Suits Me to a Tea!

[Aunt Marg]

Most beautiful one I've ever seen!

It truly is beautiful, isn't it, Pam.

I have always loved sterling tea service sets, and have always dreamed of one day owning one.

 

[Aunt Marg]

 

[Gary O']

High Tea at the Empress hotel in Victoria Canada

Nice

Haven't been to that place since the '70s

 

[Gary O']

Not a big tea fan,
but
set out a gallon of sun tea
I can make that disappear

 

[Aunt Marg]

This thread is just what I needed, CinnamonSugar.

As a young girl I had a friend who's mom was very old-fashioned and enjoyed her afternoon tea, and so she would invite us to enjoy her for an afternoon conversation over a cup of tea and an array of homemade goodies.

We'd sit in the veranda, which was windows on all three sides, and there we would look out at the world while enjoying each others company.

When I got older I served tea at the church we went to. Special events such as afternoon teas, bazaar's, and other gatherings, and it was always such a special time.

The women (mostly older) always arrived in style, with their hats, their gloves, their broaches, it truly was an event.

 

[Aunt Marg]

 

[mellowyellow]

This does me

 

[Aunt Marg]

 

[Aunt Marg]

 

[mellowyellow]

Where do you get all those lovely pic from Aunt Marg? Your photos are always gorgeous.

 

[Aunt Marg]

 

[Aunt Marg]

This does me

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Me, too, mellow, but there's just something about a semi-formal or even formal tea party, where the gentle ringing of spoons in tea cups can be heard, along with the friendly chatter of everyone having a good time.

A tea party held on an outdoor terrace overlooking formal gardens would be my favourite.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I remember having tea at my Grandmas house on snowy Sunday afternoons when I was young. First we would play Lotto and then we would have the tea ,she would then read the tea leaves left in the cup. She would make up the most elaborate stories which were so vivid I could see it with my own eyes and I believed every word.
I've always wanted to go to a Japanese high tea it all seems so graceful and relaxing.

 

[Aunt Marg]

I remember having tea at my Grandmas house on snowy Sunday afternoons when I was young. First we would play Lotto and then we would have the tea ,she would then read the tea leaves left in the cup. She would make up the most elaborate stories which were so vivid I could see it with my own eyes and I believed every word.
I've always wanted to go to a Japanese high tea it all seems so graceful and relaxing.

For those like you and I, Ruth, who love gardening, a stroll around the gardens followed by afternoon tea in the tea house at the Butchart Garden (Victoria, BC) would be a real treat.

 

[mellowyellow]

I have this teaset and love it to bits, don't use it but it's there if the Queen comes to tea. I also have my mothers cups and saucers from her wedding day,


It's called Royal Albert Lady Carlyle

 

[Dana]

 

[Llynn]

Lordy. After reading through this thread I feel soooooooo uncouth. I'm of the stale teabag and chipped crockery mug crowd I am.

 

[Shalimar]

For those like you and I, Ruth, who love gardening, a stroll around the gardens followed by afternoon tea in the tea house at the Butchart Garden (Victoria, BC) would be a real treat.

Ohh, that brings back memories.

 

[Ruthanne]

 

[PamfromTx]

I have tea cups, saucers and a matching tea pot (china) that was given to me at a bridal shower in a Forget Me Not pattern. I also have a 4 piece dinner plate set to match. Hubby and I would bring it out when celebrating our wedding anniversary.

 

[PamfromTx]

 

[PamfromTx]

 

[PamfromTx]

Life is like​

a tea cup –​

to be filled​

to the brimm​

and enjoyed​

with​

friends.​

 

[PamfromTx]

 

[PamfromTx]