Some of the coldest weather we’ve had in years is moving in for a short visit here in Maine. The hot tea will be flowing. I was shivering one morning this week and was gently reminded of my childhood growing up in a small rural village in upstate New York. My father was an auto … Continue reading Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Just three short days after our Thanksgiving holiday, the Christmas season is in full swing. I love this time of year for many reasons, but it’s also wonderful to visit my old friends in the tea cabinet. This beauty was a gift from my niece. It’s a Pfaltzgraff teacup and saucer from the Winterberry collection … Continue reading Christmas Cups
As Queen Elizabeth II and her family celebrate her 70 years on the British throne with massive parties and festivities in the UK, I opted for a simple show of respect for the monarch here across the pond. My late mum adored the Queen. They were the same age and my mother had a tremendous … Continue reading Understated Celebration
I was cleaning out my tea area in the pantry and kept moving this wee silver tin around to get it out of the way. Then I suddenly remember what its content was: The teapot cookie cutters my niece bought me for Christmas! There is no label on the tin, so I completely forgot what … Continue reading Teapot Cookies
I inherited my great-grandmother’s silver tea set from my aunt. I realized the other day I hadn’t used it in awhile and decided to set up a wee photo shoot out on the deck. I did the best to give the silver a quick polish. It’s not perfect, and it never will be again. I … Continue reading Rustic Elegance
Tea, Travel & Brain Aneurysm Awareness 