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Tea on the porch

I love rain. Some of my dearest moments are rainy afternoons when I get to read or just sit on the porch and watch the earth getting soaked. And I got to do that this week with

a cup of hot Lady Grey. It's 'fragrant, bright and light... infused with orange, lemon and bergamot.'

Tara Road by Maeve Binchy was a lovely read from all the Grishams, Crichtons and Dan Browns my nose was buried in in the past weeks.


This dream of walking a tree-lined dirt road that leads to a pretty little cottage seems to have intensified in the last recent weeks. I realize it is a pipe dream, at least for now.  So I make do with a flower shop. The sight is therapeutic.

Flower shops, just like book shops are some of the happiest spots people can be in.


For yesterday's brunch I ordered a salad randomly. With mind at work I just hoped it would be worth its price. It was. Some days turn so well, yummy and healthy.

This has been a week filled with blessings to enjoy and be grateful for.


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Linking with: Friday's Fave Five * Picture Clusters * Share the Joy
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  1. 4 Lettre WordsAugust 22, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Sounds delightful...and now I'm hungry! :)

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  2. ayelmentAugust 23, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Flowers, food, and words........ you've hit some of my joy spots!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    My best friend owns a flower shop and when I go to NY to visit my family I always meet her there to spend some time with her while she works. Every time I walk in I take a deep breath, I just love it.

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  4. Barbara H.August 24, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    There is something about a rainy day that makes it so cozy to curl up and read.

    A friend of mine used to own a flower shop - it was always fun to pop in and see what was new. I'm not often in flower shops any more since so many grocery stores here also sell flowers, but when I am it is a nice feeling. And even the floral sections of grocery stores are lovely.

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  5. FaithAugust 24, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Some of my fave things are good food like your photo and flowers and tea on a rainy day! I have read all of Maeve's books and loved them! And last night my youngest daughter and I watched Circle of Friends based on her book by same title! You had a lovely week!

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  6. Laura@OutnumberedMomAugust 24, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Love the tea you mentioned -- and ALL the authors! Beautiful flower pictures. Have a great week ahead!

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  7. WillowAugust 26, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Your description of reading on the porch listening to the rain sounds so very cozy. The only change I would make is to drink Earl Grey tea instead of Lady Grey :)

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  8. maiylahAugust 29, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    aww, your salad looks as delightful as the flower shop! love it!

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

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