T Stands For Merry Christmas

If you celebrate Christmas I hope you are enjoying the holiday with family and friends. If you need to take a break from the hectic holiday or Tuesday pace for those who do not celebrate Christmas

the teapot is ready

choose a cup, this one from a friend in Iowa

or the cloisonne cup I purchased at a Christmas shop in Boston

Maybe you'd prefer a cup of cocoa from one of the jolly Santa cups from Himself's childhood decorations. Does anyone know who Leon is? =^,.^=

Maybe you'd prefer hot chocolate with little marshmallows and peppermint?

For the coffee drinkers, Erich has a happy, snowman mug. Coffee pods are available at the Keurig station in the kitchen. Help yourself.

More tea? I'll put the kettle on.

Oh, and do help yourself to some cookies.

An assortment of Italian cookies and pizzelles

Ricotta cookies flavored with anise

Crostoli drizzled with honey and festively decorated with nonpareil which was my Grandma's (Ma's mother) signature cookie for holidays and special occasions.

Oh, and don't forget to take a look at the arty cards and ornaments sent to me from arty friends. I love how they instantly decorate the studio for Christmas. Thank you all for thinking of me and for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit me.

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.