August! Teacup Thursday #67

August has arrived....the last month of summer. Summer has been very slow in coming here in Oregon this year, but the weatherman is predicting near 100 degree temps this weekend. The garden and the flowers are loving the sunshine.  I'm featuring a lovely rose teacup for Teacup Thursday this week. I got this one at a garage sale, yes, a bargain. It's so pretty and I think it's very summery.

I love the shape of the cup and of course, I always favor the cups that have something added inside.

The design goes from bud to bigger bud to buds with a rose in full bloom on the saucer.

The teacup is made by Dover China made in England. This is the only one I own by this company.

I have been having a hard time with my roses this summer, but as you can see, this bush has taken off again and it looks pretty healthy.

Have you been enjoying the summer Olympics in London? I was invited to my sister's house to watch the opening ceremonies on their big screen TV . It was wonderful and of course my favorite part was the Queen and 007's entrance!

WIth the interest in England, London and the Olympics, I was enjoying a sweet little book that I pulled out to enjoy.

An English Cottage Year. I love the graphics and little projects and recipes that guide you through the year.

Of course I love the pages on lavender.

I took some photos of my lavender in my garden to go along with the book pictures.

Love the bee boxes and bee skeeps....

I had to sneak up on the bee but I finally got a picture!

Happy Teacup Thursday! Thanks Miss Spenser for hosting the party. I'm going to enjoy the treat my husband brought home this afternoon. This is one of the things I love about summer-berries!