Diamond's Birthday Tea

All dress up with her fancy hat, Diamond was ready to greet her guest.Today she will learn the Art of Taking Tea. She will have fun, but she will be learning skills that will be with her for the rest of her life.
She learned about good table manners,tea drinking tips, the original afternoon tea,and the language of the fans.




She still had time to play tea games, like Cinderella's Shoes hunt.
You have all the girls pile their shoes in the middle of the floor and one by one each girl, blind folded, must find her shoe and put it. on. It was quit funny.At the end you have everyone wearing someone else's shoe.




To show their fashion designer side, the girls created crazy hats out of news paper
What a magnificent display of beauty and talent.





All in all, she was pleased and was very happy to receive her very own tea set from Lady Estelle's Tea.

Diamond's Tea Party Preperation!

I spent the afternoon at the Ferguson's home decorating for Diamond's tea tomorrow. She was so excited to help me.
I wanted her to see how to set a table for tea and how to make it something special for her guest.
She prepared each of her guests place settings by writing their names on little cards to show where each one will sit.










We set the tea up in the basement which is the families sports and bar area. She was wondering how I was going to make it look like a tea room.
Well, was she surprised when we were done. She couldn't believe it was the same place.It was a challenge, but it was fun. I think you can see that we did it. I have turned a manly sports bar into a cozy ladies tea room.

Early Morning Tea and a Visit from Friends

It is 5:37am and I am enjoying a cup of Earl Gray Tea by "Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Company. It is not your ordinary tea bag. Unlike a tea bag, it is whole tea in a tea sachet. It has full tea leaves, herbs, flowers and large fruit pieces. Very delightful for this time in the morning. It is quit peaceful. I hear no sound from the city street below. It's surprisingly warm for a January morning. I made some corn muffin, really quick from a "just add milk" mix. This is a perfect start to a Wednesday.
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I am off today from the hotel so it gives me time to plan Diamond's Birthday Tea. She turned 10 yesterday, but her father decided to give her a small intimate tea party on Sunday for her and 10 of her closest friends.




They came for a visit to "the tea room" to make the final details and enjoy a cup of tea while they were here.

Soothe That Sore Throat!- Honey Lemon Tea

Whether it is from a cold, strep, or just a change in the weather a sore throat is no fun. When I work up this morning ,I was under the weather with a wicked sore throat. I remembered this home remedy from my childhood. The good old lemon and honey for a sore throat.

If you have a sore throat give this a try. The honey is soothing and comforting while the lemon is antibacterial and boosts your immune system with a shot of vitamin C.

Honey Lemon Tea for Sore Throats

* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon
* 1 cup water
* 1 chamomile tea bag or equivalent in loose chamomile tea
* More honey if needed
* Lemon slice

Bring water to a boil. Add the chamomile, lemon, and honey. Allow to steep for two minutes. Drink hot.

serves 1

Assam Black Tea

I came home from work today and found a wonderful gift in my mail box. It was from an old reenactment and tea lover friends. She sent my over 5 pounds of whole tea. It was a very cold day here in New England, so I rushed upstairs to put me on a pot to warm me up. She was very generous.I had much to decide from. Some I had never heard of and some I always wanted to try. She sent me Assam(Black Tea),Lichee Tea(black),Sechung Oolong,Pinhead Gunpowder(Green)and Lapsang Souchong (Smoked).
I had never heard nor had the smoked tea. I was feeling very adventurous, tried it and enjoyed it immensely. "What a treat"!. I have enough tea here to throw a fabulous tea party.

A Delightful Winter's Treat.

This is a delightful treat that is fast,inexpensive,and can be served at your next tea party.
Baked Apple and Mincemeat


Cut the top off an apple, scoop out the middle and full with mincemeat. Cover with the apple top, sprinkle with brown sugar and bake in oven.
Serve with whipped cream,or my favorite,ice cream!
Enjoy!

Memory post-American Girl Doll Tea Party!

 Sunday May, 3 2009
I attended the most wonderful event for young girls and their Mother, Auntie, or Grandmother and their dolls. It was called"A American Girl Doll Tea". This was the first time I had attended an event like this. I took my co-workers daughter. She was the perfect little lady. It took me back to my childhood.

The table was set so extravagantly with a Victorian charm. A most delightful presentation.
It took place at the historic Hearthside House in Lincoln, Rhode Island. I fell in love with the house and it's staff. I will return again. What an amazing day.