The days come and go like muffled and veiled figuressent from a distant friendly place carrying gifts,
and if we do not use the gifts they bring,
they carry them silently away.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
My darlings I wish you sunny days filled with gifts
and the wisdom to enjoy them all wisely.
And you Darling Duchess ! I hope things are perking up all round.
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess, July Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteWe're off to a nice start that July is here. Tis hot weather until this week-end when the clouds are pouring a great deal of rain on us. A very welcomed sight.
May you have a wonderful July.
Lovely post. The flowers floating in the cup of tea looks refreshing. Think that we need to use our gifts to enjoy life.
Praying for your dear friend.
God bless,
d from homehaven
Dear Duchess -
ReplyDeleteSimply BEAUTIFUL!
Love
Nicolax
your quote by mr. emerson is quite stirring, especially the bit when he says they carry them silently away.
ReplyDeletewonder how many times i've been offered gifts that have been silently carried away because i didn't pay attention or was too consumed with trivial to notice.
so.....m'dear duchess......thank you for giving us a gentle poke to remind us of what's important!
hugs and blisses...........
Dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteWhat a special cup of tea... Did you read my blog about the edible flowers? http://bit.ly/cmdbKL
Thought about it when I saw the camomile flowers in your tea...
Sunny greetings from Georgia/USA
MariettesBacktoBasics
I love how the bubbles in the tea look like a heart...
ReplyDeleteA lovely and thought provoking post!
ReplyDeleteSending you love as always.
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
I hope all of your days are rosy and sun filled.
ReplyDeleteSuch Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteI hope that things are going well for you and all of those you love.
My sister is doing really well so far. Thank you for your wonderful and encouraging words to both of us!
Have a wonderful week. You are in my prayers,
Joyce
Sending sweet hellos and hugs to you and Lady R. It was so wonderful to see another post from you Duchess! Each one of them is candy for the eye as well as for soul! Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess... Thank you for the reminder to spend each day as a precious gift.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a gift to others... for the time you spend creating these sweet morsels of truth and beauty ♥
Maria
What a lovely sentiment and gentle reminder, Duchess! And what a lovely tea. It is so nice to see you here again; I hope your friend is doing better.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful things you tell all the time! Very Dutchessessy! I would love to get some of that dessert! Yum..
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blog you have! You take such stunning pictures! The colors are bright and crisp! I noticed you have them protected from anyone copying them. How did you do that? Many times others have gotten my pictures and used them. I am trying to find a way they cannot do that.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Maryjane
I love the quote- how true. I love all the pinkness on your pretty blog. I am addicted to the blog!! It also makes me hungry.
ReplyDeleteCome visit me at my blog and we can have a pink tea together Duchess! Happy Summer.
Marie Arden Pink Living.blog
wishing you day filled with love Dear Duchess.
ReplyDeleteLove the Emerson quote. He is one of my favorites. And the tea looks lovely. Have a wonderful week, Duchess!
ReplyDeleteI've come hot and limp and tired and, honestly, cranky-like to see your lovely, lovely post. Actually, somehow, I missed the post about the chocolate. Heavens! THAT would have been too, too sad....
ReplyDeleteWell, now, you've refreshed and soothed me wonderfully - just like you usually do. I am going to leave my dinosaur state and live a higher life now and try to remember that a day that is desperately hot is still a lovely thing. Thanks for reminding me - and, not just with your words only but with your images, too. Oh, funny, tea IS so civilizing - even just the sight of it - I feel it!
Love, katy xo
Hope you have a wonderful week Duchess. Are they raspberry danishes? they look delish!
ReplyDeleteRose
I love the pastry, it looks deliciously lovely!!! Thank you for stopping by my blog =) My mom got me into the whole blogging phenomenon, and I know she absolutely loves her blog friends. It was such a joy when we were planning my sister, Rachael's wedding, she received so many ideas from all her friends out here =) I look forward to many more visits to your darling site =) xox ~Amanda
ReplyDeleteHello sweet Duchess
ReplyDeletei hope you have a great day sweetie stop by soon hugs always ,Cilla
My sweet Duchess ,i hope you are doing great sweetie , i just love the tea cup photo so pretty ,i hope Lady R is doing well,i have been praying for her and you,stop by soon and always know im here for you.sending gentle hugs Cilla
ReplyDeleteI hope you were able to enjoy a weekend filled with chocolate :) That picture of the tea is divine. I love the flowers. I think I shall go make myself a cup of tea now! Much love and hugs your way :)
ReplyDeleteHi darling.That picture of that cup of tea is lovely. You got me insired. Be sure to enjoy July. XX
ReplyDeleteMy Lovely-
ReplyDeleteso beautiful and tasty photos- as always!
I hope, you feel fine and the sun is shining for you!
I think of you- many hugs and kisses- Ines
Dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteBlogging is a pleasure thanks to extraodinary blogger friends like you.
Thank you so much for reading the interview and for your kind and sweet words about my new blog.
For me it´s very important, as I was so nervous about showing some of my drawings and painitngs, I really and truly appreciate all your words and comments.
These camomile flowers are delicate and beautiful as you my dear Duchess.
Hope your friend is getting better, as always send her a big hug and kisses!!!
Lovely post as usual and beautiful Photos. Thank you for your visit to my blog and your very nice comment. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteThe fourth is over, and was very hot and humid... We have hot and humid continuing A and makes me fearful for the come back of very bad storms and tornades of which have been very bad in surroundings areas this year... It has been a different summer here so far and not so enjoable it seems on certain days... I am off ot golf this morning shortly and know by the time I am done with woman's league I will be way too warm...
ReplyDeleteHELLO MY DEAR DUCHESS,
ReplyDeleteWELL, WE ARE IN THE MONTH OF JULY ALREADY.
VERY HOT AND HUMID IN MY PART OF AMERICA.
THIS WEEK IT WAS IN THE LOW HUNDREDS, IT HASN'T BEEN THAT HOT IN A LONG TIME. BUT...
EVEN THOUGH WITH ALL THIS HOT WEATHER, A HOT CUP OF TEA IS VERY RELAXING IN THE SHADE OF TREE. I ALSO MAKE HERBAL ICE TEAS, THEY ARE MOST REFRESHING. LOVE YOUR QUOTE, SUNSHINE IN YOUR HEART ALWAYS, AND "HI" TO DAD, HOPE HE IS WELL.
LADY RIZZI
Thank you so so much for the Birthday wishes you sent to my Sydney. She soooo appreciated your kind words.
ReplyDeleteI am so loving your images today..they are amazing. We are off to have afternoon tea with all of Sydney's friends today...I will so think of you are we are sipping our tea and eating our scones. xoxoxoo
Thank you for all the love you send my way.
Duchess
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered your wonderful and lovely site! It is so heartwarming and cheering. Thank you for the good wishes! It not often that one encounters someone like you with so much kindness.
Gifts of love sent your way.
ReplyDeleteHi Darling Duchess;
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by for a visit and leaving a lovely comment.
Today Queen Elizabeth II is in New York and I so wish I could be there! Her Majesty was in Ontario yesterday but again too far for me to venture at this time.
On hearing the news of her visit though, I thought of you! Take care....
Tina xo
Hello,my beautiful Angel,Duchess!-)*
ReplyDeleteWish you too,my lovely Friend a realy nice summer days...
Hope you girlfriend is better,I pray for her***
Love and my sunshine hugs for you,
***Violetta***
Lovely sweetness. :) I hope you're enjoying the summer.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Holly
Dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty photo of the tea and treats and thank you for sharing the lovely quote.
Wishing you a wonderful week, dear friend full of sunshine and happiness.
I hope that Lady R is doing well.
Hugs
Carolyn
Oh, it was so lovely to get your comment over at my place! I've spent a gorgeous half hour reading yours. Wonderful photos. I do hope things are going okay for you. Lots of love, Amanda xxx
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess, thank you sooo much for your lovely comment on my blog!! I was so happy about it! Now i like to drink such cup of tea with you and tell about the wonderful July :-))
ReplyDeletesunny greetings, hugs and kisses
Marlies
That is lovely, Duchess. I often feel hungry when I leave here, there is always some tasty tid-bit to drool over, lol. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and same to you!
ReplyDeletehugs, Elizabeth
beautiful post as always and well said..
ReplyDeleteI just did a tea party post and i thought of you...would love it for you to check it out sometime..:)
Dearest Duchess,
ReplyDeleteYou have such a pure, deep, and beautiful heart. Your words of wisdom have touched me greatly as always and reminded me to cherish every moment. I want to also always remember to never take the small joys for granted...or to miss life's daily gifts. The images paired with such words are so lovely and the music is stunning. Thank you for being such a wonderful person, and thank you for your kind birthday wishes to me! You always make me smile. :)
xoxo
Rachel
wishing all the same for you, duchess.
ReplyDeletexo
elyse
Dear Duchess, I hope everything is fine with you.
ReplyDeleteYou took some really stunning pictures! I love that raspberry pastry!
Angie
I’m back again Darling Duchess (albeit briefly!) - missed your posts & thanking you for your lovely comment on mine and wishing you a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteXOXO LOLA:)
PS Do like to visit your lovely blog as often as I can but really sorry I don’t always have time unfortunately to leave a comment!x
Thank you for the lovely tea and sweets!!! So pretty here.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Duchess, it's half past four....is the tea ready?
ReplyDeleteNot quite time for tea here.
ReplyDeleteApologies for my absence of late - I have been so busy with other things, I should have more time on my hands at the moment as I don't have to take Mn to college and back at the moment as he is on holiday until September, but somehow time just runs away with me.
Bonjour dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteHow are you? It is always good to see one of your posts, even though I'm a bit late here. Thank you for your sweet visit last week and the update on your dear friend. You are all still in my prayers.
The quote is so true - a reminder to enjoy each second with those dear ones around us!
All my best,
Mimi
P.S. If you ever need someone to talk to, ramble on, or just chatter with, I am here! Sometimes we all need a patient ear.
Dear sweet Duchess,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by my blog. I adore coming to yours. There's always words of truth and inspiration, along with the beautiful photos. Hope everything is going well in your life these days. Sending you lots of love and blessings.
Silvia
Duchess, I wish you many sunny days too!! You always brighten my days and give me inspiration!!Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteKarenxxx
Dear Duchess, I have so missed you and the tranquil haven that is your blog. Sorry for my absence and wishing your friend a wealth of blessing's, abundance and joy! Life has been a little stressful of late shall we say growing pain's(teen boys)so I have fallen behind with visiting even my most favourite of blogs, sadly.Back soon! Sharon xxooo
ReplyDeleteAs always, I adore coming to visit you. I always have to scroll down the entire page, savoring the photos. Coming here is like enjoying the most charming, delicate tea party ever!
ReplyDeleteoh wow! I adore this!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely blog :)
Cheers, Jesa
hello my sweet Duchess
ReplyDeletethinking of you this evening,stop by soon,gentle hugs Cilla
Hi! I love your blog, so British!
ReplyDeletehugs from Italy
paola
I was just thinking of you and Lady R and prayed for blessings on your days! God knows just what to do about that!
ReplyDeleteLove, katy xo
Hello Darling Duchess~
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well and that you are enjoying your summer dearest one.
Sending Love,
LuLu♥
A lovely cup of tea. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWishing you sunny days as well.
Mary Jane
Darling-
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel good :-)
I just want to say, that I got a new blogadress: http://misses-venus.blogspot.com/
lots of kisses- I think of you :-)
Ines
I am so excited to find your blog! How on earth have I missed it before??? Anyway, I'm your newest follower and look forward to catching up with you. Love the whimsy, charm, and color of your blog...
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Doni
wonderfully inspiring and touching words these are!
ReplyDeletejust stumbled across your blog and i have to say its LOVELY! do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other! =)
Persis.
http://www.onestylemile.blogspot.com/
Missing you much sweet Duchess. Wise, poignant words from Mr. Emerson, I so love them. Wishing & hoping your days and weeks are filled with love, friends, family and of course strong English tea & biscuits. All mixed in with laughter and sunshine. Sending you all my very best. xoxo deb
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteat this time of night just, as I can't sleep because of the heat, took some time for blog hopping and landed here.
hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer time blessed with health and happiness.
Visiting your blog, no matter what the time is, brings always great pleasure and cheer.
Love the little daisies in you teacup. soooooooooooooooo cute!
until my next visit may lots of blessings come your way.
rita
Such sweetness in your photos and quote. It's always enjoyable visiting you.
ReplyDeleteForgive my long silence your Grace, I have been surveying the Duchy for you and am pleased to report all is well!
ReplyDeleteLove and summer sunshine to you all,
Sarah x
Hello, dear friend,
ReplyDeleteOne of my gifts is to visit you and your lovely Rose Tea Cottage. Always a blessing to me and others, thank you!! Sending love and hugs to you~ Enjoy the gift of this new week God has presented us~ Vicki
Hello,my dear Angel,Duchess:-)*
ReplyDeleteHow Are you?!
Just popped to wishing you a very clear,nice summer days!!!
Love and care,
***Violetta***
Dear Dutchess,
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quote. I hope you are still well. I wish you and your friend a lovely summer too!
Take care,
Lieve groet, Madelief
HELLO, MY DEAR DUCHESS, I WAS TAKING A WALK AND THOUGHT I WOULD STOP AND HAVE TEA WITH YOU AND SAY "HELLO", AND HOPE YOU ARE WELL, AND YOUR FRIEND LADY R. MISS YOU, BUT I UNDERSTAND YOUR NEED TO BE WITH YOUR GOOD FRIEND, AS YOU SHOULD.
ReplyDeleteUNTIL YOUR NEXT POST, STAY WELL, AND LET THE WARM SUN BEAM UPON YOU. LADY RIZZI
I love both these photographs, the cup of tea in the first picture looks so yummy. After seeing these pictures it reminds me its tea time! So now I am off to have a cup of tea and relax in the sunshine!
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to say hi! Hope you are having a sweet day! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteHi Darling Duchess, Beautiful pics! Have a sweet day!
ReplyDeleteHello Duchess dear, love your post and the beautiful cup of tea...a floating heart! How special. As I write this July is almost gone, with August around the corner...August is our warmest month in California! I'm going to have a cup of tea and find a good book to read!
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteWe are having a fabulous summer here in Canada. We have waited so long for the gift of warm sunny days and it has finally arrived. Love your post; lovely teacup! I hope you are enjoying your summer days and all is well with you. Do take care, my dear duchess.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello Duchess... first visit to your beautiful Blog and after viewing the absolutely divine photos of delightful foods... now I'm leaving HUNGRY!!! *wink* My Grandchildren and I have Tea Parties regularly and now your photos and posts will inspire me to create beautiful foods to go along with our Teas! It was so much fun to stop by and visit...
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
bohemianvalhalla.blogspot.com
Good afternoon- I'm not sure how I arrived at your page, but so pleased that I got here just in time for tea!
ReplyDeleteWell, having looked at the delish cakes I think I'd better make a cuppa, take it outside and sit on the lawn...with a freshly baked scone!
xx
Bless you! Sucha a lovely post! Sorry I have been absent for the last few weeks!! I have missed you xxx posted about you yesterday too xxx
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Wales.
ReplyDeleteDelightful blog which I will now follow. I have a photography blog which I invite you to pop along when you have time, as you may find it interesting, I hope so.
Dear Duchess
ReplyDeleteHow are you dear friend? I just popped in to say "hi" and hear how you are doing!? Your post is such a delight as always! How is your friend doing? Hope you are doing well......! I have just returned from the french countryside and haven't visited you for a while....it is good to be back and see all the lovely things...like a cup of tea, chocolate truffles, ice cream, poems....etc.
Enjoy your week-end!
Ixx
Dearest Duchess,
ReplyDeleteJust taking a moment to check in with you. Hope you and all you love are well.
Wishing you a beautiful rest of your weekend,
Betty
The weather we're having is devine. It is such a blessing. A good day to you.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
The are 1 August,my dearest Duchess!-)*
ReplyDeleteThis summer almost gone...and so icredibly fast...
How are you,my beautiful Friend?!
Hope,you days are ful of lively smile,joy and healthy energie!!!
That is what I wish to you and to you girlfriend:-)))*
Much Love,blessings,
***Violetta***
Such pretty pix dearest Duchess, and such wise words! I try to really really enjoy each day - and the blogworld certainly helps, especially your sweetness!
ReplyDeleteAnd the same I wish for you! A lovely post as always! a feast for the eyes and not on my hips thank goodness LOL.
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet day, Hugs~Elizabeth
Dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to say hello.
I hope all is well with you dear friend.
Have a lovely week and I hope that you are enjoying the summer.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hello darling Duchesse; wishing you well my dear!..,
ReplyDeleteOooh my!~I am truly in 'teatime heaven'!
What a fabulous and darling assemblage of delightful pictures and fab vignettes of lovely tea themed pictures; it's just too hard to choose a favorite!.., I honestly adore them all!
Thanks so much for sharing!
..,(I also wanted to mention that I so appreciated your thoughtful email from some months back that I recently found, whereas I have been feeling somewhat weak and anemic again and am also extremely busy these days; only in 'the perfect timing', perhaps God willing we shall correspond just a little via email one day dear lady).
..,Kindly always remember that you are always most welcome to pop by for a wee respite dearest Duchess,
to partake with and visit our little corner of 'Tuesday And Wednesday Teatime In Blogland'; (when and if you should feel able)!..,
(I do apologize sincerely for not being able to visit in awhile whereas I am so exceeedingly busy and tired these days, yet I always love to visit you when I'm able, I assure you)!
Please do feel most welcome to also visit our little shared meme that I am now delighted to share with my dear friend Pam @ http://breathoffresh
air-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com
..,and also my little bit @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com for our 14th, 'Teapots And Tea Things Tuesday'!..,(This week's theme is Cherry desserts~yum)!
~There is also my 42nd, 'Tuesday Tea For Two' blog tea party and the 33rd, 'Wednesday Tea For Me and Thee' to be held @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com
We would simply love to have you join in the teatime fun if you feel you are able to spare just a few moments!
I certainly do miss you lovely lady, yet I fully understand that your dear friend takes precedence!
I trust she is improving!
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
Hello darling Duchesse; wishing you well my dear!..,
ReplyDeleteOooh my!~I am truly in 'teatime heaven'!
What a fabulous and darling assemblage of delightful pictures and fab vignettes of lovely tea themed pictures; it's just too hard to choose a favorite!.., I honestly adore them all!
Thanks so much for sharing!
..,(I also wanted to mention that I so appreciated your thoughtful email from some months back that I recently found, whereas I have been feeling somewhat weak and anemic again and am also extremely busy these days; only in 'the perfect timing', perhaps God willing we shall correspond just a little via email one day dear lady).
..,Kindly always remember that you are always most welcome to pop by for a wee respite dearest Duchess,
to partake with and visit our little corner of 'Tuesday And Wednesday Teatime In Blogland'; (when and if you should feel able)!..,
(I do apologize sincerely for not being able to visit in awhile whereas I am so exceeedingly busy and tired these days, yet I always love to visit you when I'm able, I assure you)!
Please do feel most welcome to also visit our little shared meme that I am now delighted to share with my dear friend Pam @ http://breathoffresh
air-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com
..,and also my little bit @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com for our 14th, 'Teapots And Tea Things Tuesday'!..,(This week's theme is Cherry desserts~yum)!
~There is also my 42nd, 'Tuesday Tea For Two' blog tea party and the 33rd, 'Wednesday Tea For Me and Thee' to be held @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com
We would simply love to have you join in the teatime fun if you feel you are able to spare just a few moments!
I certainly do miss you lovely lady, yet I fully understand that your dear friend takes precedence!
I trust she is improving!
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
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ReplyDeleteGood morning Duchess, I'm just checking in to make sure everything's okay with you and Lady R. Our gardens are full of fresh vegetables right now so we've been cooking up a storm here at Frog Hollow Farm. I'm not sure if zucchini grows in England but ours have grown to enormous sizes overnight this summer - almost too big to do anything with! The tomatoes are just beginning to ripen, the plants have such a wonderful aroma in the warm sun. Our Cinderella pumpkins are ripening nicely - I think there are about 7-8 out there on the vines. The second crop of raspberries are getting ready to ripen sometime in early September and the blackberries are just beginning to ripen - they seem to take the longest. Take care my dear! Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteDear Lady,
ReplyDeleteI haven't forgotten about you (nor your friend). I have fretted and worried a little - just being honest. I hope that your absence is because it's how you've chosen to use your days wisely and that you're enjoying a beautiful summer. Blogging is so nebulous in some ways and so powerfully real in others. Beautiful images and elevated thoughts are so refreshing and hope giving. I think that, women especially, have a need to create beauty. I believe that it's in our bones. I've so appreciated your output and sharing. Also, the kind and loving words that flow are, I am SURE, actually physically healthy - as well as emotionally. However, I hope that you've been able to enjoy and cherish those who are near and dear to you in your life.
Appreciating you - the very real and warm and lovely you!
Love, katy xxo
Dear Duchess, Thinking about you and hoping you're alright.
ReplyDeleteI will be having surgery August 5th...thyroid cancer. In shock.
I'm concerned about you and your dear friend.
Hope to hear from you,
d
thinking of you sweet Duchess
ReplyDeletehugs ♥
Thinking of you, Duchess. Hope you are doing well. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOoh your blog is a dream. Emerson and tea at once---I'm in love! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning~
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to offer a warm hello on this lovely August morning ~
Sending prayers, calm thoughts and well wishes your way dear Duchess ♥
love,
Maria
Hello beautiful friend,
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by to say that I left an award for you in my recent blog post. You have been such an amazing friend, and I do hope that you are doing well. Thank you for being such an inspiring lady.
xoxo
Rachel
Dearest Duchess; I know you haven't posted in awhile but wanted to say I miss you and wishing you well. I hope the summer has been kind and I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you my dear friend. Wishing you a good week ahead. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHola my darling Duchess, hope everything is well with you and that you are enjoying your summer time!!!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
maria cecilia
Dearest Duchess~
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying a lovely summer and know I have been thinking of you.
Love,
LuLu♥
My dear, dear Duchess, After a very nice, but still very long, journey across the Pond, it was delightful to sip afternoon tea with you. And thank you for the lovely cherry torte, my favorite. I hope all is going well with you. K.
ReplyDeleteBonjour, just to let you know how much I adore your blog, I have an award for you on mine. Please take a moment to stop by and pick it up!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so tasty!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit worried about you Darling Duchess - and Lady R of course. how are things ??
ReplyDeleteMy dear Duchess♥
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well i'm so glad i just came back to blogland and missed you so muchly! I am so sorry for my silent for so long i'hv been having some issue and escape to holidays for 3 months at my parents house in Malaysia:) well everything is fine for me here thank you for your wonderful blessed! You're always the sweetest and kind friend i'hv ever come across♥ I don't lie you really are*heehee*
Lots of love sending to you all the way from Singapore!
x♥x♥
Zoe
treasures15 August 2010 at 15:15
Hi. I was so happy to come across your blog again today. You see, I came across you while blog hopping a few months ago as a new blogger and didn't add myself to follow. I thought I would come across you and read more on another day; but, I had no idea how big blogland was. Now I am a follower and can read your blog whenever I want :).
ReplyDeleteHope and pray things are going well with you and your friend and you can visit me whenever you have time.
I love lovely things too.
~ Julie
You have the most charming, pretty Blog. I felt like I was visiting a friend for afternoon Tea out in the garden. I love all of the quotes, so very inspiring to cherish all the simple pleasures in life. Have a beautiful day, Catherine x
ReplyDeleteHello Duchess, I was just wondering if you had a button or badge I could add to my blog as I am updating my favourites list would very much like to include you on that list. I would love it if you would add my button as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch my dear!
Heidi@RecklessBliss
xoxo
HI DUchess!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know I have had a very busy summer and have been absent alot, but I worry when I miss someone for a month!!IS everything ok???
Just wanted to check in and say HI!!
Keep me informed on how you are doing so I don't worry to much!!
hugs,
jamie
Hello Duchess
ReplyDeletei hope you are doing ok,have not saw you online a while,always know im here for you.love Cilla
You have such lovely images, always. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteDreamy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways liked Emerson. Beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteyvonne
Hello Duchess! Thank you for lovely afternoon tea and inspiring company!
ReplyDeleteI always love to visit your beautiful world. ´)
Duchess,
ReplyDeleteAre you well?
d
Sweet sweet, Duchess. How can I talk to you directly??? I miss you terribly. Do you have a FB account our an email that you can send to me? My personal email is zwerling_girl@yahoo.com/. (Please delete this immediately.) I miss you so much. Touch base with me as soon as you can. <3 xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteDearest Duchess, I've been away from my blog and have just come back. I stopped by for a visit and it seems you've been away too. I hope all is well in your world and that you come back soon ;-).
ReplyDeleteLove, Cori
The music, The pictures (amazing) and of course your comments are always so comforting and I so enjoy your blog. i hope your friend Lady R is doing better. Thank you much for sharing !! Terri
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteI do hope you and those you love are well and happy.
Hugs to you,
Betty
Hello Duchess,
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to see that you're still keeping the British end up.
Lovely pastries by the way.
Very best wishes from Boonie
Thank you for lovely afternoon tea and a lovely time in your company.
ReplyDeleteGrethe ´)
Your Grace! We've been very remiss in dropping in for tea, am so delighted to see your table is as mouth-watering as ever!
ReplyDeleteYour humble servant and
Knight of the Perfect Pot of Tea
HI DUCHESS,
ReplyDeleteJUST TAKING ANOTHER STROLL, FOUND MYSELF IN FRONT OF YOUR COTTAGE. HOPE ALL IS WELL, MY PRAYERS ARE STILL WITH YOU AND LADY R. RIZZI
Hello Duchess!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have found your delightful blog again! I missed you a lot!
I hope all is well with you and your family and that you've had a great Summer!
Michela xxx
A sweet September hello to you Duchess~
ReplyDeleteSending prayers, thoughts and wishes your way
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > > >
. . . there they go!
Showers of blessings onto all ♥
*Maria
Hello,my dearest Angel,Duchess!-)*
ReplyDeleteHow are you,my beautiful Friend?!
How are your girlfriend...
Hope SO much that she is better now and you too,dear Duchess!
The time flew away and incredibly fast...
Wish you a very calming september weekend,my dear,dear friend:-)*
Love,
***Violetta***
Dear Dutchess,
ReplyDeleteI have been missing your post. I hope that things are going well.
Take care!
Lieve groet, Madelief
Dear Duchess, I have been here again for afternoon tea. I needed a break in my busy day that has been a little tough, so I had a piece of chocolate for the tea. But I hope you are okay. I love your roses.Thanks for tea and sympathy.
ReplyDeleteDear darling Duchess! Were are you? Are you feeling alright? Miss you! Hugs semlan in sweden
ReplyDeleteSo what is going? Are you alright?/ I haven't seen a new post in a while I am worried that something is wrong.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Dearest Lady,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a couple of months since you have posted but I just want you to know that I have not forgotten the beautiful and talented woman that has brushed past my life. You come to mind (honestly, how COULD I forget you so easily???) and I smile and I am moved to pray for you. I don't know when you will ever get this little note. I don't know what is happening or will happen. I just want you to know that I thought of you, today, and it was a pleasant, happy thought and, then, I thought that I should tell you so.
Love, Katy Noelle xxoo
thinking of you sweet lady
ReplyDeletesending you hugs ♥
LOVE your charming blog.... the colors and the photography are just delish..
ReplyDeleteWarmest blessings,
Spencer
Hello,my beautiful Lady Duchess:-)*
ReplyDeletePopped by you...wishing to you and you girlfriend many,many LOVE from the wholl World and sure from me!!!
My warmest hugs and LOVE to you,my dearest Angel Duchess:-)))*
***Violetta***
Dear Duchess!
ReplyDeleteI hope I'm not visiting you too often. I have been here about four-five times- I think! It's such a lovely break to take tea in your company. I love your flowers and porcelaine, but I might have told you this before! And the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Thank you very much for tea.
I hope you are well. Have a nice day.
Grethe ´)
Your blog is a pleasure for the senses
ReplyDeleteMeeting you has been a memorable moment
Hugs
Very worried about you Darling Duchess. I can only pray that things are ok with you ...
ReplyDeleteHI HONEY!!!
ReplyDeleteI miss you so much!!
let me know that you are OK...OK???|
I sure hope that everything is going ok, we have all missed your heavenly posts!!!
Love and hugs,
jamie
MY DEAR DUCHESS, I THINK ABOUT YOU, AND HOW YOU ARE DOING. I HOPE YOU ARE WELL, AND I HOPE LADY R IS GETTING BETTER EVERYDAY. PLEASE DUCHESS TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, I MISS YOU SO MUCH MY FRIEND.
ReplyDeleteUNTIL YOUR RETURN, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE, LADY RIZZI
How are you pretty Lady?
ReplyDeleteas usual this is a wonderful and
delicious post.
yvonne
Beautiful Duchesse you are in my blogging thoughts this morning. I have missed your pretty posts these past few months so I really do hope all is well with you and your family and friends. Sending you sweet wishes and lots of cake and tea :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteWe do miss you so and hope all is well.
Hugs for you,
Betty
Hello duchess
ReplyDeletei hope yo uare doing ok sweetie, have missed you,stop by when you can love Cilla
Dropping by to wish you a most lovely weekend Dear Duchess.
ReplyDeleteSmiles♥
Beverly
Darling Duchess,
ReplyDeleteI feel I need to congratulate you on your inspirational
impact that you have had on my life, since meeting you, my dear nothing has been insurmountable and the simple task of running large households has become a pleasurable experience, so much to share with like minded people that adore excellence.
The organizing of amazing weddings is done with such grace and delight it is a pleasure to be a small part of a fabulous production, my heart's desire has paid dividends with my beautiful daughter joining forces and sharing in all the fun.
Thank you my dear for being such a tremendous spiritual support and guiding light to excellence.
I will endeavor to meet your approval always.
Yours
Lady Susan
I do not see you posting much anymore. I do hope you are doing well. I was thinking of you today!!~ with SMiles:) Debbie
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess
ReplyDeleteLike many others of your blogging friends I am wondering how you are as you have not blogged since July.
I hope all is well with you and yours and you return to blogging very soon.
Jordiegirl
So beautiful and delicious your blog. I like the combination of many roses and high tea! You don't have recepies? Did you see my own made roses of paper?!
ReplyDeleteRegards Janny from rozenboetiek.
You, my love, have an absolutely adorable and serene blog. I love that it is filled with pictures. This was the perfect thing I needed to stumble upon after a long day.
ReplyDeleteXXXO
tastesandstyle.blogspot.com
How are you darling duchess? I thought about you today, as I did a post about a company called Dunes and Duchess!
ReplyDeleteI do miss you,my dear,dear Duchess...many,many days,just every day,when I popped inside to this magic Blogland world...
ReplyDeleteI think:''How is it now with beyond lovely,sweetest lady Dushess...???''
Wish you warm sunny days and big smilies!!!
Always with Love to you,
***Violetta***
Dutchess how are you doing ??? Where are you??
ReplyDeleteyvonne
Hi Duchess,
ReplyDeleteJust wanting you to know I have been thinking of you and missing you, and wondering if you are okay!!
Hope all is well with you sweetie!!
Blessings,
Nellie
What a lovely, happy and inspirational blog!
ReplyDeleteThe flowery (and delicious) photographs, the bits of poetry and words of encouragement are all just wonderful!
I'll be back..
xxx
Celia
I hope you are well, dear Duchess. Thank you so much for good company and lovely tea and delicious cake today.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Grethe `)
YOUR BLOG IS A SWEET GIFT TO ME, ALL ON IT'S OWN....
ReplyDeleteIT IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO BE HERE ON THE INTERNET...YOU HAVE DONE SUCH A FABULOUS AND ROMANTIC JOB OF CREATING A PRETTY NICHE IN WHICH TO SHOWCASE BEAUTY!
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING AND FOR BEING YOU!
CIAO BELLA
CREATIVE CARMELINA
You are missed, Duchess. Hope all is well with you and your good friend. Sending warm thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
True, true and back to you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Duchess, and hoping all is well ~ xo
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... now I'm thirsty AND hungry! *wink*
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
hello, my first time in your blog,was sipping a cup of tea in a lovely mug with my favorite flower (among others), a fuchsia on a roy kirkham mug. you made me dream of those lovely cups and roses , the beautiful colors , and the enchanting quotes. JUST LOVELY. Will be passing soon. All the way from Lebanon. have a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess, I have missed having tea with you. Hope you are having a wonderful autum. Blessing to you and yours,
ReplyDeleteCarla
Duchess,
ReplyDeleteI thought that I had missed you somewhere as I haven't called around for tea, hope your keeping well.
All things nice...
Hi Duchess,
ReplyDeleteStill missing you in blogland. Hope you are well.
Hugs,
Maureen
Hello your Grace,
ReplyDeletePoping over to say hello and that I'm back to blogging.Missed you and your special ways.Your always so fun to visit.To celebrate my return and the holidays, I am having a give away.Please stop by.
May God bless you Dear,
XXOO Marie Antionette
Hello Duchess,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Kim and I live in Ontario, Canada. I absolutely love your blog; the teacups, teapots, pictures and colours are wonderful.
I love tea, especially High Tea. Enjoy your day.
Kim@lettersfromtheshore/blogspot.com
MY DEAR DUCHESS,
ReplyDeleteJUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY "HELLO" MY FRIEND, I HOPE YOU ARE WELL, AND I PRAY LADY R IS RETURNING TO GOOD HEALTH. I MISS YOU SO MUCH DUTCHESS, I HOPE YOU COME BACK SOON. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
LADY RIZZI
I knew you had a family member in need...I hope all is ok.
ReplyDeleteHello duchess
ReplyDeletei hope you are doing well sweetie and that Lady R is doing good,have missed you so much,stop by when you can,love Cilla
Dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteYou are missed in blogland. But believe me, I understand how other things can take your energy and mind away from sitting in front of the computer.
My dear sister died of cancer in May this year, and then my dear mother passed away three months later. It has been challenging, to say the least.
I could get down, but then I think, how can I let the opportunity to live life go unnoticed, while I have the blessing to do it?
I often think of you and your friend, and hope with all my heart she's keeping strong in spite of the struggle, and that so are you.
I send you my love, hugs, and wishes of health and peace.
Blessings, dearest Duchess.
Silvia at Casabella
I stopped back to visit today on the chance there might be a post on the day of the royal wedding announcement. Your blog is so beautiful and truly makes me smile. I hope you have had reason to smile lately, and that you find your way back to giving us all inspiration in the simple, lovely things in our lives.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your blog!! Whenever I need a boost, I turn to your beautiful images and imagine myself in my 2nd home-England-having tea with you and others who love England's treasures.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this amazing site. When are you starting a magazine or opening a boutique??!!
I think of you and I missing you,my wonderful friend,fabulous,great woman,Duchess:-)))*
ReplyDeleteMuch LOVE to you,
Blessings from the wholle world,
***Violetta***
Where are you Duchess? Itis almost the holidays and we miss you!
ReplyDeleteCome back to tea time and your loyal subjects.
Marie Arden Pink Living.blog
Hello Duchess,
ReplyDeleteyou're tired of hearing the same words ....
but your blog is simply beautiful !!!!!!
A hug Susy
Duchess.
ReplyDeleteHi, hope everything is well with you and yours as you have not posted in a while.
ReplyDeleteLove the delightful cup of tea pictured. Hope to hear from you soon.
Betsy
Darling Duchess, whatever might have happened ? It's been such a very long time.... I have things crossed for you
ReplyDeleteSuch a treat to visit you today!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog you have! Those teacups and saucers are elegant, i like them all. Also the confectionery photos are taken with utmost dedication to foodography, inviting and yummy.
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LOVE! your blog I have just found, and now am a follower, I also have a blog so please visit sometime and I hope to send a little inspiration your way!ps [so excited to have stumbled across your blog]
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a long time ago since we heared from you. I hope you are ok? I miss your beautiful posts!
Take care!
lieve groet, Madelief
Just checking in my friend with a big hug! Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteHello,sweet,great Duchess:-)*
ReplyDeleteIt's So long time ago when we road your beautiful post,my beautiful Friend...
Blessings and Much LOVE to you,
***Violetta***
I love love love the pictures. So simple and sweet.
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www.sarannedipity.blogspot.com
I miss reading your blog Dear Duchess and wonder how you are.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hope you'll be back soon.
Dear Duchess, I have been thinking about you and your friend, and praying for both of you and your families. My heart goes out to you...
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Vaya cuantas cosas ricas!! Te deseo lo mejor para esta Navidad y para el año nuevo que entra.
ReplyDeleteBesos,
hope you are ok, thinking of you & sending you my love ♥
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess, where are you? Taking care of family and or friends I am sure. Everyone misses your sweetness in blogland and I wish you all the best dear heart. I pray you are well and that you at least open up your blog to see so many people are thinking of you! hugs and smiles!
ReplyDeleteDuchess, you have us quite worried. I do hope all is well with you...
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Serena
Duchess,
ReplyDeleteMiss you and hope you'll comment soon.
d from homehaven
Dear Duchess, sending you tons of Merry Christmas blessings and Happy New Year wishes from Frog Hollow Farm. Thinking of you! Ciao, bella!
ReplyDelete*A blessed Christmas to you*
ReplyDeleteGod bless you always, Wishing you peace and comfort.
Love,
~Maria
Wishing you and your family all the best Duchess, Merry Christmas, you are missed x
ReplyDeleteHello Duchess,
ReplyDeleteYou have been missed, my dear! We hope all is well with you and your good friend. Just stopping by to wish you and all your loved ones a lovely Christmas.
Christmas blessings & hugs,
Sandi
i have fallen in love with your beautiful charming blog!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet... and I love your blog!
ReplyDeletecielo
When I saw 200 comments I thought something was wrong.. Hope you are OK.
ReplyDeleteSending you a Happy New Year wish from snowed in Maine.
Yvonne