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Monday, June 6, 2011

{Gardenia by Royal Albert and our Garden Gardenias}

This time I will take you to our pond area underneath the huge semi-evergreen oak tree, where Pieter put a pick nick table and bench. It is a perfect spot for a tea or for just a break from garden work. So peaceful and tranquil. Let's have a look... A nice spot to have your tea and cake after a Garden Tour.
A tea towel as table cloth with Royal Albert Gardenia china and some Baccarat crystal vases and candle holder which was available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics.
This is actually a vintage Baccarat Shalimar perfume bottle but it is perfect for holding a Gardenia as a vase.
These are the heavenly Aimee Yoshioka Gardenias, like I showed you last year in my post: {Heavenly Gardenia Jasminoides 'Aimee Yoshioka'}. 
Costco does sell these yummy Cashew Clusters with almonds and pumpkin seeds; good source of protein and fiber and gluten free. The Royal Albert China you also can see in my post: {May 22 Gardenia by Royal Albert and blooming Gardenias in Baccarat vase} 
Baccarat crystal candle holder, which is actually an egg cup holder...
Sorry ALL six are sold out...
The pond is a very nice spot for observing tiny turtles that swim by and waterlilies, fish, bull frogs.
Lots of mosses grow between the thick roots. Plenty of shade and the only negative of this huge oak tree is that where its shade covers the pond, no waterlilies grow.
Lots of pot plants across the pond, near the greenhouse.
Here you can view the greenhouse too.
Where those trees are there is the creek, the back of our property.
Royal Albert Gardenia cup & saucer with Bridal Rose from Alvin spoon.

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17 comments:

  1. Johanna GehrleinJune 6, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Dear Mariette,

    I love the waxy blossoms of Gardenia so much. The heavy scent is wonderful. What a pretty vignette with the flowers and the wonderful Royal Albert china. The Gardenia in the Baccarat looks so perfect. As if the perfume grows out of the parfum flacon.Just lovely!

    Best greetings, Johanna

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  2. IngeJune 6, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Mooi, chique en feestelijk gedekte tafel! Die glutenvrije cashew clusters lijken me zálig lekker!

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  3. Villa KönigJune 6, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Lovely garden images! Hugs Yvonne

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  4. theromanticroseJune 6, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Che bella combinazione di tazze e fiori!Stupendo!Baci,Rosetta

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  5. Rozen van papierJune 6, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Oh Mariette what a beautiful flowers, and lovely teacups! The colour of that gardenia is beautiful, I should like to make that flower of paper.

    Have a nice day!

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  6. Das Büh und die LillypookzeJune 6, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Oh MAriette! Ich komm immer nicht aus dem Schwärmen raus, wenn ich virtuell durch Deinen Garten schlendern darf! Die Fotos sind ein Traum, und das Geschirr ist ... hachz... mit fehlen die Worte und das will was heissen :O)

    Danke für den tollen Gartenspaziergang!
    Lass Dich lieb drücken!
    Deine Biene

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  7. highheeledlifeJune 6, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    OH my dear friend ... what a lovely setting! Your choice of displaying the Gardenia is perfect and wonderfully breath taking!! .... Truly a magical place... nature is so giving to us.

    Thank you for your visits and always encouraging words ~wishing you a fabulous tranquil week , xo HHL

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  8. Elly's kleine idylleJune 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Wauw!!!wat een prachtige plekje om even een kopje thee te drinken!!!!
    CHIQUE EN HEEL STIJLVOL!!!
    En wat is je servies Royal Albert wonder schoon.
    Ik heb er van genoten en je koekjes !!!!!!mis je er ook een?????
    Een lieve groet van Elly.

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  9. MadeliefJune 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Lieve Mariette,

    Wat een heerlijk schaduwrijk plekje om thee te drinken! De gardenia's in de parfumflesjes en je mooie servies van Royal Albert maken het helemaal af.

    Een gezellige nieuwe week!

    Lieve groet,

    Madelief x

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  10. loryJune 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    le tue gardenie sono fantastiche.....un abbraccio grande grande lory

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  11. Magia da InêsJune 6, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Amiga,

    que lugar maravilhoso para fazer um piquenique.

    Uma semana cheinha de alegrias e muita paz.

    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

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  12. RosIna´s AllerleiJune 6, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Liebe Mariette.Das sind wieder wunderschöne Bilder !!Dein Haus und der Garten ,ein Traum !!!Muss mir immer wieder mal deine gehäkelten Gardinen anschauen .Klasse!!Liebe Grüße Ina

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  13. CarolynJune 6, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    That is a beautiful setting and the gardenias are beautiful too!We can't grow them here unfortunately.

    Carolyn

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  14. Draffin BearsJune 6, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Dear Mariette,

    Looks like the perfect place to enjoy your picnic.
    I love the Royal Albert china, and the gorgeous gardenia's. I can just imagine the heavenly fragrance of the gardenia.
    Must be neat to get right back to nature and see all the birds and turtles about.

    Happy week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  15. orchid0324June 6, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Dearest Mariette,

    Oh, what a gorgeous setting in the outdoor!!! Perfect match, aren't they♪♪♪
    You have the magical power and makes me wish to have tea with you there♡♡♡
    Hugs, Orchid.

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  16. CatherineJune 6, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    What a beautiful picnic by the pond area Mariette! Wouldn't I love to sit there with you and have a spot of tea and perhaps a cookie or two. Oh yes, very wonderful!

    Love Costco!
    xo Catherine

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  17. UnknownJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    What a beautiful cups and flowers!!!!

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Mariette...