38th, Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday; marmalade

Welcome to....

38th,  Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday

Each small task of everyday life is part
of the total harmony of the universe.

                                                                                                         St. Therese of  Lisieux

A warm wintery welcome to all of  you.  I am pleased to be part of the festivities this week as I am well.  I hope you are well too!

Do  you sometimes dream of  lounging in a luxurious bed, clothed in an etheral gown, eating the best pastries and fruits as you read your favorite books?  I do.  But the reality this week for me, was a mound of rumpled bed linens , wound around a limp flannel-gowned body, nibbling on toast and tea , one hand on the remote.  Quiet time but not enjoyable.  I am now attending to the daily tasks at hand, just enjoying each moment.

While you settle yourself  in a cozy chair I will set off to the kitchen to boil the water for the tea.  Its tea and toast today.  What do you prefer on your toast?  Friends have shared a jar of homemade marmalade.  The oranges are from their orange tree, which grows in their bay window.   I will be inquiring about ingredients and technique and share it with you.

GOOD Morning Sunshine

I may not be awake or do I need those

glasses more than I thought?

Mismatched cream and sugar??? and I didn't

notice until my shoot was done

They look quite cute

An amazing vibrant orange jam

Placed butter and marmalade on a mirror to protect the table.

Thank you for sharing your time and talents with all of us.

~ I encourage you to stop by and savour another cup of tea while you enjoy her pretty vignettes.

The more the fun!



*Mr. Linky will arrive soon.

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

As always we cherish your comments and participation

in our Tuesday meme.

 ~You will be warmly welcomed if you choose to

become a follower!~

Welcome to..,

 Tuesday Tea Time 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 66th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'
@ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

~ Tuesday Teatime with Lady Katherine
@ http://www.ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

~ Teatime Tuesday with Sandi
@ http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

~ Teacup Tuesday with Martha
@ http://marthasfavorites.blogspot.com/

~ Teacup Tuesday with Terri
@ http://artfulaffirmations.blogst.com/

~ Tabletop Tuesday with Marti
@ http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/

*~ The 38th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday', with Wanda Lee and Pam @
http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/
and http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/


Other favorite memes:

~Tablescape Thursday with Susan
@ http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

~ Foodie Friday with Michael
@ http://www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com/

~Sunday Favorites with Chari
@ http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/


Cheers and hugs from Pam and Wanda Lee; ( Wanda Lee is the other half of our weekly blog tea party meme; 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday' @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?

The 23rd  

Teapot And  Tea Things Tuesday

Of all the things you wear,

your expression is the most important.

                                                                     Janet Lane

Another week has gone by with several unexpected events......should I be surprised??  And once again I am in catch-up mode.  This may be the first Progressive Blog Post.  If you have enjoyed a progressive dinner you know what I mean.  A supper, served course by course at different particapants homes.  This post will be served "course by course" as the day progresses into evening.  Hopefully fun for you and a way to keep me on track.  I am working today until 8 PM when I will be posting pictures and prose there after. 
                                                        
                                                          

Tea will be served!
Please make yourself comfortable at the tea table as you so patiently wait.
Thank you for your kindness

The Appetizer     

How has the weather been where you are? The weather has been a changin' in our province. Very cool at night yet as the day progresses and the sun shines, it becomes quite warm.  Then there are days like today, when it just becomes cooler and grey-er as the day goes by and it may even rain.

The question I pose to myself every morning (with or without The Weathernetwork) ....what do I wear, what do I bring, what do I prepare for? My best quess may be "dead on" or "off the mark" in regards to my apparell.

But every day, all year long, the choice I do have is; "What expression do I wear on my face?"  I guess it all stems from the attitude you enter the day with. Despite the cool, wet weather I find it hard not be mystified by the complexity and beauty of nature in the fall. Colored leaves that float and spiral down from a canvas of yellow, orange and umber. The twinkle of sun beams that seem somehow to be even more magical when looking through a  canopy of colored leaves. The smells of dampness and mustiness of the forest floor that provide an overload of sensory stimulation not found at any other time of year. A perfect contrast to sweet apple  or spiced pumpkin pie baking in the oven. Did I see a smile on your face?

This week I bring you my introduction to fall. Teacups that echo the mellow cinnamon colors of the season. A combination of formality with whimsy.  My desire is that they inspire you to reflect on the joys of life and help you dress your face with  expressions of happiness and gratitude.

There are a few hardy morning glories in neighbours' gardens

Autumn and hydrangeas

Matching napkins at IODE for $2.00

Demerra sugar to keep with my theme

A new addition bought on the return trip from the east coast by Mr Handsome

Swans may be my new passion

This little one decided to come to tea and serve the tiny teaspoons.

Handful for $.49

Polka dot plates bought last summer from SA

on the same day I bought the napkins

I know exactly what to serve with tea.

My mother's Dutch Apple Pie

Ephesians 4:22-24 (New International Version)

22You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.




Welcome to,

'Tuesday And Wednesday Teatime In Blogland'!..,

These are the links to the other oh-so-delightful tea parties and tabletop parties that I attend as well as co-hosting, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'; ( the link for that weekly tea party is listed below). ~ I encourage you to stop by and savour another cup of tea while you enjoy their pretty vignettes. (no calories) These are hosted by lovely creative ladies.~ Hope to see you there!!



~Our own memes are marked with and asterisk*:

*~ 'Tuesday Tea For Two' with Wanda Lee @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

~ Tuesday Teatime with Lady Katherine @ http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

~ Teatime Tuesday with Sandi @ http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/


~ Teacup Tuesday with Martha @ http://marthasfavorites.blogspot.com/

~ Teacup Tuesday with Terri @ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

~ Tabletop Tuesday with Marti @ http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/

*~ 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday' with Wanda Lee and Pam @ http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

*~ 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday' with Wanda Lee and Pam @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/



*~  'Wednesday Tea For Me And Thee' with Wanda Lee @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

~Tablescape Thursday with Susan @ http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

~Foodie Friday with Michael @ http://www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com/

~ Sunday Favorites with Chari @ http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/

~ Spiritual Sundays with Charlotte and Ginger @ http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/

*Warmest regards from Pam and Wanda Lee.., ( Wanda Lee is the other half of our, 'Tea Pot And Tea Things Tuesday' weekly meme;  you may find her @  http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com   AND ALSO @   http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com



The 19th, Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday:

Welcome to the 19th,

 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'!

Dear Pam is away from her own home and office dear folks, visiting 'moi', her friend of many years and partner in our shared meme; 'Tea Pot And Tea Things Tuesday'.., Joy of joys !

Her lovely daughter is visiting along with she and her husband, to assist her in enrolling with a local University.., We are most delighted that her beautiful 24 year old daughter will be staying with us while attending University here, in our fair city!

*Please feel free and most welcome to sign up with Mr. Linky in  the meanwhile dear blog friends and we shall look very much forward to visiting your lovely blogs as soon as we are able!.., Thanks so very much for you participation in the past!

Cheers and hugs from Pam and Wanda Lee; (the other half of our shared meme @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com ..,

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday, #11, Part II

Special Invitation

Click the above image to fully enjoy, by enlarging the image:

Here is one of the new buttons for you to use on your own blog if you wish, for ; 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday' ..,

* ..,("The variation on a  theme shown in the picture above for this particular button that I; (Wanda Lee), created for our little blog tea party that I share with dear Pam;(the owner of this lovely blog)..,

~ This picture  represents; a pretty oasis , a 'tea-lightfully' calming and a most soothingly enjoyable respite amidst, and also floating 'high above' life's storms, by the grace of God"..,
~  "I love the deep, warm Dove Grey's, the dusky sky's, neutral tones,  popping against the cheerful, brighter hues of the happy and oh-so-pretty, floral chintz's; the motifs on each teapot")!..,~

*A wee note from Pam's team member for; Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday ~ From, Wanda Lee. 


These are the links to the oh so delightful tea parties and tabletop parties that I attend. I encourage you to stop by and savour another cup of tea while you enjoy their pretty vignettes. (no calories with this eye candy)  These are hosted by lovely creative ladies. Hope to see you there!! 

Watch the list for new additions at the end of the week.  There are some very special new memes that have started this summer that I look forward to participating in.

~ Tuesday Tea For Two  with Wanda Lee

~ Tuesday Teatime  with Lady Katherine

~ Teatime Tuesday  with Sandi 

~ Teacup Tuesday  with Martha

~ Teacup Tuesday  with Terri

~ Tabletop Tuesday   with Marti

~Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday  with Wanda Lee and Pam

~Wednesday Tea For Me And Thee  with Wanda Lee

~Tablescape Thursday with Marti

~ Sunday Favorites with Chari

~ Spiritual Sundays with Charlotte and Ginger. & Weekly Words to Live By





If you joined us last week you may have noticed that Mr. Linky has disappeared from that post.
Not sure why...but I think it might be something I was doing in the background late Thursday..oops!
I hope it was a fluke, or that I can figure out what I did to put  Mr. Linky in such a huff that he left the party.
My apologies!!

Thank you for your gracious presence and I will  try to reply to your comments in the following week.

Pam, aka/ Paper Butterfly