Tuesday, September 5, 2017

T Stands For Tea Party

Waiting for Red
Red came over to see the mini-split in action and to have tea. One thing I love about tea with Red is I can use the nice teacups. I had thought that putting out the china cups was a bit pretentious. I was also bothered by the fact that I had all these nice things, and never used them. Seemed like such a shame to keep them in a cabinet never to be used. Chatting with Red, I learned she loves old things like china teacups and the connection of these items to family genealogy.

So I set the eclectic, tea table with an assortment of herbal and decaffinated teas for Red and Bigelow's English Tea Time for me. The ritual of tea isn't so much about the cups or the tea, but the company and conversation. I enjoyed Red's visit.

Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.

33 comments:

  1. I have nice dishes and tea cups too but there they sit in a cabinet. It is a shame. But you were lucky and smart to bring them out. And even more so-how fun! perfect T day post CJ. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Maybe time to dust off your nice dishes and use them. Even if just for yourself

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  2. Glad you are using your lovely old cups. Mine are always in the cupboard, such a shame really! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  3. I love that you are using your good cups, saucers, and tea bag holders. They are beautiful and I really like the various pieces you chose for you and Red to enjoy. To be honest, I have nothing that beautiful, but when I have tea at home, I still bring out what I call my best cups and saucers, or mugs. Nothing as delicate as you have, though.

    Thanks for sharing how you entertained Red and shared this ritual for T this Tuesday. Yes, tea is a definite ritual that can't be rushed and should be shared with friends.

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    1. I love picking out which cups to use. Using "the best" cups just makes tea a little more special.

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  4. Love your tea cups! I am all about using the good stuff too! Makes everything taste better. Happy T day!

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  5. It is lovely to see your beautiful china cups being used. I'm afraid mine is stored in a cupboard, we all seem to prefer using mugs in my home.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. I use mugs, too, but sometimes, it's just fun to bring out the teacups.

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  6. I smiled at your post-so nice to be able to use those lovely china cups with a friend-that is what tea is all about for sure-hugs
    Happy T Day Kathy

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  7. This looks so pretty and stylish! Good to use that wonderful cups!
    Happy T-Day!

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  8. what a lovely setting for tea and conversation. It's nice to see the pretty vintage cups used from time to time. I will use some of mine on occasion too. Happy T day!

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  9. I totally agree! Why wait for 'some time special' to use the good things! MAKE the everyday special by using them! :D

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  10. I love the idea of a tea, with all the fixings including the good china. It makes for a special occasion.

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  11. What a lovely warm welcome to see the tea places set and waiting for you when you arrive! It all looks so elegant and I love mismatched china - perfect 😁. Glad you enjoyed the conversation and the tea with Red too, it must have been fun - Happy T Day! J 😊

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    1. I hadn't seen Red for quite some time so we had a nice visit

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  12. Tea and good conversation... can't think of anything better...unless your serving coffee...lol Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  13. That's a lovely tea setting, CJ. The older I get, the more I try to use the nice things I've had stored away. I felt like you - bothered by them just going to waste rather than being enjoyed as intended.

    Happy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen

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    1. I got tired of just washing the things in the curio cabinet and not using them.

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  14. I love the table you set! I'm a fan of using the fine china, else why have it at all :) Yours is lovely.

    Happy T Tuesday

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  15. Nothing like good company, and of course great tasting tea. Greetings.

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  16. Life is too short not to use the china! What a special day you had! I love tea!

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