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Lady Pamela's Tea Parlor

Monday, December 12, 2011

The 85th, Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday; Gingerbread Christmas Tea Party;


Welcome to our special...

85th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'!






 Come sit at my table and share with me,



Warm gingerbread cookies and cinnamon tea.

Welcome one and all to our Gingerbread Christmas Tea Party!  It is wonderful to have you drop in for a cup of steaming tea and a sweet treat.  Do find a cozy, comfy chair to settle into for  a wee break.  Are you still as busy as I with the festivities of this blessed season? Even more reason to sit and visit with the others and catch your breath. A gift to yourself and to us who enjoy your company. 

A special thank you to Sandi @ Rose Chinz Cottage  and
Kathy @ A Delightsome Life  for their wonderful teas last week!

Thank you for hosting such wonderful events, ladies.



Do you have a Gingerbread house or treat or recipe with ginger in it to share?  I can hardly wait to see what you have. Please use Mr Linky and delight us with your offering.  As always we love to  catch a glimpse of anything related to tea.  Mr Linky will be available on Monday.



I want to share a very special teaset this week. It was a gift.  Mr R was on a business trip several winters ago, in New Brunswick, and stumbled upon a Gingerbread house teapot. Being it was a few weeks after Christmas it was nicely marked down, so he made the purchase and brought it back to Ontario.  He thought finding the matching cream and sugar would be simple. But they were no where to be found, in the stores.  As the seasons changed he persisted in his quest and suceeded in finding it on Ebay, in time for that Christmas!  IT has been part of our Christmas traditions ever since.


A s time is short this week I simplified my tea table, adding a few new pieces to selected pieces from last week.







'Fitz & Floyd' teapot








'Fitz & Floyd'  cream and sugar



The 'Fitz & Floyd'  reindeers are patrolling the chocolate tulles
otherwise they are salt and pepper shakers










Our Christmas tree



Polar Bear Express



Pineapples were a sign of hospitality
many years ago.



  



I found two boxes of teaspoons at Home Sense  
I thought they would add some sparkle to the tree
and hung them like icicles



Angels to guide and protect us.


Merry Christmas Recipe

Blend equal parts of Faith and Hope mixed well with Charity;

Stir in Good Will and Sweet Content and Precious Memory.
Add Kindness, Helpfulness and Joy; of Gratitude don't spare;
Then drop by drop Love's Essence sweet, and Praises freely share.
And don't forget such spices rare as Laughter, Smiles and Fun,
Taste often for the best results, ('Tis sweet to mince upon).
Now add a
Thankful Heart and then, the recipe's complete,
Your "Merry Christmas" all will like … so try the season's treat.

--Esther Lloyd Dauber ("Special Treat")



If you have a moment to linger I invite you to stop in to The Silken Purse 
to see what my co hostess, Wanda, has for us to savour.
The more the fun!

We don't want to miss a single teacup or teapot!

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As always, we cherish your comments and participation
with our Tuesday meme.


~You will be warmly welcomed if you choose to become a follower!~



Welcome to,

 Tuesday Teatime


In Blogland!

These are the links to the other oh-so-delightful tea parties and tabletop parties that I attend.

I invite you to drop in. ~ Many thanks to those who faithfully host each week.

~ Hope to see you there!! 

Our own memes are marked with an asterisk*




The 114th
Tuesday Tea For Two

The 85th,
Silken Purse ~ Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday

and also @
Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday ~ breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com





Other favorite places I may visit this week:


Wow Us Wednesday with Kim



~Tablescape Thursday with Susan





~ Wanda's dearest mama was on live TV today; (on Monday the 11th of December, 2011), and the loving congrats and encouragement phone calls have slowed her down considerably today, my friends, Yet it has been a delightful blessing we are all so proud of her!.., Please watch  her marvelous testimony of God's saving, healing grace and also her telling about her recently published book at 80 years young.


Her health has miraculously improved from even a short month ago and we thank God! Many thanks for your prayers in the recent past!

~A simply amazing story of God's grace, and there were no dry eyes amongst Wanda Lee's family and also her dear friends as they watched her live on the Christian television show today; on One Hundred Huntley Street!

Here is today's marvelous interview for you to enjoy via Youtube:




Hugs from Pam and Wanda Lee; (Wanda Lee is the other half of our shared blog party meme, 'Tea Pot And Tea Things Tuesday',  held each Tuesday in blogland @  http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com

18 comments:

  1. I love your teapot and everything is just perfect! Thanks for hosting a fun time!
    Ruth

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  2. Pam, you have made a warm welcome here as usual. I am captivated by all that I see. I am enjoying some decaf spiced cinnamon apple tea right know as both the tea and your post warm the soul! Blessings to you.

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  3. OOHHH...I saw florentines! Yummm! We watched the Polar Express on Saturday night. Such a favorite for the holidays! I love your table and tree so pretty!
    Cheers!
    R

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  4. Wow! Gorgeous and Festive! Your home looks amazing. I hope you have a fantastic holiday season.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  5. Love love your wonderful photos...love the Christmas tea pots sooo charming...I am a new follower of yours...I'll be back to see more...

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  6. Hello Pam,
    you have so many nice items from Fitz and Floyd and they are all beautiful. Makes a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
    So nice to hear that Wanda Lee's Mom is feeling better.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  7. Beautiful tea time today. I noticed one of my favorite tea cups in one of the pictures......... Old English Rose.

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  8. Hello Pam,
    What a sweet teapot your hubby found for you! The cream and sugar is cute along with it too. Lovely for the Christmas season. You have some very cute ornaments on your tree and I liked the idea of hanging tea spoons on it. Thanks for a charming post.

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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  9. I love the train around your tree! Very pretty! Thank you for hosting and have a very Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  10. Beautiful Pam!

    Wow! 85, 'Teapot And Tea Thing Tuesday' posts!.., 'Happy Gingerbread Christmas Tea', party!

    Love the 'Fitz And Floyd', the tree, the train and especially those ornaments; thanks for co-hosting dear friend.

    Wish you were near for 'a cup of Christmas cheer'!..,

    Hugs, Wanda Lee

    P.S. ~ Still some computer issues; it was so slow in the wee hours last night that I had to give up all together fro the night. Joy comes in the morning! I have persisted and prevailed.

    Kindly please also pay a visit to both blogs and leave a 'hello'. I always enjoy your kindly comments..,

    Did you see mom's interview yet?

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  11. Hello Pam,
    I've never seen a Gingerbread House tea pot before..... I think it's lovely.
    What a special hubby you have...searching 'till he found the rest of the set.
    have a good Christmas
    God Bless
    Barb from Australia

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  12. Sadly, I only have a few gingerbread ornaments, but I enjoy looking at your charming tea table. Thanks for hosting this lovely tea theme!

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  13. Hello Pam,
    Your gingerbread teapot is wonderful!
    I love the Santa creamer.
    All your decorations are lovely, but I think my favourite is the little angel with the teapot.
    So cute!!
    Thanks for linking to LACE.
    Have a blessed week!
    love..Trish

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  14. Really enjoyed your Fitz and Floyd teapot and collection. What a lovely tree and the train makes it very Christmasy. Happy Tea Time from One Pam to Another!

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  15. Hi, Pam! That teapot is just about the cutest thing ever!!! Fitz & Floyd really upped their game with that one! It's just SO cute!!! Your table is lovely, and your tree is VERY pretty! I hope you are enjoying the wonderful Christmas season. Have a good weekend!

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  16. What a thoughtful man! The teaset is very special! Love the detail! You are blessed. Love your tree surrounded by the train and your vintage ornaments! All so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  17. Hi Pam: As always your table is amazing. I want to wish you a Christmas filled with God's Blessings. May you feel His presence on this Holy Week. Thank you so much for being such a sweet friend. I count you as one of the many blessings God has given me. Hugs, Martha

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  18. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home! Have a very Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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