Here in Maine, as with most of the country, we’ve had some very muggy summer months. After a 90ºF-day yesterday, the rains arrived. The additional moisture did nothing to decrease that mugginess, however.

My husband and I have had a rough couple of months, and tea photos haven’t been a priority. Today, despite the overcast mugginess, I made it out to the deck for some tea and pie. AND to use my new Burleigh teapot for the first time.

Using my vintage Burleigh pottery teacup with the shiny, new teapot brought old and new together. Now I just need a plate or two for my wee collection. As with the stripey Cornishware pottery, I love the blue & white patterns.

My garden is a bit skimpy this year, but I had two different types of hydrangeas, some ferns, and hosta blooms to pick for a lovely bouquet.

I cannot take ANY credit for lemon meringue pie other than cutting it rather poorly and eating it. it was store-bought, but still VERY good and went very well with Royal Blend tea from Fortnum & Mason.

Now that things have settled a bit in our lives, I hope to enjoy my tea collection more and explore Maine again.

Cheers!