Happy Tea Tuesday … the last Tuesday in August … already …
one summer I hardly ate any watermelon … when the leaves turned dry and crunchy and a nip returned to the air … I was kind of sorry about that … and vowed to not let that happen again …
this summer has been a bumper year for watermelon … perhaps the extreme heat is good for something because they have been extra sweet and juicy AND … $3.99 for a seedless melon seems a fair price … in these parts anyway … some markets ask 6.99 for one …
while a wide array of produce can be had all year round … we do enjoy eating locally grown …
I got excited setting my tea table … a fork ? … fingers work just right for eating watermelon 
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there are lots of fun tea parties to visit over at Kimmie’s Art in Red Wagons … won’t you join us
I am not a watermelon lover but you certainly do make it enticing! Happy T Tuesday and, yes, I will join you for a cuppa! hugs
That’s a wonderful shot of local color and produce. It’s all brown here, and I’ve not had any watermelon, but lots of cantaloupe earlier in the spring. I hope your weather is truly as lovely as the photos because your table is simply delightful. Happy tea today, dear friend.
Lovely table setting, it looks so inviting, you may need more than two chairs when we all stop by! Happy T to you dear friend, enjoy the watermelon and tell us what fabulous meals you will make with all of those fresh veges! Hugs, Christen
Gorgeous table setting…lovely herbs as well as mouth watering watermelon.
I’ll have to go shopping for seedless. Abundance of tomatoes has loaded the refridgerator with soup, spaghetti sauce and okra gumbo…most from my small plot. Attempt at growing tiny watermelon is large pot not successful.
Let me know if you need more feathers.
Patty; what an inviting table setting! I love watermelon and it certainly has been a refreshing staple in our house this year with the heat! xxoo
hi patty!! your garden looks soooo inviting!! and i agree, the watermelon (and canteloupe) have been wonderful this year! i just realized that i missed the farmer’s market this morning becuase i was playing with the citra solv…did you try it? happy tuesday, dearest
**Sigh!** Such a pretty setting for today’s tea, Patty! You always make everyone feel so welcome and pampered! The best part of summer (as far as I’m concerned) is all of the wonderful fresh produce. Happy Tuesday, My Friend!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo
How inviting your tea table looks with the watermelon and herbs, all good things. Love it! Lennie
Great things on your Blog again, lovely tea table;o)
That’s a beautiful table setting, Patty, and I am betting you painted those cute chairs. The table runner is especially pretty! That’s an incredible number of posts!
xo,
Suz
I’m glad to see that it’s still summertime somewhere – it’s been hard to have faith about that around here
….. I love your vow about watermelon – that is a worthy vow 
…. and congratulations on such a successful and long-lived blog ….. 1,213 blog posts is nothing to sneeze at!!!
Happy T today! Kimmie
Buying local…I try to do that as much as I can. Love the farmers markets.
Looks like you have a wonderful little spot to sit for a spell.
what a lovely spot for some sweet friends and a cup of tea..and watermelon ..i like that idea!
I used to like watermelon when I lived abroad – and you are right – a fork is best !
Hi Patty
I would love to join you for a catch up and a juicy piece of watermelon.
One of Summers special gifts which I can look forward to hear in a few months!
I’m off for a coffee with my darling son – so special!!!!
Take care
Such a lovely tea table… the watermelon looks sooooo good…. I just love watermelon… and your herbs are beautiful!
too pretty Patty,….sigh wish i could come and have watermelon tea with you…
I was so happy to come and enjoy some of your sunshine today
Such a pretty place to be!
You are the Swan Lady of Grace…this is so lovely and peaceful. I had a diet raspberry tea all day with plenty of ice. Have a great day! Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
I just got home from the studio.
The watermelon looks great. Our little ones have put away their share of that treat this summer.
taking a peek at your blog and loving it! what a wonderful space!
I missed it yesterday but I will get round I hope to view a few love the melon
Love Dawn xx
I love watermelons as well Patty and its available all year round over my end, comes in red, yellow and orange and yes that’s a fair price too…thank you for your kind thoughts….and have a happy day!
oooh how I’d love to join you and sit in that pretty pink chair
Beautiful garden shot!!!
xo
Gaye
Oh how sweet! Love your little outdoor setting…I can just see you sitting there on that pink polka-dotted chair with watermelon juice dripping off your fingers and leaving spots on your linens!!!! Your post has me hungry for some watermelon. I always use my melon baller and fill a big bowl with them….my boys will consume a whole melon in one sitting if I do the work of making the little balls. ADORE that parfait glass filled with yellow strawflower heads! Such a fun post, Patty! Xo, Sue
An absolutely delightful tea table setting, who knows how long we can enjoy this wonderful sunshine – I love these late summer days!
I’ve been having watermelon for breakfast lately…yum! I’d love to be able to join you at your table too.
Tea looks like a ritual to enjoy at your house. Your presentation is just beautiful. I feel like I just walked into your yard. I can hear the birds chirping and long for a cup of tea, a relaxing moment where I get to know you just a tad better.
It looks like you are ending the summer with a wonderful party.
watermalon tea, so summery
What a delightful setting Patty….I’d just love to sit on one of those pink chairs and have a chat with you in the sunshine.
I love the pink chairs..they are absolutely gorgeous