3/6/12

Simply Sweet~ Anniversary Tea

Can you guess why I'm taking lots of photos in this shop?

And why I'm having a hard time leaving this room?

Everywhere I turn, there are more lovely things to see!

More to capture the imagination and set me dreaming.

Leading me on and on.. 

into a world of delightful sensory wonder!

Until I spy the one thing that can bring my revelry to a halt.

The empty, beckoning seat across from my Beloved 

who lures me away with cream and the aroma of  freshly baked scones.

After 35 years of wedded bliss and keen observation

he knows, all too well, how to woo this heart of mine! 
What a wonderful place to explore is this antique store and tea-room, which houses the largest collection of teapots in the southern hemisphere! 
All around the rooms, I see high shelving packed with teapots of every shape, size, colour and description.
Genuine antiques butt up against novelty pots in a merry congregation above my head, forcing me to walk with face upturned to take it all in!
The only downside being the light and shadows which made it hard to take really good photos.
Still.. I think you can get some idea of how intriguing this place is, even by my unworthy efforts to capture the scene! 
I wanted to share them with you so you could see where my dear husband whisked me away to this past week!
As an extension of our wedding anniversary, he surprised me with a 4 day stay in a lovely B&B in the historic Blue Mountains area of New South Wales.
He's a "keeper" for sure, lol!!
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I'm linking this post to Sandi for her delightful Tea Time Tuesday
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19 comments:

  1. Hi Trish, The antique shop/gift shop/tearoom is full of great items plus good food and tea. That hubby is a keeper!
    Hugs, Beth

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  2. Good Evening Trish Sweetie...
    Oh what a gorgeous share this evening. I love tagging along to the tea room. So many lovely things. I can spend hours just walking around and around taking each little item in.

    But be still my little heart, when I smell scones and tea, and fresh butter, oh how delightful. I loved this visit this evening. Have a glorious week dear one. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  3. Ah, Trish my friend, Happy Anniversary! Your hubby treated you very well! The food looks lovely and I imagine, it was so.
    I would love to have taken a stroll through that place. What a treat!
    Thanks for sharing with us and joining me for tea today. Have a delightful week.

    Blessings and hugs,
    Sandi

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  4. Oh Trish....35years of growing together, learning together, loving together.

    Our Lord has truly blessed you my friend.

    May Our Lord bless you with many, many more.

    Maria

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  5. Happy Anniversary, Trish! Sounds like a lovely 4 days.:-)

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  6. It sounds and looks like you had a marvelous time. Happy Anniversary! :)

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  7. Hi Trish,
    What a wonderful teapot collection. No wonder you you took lots of photos....the shop looks like one visit wouldn't be enough to see everything.
    .....and ...your Hubby is right ..no holiday is complete without warm scones with jam and cream.
    God Bless
    Barb
    xxx

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  8. What a lovely way to celebrate your 35 - anniversary. It looks good with scones, cream and jam. I wish you and your husband a blessed week! Zinnia

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  9. Happy anniversary Trish! It looks like the perfect way to spend your anniversary with your sweet husband.
    God bless,
    Kim

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  10. Hi Trish,
    oh my, this shop is a heaven for tea cup colectors. It looks really fabulous and I could shop there for hours. And the treats look fabulous, too. I would love to join you for a cup. Thank you for this delightful tour.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  11. Nice to meet you! And happy anniversary. Sounds like a perfect time as far as I can see!
    Ruth

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  12. Blessings on your anniversary, milady! And, what a keeper indeed - wished away to a B&B with such delicious shops to peruse . . .

    Congratulations!

    I am celebrating my blogoversary this month - posted something special today and had to mention you - with a link, too!

    Joy!
    Kathy

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  13. Hello Trish, I have just found you and have linked up and am now following. I live in South Australia and notice you are in Australia too.
    After touring your blog,I have noticed how much you like the same things as me. Nice to meet you
    x jeanetteann

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  14. Hi Trish,

    What a wonderful way to spend your anniversary. Your husband has great taste. Happy Anniversary to you both. Your photo's are lovely...I would be in there for hours. I love teapots and teacups. Have a wonderful evening.

    Lisa

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  15. Dear friends,
    thank you for sharing my joy with me!
    God bless you all!
    love..Trish

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  16. Happy Anniversary! What a lovely way to spend the day and yes, your hubby is definitely a keeper. :o)

    I'm linking with this post today. I'll be reading the other ladies who linked here, too.

    Thanks!

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  17. Hi Trish,

    Happy Anniversary to you and your husband! What a lovely surprise he gave you for your long weekend at a B&B! That antique shop must have been a piece of heaven on earth for you!

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  18. What a sweeeet DELIGHT! Happy Anniversary! You are blessed!! :-)
    That looks like a marvelous
    time, your husband is a DEAR!!
    Blessings Love and Hugs, Linnie

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  19. Happy Anniversary .. That hubby deserves a BIG TEATIME HUG.... I just know you were in your element( ha Ha)... Thanks for sharing your celebrations...LOVELY !!! ..Big Hugs

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