The birds are busy building their nests. There is an excitement in the air that nesting time is here. The air is full of bird songs. Come sit in the garden and have a cup of tea while we watch the birds and enjoy this beautiful spring day.
There are bluebirds, cardinals, mockingbirds, sparrows, woodpeckers, and sometimes bluejays. The robins are gone now but were enjoyed for a while.
The bridal wreath is blooming as are the azaleas in so many colors. The hydrangeas are budding out too.
The new growth on the trees and shrubs are the most beautiful shade of green. As I am sitting here enjoying the gentle breeze and the occasional humming of a busy bumble bee I just remembered I saw the first hummingbird of the season today.
Spring is a time of renewal, rejuvation, and rebirth. You can learn so much about life in a garden.
Spring is a time to marvel at life and the splendor of creation that points us to the faithfulness and majesty of our creator.
Birds are mating and building their nests. Their nests are carefully and skillfully crafted. Each species have specific types of nests and building habits.
We'll have a light lunch later but for now we have nothing to do but relax, enjoy our tea, listen to the chirping of the birds and watch the occasional butterfly flying by.
There is a fragrance in the spring garden. Soon the confederate jasmine will delight us with its ethereal scent. How many birds can you identify and can you recognize their songs?
I've enjoyed listening to the birds and watching them go about their day. It was a sweet time to reflect on the beauty around me and learn from the birds about hard work, perseverance and loyalty.
White Tea Set- Lenox
Blue Tray- Hobby Lobby
Demitasse spoons- World Market
Cut work tea napkins- Estate Sale
Embossed napkins- Philipines
Crystal- Meadow Rose by Fosteria
Plates-Paula Deen
Silverware-Williams Sonoma
Birds nests and metal bird- gift shops
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When I scrolled down and saw the first photo, it took my breath away! What a beautiful setting. The photos just got prettier as I continued to read your beautiful descriptions of the season.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Bonnie! I love the verdigris tray and the tea set, and your flowering shrubs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, Bonnie. :)
Hugs,
Denise
Beautiful pictures and I love all your nesting! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI love your tea set! Your table is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to let you know some my plants in my garden are coming up. I am so excited.
Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful. Your pictures are wonderful and I can almost hear the birds and smell the jasmine.. You have such a true southern lady's garden... I always love your garden photos.. Loving your pretty tea set too.....Can you believe that the cold killed 3 of my spireas this winter? I can't either..I only have one left...
Love, Mona
Things are looking beautiful in your garden! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spring setting Bonnie. I love the tea set and tray and of course the sweet nests. Happy Spring sweet friend..........
ReplyDeleteEmily
I feel like I was transported to a magical place when I looked at your photos Bonnie! What a stunning spot for a cup of tea! I love how you styled the birds nests and the beautiful white ware! I am not much of a gardener, so forgive me for calling that white stunning bloomer just a bush, but that bush is knock-out!! Yes, I am sure I can hear the birds singing...
ReplyDeleteJenna
This is just beautiful, Bonnie! Looks like Spring is in full swing there. I can't wait to get outside and take pictures, maybe by May!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the challenge !
Oh Bonnie, your setting is just so peaceful and idyllic. Your spirea in the background makes for such a a pretty garden scene. I love your turquoise plates and the gorgeous stemware. I wish I could enjoy it in person!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most delightful garden respite. I could spend days in your beautiful garden sipping a cup of tea, taking in all the delights you've shared. Your white service is very elegant nestled into that pretty tray and set against the bridal wreath. I'm going to pin some of these images for future inspiration. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHello Bonnie first visit. You have a great blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit, come by and visit and be
a follower and I will do the same.
yvonne
Bonnie - tell the truth! Did you steal these photos from a magazine???? Just kidding, of course, but these photos and the staging are incredible. I wanted to jump right into the pictures and spend the day outside in this lovely setting! I adore the beautiful tea set and all of the shades of blue you used. Probably my favorite post of yours - wow!!! Oh, and how could I forget that Fostoria "Meadow Rose" crystal! Fostoria is one of my many obsessions - love those stems!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great table....and I adore the tray and those beautiful little nests.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table...your bird nests are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, What a gorgeous spot and table to enjoy some tea and birdsong! Your bridal wreath spirea is so beautiful in the background and I love the dappled sunlight highlighting your tray & table!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous outdoor setting! I love the delicate crystal and elegant tea set on the rustic table and natural-looking nests.
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful outdoor setting!
ReplyDeleteoh this is so serene and beautiful, i love ALL your pics! so very calming and inviting, thanks for the invite, i feel totally refreshed~
ReplyDeleteYour setting is a perfect place to dine. The gorgeous china, silver and crystal create an elegance. How delightful to enjoy the bird song and have a feeling of peace. Have a great week!
ReplyDeletepam
What a beautifully set table! I just love, love, love the white coffee and tea service and the chippy blue tray they're sitting on!!! It's beautiful! I would be inclined to sit with my pinky finger extended and my nose just ever-so-slightly tipped! :-)
ReplyDeleteI wish I had beautiful foliage and flowers in the yard like you do! Just about everything was killed off in the brutal winter months. The guy came to pull out the dead azaleas a couple of days ago. How sad! After surviving ME all these years! :-)
Happy Spring! I hope you can enjoy many days outside in the warmth with the birds and hummingbirds keeping you company!
Even though we still have some
ReplyDeletelingering patches of snow, the birdsong
really lifts my heart when I step outside,
all day long! Glad to hear (and see!)
that you are enjoying it, too : )
xo Suzanne
Beautiful Bonnie, the White teaset is stunning, how different and it's lines are unique! Your setting is gorgeous too, in your no less gorgeous yard and greenery and you must be enjoying lovely weather! Have a great weekend ahead, my friend.
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I visited last night, but got distracted and didn't leave a comment. I am so glad I came back again. Your table is so lovely and the Fostoria stemware is amazing! Dianne
ReplyDeleteBonnie...the bridal wreath makes a perfect background for your beautiful table...aqua is my favorite color for tablescaping, especially this time of year, paired with greens.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
I've enjoyed my time in your garden so much that think that I'll just sit here for the rest of the afternoon! Thanks for inviting us for a peek at all the loveliness. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteJust glorious.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you'll share this at Seasonal Sundays.
- Alma, The Tablescaper
Bonnie, I could smell the fragrance of your blossoms through the computer screen, and the sound of the birds singing sweetly in the air. What a beautiful Post! How I would have loved to enjoy it with you, very inviting.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful blessed week end.
I enjoyed this post so much...knowing that somewhere spring has already sprung! We're seeing buds on the trees and yesterday I saw my first daffodils of the year--hurray! It's coming to us too! But...Monday we're expecting a rain and snow mix :( . Thank you for sharing, and your goblets stole my heart immediately, as did the tea set! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteI hope that after you created this very lovely setting you took the time to enjoy it on what I hope was a beautiful spring day. I'm crazy for etched glasses, so I'm loving yours.
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie my heart took flight at the reading of this post! I have to ask about your crystal goblets as they seem very similar to my grandparents. Do you know the name of the pattern?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful setting for a lovely Spring morning in the garden. The white coffee service posed in the tray surrounded with the etched crystal, the pretty aqua plates, and the nests with the pretty blue eggs are a beautiful sight for these winter weary eyes to gaze upon. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBonnie,
ReplyDeleteExquisite!!!
I adore the hues from the tray to the dinnerware!!!
The floral backdrop is beautiful!
So~o~o refreshing! Just what I needed on this hetic, cleaning day on the Prairie!!!
Fondly,
Pat
This is a lovely post and the greenery lifts my spirits. We're just starting to see spring here in Chicagoland.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
ReplyDelete- Alma, The Tablescaper
this table reminds be of Breakfst at Tiffany's so classy elegant so very soft and feminine good taste.Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasure it would be to have tea in your garden!! Your table and gardens are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe white tea set is stunning with the bridal wreath background. Just this weekend I photographed a table setting with my spirea in the background, too. Your plant is much bigger than mine. I thoroughly enjoyed this article and think we are kindred spirits. Thank you for your recent visit and for becoming a follower. Fortunately for me, Google Friend Connect allowed me to become a follower of yours. I have been having trouble with GFC for about a month.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading more posts from my new friend...
Judith
Oh my goodness, this is such a gorgeous setting and tablescape. Definitely looks like a magazine shot. Such a pretty setting for tea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteFrom one Bonnie to another, love this post. The nest and the bird among the ironstone that I love is just precious!
ReplyDeleteThis little table is stunningly beautiful. may I come and sit here it looks so peaceful. Well done.Susie
ReplyDeleteYour tea table setting is gorgeous!! I love the sculptural shape of the tea service against the beautiful flowering bushes, such a pretty setting. It looks like a heavenly place to sit and enjoy the spring!
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