Did You See?

I'm so excited !!!

Wanda Lee has once again worked her magic in creating a new button for our shared meme,
"Teapots and Tea Things Tuesday".

Wanda Lee is a gifted artist.  I so appreciate her romantic creative style but more so,  I am truly blessed  by her friendship

Thank you my dearest friend.

Help yourself to this new button for your blog; one of several new colorways and also two more themes, from which to choose for,
 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.
~ Please click on the image on my side bar, to see other colors from which to choose.., Enjoy!

Please feel welcome to use this button on your blog's side bar..,
This theme represents a pretty oasis , a 'tea-lightfully' calming and enjoyable respite amidst life's storms.

We would love to know which one you like the best.

To see more of Wanda Lee's Romantic Surrealism go to

~ Tuesday Tea For Two


~Wednesday Tea For Me And Thee


While you await Pam's lovelies, you may register now with Mr. Linky here;  also at http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com 
or,  tomorrow, when Wanda Lee and Pam's, 12th, ' Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday', pictures go 'live', at Pam's offficial 'tea' post:

Weekly Words to Live By and Spiritual Sundays

Happy is the man who can keep a quiet heart,

in the chaos and tumult of this modern world.

                                                                  Patience Strong

This rocking chair was in our children's nursery

Many happy memories.

Now a quiet place for me to reflect over a cup of tea.
My time with God.

Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God;

On Sunday, I am linking to Spiritual Sundays.

Also to Tracey's, Weekly Words to Live By at Notes from A Cottage Industry.

Thank you Charlotte and Ginger and Tracey, for hostessing.

You are invited to join in. This is a wonderful way to start your week.
Have wonderful week and may you see God's hand in your life each day and feel His love for you.

You are also, invited to partake in a shared meme, by Wanda Lee @ Silken Purse and myself
@ Breath of Fresh Air-Paper Butterfly for Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday

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 

The 11th Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday

Welcome to our

11th Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday  

Wanda and I want to thank you all for your kind words and your beautiful contributions the last few weeks. I have been humbled and inspired by each of your table settings, precious tea treasures and kind comments. It is wonderful to hear the sweet memories that some of you have shared surrounding your china.

We look forward to seeing your creative adventures in photo and prose, this week.

Unique  Treasures

Respect...is appreciation of the separateness of the other person,
of the ways in which he or she is unique.
                                                        Annie Gottlier                             
                                                                                                                     



When you imagine a teacup, what do you see in your mind's eye first?  Perhaps, like me you picture  flowers, of various colours and varieties or swirls and geometrics. I have two teacups and a cream and sugar, to share with you, that are not the typical floral treasures in my collection. I think that is why these new pretties were so endearing to me.  They were a pleasant change to what I usually  purchase.  They were unique and that is what made them so appealing.

The table is set

Paisley

Black Lace

More Black Lace

I invite you to sit by the window, enjoy the green-ness of the garden and contemplate on the people you have met that are special because they are unique. I will serve tea and we can  reminisce about how they have touched our lives and perhaps opened our minds' to new ideas.  Are we not all the same but different?  I think God wanted it that way.  And it was good.

A champagne glass that I have used for lemon slices before.

It was the perfect colour.  A tea light for ambiance.

Seashell plate for some lavender short breads.

A touch of yellow flowers to tie it all together.

Just cute!

Blooms (weeds) from the park

The same but different

1 John 4:11

My dear, dear friends, if God loved us like this, we certainly ought to love each other. No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love!

And another week begins. We invite you to take a moment to enjoy the vignettes and special tea treasures that they have to share.  The sincere invitation to join the party is always there. 

                   

 We are all encouraged by your comments.

SHORT BUT SWEET

Do you find that  l-o-n-g  weekends  fly by so very quickly? 

                                This one did for me!!

This rocking chair was in our children's nursery 

Many happy memories.

Now a quiet place for me to reflect over a cup of tea.

 In one short week we have attended one son's and daughter in-love's engagement party, a visit from our son and his soon-to-be bride, from the west coast and my sister in-law's wedding, out of town.  Our daughter was in the wedding party.


My son from BC and his soon-to-be bride came home for the four days to attend the wedding and reconnect with our extended family. No visit is ever long enough with them.  This visit was compressed into a few hours, spread over a couple of days.
Short but sweet.

A silver tray adorned with a Scottish napkin.

A funky white teapot for one,

a special teacup, cream and sugar.

And so my contribution this week is also short but sweet. But I look forward to taking the time in the next couple of days to stop by for tea with you and enjoy your thoughts and treasures.

Antique lace framed and ready to hang.

Still experimenting with that perfect place?

I have learnt that people and relationships are more important than being busy and sometimes we need to slow down, release the should do's for later and concentrate on the people we love. 

Thank you notes to write.

Monogram sticker to add a special touch to the back flap of the envelope.

Time to talk to God.

Now it is time to take a quiet moment to help me organize my priorities for the coming week, over a cup of steaming tea.  No sweets this time.  I will reminisce over the deserts at the wedding.

Teacup and Cream and Sugar

BY APPOINTMENT

TO HER MAJESTRY THE QUEEN

CHINA POTTERS

PARAGON

FINE BONE CHINA

ENGLAND REGD 

Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God;

The 9th, 'Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday':

Welcome to our  9th, Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday! 

Last week was so fun, don't you think?

Bouquet picked from the nature path behide our home

I was so thrilled that so many of you wanted share a 'special-tea' moment with us. I am amazed at the artistc flair you all have and the heart-felt memories that you share.


Thank you to those who left wonderful, kind comments.  It is so encouraging to a "newbie" like me.  I will be follwing up as soon as I can.  Welcome to our new Followers. I am looking forward to getting aquainted with you.

Its time to enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer. Kick off your shoes. Feel the green grass on your bare feet. Stretch out on a blanket under the tree and relax as I pour the tea.

With the long weekend approaching for both sides of the border I have given a more casual look to my tea table.



In character, in manners, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity
                                                                                                   ~Julia Kavanagh

I selected a set of JOHNSON BROTHERS desert plates.

I have a set of six, in different colours.

I search through my china cabinet for a cup and saucer to compliment each.

Success with 5 colour schemes and I will use the sixth to serve "Lazy Daisy Cake"

Q 3

JOHNSON BROTHERS

Made in England

Cross Stitch teacloth over white linen

My first attempt many years ago.

Cute cream and sugar

Thift store purchase  $3.00

No markings

Bone China

ANSLEY

Made in England

Queen Anna

Bone China

England

Bone China

ANSLEY

Made in England

ARKLOW

Fine Irish

Bone China

ROYAL ALBERT

Crown China

Made in England

When I need to keep things simple  I go back to recipes I am comfortable making and are delicious.
This is actually the first cake I ever made on my own.  When I was about 13 years old.  Most of you are probably familiar with it.   For me this is a K~I~S~S~E~D recipe. 

"Keeping It Simple and Stylish"

Allrecipes.com

LAZY DAISY CAKE 

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs

1 cup sugar                                                                             

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

TOPPING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons light cream (milk will work in a pinch)
1 cup shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS:

1.In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. 2.Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined.
Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Do not boil.
Add to batter; beat thoroughly (the batter will be thin).
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool slightly.
 
For topping, blend all ingredients well; spread over warm cake. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
 
Tip
Poke holes in the cake prior to broiling to allow some of the gooey goodness to seep in even deeper!!
                                                                                                                                  Taste of Home
Or

I had never thought of this before but it sounds delish....
"This is great! fluffy, sweet, delicious! I've made it dairy free also, by substituting coconut milk for the moo, and oil for the butter. I also like a creamy coconut custard for the topping, use the rest of the can of coconut milk and heat it with sugar and a tbsp of cornstarch! sivv it if its a bit lumpy, but its PERFECT! I can't believe its so EASY!" by jovialj




I hope to see you at the following blogs:

~Tabletop Tuesday @ astrollthrulife.blogspot.com

And also for, Tuesday And Wednesday Teatime In Blogland:

~ Tuesday Tea For Two @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/
~ Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/ and
http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/
~Teatime Tuesday @ http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/
~Tuesday Teatime @ http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/
~Teacup Tuesday @ http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
~Teacup Tuesday @ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
~Wednesday Tea For Me And Thee@ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/



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

Cheers and hugs from Pam,  @ Breath Of Fresh Air Paper Butterfly; (and also from Wanda Lee for our shared, Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday, weekly memes @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/ )

SPIRITUAL SUNDAY & WEEKLY WORDS TO LIVE BY

Just as a garden flourishes when the gardener invests long hours and tender care so will we if we invite the Master Gardener to cultivate our thoughts and actions, so that we will bare beautiful fruit and blossoms for his glory.

Psalm 1:2,3
2 But they delight in the law of the LORD,
meditating on it day and night.
3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.


Psalm 1:2 (Message)
Instead you thrill to God's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night. You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.



On Sunday, I am linking to Spiritual Sundays.
Also to Tracey's, Weekly Words to Live By at Notes from A Cottage Industry.

Thank you Charlotte and Ginger and Tracey, for hostessing.

You are invited to join in. This is a wonderful way to start your week.

Have wonderful week and may you see God's hand in your life each day and feel His love for you.


You are also, invited to partake in a shared meme, by Wanda Lee @ Silken Purse and myself
@ Breath of Fresh Air-Paper Butterfly for Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday