36th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday', New Year:

Welcome to....

36th,  Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday

And I said to the man who stood at the gate of

the year: "Give me a light that I may tread

safely into the unknown!"  And he replied: 

"Go out into the darkness and put your hand

into the hand of God. That shall be to you

better than a light and safer than a known way."

                                                                                                              Minnie Louise Haskins

A warm winter's welcome to all of you who have gathered for a cup of cheer today, whether it be tea, coffee, mulled cider (wine) or hot chocolate. I trust that you had a wonderful Christmas and look with anticipation to the new year. Let's sit awhile and catch up the events we best loved the last few weeks.  For me, it was having my daughter home from the East coast, sharing time with my son and fiance and the numerous phone calls from my son and his fiance from the West coast.

As I begin this new year there are many unknowns for me. We have decided, with heavy hearts that we must move from our home of only three years. Alot of time and energy and dreams have been invested in this house to make it our home but life changes and we must adapt.  Now complete, it is time to hand it over to some one else to enjoy and look for our next venture.

The new year has always been a time of closet and cobweb cleaning for me but this will be more extensive as I stage the house and start packing.  Don't worry my luvs, no teacup will be left behind, but evenually there will be fewer and fewer to share on Tuesday.  So TTTT may have a different flavour as the weeks go by.  I don't know how that may look at the moment.  We will both be surprised I am sure, but tea will always be served and your attendence most welcome.

I hope you will enjoy one of my favorite postings:  

"Our Annivarsary" 22nd Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday



( the link for that other half of our weekly tea party with Wanda Lee is @
 http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com).



~ 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 64th, '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 36th, '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/

The 22nd, Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday:Turquoise Teaset;

Welcome to the 22nd,

'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'

An archaeologist is the best husband any woman can have;
the older she gets, the more interested he is in her.

                                                                    Agatha Christie

I have waited to present my next tea set for this very week. This tea set was a gift to my parents on their wedding day. If my dad had not passed away three years ago, my parents would have celebrated their marriage of sixty years, this October second.  For my dear father, time only increased his love for my mother,  and his faith in God to resolve life's challenges. He was not always a romantic man, but when he remembered, those moments of unconditional love shone as bright as the stars.  Their anniversary was a date he never forgot. Mom always received a large bouquet of flowers on the second of October. So as the day approaches,  I can give her flowers but our memories will certainly bring him to our minds and hearts.

As we take our places around the tea table this week, may I ask you to raise a pretty teacup and salute all devoted couples who have persevered through the years with love and faith in their hearts. To those who have dealt with the oversights, forgiven each others follies and looked to keep their love alive.

I started early this morning, determined to be prepared for you.

This one?

Or...

Maybe....

  

M-m-m-m...

  

Or.....

  

This One!

  

And this one!

Love the detail!

I was so enthusiatic, I just continued snapping pictures

Love the two toned rose

Vintage

Made in USA

24 Karat gold

Hues of aqua

Two tiered desert plate

Ample room for savory sandwiches and sweets

The table is set

Heart shaped tea plates for our sanwiches and sweets

Welcome to tea!

Ephesians 5:1,2 (NIV)

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us
and gave himself up for us
as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.


We thank all who are so generous with their time and willing to share their treasures with us. We invite you to take a moment to enjoy the vignettes and special tea treasures that the lovely tea ladies want to share, compliments of Mr. Linky!..,



The sincere invitation to join the party is always there..,





We are all encouraged by your by your warm and generous comments! ~ Come , join in the fun!

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'.  

I encourage you to stop by and savour another cup of tea while you enjoy their inspired vignettes. (no calories)

These are hosted by lovely creative ladies.

~ Hope to see you there!!

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

~Our own memes are marked with and asterisk*:

*~ The 48th, '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/

*~ The 22nd, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday' with Wanda Lee @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com and Pam @ http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

*~ The 41th , '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/




Cheers and hugs from Pam and Wanda Lee; ~ (Wanda Lee is the other half of our , 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday',  meme.., ( Unfortunately her computer network was down earlier on Monday, also on Tuesday morning and afternoon as well)..,
*.., Her post is now ready! ~ Please pay her an encouraging visit if you are able! @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/