Monday, March 8, 2010

Tea Party Tuesday


Welcome to my second Tea Party Tuesday.  I am so happy that you could come!

I made some banana bread for you.




I polished my silver tea service.  This precious set was a wedding present that my mom was given when she got married.  My mother always used this teapot for tea and I have many happy memories of sitting and chatting with my mom and my sister as my mother poured tea from it.

I've chosen some very pretty Noritake teacups that I got at Goodwill for 50 cents each.

The table in my studio is set.
I've sliced the banana bread.
It is a beautiful day here in North Carolina so I have the patio door open. I thought that would be a nice treat for all of you who are still in the thick of winter, a reminder that spring is on its way.  It really is!
I've been doing a little bit of puttering, freshening up things around here,blowing out the winter cobwebs and welcoming spring.  After we've had our tea I'll show you what I've done.  I hope you've got lots of time to visit today.

Thanks for coming to my tea party.
Rhondi xo

I am excited to come and have tea at your house too, so if you are joining me and posting for Tea Party Tuesday here is what to do:
Write your post, making sure you  link to my blog and use my Tea PArty Tuesday button. 
Publish your post.
Copy the specific URL for that post .
Come to my blog and sign up using the URL you copied.
I'd appreciate it if you'd also leave a comment telling me you are participating. 
Can't wait to come and visit you!
  

35 comments:

  1. Hi Rhondi,
    This looks so inviting and I love banana bread.
    Your mom's silver teaset is beautiful. How wonderful to have memories of tea with your mom!
    I love your tea parties. Thank you!
    Barbie

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  2. Hi Rhondi,
    everything looks so inviting and banana bread is my favorite. I linked up, thank you for hosting this fun party.
    Tam

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  3. Love your tea party and the banana bread looks delicious!

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  4. What a lovely tea you have prepared! The banana bread looks delicious!

    Thanks for hosting!

    Katherine

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  5. Tea looks lovely. Love the Noritake find :)
    Robin

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  6. What time shall I be there?

    Blessings,
    Necel from the Old House in Texas

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  7. I'm so so glad that spring is in the air Rhondi. Your tea party looks divine. I wish I was there to enjoy your banana bread, my favorite. I love how your pretty silver picks up the pink pattern on your tablecloth. I had to look twice ; )
    Only 5 more sleeps before I head out to visit my wonderful blogging friends.
    What a wonderful world. Michael Buble is singing to me from your play list...love it.
    Have a great evening.
    Love Claudie
    xoxo
    I'll be in Franklin N.C. visiting Jeanne from backyard neighbour on one of my stops. I'm so so anxious.

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  8. Oh, this is all so beautiful and I think I can smell the banana bread. ummmm...just lovely.

    I see that it says not to join in after 9..?? I was gone today and just got home..but had my post ready. It's 10:30 here...sorry if I broke a rule.
    xo bj

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  9. OOOO, Banana Bread - my favorite, and yours looks so moist and delicious. My mouth is watering. That silver tea set and those tea cups are beautiful. How wonderful that it brings back memories of tea with your mother, and I cannot believe you got those for 50 cents! I linked up to the tea party. I hope I'm not too late. Thank you for hosting. laurie

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  10. Thank you Rhondi, you are so kind! How did you know I love banana bread so much. Humm, and so moist. And what a gorgeous tea-pot. What was your mom's name? Oh, lovely weather... Well today there is so much dust in the atmosphere in Cyprus that I have to stay indoors due to my crazy allergies. Yes, that's why my eyes are so swollen, but never mind... Can I have some more tea, please? and here's my Klosjes, i brought them along so i could show them to you and we could stitch a few together while we visit...
    :)

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  11. Thank you so much for hosting this lovely tea party Rhondi. I am looking forward to joining in for the first time. I hope that I have linked up in time? I can't quite work out the time differences-is it before 9? Hope so!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  12. Rhondi,
    Just finding your blog for the first time--it's delightful. Came this direction via Natasha, so we've been around the globe. I adore your Goodwill "find." What a beautiful way to treat yourself for just pennies!

    Debi

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  13. That banana bread looks delicious!
    I love the pink tablecloth and yellow daffodils - together they say 'spring'.

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  14. Hi Rhondi,
    I love banana bread. Looks like Spring is a bit closer to where you are. Ahhhh daffodils.
    Karen

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  15. Rondi, I can almost smell the banana bread baking. Your silver tea service is gorgeous--this is a teascape to life the spirits and banish Old Man Winter.

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  16. It all looks very lovely..and you have daffodils too, a real sign of Spring!

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  17. it all looks quite lovely! save me a slice of that banana bread, I'm on my way over!

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  18. What a lovely tea party -- love the teacups! And the silver tea set -- it is so pretty and I'm glad that you have such nice memories associated with it -- and the banana bread -- a great nosh for tea!

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  19. Thank you for hosting another Tea Party Tuesday! I love tea, both hot and cold. It is truly my beverage of choice. Your table looks so inviting. The banana bread looks so yummy. Your silver tea set is such a treasure. Just beautiful! My husband and I received a sterling tea pot for a wedding gift from his parents. It was also handed down by his grandmother. Family heirlooms are so very special! I linked up to your party. I will enjoy visiting the other participants as well.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  20. Hi Rhondi,
    your mom's silver tea service is so pretty! I love your teacups,daffodils and banana bread too.
    Thank you for hosting,
    Carolyn

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  21. What a beautiful tea.....thank you so much for inviting me Rhondi!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  22. Hi Rhondi,
    I am joining you for tea today. Thanks so much for inviting me. I'd love for you to stop by and enjoy a cup of tea with me too.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  23. Oh my goodness! Tea Party Tuesday!!! Now that is my cup of tea! Hummm, you got me thinking about being a part of this! So darling! Thanks for the bread recipe! Talking about recipe, I added the brown sugar to the post! Thank you so much for catching that Rhondi! You can be my proof reader anyday!

    Love ya,
    Maryjane

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  24. I saw where you linked up to my Tea Time Tuesday meme. I came on over! Your Tea Service is lovely and what a wonderful buy you got on the cup! I just love banana bread!

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  25. Hi Rhondi,
    Thank you for stopping by for tea today. Your tea service is lovely and that Banana Bread sure looks good! Have a wonderful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  26. Thank you for hosting this beautiful tea party...I think I'll have to link up. Your tea service is exquisite. I love the photo at the top too that is all blue and white.

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  27. What is nicer that a cup of tea on a beautiful day like today! Wish I was right there with you...well I kind of am!

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  28. Hi,
    Thanks for the tea and banana bread. Your always such a gracious host. I like your tea set. Do you put cinnamon in your bread before backing? I do often. The kids love cinnamon and so do I. Of course there is always a spread of Nutella. :)

    Have a exciting day!
    Erika

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  29. Your blog is just so exquisite. I love this post, from the beautiful bread to the amazing tea set. Thank you so much for hosting this fun party!!! Cheers, Lia

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  30. Hi Rhondi,
    I guess it's too late to join your Teaparty. Well, here was my link.
    http://patchofzinnias.blogspot.com/2010/03/afternoon-tea-for-one.html

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  31. Love banana bread with cream cheese & chopped pecans...I'll be there in the morning.
    Beckie

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  32. Your tea looks lovely. Noritake for 50 cents! What a find:)

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  33. I love your pink tablecloth, your silver tea set and your cups! Gorgeous! I plan to join you for tea next week!

    http://foodasart-beth.blogspot.com

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  34. A beautiful Blog and site! Great job. My mouth dropped you finding such a beautiful fifty cent find: a Noritake teacup!! Can't wait to sit and see your whole presentation. Lovely!! Barbara "Nana's Elegant Afternoon Tea Parties"

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  35. Dear Rhondi,
    This is my first visit and I feel we will be fast friends. I can't wait to visit again.
    Kim, from Los Angeles

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Hi
Thanks so very much for taking the time to leave a comment. I always read every one. I am glad you stopped by for a visit. Hope you'll come again!
Rhondi