Blossoms Abound Finally!
FINALLY! After an unseasonably cold and wet spring, the weather is warming up at last!
Bees are buzzing, the air is perfumed from the fresh aroma of flowers, (pollen is aggrevating many a person with allergies) but most of all blossoms are appearing!
Flowering pear and cherry trees bring soft shades of white with pink to the landscape. Such a gorgeous sight after a long winter!
And then there are the redbuds with their beautiful lavendar-hot pink color! Set against a spring green background, redbuds just grab your eyes’ attention and you respond with a big WOW!
When the weather warms up, I run to the local nursery to purchase geraniums that I set out in pots each and every year. Gotta get there early before the best colors and sizes are picked over before Mother’s Day!
With the beauty of spring gardens and a successful launch of my 5-year old blog on WordPress with a fresh new design, I’m giving away some gorgeous garden-themed Portmeirion china: A Botanic Garden pattern teapot with two coordinating Botanic Garden mugs to enjoy some fresh tea in your garden!
The teapot sells for $89.99 and each of the mugs sells for $23.99, so the overall value of this giveaway is $138.00. Shipping is on me too, so you’re saving another $15.00!
This beautiful giveaway will remain open for one week and end Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Several opportunities to enter are provided and some options give 5 entries each! So enter and good luck!
The winner is Lauren R. #672
I am following you and Google+ and thank you for adding me back. I still cant seem to post a comment on google+.Yet. Argh!!!! Oh, I also repinned your Italian Cheesy Tomato Pie recipe. š
Oh you’re so sweet Patricia! I don’t understand Google + either! Arghhh is right!
Glad to be following you too!
Roz
I would enjoy some animal cookies, or snickerdoodles with tea. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d enjoy those snickerdoodles with you!
Roz
LAUREN! You are the lucky winner of this gorgeous teapot and mugs! I will be contacting you for your mailing address to ship these to you! CONGRATULATIONS! And thank you so much for being such a wonderful blog friend!
I hope that you enjoy these!
Roz
If I were sitting outside enjoying a cup of tea, I would love some lemon cookies.
Sounds like a perfect combination, Clenna! Welcome!
Roz
What an amazing giveaway Roz! The teapot is beautiful…thanks so much for the chance to win š Congratulations on 5 years!
Thanks Lisa! Time has flown, that’s for sure! I love your blog too and have been following all along!
Roz
oatmeal raisin cookies, my fav
One of my faves too, Amy! Welcome!
Roz
Hi!! I found you on the UBP13 and its my first party, plus I’m a new blogger! You’re blog is awesome! I hope you can come by mine at http://mybutterflyhaus.blogspot.com
Happy blogging and nice to “meet” you!
Thanks Elizabeth, I will certainly stop by your blog for a visit!
Roz
I love that first tree. It looks like a heart! I would munch on my mom’s homemade kliners. They are a fried donut and taste wonderful with tea.
Susan, I think the same thing as you do about the redbud tree! Isn’t that interesting that it is shaped like a ‘heart’? Welcome to my blog and good luck with your entry!
Roz
my wife’s lemon cookies
Hello William (I’m also married to a great guy named “William”),
I’m sure that your wife’s cookies are awesome! Welcome!
Roz
I subscribed. I love that teapot.
Hi Julie,
Thanks and welcome! It is truly a lovely teapot!
Roz
A scone with Devonshire cream
Vicki,
Devonshire cream with scones is a must for me too!
Welcome,
Roz
I would enjoy sugar cookies
I love super soft and thick sugar cookies! Great idea Denise!
Thanks,
Roz
follow on G+ as Denise Donaldson
Thanks Denise! Welcome and I’d love to follow you back on G+!
Roz
shortbread cookies
You are in agreement with the majority of readers Heather! Do you have a favorite recipe?
Welcome,
Roz
Sounds strange – but I love lemon shortbreads with tea
Samii, I don’t think that sounds strange at all, but rather really delicious!
Roz
I subscribed – [email protected]
Thanks Samii, and welcome to my blog! I hope you’ll find lots of yummy recipes here for you!
Roz
I followed on G+ via Samii Alexxis
Hi Samii (I love your name by the way), thank you and I’ll follow you back OK?
Roz
Biscotti would be perfect with a cup of tea!
I agree 100% with you Debra! Welcome!
Roz
I love biscotti I think it goes great with tea
I agree Kim! Welcome!
Roz
I’ll have a lemon scone with my tea. Beautiful pictures.
Thanks for the contest.
You’re welcome Sarah. Thanks for entering and for stopping by!
Roz
I would enjoy a small cookie or cake with my tea
Connie,
Sounds like just the perfect size to enjoy with tea!
Roz
i would eat some biscotti
Me too Susan! Welcome!
Roz
Danish Wedding Cookies or Pecan Sandies and sharing with my granddaughters..
There are a lot of shortbread lovers out there (including me)! Nice that your son makes it for you!
Roz
I would love to have tea with granddaughters too Dorothy! Welcome!
Roz
I would nibble on some of the shortbread that my son makes! Delicious!
There are a lot of shortbread lovers out there (including me)! Nice that your son makes it for you!
Roz
I subscribed with emai:
rewilson80 (at) yahoo (dot) come
Welcome Robin. Do you have a blog that I can follow you back on?
Roz
I always enjoy some lemon bars with a cup of tea.
Edna, oh lemon bars are great with anything aren’t they?
Roz
coffee crumb cake would be great
Sounds like a great idea . . . coffee crumb cake is yummy Jeanette!
Roz
I subscribed š
Welcome Elaine! Hope you enjoy!
Roz
I think I’d love to sip on some Peppermint Tea and have some nice scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Sounds so British and lovely! Welcome Eugenia!
Roz
Fresh shortbread.
My Scottish husband and I would definitely agree with you! Welcome Gianna!
Roz
Amazing pics! I wish I had those in my front yard!
Stopping by to say hi from the Ultimate Blog Party!
http://momandmore.com/2013/04/party-with-me-at-the-ultimate-blog-party-2013-ubp13.html
Hello Cher (love your name BTW!). Thank you for your kind comment!
Roz
i love dipping m&m cookies in tea š
What a super sweet idea! Welcome Claire!
Roz
toast or a vanilla cookie
Yum, a vanilla cookie would be a nice light touch! Welcome Amanda!
Roz
Ummm.. I haven’t had German Chocolate Cake in a long time, sounds good with some tea!
Sylvia, How weird . . . I was just talking to one of my students who is from Germany and she said that her family makes German chocolate cake all of the time; it is one of their favorites too! Welcome!
Roz
Anything sweet of course.
Hi Faith,
Sweet is always the best choice with tea, that’s for sure! Welcome!
Roz
I would love to nibble on anything lemony while I enjoyed a cup of tea from this beautiful tea set. Congratulations on your 5 years of blogging!
I agree Debby, it needs to be lemon!
Roz
I have been enjoying your blog & just subscribed to your e-mail feed.
Thank you so much Debby! I hope we become good blogging friends!
Roz
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A slice of lemon poppy seed cake.
Lorena (my daughter’s name is Lauren by the way), it seems that lemon is the most favored flavor to enjoy with tea!
Roz
I would enjoy a thin..maybe not so thin piece of Hummingbird Cake with tea.
Oh my gosh, you’ve reminded me about that wonderful cake! I need to make one again!
Thanks,
Roz
Following by email š
Welcome Patricia! Glad to meet you and I hope to be able to share more delicious recipes for you to enjoy!
Roz
Thank you so much. I enjoy a good meal. I think I did the google plus thing right. If not..so so sorry.
hmmm a cookie?
Vera, cookies always work for me too! Thanks for your entry; nice to meet you!
Roz
Lemon Biscotti would be great
I’d be happy to share some lemon biscotti with you too, Deana! What a great idea!
Roz
I love tea with shortbread cookies and jam.I subscribe to your site and I really enjoy it.A toast to many more!!
Thanks Heidi, we’re big on shortbread in this house too, especially since my husband is part Scottish! YUM!
Roz
Roz,
Congratulations!!! I’ve enjoyed reading your blogs, makes me hungry every time I visit!!
Looking forward to visiting for the next 5 yrs!! xoxo
Awe, Thanks Terri! I’m glad that you enjoy this blog! It’s my pleasure to write it and share with you!
Roz
Lemon shortbread cookies
Oooh, lemon shortbread! I’ve never made or found those anywhere! Sounds delicious!
Roz
Yay! This is so exciting and picturesque!
Yes, it is a gorgeous time of year. I take my camera with me everywhere so I don’t miss a great shot! Thanks for your comment and entry Joanne. I always enjoy your visits!
Roz
I would love to nibble on lemon bars with a lovely cup of tea.
I followed you at G+ and commented there. Thanks for the chance!
Sounds like you share your love of lemon recipes with me Cynthia! Thank you for stopping by and entering!
Roz
What a lovely spring tradition! And the tea set is gorgeous – such a great giveaway! I follow you on G+ and will tweet about the giveaway too š
Thanks Katherine! I’m a big follower of your blog too! Thanks for the sweet tweet!
Roz
So beautiful! I’m so thankful that spring has finally arrived and the flowers are out. Your geraniums are gorgeous, too. Congratulations on celebrating 5 years and also on your move to WordPress!
Laurie, so far it has been a smart move over to WP and yes, what a beautiful time of year it is!
Roz
everything is just beautiful and screams spring and fresh! The teapot could not be any prettier! I love it
Thanks Jessica! Spring has sprung here in the Carolina’s and I’m sure it’s been well on its way in your neck of the woods by now! Thanks for stopping by!
Roz
P.s. I’m already happily following you on Google+ and am on your e-mail list.
Yes, you’re one of my best readers and commenters! I appreciate you Kim!
Roz
If not munching on a La Bella Vita biscotti with my English tea, I might nibble my lovely Castella pound cake with green tea =)
Great photos, Roz! Thank you for celebrating the splendor of Mother Nature.
Oh you are so sweet Kim! You’re welcome; I love to shoot photos of nature, it’s how this whole blog got started!
Roz
lemon bars.
What a great idea Starr! Welcome!
Roz
Spring has finally sprung here in New Jersey where it’s nearly 80 degrees today. I love the flowers in your photos. The color of those geraniums is sensational. How about some biscotti to go with that tea?
That’s what I’d enjoy Linda!
Thanks for your entry,
Roz
I’m so happy I’m on your email list now! Not only am I so envious of all of the gorgeous blossoms in your area but I also love the teapot and cups you are so graciously giving away. The flower on the teapot is a beautiful clematis bloom and I have a multitude of different varieties of clematis growing in my garden. I love them! And tea, of course š
Susan, I just love Clematis! I imagine that your garden is simply gorgeous! I am glad that we’re new blogging friends . . . it’s not just about the food for me! I can’t live without beauty in my gardens surrounding my home! Welcome! I will stop over to your blog too so that I can follow you in return!
Roz
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful! I love the teapot and mugs. My parents were English and Welsh, so I like tea with anything or just by itself…however, at the moment I would enjoy a cup of tea with a small slice of sponge cake with raspberry filling.
Oh Carol that sounds absolutely lovely to enjoy with tea! I love y English china/dinnerware! it is of such high quality and beauty! I am glad to share some of my collection with my readers today! Thank you for stopping by; I hope we become good blogging friends!
Roz
Spring and fall are my favorite seasons, those trees are beautiful Roz, thanks for capturing it for us with your gorgeous photography. I can’t wait til that starts happening around here. 5 years is a milestone in blogging, here’s to another 5!
It has been a long, cold winter and early spring hasn’t it Marie? I know that Chicago is beautiful a few months later and it’s my favorite time to visit! Thank you for your kind support!
Roz
Your pictures are gorgeous. And this teapot set is just as beautiful. Yes, I subscribed to your email now. And thanks for hosting this giveaway. I always enjoy butter cookies when I have tea. I can imagine myself using and adoring this tea set every afternoon. š
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I am so glad to hear from you Amy! You’ve seriously got one of the best blogs on the Web and I’m not just saying that!
Roz
Start blowing those blossoms our way. It looks like another week of winter until we get spring. Those blossoms just make me sing.
I’m so glad these blossoms make you sing and smile Claudia! You deserve it!
Roz
what can i say… is so beautiful.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Roz
I’d enjoy an almond biscotti with a cup of peppermint tea! And I am also enjoying my first red rose on my rose bush today!
Fantastic Liz! Biscotti would be perfect with a cup of tea!
Hi Roz: Beautiful photos! I am so jealous, it is 33 degrees and raining (at least it’s not snowing) and we still have 3 feet of ice on the lakes. I won’t enter the giveaway since I have this beautiful teapot already so will give someone else a chance, but it’s a agreat giveaway! anne
You are so kind! You can also enter to give these as a gift for some lucky person in your life!
Roz
Gorgeous spring photos, Roz. Congratulations on 5 years of blogging!
Thanks Angie! It has certainly been fun meeting you and so many great folks!
Roz
Beautiful shots Roz. Our cherry is in bloom but the redbud and most other things are just opening.
The color of the flowering trees are so much more vivid in Tennessee since you get a little bit colder temps in the winter than SC. Hopefully we’ll be able to see the Dogwood Trail this year in Knoxville!
Roz
Congratulations on 5 years of blogging as well as your new blog design!! Keep us the good work! I was out yesterday enjoying a rainy Spring day, but nevertheless enjoying it immensely. The teapot is lovely. I have a blue and white Portmeirion teapot and cups and this garden pattern in a rolling pin for puff pastry. I am organizing a bridal shower as my mother of the bride duties and she is requesting a tea party:D
I knew we had similar tastes Val! This is such a beautiful pattern! It just screams Garden Party and/or Tea Party! Glad you entered the drawing!
This teapot and the mugs are beautiful, Roz. I would love to sip some tea and nibble on a blueberry scone, with a lemon icing drizzle. Thanks for hosting. The link for google + is not working though. xo
thanks for letting me know Barbara!