By Lidy | Published: May 1, 2013
“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 [...]
By Lidy | Published: April 27, 2013
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 [...]
Posted in In the Garden, What's New, entertaining | Also tagged antique, cups, earl grey, iced, lady grey, mother's day, reading, tea leaves, tea sets, vintage
By Lidy | Published: July 23, 2012
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 [...]
By Lidy | Published: July 1, 2011
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 [...]