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October charm

It's weekend! Time to share joys and faves:

i. How I love autumn! I had so much fun putting together autumn scenes and quotes despite never actually having seen the season for real.


ii. Check out my ABC chocolate- a gift from a girl friend on my birthday. It's too pretty to eat, which is good so then I avoid too much sugar.

iii. Would you believe I got the ceramic plate for only 32 cents? I imagine it would look fab with a slice of Black Forest or Red Velvet on it.


iv. And here's Agalico - a quiet English tea room not far from where I live. It was wonderful savoring the charm while waiting for someone who joined me for tea.

Weekend Reflection
 
v. As a fan of Japanese cuisine, I explore restaurants from time to time. It's Honmoni Sushi this week where I tried their saba in teriyake sauce. The set includes miso soup, vegetable salad, egg and tofu, and pickled zucchini. Delicious.


Linking to - Fave Five, Picture Clusters, Share the Joy
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  1. Gillena CoxOctober 25, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    the beauty of flowers in autumn leaves; very nice take

    much love...

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  2. JennOctober 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    That fish was cooked perfectly!

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  3. KarenOctober 25, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    What a lovely post! That plate is so pretty, and such a bargain!

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  4. FaithOctober 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    What a fun gift!! I couldn't have held back from that sugar!! Lol that tea room is so pretty..thanks for sharing...and my hubby is a huge fan of Japanese food..I've only had it a few times and did like it....enjoy your weekend

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  5. KathieOctober 25, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    That's one of my favourite autumn quote although I'm always surprised that Camus made it. Sounds too cheerful for him :)

    Great bargain on the plate!

    Agalico has such lovely English charm. I really enjoy going to tea rooms.

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend Hazel!

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  6. MelissaOctober 25, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Love the chocolate ABCs, and what a deal on that pretty plate!

    I never heard of saba. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. MeriOctober 25, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    The tea room looks splendid -- and so civilized!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    All of the pictures are beautiful, how I would love to sit in that tea room!

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  9. Barbara H.October 26, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    I love your fall background! Where I grew up we didn't have all the beauitful colors in the fall, so I have loved that aspect of where we have lived since we've been married.

    The chocolates are cute, the plate looks nice, and the tea room looks so inviting.

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  10. 'TsukiOctober 26, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    A very yummy post... Great reflection, well done.

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  11. CarlettaOctober 26, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    That tea room is elegant and such a lovely reflection!

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  12. SusanneOctober 26, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Sweet gift! and pretty on the plate! Happy belated birthday! Tea rooms are fun to visit!

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  13. Fun60October 26, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    What a lovely idea that ABC cake is and how good it looks on that plate. Too good to eat.

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  14. WillowOctober 27, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    I'm not a fan of Japanese food but the dishes you described might make me change my mind.
    Oh, an English tea room? Sounds and looks lovely. I hope you enjoyed the tea.
    Have a happy autumn weekend.

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  15. LinneaOctober 27, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    You sure find great scenes to photograph! Thanks for stopping by at my "O"! I love your autumn scenes from the previous post, too...

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  16. SmilingSallyOctober 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    You have yummy pictures today, Hazel. Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Very creative photography for HBM and love the Camus quote ~ thanks, carol ^_^

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  18. Little Wandering WrenOctober 29, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Hi Hazel
    Happy belated birthday, looks like you had some fun birthday gifts and a great visit to the tea rooms and Japanese restaurant - I'm hungry now!
    Wrenx

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  19. NeesieOctober 30, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday wishes to you Hazel ;D
    I like the look of that tea room...hmm...now I need a cuppa!

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  20. AnnesphamilyOctober 30, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Happy Birthday Hazel! Your photos are wonderful and what a terrific day you spent! I love tea so I would have joined you for some ! Have a grand week.

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  21. maiylahOctober 31, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Is that a lotus root (on your last shot)?
    if given the chance, i would love to experience autumn myself! dream come true! :)

    thank you so much for sharing and linking over at Food Friday, Hazel

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