One great way to celebrate the glowing fall colors of orange, green and gold is to hold a Pumpkin Tea Party. So we did! Sticking with those colors and traditional fall foods was the order of the day. Anytime is the perfect time for a tea party, in my opinion, but when the weather starts… Continue Reading
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I am purposefully seeking ways to add a little more peace, joy and fun in my life; that's why I started this tea story.
Currently I am searching for a new supplier for my tea. So I’m visiting websites and ordering different blends every month. I’ll be posting about my finds along with my visits to tea rooms.
It’s always the perfect time for a cup of tea. Won’t you join me?
Category Archives: Tea Party
The Simple Joys of Summer
It’s my favorite time of the year. Sitting on a porch swing, soaking up the sun, toes in the water summertime. Flowers, garden parties, picnics, and patios. Ice cream, iced tea, and watermelon. Hammocks, flip flops, and freeze tag. Fishing, floating, and boating. Those lazy days of summer are here. Let’s make it a good one!… Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Tea
The theme for our annual Mother’s Day Tea this year was roses so we had my sister’s roses for the flowers, rose teapots, rose-colored dishes, linens and food. Once you have a theme it becomes easier to put the party together. We bent the rules of formality in favor of fun. Good food, wonderful family!… Continue Reading
Happy National Hot Tea Day!
January 12 is National Hot Tea Day. Tea fans everywhere are encouraged to raise their cups in honor of their beloved beverage. Share a piping hot cup of tea with friends and enjoy the tea and the company. Cheers! Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Tea 2015
Once again, my sister and I pulled off another Mother’s Day Tea. It was our best tea yet due to practice and to Pinterest. Both of us have been pinning tea recipes like crazy. Click here if you’d like to see my Pinterest board called “The Happy Tea Drinker.” You’ll see where some… Continue Reading
Mad Hatter Afternoon High Tea
March 28, 2015 – We went to a Mad Hatter tea hosted by our friends at Piper & Leaf in Lowe Mill – America’s largest independent center for the arts. The tablescape was inventive and yet still easy enough to do at home if you want. The creative minds at Piper & Leaf… Continue Reading
In Too Steep Tea Party
I’m not exactly sure what this is about but I’ll share the info with you anyway. There is a Google Hangout event coming up on January 6th at 7 pm EST/6 CST called “The In Too Steep Tea Party.” This will be episode 1. They will be interviewing comedians and you can sign up, drink… Continue Reading
Afternoon Tea Week
Just so you know, it’s National Afternoon Tea Week in Great Britain from August 11 to August 17. If you’re heading on over there, tell them I said hello! Continue Reading
Piper & Leaf Splendid Shindig
Check out the upcoming “Grand Opening” of the new Piper & Leaf shop on Saturday, August 2 at Lowe Mill. More details at http://www.piperandleaf.com/splendid-shindig/. Here is my review of Piper & Leaf at https://civili-tea.com/piper-and-leaf/ Continue Reading
Mother’s Day 2014
We continued our afternoon tea tradition for Mother’s Day. Our theme this year was locally-made food! Up front on the left are the requisite crumpets served with toppings of lemon curd and locally-made Queen Bee Blueberry Lemon Jam. My sister made beautiful open-face cucumber sandwiches (front right, bottom tier) and olive nut sandwiches (front right, top tier).… Continue Reading