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Saturday, February 28, 2009

tea for joy























Take a moment on this day, and relish in a royal cup of tea for joy.










Use loose tea-blossoms and delight in the aroma of the leaves.
Think about the history of tea and how it has inspired many a tea party.
Some historic, some royal  - yet all bring us a little joy.










A perfect beginning to my day begins with Joy.
Wish Joyce a Happy Birthday over here.  
She has been having herself a royal celebration all week long in her own unique style, spreading her wings and lighting us all with special gifts from the heart.
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14 comments:

  1. Formerly known as FrauFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    pve that is a beautiful picture for Joyce. You are so talanted ! Have a great weekend and happy birthday Joyce!

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  2. pve designFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Frau,
    danke! Did you see that is Joyce's dog Kelly serving tea for joy! Have a hot cup of tea today and a lovely weekend.
    pve

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  3. JoyceFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Patricia!!!

    Oh my goodness, I'm speechless! You have touch my heart beyond any words that can express my gratitude.

    You have me crying like a wee little girl. Of course happy tears. You captured Kelly to the T and all that gives me joy!! Our little Kelly girl, as I like to call her my "babygirl", butterflies for my butterfly angel and tea for the love of my life(I enjoy a cup of tea, but my little Leprechaun LOVES tea) and you know a birthday is not a birthday without a cake yummm...!

    Thank you for starting off my day and everyday with the beauty of your art, it truly brings me joy!

    Many hugs... my dear friend!
    xoxo

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  4. pve designFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Joyce-
    I shall be popping your Kelly girl in the mail to remind you to have tea parties and treats daily.
    Perhaps a butterfly tattoo would be fun - a wee one.
    Enjoy a perfect-beginning to a perfectly lovely year.
    pve

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  5. MichelleFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I think that is one of the cutest paintings...I imagine a child's book written around that one image. You are so talented Patricia- I wouldn't dare try to paint an animal or person. You capture the escence beautifully.

    I also love Joyce's header...I'm off to take a look at her blog now.

    Have a nice weekend!

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  6. DebraFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    PVE~ What a wonderful birthday gift for our Joy. This is a woman that knows how to celebrate. Your illustration of Kelly is adorable and I know Joyce will hold it dear.
    Happy weekend to you~

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  7. pve designFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    michelle-
    need your address to pop bailey in the mail.

    also, pondering a book that would have appeal not only for children but for the one's that never want to grow up. think that there are an awful lot of us adults who are lucky to play.

    love your illustrations too.
    pve

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  8. KwanaFebruary 28, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    So lovely! Happy birthday Joyce.

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  9. LynneFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks for the mention! And what a cute little illustration - and Happy Birthday Joyce!

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  10. Laura @ the shorehouse.February 28, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Tea for Joy is like the cutest EVAH! I'd love to sit for tea with Joy, in fact, to celebrate her big day. :-)

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  11. Ivy LaneFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    I love the banner you did for Joy! and I hope she is loving her "Joyapalooza" week! AND.. I saw your comment on EDDIE ROSS today..was refreshing to see someone owns a Bible in their book collection! Takes things up a notch in my book!

    Have a GREAT weekend!

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  12. annechovieFebruary 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    What a darling illustration! Happy Birthday to Joyce!

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  13. pve designMarch 1, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Lynne-
    You will be happy to know that I had a soothing cup or "Royal Garden" tea for joy today from tea-blossoms today.
    pve

    Laura,
    Welcome back! Hope it was the best trip EVAH!
    pve

    Ivy,
    After all it has sold the most copies, that and "Le petit Prince." Both stand for Prince of peace.
    A little peace to you this day-
    pve

    Anne-
    look who is talkin, you and all your darling art.
    This is our year to meet and share paint - J'espere!
    pve

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  14. RachelMarch 2, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    What a sweet illustration for Lynne! I didn't know she had a thing for terriers - I love those little faces.

    And a big happy birthday to Joyce!

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