Celebrate life's simple pleasures with Tea

Tea Party Dreamin' Friday- Oh La La, Paris!

For years now, I've dreamed of traveling. Paris, London, Charleston, SC are at the top of my list! What do these places have in common, you may wonder? For me, it's the lure of tea time. Let's plan my trip to Paris!

To stay at a lovely apartment. Chic pink decor of-course!

With a view of the Eiffel Tower, to sip my tea and relax as each day of adventure unfolds!

I dream of spending afternoons strolling through quaint villages and fabulous flea markets!

I want to sit and enjoy a cup of tea and a Macaroon at Laduree's! I've just signed up for their newsletter, The Laduree Club! This way, I'll know which flavor of Macaroon will be featured during my trip. :)

Then, after a fun afternoon doing all the tourist-y things,I will sit and enjoy a peaceful cup of tea at Mariage Freres!

 

Have you ever been to Paris? I'm sure that there are must -sees for a tea lover such as myself! Please do take a moment to share your favorite Parisian spots! My 50th birthday celebration is coming later this year. I plan to have my photo taken having tea at one of these fabulous destinations!  Au revoir! 
 
 
  

My business meeting was tea-lightful!

I had the pleasure of conducting my business meeting yesterday with the publisher of "The Tea House Times" at The Tea Hive Tearoom in Newton, NJ!

Now, I bet that most of you can't boast of taking tea and conducting business! I do so love my job! 

Doesn't this look scrumptious!

 I met with Gail, the brilliant owner of The Tea House Times, The Tea Bureau and Tea Course. She has the pulse of the tea industry at her fingertips and I always leave our meetings with a dozen ideas spinning in my head!

I will admit that the food did distract me, just a bit. :)

Look at this yummy "Victorian Purse Soup"! These little pasta shaped "purses" are filled with cheese.

As we planned our calendars and nailed down some ideas, this lovely presentation was served.

These are actually teacup display stands used as tiered servers! I love this idea! Takes up much less room on the table and you can use saucers to serve the treats!

 Don't you think that this is marvelous!? And the food was ALMOST too pretty to eat! I think that when it's served like this the calories don't count, right?

So, now I bet you want a job like mine, right!?  Gail and I got work done, enjoyed each others company and spent 2 hours at The Tea Hive. Life is good! Oh, I almost forgot! I tried the Cherry Vanilla Black Tea. It's now a new favorite!

 

Loved having my advertising meeting at the tearoom yesterday!
When was the last time you had a tea party meeting? Thanks Gail!

Show & Tell Monday- My "Emma" Twitter Party

Were you there? Did you see it? Janite Fans were all a gog! Waiting and Anticipating the debut of the newest PBS Classic by Jane Austen- Emma! We met at the Twittergrid site sponsored by PBS, loads of fun and a first for me!

I spent a few minutes, baking Earl Grey Cookies, steeping a Pot of Paris Market Day tea and setting the tea table with my favorite collection. I also treated myself to the new soundtrack!

Here's a cute new teacup, I couldn't resist the color or the shape of the saucer and for 2.00!  Below the saucer is our tea napkin, love the soft shade of yellow. This is all placed on my grandmother's luncheon plate. And of course, a teacup cosie, the program was 2 hours, after all!

I loved all the curves and swags and shades of off whites with the pinks.

The table is set for two. The Earl Grey cookies are cooling, and the teapot is steeping. I can't believe I forgot to include it in the photo! The pretty glass cakestand is actually new, a fab find from Dawn's Hydrangea Home! She is a great source for lovely things!

 

I think it's time to wake up my guest! Cheers, and put next week's part 2 of  Emma on your calendar
so you can join us for tea! 

Tea Party Dreamin' Friday- Garden Tents!

This week, I'm joyously anticipating the new PBS film adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma"

In this scene, from the 1996 film,Emma and Harriet are conversing and embroidering out in the field under the most fabulous garden tent! (If you have a photo of this tent-PLEASE- email it to me! I spent more time than I care to admit to, searching for it!)

Imagine, a tea party and great conversation under one of these!

Ah, my heart be still!

I can smell the tea, taste the pastries and hear the laughter!

Nicely done, Emma! Cheers!

And check out the Twitter Party on sunday!
  
  
 
 

Time for Tea with Jane! and Emma!

Ah.......

The wait is almost over! And this is just what I needed to get back into the blogging  frame of mind!

There is nothing like a great book or adaptation with a wonderful pot of tea, especially in the heart of winter!

So, my plan for the end of the week. Get the end of Christmas packed away and prepare for a "Tea with Jane" celebration for the weekend.

It's ironic that my last few posts before my blogging vacation were to celebrate Jane Austen's birthday.  If you've been reading my posts, you will note that my favorite Tea Cosie collection is our Tea with Jane. I just love the soft colors and the roses and swags.  I will be, of course, setting the tea table with this collection and hauling out some pieces from my collection that I haven't seen in awhile. :) I may even shoot for a quick trip to Homegoods, we'll see!

If you haven't had a chance to catch a glimpse of this new PBS adaptation, take a minute to visit my favorite Jane Austen blog/site  http://janitesonthejames.blogspot.com/

And here's a link to PBS for tv schedules or as Emma would say "Shhedule" http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/emma/

Now, what tea to prepare and delights to serve on sunday?

Any requests?

If only I could remember to whom I lent my copy of "Tea with Jane"!!