I love tea. It is the first thing I make when I get up each morning.
I love to make it very strong. I top it off with a teaspoon of agave and a splash of {soy} milk. It is a comforting wakeup call without making me jittery.
The teapot cracked me up with it's frumpy little bottom and...
...quirky little spout.
I fell in love with the swirls in the teacups. Like frothy-sweet milk swirls in a latte, you just wanna lick them!
Some of my very best friends love tea, too. And although we sip it continuously when we're together, we've never really had what you'd call a formal tea party.
I looked up the 411 on formal tea etiquette. Traditional tea time is four o'clock, but in the U.S. that is stretched from three to five.
At a formal tea, one would issue an invitation by mail at least a week in advance. Wouldn't that be fun for mothers day?
One would serve three courses with tea:
- Savones {tiny sandwiches}
- Scones {now we're talkin'!}
- Pastries {sweet talkin'!}
If you look into it, the etiquette is quite extensive. I think I'm happy sticking with a funky, whimsical teapot and some lovely scones...
...and a spring centerpiece and gift, if you are having small celebration.
Why not go ahead and 'dress up' for the occasion with a silk flower corsage pin? Find out about them *here.*
This Oriole Nest Vase is a perfect little centerpiece for such an occasion. Grab the tutorial *here.*
Wrap mom's gift up in these pretty packages: the DIY details are *here.*
Maybe you'd prefer to sip on some Lavender Cream Soda. Use the secret ingredient *here* and make it yourself {along with the adorable DIY nest with chocolate eggs}.
Or just grab yourself a cup of whatever you like and come on over and browse the Blog Tips Cafe. Link up any time you have a blogging tip to share.
Q: What's your favorite beverage?
{I'm sharing my Funky Little Teapot with...Monday: Craftomaniac, Making The World Cuter, Project Queen, The Girl Creative, The Gunny Sack, Alderberry Hill, A Round Tuit, Skip to My Lou, Cherished Bliss, Northern Cottage; Tuesday: Not Just a Housewife, Sew Crafty, Tip Junkie, Today's Creative Blog, Uncommon, Oopsey Daisy, Gingersnap Crafts; Wednesday: The 36th Avenue, Blue Cricket Design, It's Overflowing, Nest of Posies, Savvy Southern Style, Someday Crafts, The Trendy Treehouse, Very Merry Vintage Style, What We Wore & Made; Thursday: Shabby Nest; Friday: Finding Fabulous, My Simple Home Life, Romantic Home, Tatertots and Jello, The Shady Porch, Thirty Handmade Days, Faith Trust & Pixie Dust, Naptime Crafters, Too Much Time on my Hands, Classy Clutter, Stuff & Nonsense, Craft Junkie Too; Saturday: Be Different Act Normal, Funky Junk Interiors, French Country Cottage, Sisters of the Wild West, Sew Country Chick; Sunday: Nifty Thrifty Things, Under The Table and Dreaming, My 1929 Charmer, Sew Darned Crafty}
10 comments:
I do like my morning cup of coffee..... in just the right cup too, I'm picky about the way a mug fits my hand. Is that weird? When the cup is right the coffee is even better.
~Bliss~
How great to have a teapot and mugs that are artisan made! I'm very particular about my morning coffee. After that, it's loose tea throughout the day. ~ Maureen
I just love your tea set. My in-laws love tea too. We all get together for our birthdays and celebrate over tea. It has become a wonderful tradition!
I would have a favorite tea ritual if I had that teapot set....gorgeous! Lovely post Christina :)
I love chai tea lattes, but I only allow myself to buy them when I'm sick since they're pretty expensive just for a drink. It's my first mother's day this year so maybe someone will buy ME one!
I love tea and typically have a dozen different varieties always on hand. Loved your tea time facts.
I have tea with my four kids almost every morning at breakfast, and we LOVE it :)
We are always looking for fun pots or cups at the thrift store.
I'm a coffee girl myself, but I LOVE tea kettles! I'm weird like that ;) This one is especially adorable.
Have a great week!
Erika from Southern Belle as an Army Wife
That is a funky little teapot, I love it. I collect, so I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either.
I love tea too - rather partial to earl grey myself! LOVE your little teapot!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
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