For a change of scenery, I decided my morning tea warranted a visit to the side deck. I’m blessed to have two lovely decks to enjoy. One is in the shade all day, the other gets serious mid-day and afternoon sun.
This side deck faces the old, weed-filled garden in the distance, a section of the stream, and my container plants. On a warm summer morning it’s another beautiful spot to enjoy some tea and to watch a little Wimbledon on the iPad outside!
I grabbed my round Union Jack British flag tray, some Fortnum & Mason tea, and my Brown Betty teapot in an ode to the old country.
The daisies are still blooming profusely in the garden and the yellow heliopsis are also JUST starting to bloom, so I cut a few short ones to add some more golden yellow to the bunch of daisies.
Little did I know that as I settled in to watch the women’s final, it would last less than an hour! I had hoped for a bigger, longer contest, but the more powerful player won.
This side deck is also home to my larger container plants. I have overwintered two hydrangeas that are JUST starting to finally sprout buds and some hosta. This summer I purchased two lavender plants that are doing great and three new roses which are starting to bud as well. In a few weeks, I hope to have a lot more color on this deck and I cannot wait to enjoy a lovely tea there again.
Happy summer!
Tea, Travel & Brain Aneurysm Awareness 