2010 at 13:03

    Wake up without having a migraine....oh..I am totally with you!
    Have a peaceful and sunny week!
    Angie

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  14. Kittie Howard8 March 2010 at 13:09

    Oh, Duchess, what a gorgeous scene...so welcoming...and a beautiful way to open the day here. I'm sorry about your migraine, sorry you had to endure that pounding misery. Enjoy your week!

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  15. Katy Noelle8 March 2010 at 13:14

    Oh! I'm glad you're feeling better!

    and, what a lovely cozy spot to sit and read - with creamy roses, fairy cupcakes and TEA! May I borrow it?

    Love, Katy xx

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  16. ImagiMeri8 March 2010 at 13:16

    Hi Duchess,

    Thank you for sharing such lovely images with us, it makes me feel all warm and cosy, like I'm bundled up in a great blankie and sipping a cup of Earl Grey!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs,
    Meri

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  17. Devon8 March 2010 at 13:18

    And you to Dutchess..the sun is shining here and the birds are singing,,,so it will be a lovely monday,,,cheers to you..
    Devon

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  18. Iben8 March 2010 at 13:27

    You made my monday a happy monday with those beautiful pictures :)
    (sorry if there is going to be some wrong writing,long time sins I have yoused me English in wreiting :) )

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  19. Claudia8 March 2010 at 13:32

    I'm so glad that terrible migraine is gone. Have a wonderful week, Duchess1

    xo
    Claudia

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  20. sarah-jane down the lane8 March 2010 at 13:35

    Well Christopher, Earl of Rose Tea, how terribly embarrasing to have missed your Birthday! You are clearly brilliant being a Pisces and all!

    Hope you all had a joyous celebration? and as for you Duchess......stop it with the migraine immediately, I bannish it from henceforth and if you even think about returning I will send my tigers to deal with you, tee hee.

    Happy Monday all at Rose Tea Cottage,

    Sarah x

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  21. Beth8 March 2010 at 14:03

    Pretty in pink! Love this post, Duchess! I am glad you are feeling better and hope you have a good week.

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  22. Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage8 March 2010 at 14:05

    Your post is lovely, Duchess! The music is soothing and your cupcakes are looking scrumptious! I hope your migraine is gone. I know all about them myself but thankfully I no longer have them. Hope you have a fabulous week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  23. Kelly8 March 2010 at 14:15

    Your blog is so pretty! It made my morning.

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  24. Rachana8 March 2010 at 14:28

    Darling Duchess! Hope you have a great week:)

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  25. Maggi8 March 2010 at 14:48

    I hope you're feeling better Duchess! Have a great day today!

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  26. VM Creation Atelier8 March 2010 at 14:49

    Such a terrible migraine...!-(((

    My dear Duchess,

    I wish you a joyful week with a little tuch of spring,my dear,sweet Lady!!!

    My love,my care,

    ***Violetta***

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  27. Francy8 March 2010 at 14:55

    Sorry to hear about your migraine! I hope you feel better soon, and have a fabulous week :-)

    pixiedrivein.blogspot.com

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  28. Kissed by an Angel8 March 2010 at 15:12

    My dear Duchess, I am so glad that your horrible migraine has gone!! There is nothing worse!!! I used to suffer before I was past my sell by date!!
    What lovely cupcakes and roses - just the thing to cheer you!!
    xxxx

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  29. Julie Harward8 March 2010 at 16:51

    Thank you for the kind visit...you have a beautiful blog full of sweetness. Have a good week :D

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  30. Butterfly Works8 March 2010 at 17:12

    I am so glad you feeling better; we miss you when we don't hear from you....
    The thought that keeps coming to my mind is that you must feel so loved as you have so many people that droop by to see you.....
    You are so blessed.....
    Hugs and Blessings,
    Butterfly

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  31. BALLET NEWS8 March 2010 at 17:49

    Darling Duchess, happy and most cheerful Monday to you. Hell, I hope the whole week bounds from one sunbeam to the next for you.

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  32. Just A Girl8 March 2010 at 17:50

    Oh Duchess! This is such a beautiful post and what a dreamy spot to sit and enjoy a cup of tea.
    I'm so sorry I've been away and I have missed you dearly. You are always such a delight to visit with.

    xoxo Cori

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  33. Deanna8 March 2010 at 18:09

    Dear Duchess,
    Migraines are horrible. I take an over the counter med and have had very good results for the time being.
    Still they are aweful.

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  34. Jolie Rosie8 March 2010 at 19:23

    A joyful Monday to you too precious Duchess. The pics are fantastic.

    Rosie xoxoxo

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  35. North West London Girl8 March 2010 at 19:29

    Dearest beautiful Duchess,

    Spring is here and that's the perfect reason to be cheerful, and popping in on you, naturally. Hope your head is feeling better xx

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  36. Sierra 8 March 2010 at 19:41

    Hope your migraine gets better and what lovely and pink pastries!

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  37. Louise8 March 2010 at 20:04

    Hope your migraine feels better soon, have a lovely week
    Louise xx

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  38. Rosemary and Pink8 March 2010 at 20:10

    Duchess so glad that I found your blog, and my first follower, thank you for following me. I wish you a joyful day as well Duchess.

    Rosemary
    xoxoxo

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  39. debi8 March 2010 at 20:37

    Happy Monday Duchess!

    I'm glad you're feeling better today...those migraines are nasty!

    I enjoyed this beautiful post!
    Hugs, Debi

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  40. PAT8 March 2010 at 20:57

    Beautiful post, Duchess! Hope the migraine stays away and you have a wonderful week.

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  41. Uzbe Girl8 March 2010 at 21:22

    No no no migraine!!! Get well soon. Fantastic pictures, smile.

    Olga

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  42. Hetty Summers8 March 2010 at 21:35

    Duchess so sorry to hear that you are not 100%. Migraines are nasty and can truly ruin ones life. A friend of mine is using prophylactic drugs that seem to help her, you might want to check them out. Feel better soon.

    Hetty xx

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  43. Cool Lassi(e)8 March 2010 at 21:58

    Hey,
    This is my first time here. What a lovely space you have. It like stepping into a fairytale. Really Fabulous. Following you. I already feel welcome!

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  44. Cooking with Laura8 March 2010 at 22:09

    Duchess I hope by now you are feeling much better and have an appetite for a nice up-side-down peach cake (recipe at my blog).

    Take care
    Laura

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  45. Unknown8 March 2010 at 23:12

    There's always reasons to be cheerful (except when having a migraine)!! :-)
    Glad your migraine is gone - I suffer from these too.
    Have a lovely week!

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  46. BonjourRomance8 March 2010 at 23:24

    Bonjour dear Duchess,
    Sorry you had four days with a migraine but glad you woke up today without one. I use a very (scalding) hot water bottle for the back of my head and neck - it's not the best but it soothes...a bit.
    Take care my friend and take care with a good book and a cup of tea!

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  47. Beatnheart9 March 2010 at 00:39

    Thank you so much for visiting..I hope to see you again real soon....Cynthia Wolff

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  48. Heather Rogers9 March 2010 at 00:52

    I wish I could be there to have tea and cupcakes with you. I just love all the pretty cups and plates. It just makes it all the more enjoyable.

    I am sorry to hear you had a migraine for 4 days. That is just awful! I have had them since I was a child. I finally stopped getting them whe I was in my late 20's. I take "the pill" with no periods and that was the trick for me.

    Take care hun,
    xxx

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  49. ♥zoe♥9 March 2010 at 01:26

    Hello sweet Duchess!
    Good morning:) what a cheerful pictures and make me happy indeed, hope you having a great week onwards:)
    xoxo
    ♥zoe♥

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  50. Karen Sullivan9 March 2010 at 03:17

    Dearest Duchess, I suffered from migraines almost all of my life. In the past three years it has slowed down to the point that I may get one or two a year. I am sorry you are suffering, rest Duchess and don't blog until you are feeling better. We need you.

    Karen

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  51. A 2 Z9 March 2010 at 06:15

    Bonjour Duchesse,

    Its my first time visiting at your Rose Tea Cottage. Its very lovely and pink. I also have a passion for tea, scones and cakes. I lived in Australia and South Africa where there is still a British "flavor" in the air. I felt I belonged. Perhaps in a past life I was British. I hope your migraine has passed. Tea will surely help.

    Au revoir,

    Anne-Marie

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  52. Deb Harvey9 March 2010 at 06:36

    I'm happy that you are feeling better.

    Beautiful Monday photos!

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  53. My Vintage Treasures9 March 2010 at 08:00

    No more headaches!!!
    Think only yummy thoughts!!!

    I'm a new follower, glad i found your blog :)

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  54. DragonflyShop9 March 2010 at 08:42

    I do not want nothing more than digging into those soft Pink pillows for a half-hour and enjoy all the cupcake in this cold cold Tuesday !

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  55. Debbiedoos9 March 2010 at 12:06

    I too have had Migraines hormone related of course! Hope you are better today. Thank you for your lovely visit, it is always nice to see your beautiful self!!~

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  56. Marilyn Miller9 March 2010 at 16:58

    Happy to hear the migraine is gone. What beautiful pictures. The cupcakes are beautiful. Do you make all these beautiful cakes?

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  57. Anonymous9 March 2010 at 21:37

    you poor darling, a four day migraine sounds ghastly! hope you are now on the mend.

    healing hugs xxx

    sumea

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  58. Rattlebridge Farm9 March 2010 at 23:32

    I am having heart palpitations--I am wild about your blog. I went to England many years ago and my husband had to lure me back home with promises of daily shortbread and all the teacups I wanted! Seriously. I am constantly scheming of ways to move to the Cotswolds. :-) Until then, what a pleasure to find your delightful tearoom!
    XX00

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  59. Draffin Bears10 March 2010 at 00:21

    Dear Duchess,

    Sorry to hear that you had a migraine. I just love all the pretty pink you have shared and I am sure that would help to make you feel better.
    The pink roses in the mug are gorgeous.

    Happy week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  60. Anonymous10 March 2010 at 02:44

    I don't know how I missed your monday's post...but I'm here now! how beautiful.....

    i didn't know you suffered from migranes, those are NO fun at all! glad to hear that you are feeling better!

    opened my etsy shop! finally!
    see you soon dearest, darling!
    carmelina ciao!!!

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  61. La Petite Gallery12 March 2010 at 21:26

    Just another peep to look at that awesome scone..

    yvonne

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  62. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com12 March 2010 at 23:52

    I woke up this morning better after a three-day migraine. Enjoyed a pot of Earl Grey and a slice of toast. So enjoyed your lovely photos!

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