I feel as if we just got her back after her throat surgery. Five years off is way too long. I can understand the need for a vacation to work on a new relationship and to rest but don't lose your whole audience Adele. We love you. Read the whole article here and watch her music video of 'Someone Like You'. The author of the article said he/she felt like writing a breakup album. Maybe Adele will record it.

Hello everyone, I really enjoyed Rhondi's third annual porch party yesterday and I still have more lovely porches to visit-it seems there are not enough hours in the day sometimes doesn't it! Thank you to all who came to visit me and welcome to my new followers too- it is always a pleasure to hear from you. Today it is tea time and I want to show off some of my favorite tea things. Don't you just love these pretty teacups-they were a lovely gift from a good friend-thanks Heather! There is one for you and one for me. All the beautiful china shared today came from Reid House Antiques in Tyron(P.E.I.) last year. It is a great place to stop in and visit. Yes, we still have lilacs here and the garden is full of their fragrance. Tomorrow I will take you on a garden tour-come to think of it- I have a house and garden tour tomorrow with tea and dessert-I better get busy! Isn't it such a dainty pattern? Remember the garden bench I got last week at Reid House well I also bought this pretty covered dish too. I have been pretty good lately about not buying things but I couldn't resist this or the garden bench. It is hard to be good all the time! ha I think I may have wandered off the tea topic a bit but the color theme matched so well I had to throw in a few extra shots! I hope you have some time today to sit and smell the lilacs! Today I am joining in with Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for her lovely TeaTime Tuesday so you can go and enjoy some lovely tea over there! Thank you for visiting, & Enjoy your day! Carolyn

Today I am sharing my Brambly Hedge china. I have never shared it all in one post, so it's long. Brambly Hedge is a series of children's books by Jill Barklem. The stories recount the adventures of a community of mice that live together in the tranquil surroundings of the English countryside. I think they are so dear to me because I had a pet mouse as a child and I lived in the country with a blackberry hedgerow. Anyway, here is the china I have in the seasonal order. Spring Summer Fall Winter The four plates here titled: The Engagement, The Wedding, The Birthday, and The Picnic are separate from the seasonal tea sets but I pictured some of them with spring and summer because they fit there nicely. I collected these pieces at different times from a local thrift store they were manufactured in the 1980's. I enjoy them and thought it would be fun to show them all together in one post. They are made by Royal Doulton. Sherry I will link this to: There Is No Place Like Home at Rose Chintz Cottage Home & Garden Thursdayat A Delightsome Life Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage Vintage Charm at Charm Bracelet Diva The Homemaking Party at Classical Homemaking Thoughts of Home at Decor to Adore Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays Share Your Cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen Five Star Frou-Frou at A Tray of Bliss Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Savouring Summer Tea on The Charm of Home (via thecharmofhome.blogspot.gr)

Today I am sharing my Brambly Hedge china. I have never shared it all in one post, so it's long. Brambly Hedge is a series of children's books by Jill Barklem. The stories recount the adventures of a community of mice that live together in the tranquil surroundings of the English countryside. I think they are so dear to me because I had a pet mouse as a child and I lived in the country with a blackberry hedgerow. Anyway, here is the china I have in the seasonal order. Spring Summer Fall Winter The four plates here titled: The Engagement, The Wedding, The Birthday, and The Picnic are separate from the seasonal tea sets but I pictured some of them with spring and summer because they fit there nicely. I collected these pieces at different times from a local thrift store they were manufactured in the 1980's. I enjoy them and thought it would be fun to show them all together in one post. They are made by Royal Doulton. Sherry I will link this to: There Is No Place Like Home at Rose Chintz Cottage Home & Garden Thursdayat A Delightsome Life Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage Vintage Charm at Charm Bracelet Diva The Homemaking Party at Classical Homemaking Thoughts of Home at Decor to Adore Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays Share Your Cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen Five Star Frou-Frou at A Tray of Bliss Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home