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National Hot Tea Month
January is National Hot Tea Month. For me, it’s always hot tea month! But when the weather is super cold and dry, tea becomes my go-to for warming up and feeling better. Go ahead and grab your favorite teacup and teapot. Embrace the slow process of getting the water temperature just right and the anticipation
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Christmas Tree Sandwich & Truffles
As the Christmas season is winding down, I’m still trying my hand at some new recipes and photo ideas.
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Holiday Spirits
This isn’t exactly a tea-related blog post, but I have had my eye on the Plaltzgraff Winterberry Wine Goblets for YEARS. Years, I tell you. I didn’t need or want four of them (which is how they’re sold) or at full price. Thankfully, I found just the two I was looking for on eBay (used).
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Setting the Table
I am finally able to set my table with Christmas plates and silverware that match my Pfaltzgraff Winterberry collection. Using a lovely table cloth that was gifted to me by my niece a couple years back, the new plates really pop! Especially on the red charger that I’ve never used for its actual purpose before.
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Tea with Archie
Some bitter cold temperatures greeted us the first week of December. Cozy blankets, cushy socks, and warm beverages are a must. The cats are snuggled up with every blanket they can find as well. I pulled out the colorful tin of Fortnum & Mason Christmas black tea and enjoyed a mug of warming tea in
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Seashells in Time
My love for Margaret Furlong’s porcelain seashell ornaments began in the early 80’s when I picked up a boxed set of six seashell ornaments at a local Christmas shop in Ellicottville, NY, near my home town. Each delicate ornament is tied onto the Christmas tree with a small silk ribbon. She would release new ornaments
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Winterberry Engaged!
I did a thing and expanded my Winterberry collection utilizing the price savings on eBay! Finding exactly what I’ve been looking for.


