Today I'm joining in the fun at SMILING SALLY'S "Blue Monday"!! Thank you for hosting this weekly event!!
Are you doing anything special in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee? THE STONE RABBIT and I decided to commemorate the special event today in our own little way.
Actually, the idea came to me this past weekend when I purchased one of my favorite ferns . . .a "Kimberly Queen". I love how unbelievably hardy these ferns are. . . even I can't kill them! They last and last and last. . . kinda like Queen Elizabeth!!
Then I found this swell crown at a local antique/flea market festival on Saturday. . .I knew we had the beginnings of a celebration!
This afternoon, I pulled a special little tea pot. I bought it about four years ago from one of my very first favorite bloggers. ..Susan of T- Cozy!
While the tea was steeping, I prepared cucumber sandwiches! Do I hear you saying "Aren't those cucumber slices are a little thick for such dainty delights"? And to that I say. . ."Hey, I have a fracture in my left hand and I think it's pretty amazing that I can even slice. . .let alone slice thinly! I don't want to add another injury to that hand. . .like the loss of a digit!"
I'm sure you noticed that the crown is bedazzled with a few faux rubies and BLUE sapphires! I also decided I needed to use some of my Liberty BLUE dishes. I'm certain the Queen wouldn't mind me celebrating her special milestone with an important time period in our country's history, too!! :)
Here I am, sipping tea and nibbling on cucumber sandwiches. . . and practicing my Queenly Wave. . while wearing an Old Navy flag shirt! I know. . .it's all so very classy!!
THE STONE RABBIT thinks the splint is actually an asset. . .no limp hands are acceptable while waving to my subjects!!
THE STONE RABBIT and I have really had fun taking turns wearing the crown. . .actually, I think I need to wear it more often. It's really a spirit lifter!! :) Just let us know if you need to borrow it!
DANA
A beautiful celebration tea for Queen Elizabeth II, Dana.
I need to catch up with my reading as I do not know what happened to your wrist!!
Posted by: Pat@BPM | June 04, 2012 at 02:12 PM
Hope you are all better soon!!!
Posted by: Pat@BPM | June 04, 2012 at 02:14 PM
A lovely tea you put on, my dear!
Ruby, Blue, Yellow
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | June 04, 2012 at 02:51 PM
WHAT? A FRACTURE! Oh, you poor thing. I don't know how you managed to post a blog; it's a good thing that the Stone Rabbit can help.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful blue and white china.
Happy Blue Monday, Dana.
Posted by: Sally | June 04, 2012 at 04:39 PM
Happy healing while I curtsy in front of my IPad! I have those same dishes btw, and I'm sure the Queen wouldn't mind us using them in her honor at all.
Posted by: Doris | June 04, 2012 at 05:09 PM
Oh, Dana! I just say that you are looking quite regal in your crown and your flag t-shirt. You should invite Queen Elizabeth over for your celebration tea. I doubt she has a TSR - because there can really only be one TSR, but I am certain she would be charmed.
Happy Blue Monday - even if it is Tuesday now.
Posted by: | June 05, 2012 at 06:48 AM
Dana now I'm smiling see you and the stone rabbit both is that charming crown! fun post and yummy sandwiches! hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | June 05, 2012 at 08:22 AM
Your tea party is definitely fit for a queen! Stone Rabbit looks very handsome in his crown!
Fun Blue Monday!
Posted by: Sarah ~ Magnolia's Attic | June 05, 2012 at 09:16 AM
ha ha...I loved your queenly wave. I wasn't sure whether to curtsey or not??
So I did.
I love little cuccumber sandwiches.
Posted by: wendy | June 05, 2012 at 03:33 PM
So cute! Great photos, like your bunny..
Visiting for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by:)
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Posted by: Leah H. | June 05, 2012 at 08:10 PM
Good morning Dana, We arrived yesterday after driving the whole way in one day. It was actually a good trip, just loooooong. We were here before dark. I think it is about 800 miles.
Tomorrow we are driving to Topeka to visit our three nieces and their families. That will be a very special day. They planned this get together so we can see everyone all at once. Bill's sister has three girls and they are all awesome and beautiful inside and out. Each of them have two children. We love them dearly and we rarely get to see them.
After that I will be pretty flexible to visit with you. Think about what is good for you. Today we are resting and it sure feels good.
Your post really made me smile. This is a big deal in England and for many who do not live there. I admire Queen Elizabeth very much. Oh, and I love cucumber sandwiches and a cup of tea. They look delicious and you did good just to slice those cukes. I never add sugar or cream though. Black tea and cream and sugar in my coffee. Some people would say I am backwards. HA! The crown is a great touch. I pray your poor hand is improving.
I too love those ferns. This year I hung 4 of them across my front deck instead of flowers that were up to $20 a piece. The hanging ferns were only $7.50. I am budget minded with the Stock Market on the downward plunge. Yikes! it is scary.
I must get busy and iron my wrinkled clothes.
Love you,
Jeanne xoxoxo
Posted by: jeanne | June 06, 2012 at 06:44 AM