Tag Archives: tea

Weekly Favorites: Spode Mandarin {Blue Willow}

“The Spode factory was without doubt the most important factory in the 19th century” Antoinette Fay-Hallé, Curator, Sèvres Do you love Blue & White porcelain and pottery as much as I do?  I am over the moon excited about this gorgeous antique set of Mandarin made by Spode in 1881 that we have in the [...]

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Garden Tea Party for Mother’s Day

There is something magical about tea ~ hot, cold, it’s refreshing and relaxing. Reading Tea Leaves – 1910- by Harry Herman Roseland Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect reason to have tea in the garden. Gather up the Moms you know, girlfriends too, and make something magic happen. Set your [...]

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Lovely Ladurée

There is nothing as wonderful as visiting the Ladurée Tea Room in Paris. {or anywhere else, for that matter!} Visually the store is beautiful, with a range of elegant treats : macarons, cakes and pastries. Gorgeous presentation boxes adorn the counter space and shelves on the walls, it is like one perfect confection. Difficult to [...]

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Tartelettes aux Fraises

The STRAWBERRIES grown by our local organic farmer are amazing! Bright red, juicy, just so good, no sugar needed. This is a wonderful treat, should you want to venture beyond the bowl of fresh strawberries. A little more work, but the results are so worth it.  A perfect touch to any meal, especially the 4th [...]

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