tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53628997887616474302024-02-07T07:23:36.378-08:00"THE GRAND LADY"Step into my parlour for a cup of tea, a little creative art and chat with me!!!Zaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200864540547799033noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362899788761647430.post-58226297438975955502019-04-29T14:54:00.006-07:002019-05-01T04:05:12.599-07:00"THE MAKEOVER"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's time for a makeover !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I was reminiscing over old photographs and realizing just how quickly time passes. Our home has undergone quite a lot of renovations throughout the years. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Already it needs a Spring cleaning and more repairs.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A nice cup of tea always helps to lift the spirits and brighten the chore list.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ansley's ' American Beauty" teaset.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Most people think that living in a old Victorian is romantic, but really it's a labour of love, especially when you don't have an "upstairs downstair" staff like Downtown Abbey.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Before unlocking the doors and taking on a two-hundred year-old Victorian</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> it is wise to tread very carefully and think about what might be lurking </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> behind closed doors. If walls had ears ... what stories they would tell !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The best advise would be to ....</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WAIT</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">DON'T DO IT</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't even start renovating unless,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> YOU</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">LOVE</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">CHALLENGE.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">AH ...</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Patience is a virtue !!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> A person never knows what decaying curiosities </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> they might find.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> OMG ... there were</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> two,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> three,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> four</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> FIVE ... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> layers of wallpaper,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> a double thick Edwardian Oil Cloth</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and a myriad of crumbling lath and plaster walls.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> ( COUGH< COUGH)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Four weeks later,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> You're a MESS !!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> You now befit the title of ,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> "Cinderella" ...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> breathing in all the dust, ( Achoo) </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> sweeping up</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> the wallpaper, wall chips, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and just generally begrudging the endless clean-up.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Did I mention that I have allergies.( SNIFF SNIFF)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Renovating is like Spring housecleaning times twenty.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: magenta;"> </span></span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">Where is my fairy god-mother?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The 'GOOD NEWS' is that you only have to do one room at </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> a time.</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> In our case, it has been more like one room per year</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> since we were dealing </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">with 'heritage' elements.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> LADIES</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I NEED A DRINK</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> of good old "Earl Grey" before I continue,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> How about you?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> There are so many hair-rasing details to be considered</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> when you are trying to maintain the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">historical integrity</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> of an old home ...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> LIKE ....</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> How do you tell the"Old Lady" </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> that she needs </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> a complete Makeover?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> AND</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> This is where it all begins.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am going in for a knee surgery on Wednesday, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">so I might be a little late responding to your comments in the weeks to come.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I am beginning to need a makeover myself.( Ha Ha) </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We, humans are like old houses, our bones get a little creaky ...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">(no matter how young you are) and the nails and lumber have to be replaced. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Thank goodness we live in this day and age of medical advancement.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm not as old as the "Grand Lady". </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I think, that I can still roller skate.( Ha Ha) </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> This Springtime rejuvenation will be good for the soul</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> In the meantime ... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> What do you think about the color that I chose? </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> It's called ...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> " Frankly Scarlett ", I don't give a _______ from </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> the epic movie, ' Gone With The Wind"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Don't you agree, that it is a fiesty color, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> that echoes the charm of a real old</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> " Grand Lady".</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Ladies ...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Please do take your time, sit back, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> ponder the color and finish your cup of tea.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I will look forward to seeing you soon.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Maybe, you would like to see more of the </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> SWEET FRIENDS !!!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Since I haven't worn a fancy hat for years, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Miss Annabelle(above) thought that I should be reminded </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> of what </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">a real bonnet looks like. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Infact she is quite miffed that this is her first outing</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> in many many years. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I can't say how many years as that would be telling her age </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: purple;"> ... AND ... </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> a Lady never speaks of these things.( wink wink)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Miss Annabelle mentioned that there may be a few of</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> you ladies, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">who have donned Easter chapeaus</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> for an Easter parade.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> So I'm asking ladies... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: purple;"> Have you every worn a Easter bonnet?</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"> </span> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> How about a nice cup of tea ?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I certainly do enjoy the drama of accenting florals against</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> black teacups.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> This charming Ansley teaset</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's <span style="text-align: left;"> a sweet little three quarter sized cup with golden curves that gracefully ripple around making this cup and the saucer enchanting.</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found a very interesting <span style="text-align: center;">Canadian tea company</span><span style="text-align: center;"> that </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"> specializes in Maple and Icewine Tea. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"> All you have to do is type in, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Maple Icewine Tea </span></span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">or </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Icewine tea is a "Canada True" product. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I don't think that I have ever tasted any tea quite like it.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's made from grapes, just like these ones( below) that you can grow in your own garden.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I had a bumper crop last year, but never even thought to let the grapes freeze before picking them. I made grape jam, jelly, syrup and a few bottles of wine, but what a revelation to make tea with grapes.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wouldn't that be a fun challenge!!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Icewine recipe is relatively simple if you know what you are doing. ( Ha Ha) The grapes are naturally frozen on the vine, harvested then pressed and made into a Ice Wine. The next process is to make the tea which is a delightful blend of premium black tea mixed with the superb flavour of a pure Canadian Icewine. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> If you do enjoy Icewine, then you will love the exotic bouquet of this delectable tea.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's a no mess, no stress recipe with easy to follow directions written right on the box.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">As an additional bonus, you can drink this beverage</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Both are delicious !!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The second cup has a much heavier bouquet and is more well suited to an iced tea.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon.ca is always a good place to start, but if you prefer a packaged deal, try (www.canadathestore.com) or (victoriasteas.com). All the teas, Blueberry, Icewine Tea and Maple Icewine flavours are available in elegantly designed tins or in charming wooden country crates.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Yes ... It's Spring, because, there's naughty Mr. Squirrel looking for mischief to get into.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> chewing a hole in my 'squirrel proof bird feeder'.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hang onto your bonnets Ladies, there's quite a breeze today.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Each season, we are blessed with masses of orange Daylilies</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">When you live in the country, work is never done !!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How well,</b> I </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> remember my father's tulip garden, where I would lie on the grass taking notes in my little journal, trying to quess what color they might be in the Springtime. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Actually, it really didn't matter what color popped up because the Spring Tulips always filled me with excitement.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We don't often see rabbits in our area, due to the large Lynx and cat popultion, but this little cottontail arrived </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe that's why he isn't going anywhere !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We called him, " Thumper".</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Let's go in for a chat and delicious </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> cup of </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">that Icewine Tea. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Annabelle is eager to tell you how to care for your bonnets.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> After a long walk in the garden, she's sure to advise you </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> on how to how to clean your silk and satin dresses too.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"> Incidently...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Miss Annabelle wants to know who you get to assist with </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">What shall I tell her ? </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"Daffy-down-Dilly" dancing and scattering her posies amongst the grass and within the forest.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Daffy-down-Dilly</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">With a yellow petticoat</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">And a pretty green gown.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Look what I found in the china cabinet!!!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> My favorite Royal Doulton figurine called " Eastertide" .</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">In the past, I had been quite a collector of china painter, Arthur "Leslie Harradine" who designed and sculpted for the Royal Doulton company from the early 1900's to the mid 1950's.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have always admired the bold details and brilliant colors of his creations.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">" Eastertide" was a Birthday gift from my husband.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kim likes to surprise me with different teas from his travels, and funnily enough, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I had never experienced a Pickwick tea ...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Pickwick Tea Company was created by Douwe Egberts in 1937. Being Dutch, he wanted an English name for marketing purposes. ... While the official Pickwick site is specifically designed for the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Hungary and Belgium, you can purchase this tasty tea on Amazon. It boasts an inexpensive selection of flavouful tea blends that you might enjoy.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, I received a sweet picture of my six year old grand-daughter Auriane, who was taking her first Highland Dancing exam. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">She was feeling very nervous, but also thankful, that it was over. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Her Scottish Grandma Grace, my mother,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FINALLY ... the daffodils are out, about and in the grocery stores ... Surely, this is a sign of Spring !!!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">There were no single stemmed daffodils available, only the potted ones, which was just fine with me, so I quickly bought two.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I placed them beside the Angel that I had sculpted .... The jolly little blossoms looked quite contend to be there.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it amazing what make a person happy !!!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I was so excited to find those silly old daffodils, that I went overboard, daydreaming, reminiscing and reciting my favorite poetry. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">" Daffodils "</span></b><br />
<b>Written By:</b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"></span>William Wordsworth</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I wandered lonely as a cloud</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> That floats on high o're vales and hills.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> When all at once I saw a crowd,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> A host of golden daffodils;</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Beside the lake, beneath the trees,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Continuous as the stars that shine</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> And twinkle on the Milky Way.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> They stretched in never ending line</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Along the margin of the bay:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Ten Thousand saw I at a glance.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The waves beside them danced; but they</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Out-did the sparkling waves with glee:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> A poet could not but be gay.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> In such a jocund company.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I gazed- and gazed-but little thought</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> What wealth the show to me had brought.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">For oft, when on my couch I lie</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> In vacant or in pensive mood,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> They flash upon the inward eye</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Which is the bliss of solitude;</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> And then my heart with pleasure fills, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> And dances with the daffodils.</span></b><br />
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Zaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200864540547799033noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362899788761647430.post-11515348279907723402019-04-08T13:46:00.000-07:002019-04-09T06:34:51.353-07:00“ GREEN TEA"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I lived in Japan for five years.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and gratefully experienced the cultural pleasures of fresh tea, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">green tea </span>to be exact. Funnily enough,</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> the first <span style="color: #6aa84f;">green tea</span> in Japan was produced in the Fukuoka prefecture where I was living. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The location was famous for it warm pleasant climate and rich volcanic soil which made </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">it perfect for growing <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tea</span>. YES, I was living on the island of <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tea</span>, glorious <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tea</span> and in every mall </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">or street corner there were a myriad of <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tea </span>tasting stalls and restaurants.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">No wonder I'm mad about tea!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The horticultural <span style="color: #93c47d;">l</span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">andscaping</span> is especially stunning during </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> the Springtime, where thatched houses </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">and </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">perfectly </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> manicured<span style="color: #93c47d;"> tea fields</span> abound as eye candy. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Local and cultural visitors </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">are likely to be awestruck with </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> the picturesque beauty of the<span style="color: #93c47d;"> green</span> surroundings.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Of course, the beauty of Cherry Blossom season also is a gift.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><b>It takes your breath away.</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">More and more <span style="color: #6aa84f;">green tea</span> is being consumed due to it's health benefits. Thankfully it<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span>has less caffeine than black tea </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">so you can enjoy two or three cups before getting </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">that caffeine high, or headache as I call it. </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> </span><b>Check here for more information about tea. </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Tea is the second most drinkable beverage in the world </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and fortunately we have many different flavors and </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> It isn't hard to find a favorite <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tea</span> fix in this day and age,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> but sometimes you have to ask the question: </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Do I like green tea?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Matcha tea</span> seems to be everywhere these days. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">In Japan, the tea ceremony is not reserved for just high class </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">circles, all people and visitors seem to find this beverage </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">as an acquired part of their daily life. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I was lucky enough to have a special Friend' "Hiroko", </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> who re-created the ceremony for my birthday. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> She had all the traditional bowls and untensils, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> which are commercially </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">very expensive. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">While I do enjoy my tea <span style="color: #6aa84f;">" big time."</span>... Most of us, might find it a</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> difficult decision to pay $100 - $200.00 for a ceramic </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> " Chawan" labeled tea ceremony bowl. ( Yikes)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> In Japan the tea ceremony is a highly spiritual practise designed to promote,</span> </span></b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b>tranquility, harmony, respect and purity.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The authenic <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tea </span>ceremony is a beautiful, once</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> in a lifetime visual experience that last for hours.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The actual ceremonial steps for the tea making </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> You thoroughly clean the "Chawans" and </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> then,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> ( yummy)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> next,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and water to make the frothy tea, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and serve it to your guests.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">In Japan, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tea</span> has quite an impact on religion, philosophy, poetry, architecture, flower arranging, painting and the arts and crafts which include art carving, carpentry and pottery.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Tea</span> is also an important past-time from my early childhood, </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> so I too, feel influenced by it's history and rituals.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> You all know that,</b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm a bit of a collector, so before I left Japan,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I splurged on an authenic handmade <span style="color: #6aa84f;">teaset</span>.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> love </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">bold floral </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> vibrant </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">green </span>colors of </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> It's not everyone's cup of tea( ha ha) </span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Asians, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">normally prefer a </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">more muted palette but </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> it certainly put a smile on my face.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I acquired two friendly little teapots in this collection. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Could you could resist this cheeky little one cupper?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ladies ,whenever you come over for a <span style="color: #6aa84f;">" Green "</span> teatime, you may have your own sweet choice of both a teapot and a teacup. The only prerequisite is that I am able to enjoy your company for more than one cup of tea.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">There's something strange about Spring this year. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I was all set to talk about the joys of Springstime ...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> It still looks like a snow blizzard to me !!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The calendar says that it is </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> IT DOESN'T MATTER</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Let us enjoy a "DIY Tea Factory" recipe called, Lemoncello. It is an organic artisan tea that is created in Quebec, Canada ... Although the factory advertises in French ... just viewing the site is a delightful experience. It quite easy to follow the ordering directions.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I buy the lemoncello online in a 3.5 oz. container which makes approximately fifty cups of full bodied flavor. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">The teas also come in larger quantities that are beautifully packaged and wrapped for a delectable choice of other tistanes flavors ...</span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> (www.thescg.ca )</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> My, Oh, My ... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Isn't it a pretty container?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">" Ma Petite Fabrique " which means "My little Factory" really makes a lovely and inexpensive gift... I always enjoy receiving these teas from my daughter as she knows my taste.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The brewing instruction have been engraved on the lid</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> of the can, ( such a nice touch) and that makes it</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The intoxicating essense </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">of the ingredients( below)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> organic Indian black tea,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> lemon peel( sulfitefree)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> organic Italian lemon essential oil</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> chrysanthemun....</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> WOW !!!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Please do, indulge yourself in more than one cup of tea today.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Oh Dear !!!! </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I shall definately need a new pair of </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> IT IS STILL SNOWING.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring flowers are my favorites.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Kim always buys tulips and daffoldils for my </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> March Birthday. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The pussywillows and daffodils are </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">late this year, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> so this colorful bouquet of t</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">ulips definately </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Various friends gifted me with sweet ornaments,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> chocolates</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">( which I should not have eaten) </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and a local historical book</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Since we live in an heritage home, it is a happy past-time keeping up with the community folklore and stories. Every once in a while, I come across some good old gossip to share( ha ha) but you can't tattle too much because everyone seems to be related. ( hee hee)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I really enjoy gardening books, so my children keep me well stocked in teatime reading materials. I will surely have more than enough time to get through this gardening book before Spring. ( Hum- de-dum )</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The way to my heart is a homemade lobster supper prepared by Hubby.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am starting to feel a little spoiled ...( Tsk Tsk) I will just have to grin and bear it !!!</span></b></div>
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Zaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200864540547799033noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362899788761647430.post-70161446748930879552019-03-20T09:26:00.002-07:002019-03-20T09:34:19.580-07:00“ A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">There is a " <span style="color: #93c47d;">A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN</span>" shining here today.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunshine ... beautiful sunshine!!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's the first day of SPRING ... "YEAH" </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's double the amount that we had last year ...The good news is that temperatures are warming and it is melting quite quickly.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have decided to look through my green colored glass for a more inspiration view...</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Since, this is the month for the "<span style="color: #93c47d;">wearing of the green</span> "</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Let's enjoy a soft, meandering Royal Albert pattern called, " <span style="color: #93c47d;">Ivy Lea</span>". If you're a tea lover you probably own a few romantic pieces of the Royal Albert china.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b> Royal Albert was originally one of the six small pottery businesses that make-up the famous " Potteries" in Stoke-on-Trent, England.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="text-align: left;">It has quite an extensive history and</span><span style="text-align: left;"> has been in existence for over one hundred years.</span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You wouldn't believe how many different patterns and shapes of cups there are !!!! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Many of the early cup shapes were fluted and included the popular Japanese Imari patterns.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> "<span style="color: #93c47d;">Ivy Lea</span>" has a very wide, circular shape which is most beautifully called " Avon ". </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You can check here for more interesting information on the history of Royal Albert China. </span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #007542; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">www.royalalbertpatterns.com/reference%20pages/</span><span style="color: #007542; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Royal</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #007542; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">%20Albert%20History.htm</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Today, I'm besotted with the chosen color<span style="color: #93c47d;"> </span>and decided to savour some <span style="color: #93c47d;">green </span>tea, in a </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">belated tribute to my dear husband, <span style="color: #93c47d;">McKim</span> ... who was abroad during his birthday.( Boo Hoo)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm smiling because, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">he has always considered himself </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"> Irish,</span> due to the fact that he<span style="color: #93c47d;"> </span>was born on<span style="color: #93c47d;"> St Patrick's Day </span> ... </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> WELL,</b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> at least his name is, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> so we won't pop his bubble. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #93c47d;">Kim</span> has been away for nine weeks and we are all terribly eager to celebrate and eat some scrumpcious cake with him. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> YES ... It's almost " Partytime ". </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a peek at the cupcakes the grand-children made for their Grandpa's homecoming. I must admit that the little darlings went creatively wild with their decorating, dipping their fingers into the icing and smacking their lips while licking the spoons and bowls and just generally getting into a sugar high of fun.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Of course it had to be</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Double Chocolate everything !!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Ladies...</span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">If you're wearing <span style="color: #93c47d;">green</span> today, you will be happy to </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">know that you are psycologically considered to be </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">practical, down-to-earth individuals with a love for nature.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> That's good to know!!!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> According to the psycology of colors .... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Green</span> lovers are also excellent people to have around in a crisis as they remain calm and take control of the situation.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> So-o-o-o GIRLS ...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Let's be sure to don our <span style="color: #93c47d;">green </span><span style="color: #93c47d;">attire on a more regular</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"> basis<span style="color: #93c47d;"> </span></span>because, research shows that it also means that,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> " </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">we are stable and well-balanced".( Ha Ha)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I knew that ... Didn't you ?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Did you notice the berry flowers on this china?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Apparently, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Ivy</span> consists of both adult and jeuvenile leaves and at some point of it's life produces berries. I have never seen them, but I'll be looking this summer.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> It will keep us warm and healthy.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Since my Granny was Irish, there was always alot of beautiful Irish music too....<span style="color: #93c47d;">When Irish Eye's Are Smiling, Danny Boy</span> and my mother's favorite,<span style="color: #93c47d;"> I'm looking Over a Four Leaf Clover.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Yes ... <span style="color: #93c47d;">The Emerald Isle</span> is surely,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">this beautiful song </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Please do, join in if you know the lyrics, otherwise you can look it up on YouTube, under John McDermott ... or listen to this lovely rendition by Connie Francis</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">" <span style="color: #93c47d;">A Little Bit Of Heaven </span>"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">" Sure a little bit of heaven fell from out the sky one day,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">And nestled in the ocean, in a spot so far away.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">And when the Angels found it, sure it looked so sweet and fair,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">They said, suppose we leave for it looks so peaceful there.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">So they sprinkled it with stardust just make the shamrocks grow.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">Then they dotted it with silver, to make it's lakes so grand.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">And when they had it finished , sure they called it Ireland."</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Stormy weather kept me away longer than planned. It is so nice to be home enjoying alittle teatime blogging and reading. Ladies, please do plan to stay for a chat.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It gives me a good reason to breathe in some midday meandering through cupboards looking for the perfect tea cup.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> YES... this Royal Albert " tea set fits into my wishful Spring daydreams.</span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">" Water Lily" .</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Although forbidden by local authorities, the artist ordered colored waterlily plants from Egypt and South America... </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">As an avid gardener and landscape designer, Monet individually planted all the waterlilies in his Giverny gardens in France.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Had he obeyed the French council, there would have been NO celebrated Waterlily paintings . </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A short journey from our home there are three waterlily ponds. The yearly appearance of these gorgeous flowers has become one of my most anticipated summer events. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The name waterlily or 'Nymphaea" is from the Greek word nymph, which means femine spirit that inhabits waterbodies like wells, ponds and springs.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The nymph like blossoms conjure up all kinds of magical stories for me.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Each summer, my grand-daughter, Auriane and I sojourn to what we call the " fairy ponds"endeavoring to catch a glimpse of the fairies that dress themselves in the flower folds.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">within the dainty blossoms, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">OH... I think I see one !!! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The local lilies are blessed with the softest hint of pink which represents a true picture of beauty and purity.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This hand painted teaset (below) overflows with the ' love and passion' that a red lily represents ... Obviously the artist enjoyed creating this set.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Come Ladies ... Let's get on with teatime . </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Well, it's shaped like a teapot but, really, it is either a flower arranging pot, a floral potpouri or scented candle holder ... </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I had arranged some of the tuberous roses <span style="text-align: left;">from my mothers,</span><span style="text-align: left;"> December bouquet in the little pot before I embarked on my journey three weeks ago. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The blooms are just starting to languish and discolor .</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Since I haven't had time to buy fresh flowers ... I am going to enjoy their lingering beauty as long as I can.</span></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">I don't know much about Tuberous roses, </span></b></span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> but they seem to be very hardy in the sense of longevity. </span></b></span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> I do believe it's time for alittle research on this gorgeous flower.</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ladies, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I promise that we are going to have a cup of tea today. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">My mind is still in vacation mode. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> COME ....</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Let's choose something mild and exotic.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> DO you have a favorite tea?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> As you know... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Mine is Jasmine.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It typically has green tea as it's base, however white </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> black tea are also used,which</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> results in a </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Check out (www.davidstea.com)</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">for a delicious</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Jasmine Oolong Tea </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> or an</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M-m-m-m ... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> It looks euphorically mellow and rich doesn't it ? </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Time to pour a cup.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WOW ... It tastes even better than it smells.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">How lovely to be sharing teatime with you Ladies ... </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I will leave you to savour your tea moments while dreaming along with this heart-felt poem.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"The Lily of the Lake"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Juliana Horatia Ewing</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">(1841-1885)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Where the pine trees stand together,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Evermore my footsteps wander,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Evermore the shadows yonder</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Deepen into gloom.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Where there lies a silent lake,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The water-lily's bloom.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Some sweet Spring-time long departed,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I and she, the simple hearted,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bride and groom, maid and lover,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Did the gloomy lake discover,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Did those lilies see. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">There we wandered side by side,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> There it was they said she dies,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> But ah! in this I know they lied!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> She will return to me!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Never, never since that hour</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Has the lake brought forth a flower.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Ever harshly do the sedges</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Some sad secret from it's edges</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Whisper to the shore.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Some sad secret I forget.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The lily though will blossom yet:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> And when it blooms I shall have met</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> My love forever more.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> to Teatime Ladies. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am currently traveling </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">and enjoying the teatime view in the clouds.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">When I land safely on the ground.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">READY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY .... </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My Hubby, Kim is away so I'll be visiting with my son, daughter and grandchildren on <span style="color: red;">February</span> the fourteenth. I've been gathering hearts, glue and stickers so that we can make <span style="color: red;">Valentines</span> together. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">From the day we are born the image of a <span style="color: red;">heart</span> is the symbol that represents <span style="color: red;">' Love'</span><span style="color: red;">, </span><span style="color: red;">to the mind and soul</span><span style="color: red;"> </span>... <span style="color: red;">Valentine's Day</span> is one of the only celebrations where we actually take the time to express ourselves. If you have a curious mind like me, you have probably researched the history of <span style="color: red;">Valentines</span> and found that it has a bloody past that led to a beautiful beginning.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> European folk traditions are directly connected with Saint <span style="color: red;">Valentine's Day</span>. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">In 1797, printers were already producing a limited number of cards, with poetry and sketches.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">In 1835 more than 60,000 <span style="color: red;">Valentine</span> cards were sent by post in the United Kingdom.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">There are so many wonderful expressions of <span style="color: red;">LOVE</span>.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a handmade <span style="color: red;">Valentine</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">puzzle purse from (1816).</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have tried to make one and it is not as easy as it looks.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Many <span style="color: red;">Valentines </span>were handmade with real lace and ribbons.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Infact, <span style="color: red;">Valentine</span> cards became so popular that by the 1900's they were being assembled in factories.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Like this Vintage3-D <span style="color: red;">valentine</span> that </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The intricate paperlace Valentines from Europe(below) are exquisite.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It is getting harder and harder to find romantic cards. It's just as easy to send one via the internet, somehow that seems impersonal to me ... however ... " It's the thought that counts</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Saddly, we do not have the time in our lives to be sentimental. On a positive note, I have noticed that there has been a ressurgance in the craft industry. More and more people are becoming crafty with their creative love of the arts, stamping cards, sewing cards as mixed media projects and even trading ATC cards. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I've even made a few Artist Trading Cards,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> but they are not nearly as</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">COME ... Let's pick a teacup.</span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Colored roses always look beautiful on black china, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> so this week I selected</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> a "pink" rose teaset manufactured </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This teacup has quite a unique shape that I love to sip tea from.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It is so beautifully trimmed with gold leaf around the rims and at the base of the cup.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">In the language of flowers, the <span style="color: red;">Rose</span> symbolizes unity and love.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Red Roses</span> signify perfect love and respect</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Pink Roses</span> represent perfect happiness</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">Yellow Roses </span>signal gladdness, joy and friendship.</span></b><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> This <span style="color: #f6b26b;">yellow</span> rose has a tinge of <span style="color: red;">red</span> blushed within</b></span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> the petals so that must indicate </b></span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>the mixed meaning of sharing both ...</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b> "LOVE and FRIENDSHIP"</b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> A<span style="color: red;"> roses</span>' intoxicating fragrance somehow infuses us with</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> timeless memories</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> like that of Springtime.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> It lingers in our mind always fresh and new.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What color of <span style="color: red;">rose</span> do you like best ?</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"> <b>Valentine's Day </b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> reminds us</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> to embrace the</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> fullness of life </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> that the rose represents.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> <span style="color: red;">LIVE </span></b><b><span style="color: red;"> and LOVE</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: red;"> LIFE</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"> </span> with </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="color: red;"> PASSION</span>.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Take the time to send a Valentine's Day card to someone. </span></b><br />
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<pre style="background-color: #fed41e; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; left: -99999px; position: absolute; text-align: center;">Dear Valentine: Come away with me.
If I had a day with you and you only I would enjoy the simple things.
The things that, in the end, when time steals the rest away are the only things we'll remember.
I would paddle you across a still lake in a rowboat and read poetry to you until you fell asleep.
And I would never ever think about the hours.
Read more: https://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/view_episode_scripts.php?tv-show=everwood&episode=s01e16</pre>
<pre style="background-color: #fed41e; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; left: -99999px; position: absolute; text-align: center;">Dear Valentine: Come away with me.
If I had a day with you and you only I would enjoy the simple things.
The things that, in the end, when time steals the rest away are the only things we'll remember.
I would paddle you across a still lake in a rowboat and read poetry to you until you fell asleep.
And I would never ever think about the hours.
Read more: https://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/view_episode_scripts.php?tv-show=everwood&episode=s01e1</pre>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b> WELCOME TO </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Teatime is dedicated to the color <span style="color: #cc0000;">red</span><span style="color: red;"> </span>.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> One of my hobbies is photography ... </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">I particularly love</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> RED ROSES</span> make me HAPPY</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wandering into a SHOGUN reality is like discovering a gateway into botanical heaven ...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> but first you have to get past the gate.</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>PLEASE COME IN </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, many gardeners dedicate hours of loving maintenance in honor</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and the gifts they bring to us all.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Snapping pictures seems so insignificant in comparison to</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">the momentuous task spent</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Most of the roses are vintage, so the aromatic scent in the air was intoxicating, especially in the red and pink ones.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It is nearly impossible to describe the scent or beauty of a </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: red;">"A rose by any other name would not smell as sweet"</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">" Oh my<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">luve's</span> is like a <span style="color: #cc0000;">red, red rose,</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">that's newly sprung in June:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">My <span style="color: #cc0000;">luve</span> is like a melody that's sweetly</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">played in tune.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">As fair thou art my bonny lass,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">So deep in<span style="color: #cc0000;"> luve</span> am I;</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and I will <span style="color: #cc0000;">luve</span> thee still my dear,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">tho a' the seas gang dry."</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">(Robert Burns)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Old Country Rose</span> tea cups are so simple and yet so elegant.</span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I have a setting of six with the cream and sugar.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I have collected black china sets with<span style="color: #cc0000;"> <span style="color: red;">roses</span></span>, </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My mother designed evening gowns and wedding dresses, as a result, I have inherited her <span style="color: #cc0000;">love</span> of drawing gowns on paper.(ie) paperdolls. It's a <span style="color: #cc0000;">happy</span> past-time.!!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Ludwig Von Beethoven to his<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Immortal Beloved</span>... truly a tragic love affair.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"Though still in bed my thoughts go out to you, my <span style="color: #cc0000;">Immortal </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Beloved</span>, now and then joyfully, then saddly, waiting to learn whether or not fate will hear us "</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">" Love me--- today-yesterday-what tearful longings for you-you-you-my life-my all---farewell----Oh continue to <span style="color: #cc0000;">love</span><span style="color: red;"> </span>me ----never misjudge the most faithful<span style="color: #cc0000;"> <span style="color: red;">heart</span></span> of your <span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: red;">beloved</span> </span>L.."</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SOUNDS LIKE TRUE <span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE </span>TO ME !!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You may view or order the movie, <span style="color: #cc0000;">" Immortal Beloved"</span> on Amazon or Netflix.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>"I know a bank whereon the wild thyme blows, </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Napoleon introduced the <span style="color: #674ea7;">violets </span>to France but it wasn't until the mid 19th century that this humble flower with it's delightful fragrance became the symbol of Toulouse... to be nicknamed the <span style="color: #674ea7;">"City of Violets" </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> looking for a sweet <span style="color: red;">Valentine's</span> <span style="color: red;">Day</span> gift, choose <span style="color: #674ea7;">violets. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the language of flowers,<span style="color: #674ea7;"> Violets</span> represent peace, sweetness,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> modesty</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">, and shyness, so it is no surprise that <span style="color: #674ea7;">violets</span> are often offered as tokens of affection, to declare love in a discreet way. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"> "La Maison de la Violet". </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">It </span>is an authentic 1930's barge that has </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">been rejuvenated into a charming </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Violet Shoppe</span>. (Photo via a tourist ) It is moored on the Canal du Midi.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The galley is filled with <span style="color: #674ea7;">violet</span> products while the deck is a tearoom that overflows with fresh, perky <span style="color: #674ea7;">violets</span> that are FOR SALE in the Springtime. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">"VIOLET TEA"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I found this dainty cup and saucer at the antique market...It is so delicate and sweetly handpainted. I keep imagining Edwardian ladies in white dresses at an outdoor tea party.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes half the fun is taking inventory of the myriad of items on display.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Did you know that violets can be drunk as liquor,</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> eaten in salads or even crystallized to dissolve in champagne .... I would love to try that !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There were litterly thousands of shopping venues in Toulouse, but they all looked far too grand and expensive.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and choose a delicious brew of tea</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I just couldn’t resisting using this antique lustre ware teapot. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">While it beams with bright copper tones to the naked eye, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">on the inside it is simply clay. Looks can be deceiving.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">OMG...What a fabulous brew this little two cupper makes .</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The teapot is an early 1900’s piece, created in the 12th century hamlet of </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Bruslem, England. Based on the fine abundance of local clays in the Peak </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>District and Staffordshire Moorlands close to Liverpool, this little medieval hamlet has become known as, </b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">“ The Mother Town” of six other villages that make up the last real working industrial town in Britain ... in this case pottery.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Today, I have selected a most delicate Staffordshire cup and saucer to stand in bold contrast to the wholesome Burslem teapot.</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Funnily enough, t</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">hey actually compliment one another... Don’t they ?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Everything is"pretty in pink” ... I could, however, be a little bias, since pink is one of my favourite colors. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The scented bits and pieces of apple, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, vanilla bean, star anise and maple that make up this delicate tea are perfect for a winter day !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> You can view this and other wonderful flavours at:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> It is definitely worth the effort if you like organic teas.</span></b><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> And now for a little sip of "Apple Pie Chai ".</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Last October/November, I travelled to Toulouse, France and into the Bordeaux </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">countryside . I would like to share a few pictures of this UNESCO site with you. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Stepping through its' doors, I was immediately awe struck with the fractionated light that created exemplar hues within the stone walls of the medieval architecture ... Of course my sensitivity and imagination were on high alert.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I felt an enlightened curiosity in all of the artistry that was represented with hidden marks and symbolism, for instance, this next composition had an eerie omnipresence with it’s numerical mysticism ... yet ... It is very beautiful !!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>I do love artwork and often view paintings as messages waiting for the perfect storyteller </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>to herald and unlock ancient secrets into our new millenium.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>I think, perhaps, a little extra study and research is also required before this secret code will be discovered.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>WHAT AN EXCITING JOURNEY!!!</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">There is no doubt that talent and hidden secrets abounded within the religious sect of the this early era. I just felt </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>privileged to have had the opportunity to experience them.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wouldn’t it be miraculous to be able to decipher the artistic </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ultimately, the face of this carved statue says it all.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I see such longing and </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>compassion.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What do you see?</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Such are the meanderings of my teatime on a snowy day. I hope that I didn't bore you !!!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Heavens, what else is there to do during a storm, except to look at pictures and watch the snow transforming itself into a whirling frenzy of philosophical tea sips ... </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">INCIDENTLY </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SO ..... What do you think about at teatime?</span></b></div>
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Zaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200864540547799033noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362899788761647430.post-82898823635939826012019-01-01T11:06:00.002-08:002019-01-01T11:14:38.605-08:00"HAPPY NEW YEAR"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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HAPPY NEW YEAR to ONE and ALL... Out with the old and in with “ NEW” Hopes and Dreams.<br />
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Last year marked joy and sadness for many... like other families, we too suffered loss with sorrow wiped away by tears of love. <br />
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“ The rose is sweetest wash’d with dew,<br />
And Love is loveliest when embalmed in tears”<br />
Sir Walter Scott: Lady of the Lake<br />
Canto 1V<br />
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I pondered the newness of the snow falling this morning. It was so fresh and clean like a rejuvenating breath of beauty that had come to cleanse the tattered threads that remained from the year before.</div>
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Then, I folded the last of my mother clothes and said, “ I LOVE YOU, MOM ”, for the last time.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I've been pondering </span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">Spring </span><span style="font-size: large;">for months and now as the crocus' and tulips bloom I am reminded of the rejuvenating beauty of nature and life.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The past two weeks have been an intense time for thankfulness and prayers as my son struggles to recuperate from an unknown malady. Internet time has been sparse. My teatime had fluttered into the hospital ambience of a paper cup filled with prayers.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In April, I chose this rippled teacup for my weekly blog, then abruptly left everything </b><b>for a flight to</b><b> Australia, to attend to my son. Sorry for the lack of communications ... unfortunately ... </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It seems that the ebbs and ever-changing ripples that surround this cup are relating a riveting story that has currently journeyed into a dignified place," Smack ' into the centre of the saucer like a " <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Family Gathering </span>".</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am taking that as a symbol of " <span style="color: #6aa84f;">stability</span> " for my son, Garrett, who is now home from the hospital.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I remember that this tea set was a query to me, as I vacillated back and forth while choosing it. At first, I thought that it was too white. Later, I concluded that it was too plain, even though it had all those plaited layers moving around the china.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Artisan's put their heart and soul into their creative endeavours. Often while sipping our tea and admiring the porcelain, we forget that these lovely vessels have been created by a talented and sometimes, forgotten artisan. Is it possible that we are taking our tea sets for granted?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This particular design is smitten with what I think are lupines. It is very ethereal and pretty... Of course, my imagination reads six journeys according to the six corners and shape of the saucer. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">( Ha Ha) ... A creative mind is always searching out of the box into unknown realms, like an alchemist looking for gold.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">For instance, in the round saucer edges, I foresee, like a tea reader, that there is a connection and a resolution to each of these six journeys. The folklore of Japan says that the journeys would pertain to the owner of the china...That's me !!! and perhaps my family members.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Have you looked into your tea cupboard lately? I bet you would find that you have a<span style="color: magenta;">" Foley "</span> tea set... <span style="color: magenta;">Take a peek</span>... Did you find one? <span style="color: magenta;">Foley</span> is a well know English pottery that has been around for quite a while ... The pieces are often very unassuming bits of china that hide in corners awaiting a grand tea party.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">They were small, dainty little girls rattling on the shelves, like impish fairies saying "pick me, pick me and me". Infact, they did everything except stand on their heads, as I came back to them three times ... <span style="color: magenta;">Meant to be !!!</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> I am reminded of this beautiful poem.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif; font-size: 18.2px;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 18.2px;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e;"> </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">" </span>A LIGHT EXISTS IN SPRING<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> "</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> A Light exists in Spring</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> Not present on the Year</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;"><b> At any other period-</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;"><b> When March is scarcely here.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;"> A Color stands abroad</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> On Solidary Fields</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> That Science cannot overtake</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> But Human Nature feels.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"> It waits upon the Lawn</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> It shows the furthest Tree</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> Upon the furthest Slope you know</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> It almost speaks to you.</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"> Then as Horizons step</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> Or Noons report away</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> Without the Formula of Sound</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> It passes and we stay-</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"> A Quality of loss</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> Affecting our Content</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> As Trade had suddenly encroached</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> Upon a Sacrament.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"> LADIES ..... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I was so happy to chat with you all today. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> My teatime chats may vary a little this month.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"> I am hopeful that life will resume it's normal pattern soon.</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> " HAPPY SPRINGTIME "</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I dream’t of Fairies last night </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Come in ... </span></b><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sit down </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Let’s enjoy a Fairy Song Tea.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I found the prettiest cup and saucer, delightfully decorated with the “ <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Pitcher Plant</span> ".</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> When sipping your tea, do take the time to look </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and see the</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> lovely blossoms inside the cup.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"> ( pretty, pretty )</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> black</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> and pink colours.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tea and Springtime dreaming is a magical time !!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My daughter brought me this divine tea from Montreal , actually, I think she forgot it( ha ha) ... because it is minus a few teabags and OMG ... it is so-o-o-o delicious.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">LUCKY ME</span></b></div>
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<b>You can find this tea on amazon.ca, Indigo Books& Music Inc. or Tea forte.com</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I love that it’s a caffeine -free tea and so available worldwide or online.</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">The brand name,</span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">"Tea Forte"</span><span style="font-size: large;">,</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> carries a </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"> Apricot Amaretto</span>,</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Blueberry Merlot</span>, <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Cherry </span></span></b><b><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">Cosmo </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and a <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Kiwi Lime</span>.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Thinking about fairies fluttering around in the garden is an enjoyable past-time. Infact, on bleak, wintry days, I can often be found creating paper fairies and designing my new Spring Fairy garden. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fairies are <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">"frozen stiff" </span>about the inclement weather and the sleepy flowers. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">(z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z) </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have Fairies in your garden?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">are they all frozen in time !</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;"><b>I BELIEVE in FAIRIES.</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">T</span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">oday</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">, we are experiencing ice rain and snow ... so I pulled out this </span>charming<span style="font-size: medium;"> book that Hubby gave me for Easter.</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The “ Fairy House” by Mike and Debbie Schramer is simply the </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">perfect companion to perk up waning spirits. </span></b></div>
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<b>It contains whimsical instructions for building Fairy houses and furniture.</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It’s far too cold to sail away in a boat ... Isn’t it !</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Actually, I think that we could get quite comfy on this mossy little couch. Yes, I’ll snuggle here, with a cup of tea, your sweet company...</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> THANKS </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">TWO years ago, I lost a most cherished, fifteen year old Cactus specimen, due to an episode with frozen pipes and heating malfunction in our heritage home. Needless to say, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Luckily, my girlfriend, Renate, gifted me a one year old cutting from her Christmas Cactus. I located the quart sized container into the southern setting of my studio cottage, in the hope that it would find contentment in this sunny location. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It has been growing for two years now, but as always ... I am sometimes, neglectful in the watering, which funnily enough, cacti love. ( ha ha) </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ask me if I’m excited !!!!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Look at those gorgeous blossoms.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">PLEASE </span><span style="font-size: large;">do join me for this,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> “ <span style="color: magenta;">Blooming</span>" celebration teatime.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I found the prettiest tea set, at the Hospice shop. It just sort of popped up and said, pick me for teatime with the ladies... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> So I did!!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A person can often find beautiful cups and saucers at the Hospice Stores, at half the price of other antique shops. There is always a vast selection of tea sets that are reasonably priced, between five and twenty -five dollars ... depending on the manufacturer. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I paid ten dollars for this one.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> It was a very good deal, when you consider the amount of artistry and gold filigree that is decorating this( above) </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Queen Anne tea set.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">For our, “Blooming" Teatime, I thought that the, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"Lady Patricia”, Hammersley tea pot would be perfect.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hammersly, is a well established firm that has been around for over a century ... The company has always specialized in the production of richly decorated bone china. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Over the years, it has been associated with Royal Worcester Spode Ltd (1976) and more recently, it’s trade name has been bought by "Ansley" in 1988.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I love all vintage china ... </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> am really quite enamoured with </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;">the </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I mean, who can resist all the gold gilding !!!! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t you <span style="color: magenta;">Love</span> that handle?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This teaset seems to make you feel like a Cinderella ...</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It is definitely, china that is reminiscent of another era, when women wore gorgeous tea gowns, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">lacy gloves</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and took the time to sit in their tea parlours <span style="color: magenta;">“ gossiping" </span>about who’s who and the latest scandal. ( Tsk Tsk)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I believe that the “ Apricot with Flowers” tea is going to be exceptionally appropriate for this afternoon’s gossip session ...OOPS</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">That means that this CINDERELLA has to loose the gown and the jewels and don a huge apron.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Yes ... the glass slippers have fallen off and magically become a pair of slip-ons ... WAIT ... there’s is hope for this daydream. You can still drink your last drop of tea before the dinner bell goes off.</span></b></div>
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<b style="color: black; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span>I can visualize them. I can smell them .</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> I LOVE THEM !!!!</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">As a child, I would sit on my Grandmothers steps just inhaling and admiring the beauty of the lilacs that surrounded her porch. </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">40 years later</span></div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">It’s a like a deja-vu, as we have twelve lilac trees growing </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">in </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Last year the shrubs </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">exploded </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">with magnificent color and </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">perfume </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">that sent my </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">olfactory </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">nerve into orbit. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">It is impossible to explain or capture a scent but, I’m sure that </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">you all can reminisce and smell the lilacs. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Can’t you ?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #a64d79;"> ( HEAVENLY)</span></span></b><br />
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<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Somehow, </span><span style="color: #a64d79;">that intoxicating </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">scent can take you back to a forgotten time or even transport you into a sweet rendevou with something new or exilherating ... </span></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Like Teatime !!!</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> So Ladies ... Take a big imaginary whiff of the lilacs(ah-h-h)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"> WAIT WAIT >>> </span>Come back to our teatime reality </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> LOOK at the pretty teacup that</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I don't think that it has seen the light of day for at least ten years, which was when I originally, unpacked it ( Ha Ha)...</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It’s a delicate gem that has the artists’ signature, " Susie Cooper" stamped onto each piece. At first, I thought the china might be a newer set, but with </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>a little <span style="color: #a64d79;">teacup detective </span>research, I soon discovered that Susie Cooper was no ordinary girl. </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She was an ambitious thinking woman, ahead of her time, who had left the </b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">A.E. Gray & Co. in 1926 to pursue her own interests.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Susie Cooper(1929-1964) was an English decorator and designer, who’s earthen collectables and tableware included wall masks, figurines and art pottery using freehand painting, banding, graffito, lithography and aerography. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now, suddenly this little teaset, has a presence of it’s own, that is starting to roar with the <span style="color: #a64d79;">“I AM WOMAN”</span> song from Helen Reddy ... <span style="color: #a64d79;">"Never judge a book by it’s cover”.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>WELL ... I certainly have a greater respect for this cup and saucer now.(Ha Ha)</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Other things that I found in the cupboard:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> A pretty cream and sugar set that matches up quite nicely with the teacup.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">An Art card that I had created and collaged in 1984</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">OOPS ... Is that telling my age? ( Hee Hee)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> and a lovely set of Opera notes( La-la-la) </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Isn’t it surprising what is discovered while brewing a cup of tea.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Now I can write you each a recipe or better yet, fill you in with some lilac information.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Another brilliant option to sweeten your tea with is:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: #674ea7;"> Lilac Honey</span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Choose a jar size of choice</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Use local pure honey</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fill a jar with freshly picked lilacs. Leave a little room at the </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Leave it to cure for six weeks. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">There is no need to strain the flowers, as you can eat them along with the honey.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">t is also a great natural sweetening </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">alternative for</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> baking recipes or again, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">for embellishing </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">the flavour of your tea.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Just for your information</span>: Did you know that <span style="color: #a64d79;">lilac </span>wood was used to make pan flutes.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">On that note .... Let us keep brewing our tea ... How about a loose leafed blend like English Breakfast ? ... You can add </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> anything to a rich black tea and it will taste </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> AMAZING. </span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">THANK YOU for indulging in my floral fantasies of spring flowers and tea. ( ha ha)</span></b></div>
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<b>As you know, I’m a bit of a romantic and love music, so I’ll leave you with a beautiful Springtime song. ... </b><b>Check YOUTUBE for Katherine Jenkins singing “ We'll gather Lilacs”</b><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;"><b> "</b></span><b><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">We’ll Gathering Lilacs"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> We’ll gather lilacs in the Spring again</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> And walk together down an English lane</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Until our hearts have learned to sing </span></b><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">again</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> When you come home once more.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> And in the evening by the firelight’s glow</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> You’ll hold me close and never let me go</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Your eyes will tell me all I long to know</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> When you come home once more.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: purple;"> </span></span><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"> Today is the day</span><span style="font-size: large;"> … I shall think of <span style="color: purple;">Spring ...</span> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">“ I’m ready for flip-flops, green grass, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> sunshine, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">blooming</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> flowers and </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">birds singing.”</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> ( Tweet Tweet)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The china has been eloquently named, <span style="color: purple;">“ Desire”</span> and was </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> who is reknowned as one of the centuries greatest </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I purchased the teapot, many years ago, during my travels to beautiful, Prince Edward Islands, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Canada. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">While there were many other exciting patterns to choose from, this one, “ Desire"</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">captured my heart with it’s wild artistic whimsy.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The artwork intertwines beautiful forms, bodies, faces and a most brilliant color palette in a dance of secret symbolism ... which I believe, is perfect for our relaxing <span style="color: purple;"> "Winter Spice" </span>Tea. If you like ‘ apples’ or apple pie, you will love this particular Twinings' flavour.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The teapot is a perfectly oversized vessel that could admirably handle six to eight cups of tea. It is a light weight porcelain that boasts a strong handle, making it user friendly for those of us who have arthritis or weak wrists. You won’t have any problem getting a good grip on this "pretty girl".... </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Infact ... The handle is one of it's best attributes. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It seems, that whenever I take this teapot out of the cabinet, it becomes animated and starts to hum in my ear, which naturally prompts me to sing.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Perhaps, you know this Leonard Bernstein song from the</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> musical, "West Side Story". </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> "</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I FEEL PRETTY</span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>”</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> "I feel pretty, Oh so pretty </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> I feel pretty and witty and bright “ </span></b><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> And I pity, any girl, who isn’t me tonight</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>”</b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> I feel charming, Oh so charming</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> It’s alarming how charming I feel</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> And so pretty, that I hardly can believe I’m real. "</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It has been a long Winter, <span style="color: purple;">Ladies</span>, so ... <span style="color: purple;">COME ON</span> ... One sip of the tea and you will be in </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">“ DREAMLAND”</span>, thinking of your Spring flowers and maybe even vocalizing along with me.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Oh my Goodness... the sun is so rejuvenating today. Teatime in your company has been </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>exhilarating for me too.</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">OOPS ... I forgot to show you the other side of the teacup. Surprise... Surprise</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Which side do you want to drink from? ( Ha Ha)I </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>guess, it depends of how comforting you find the cup... Which side inspires you? Of course, not everyone is going to admit to getting excited and over the top comfortable with a teacup and a few colourful symbols .</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> REALLY ... It doesn’t take much to make a person happy. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> I’ve learned that it is all in the attitude and somehow... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Sunshine, a Song </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">and </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">a cup of tea with Friends</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;">What makes you happy?</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Here’s my special wish for you all today. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: purple;"> SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDER</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: purple;"> Written By: John Denver</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> "Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">sunshine</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> in</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> my eyes can make me cry </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Sunshine on the water looks so lovely, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> sunshine almost always makes me high.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> If I had a day that I could give you, I’d give to you </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> a day just like today.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> If I had a song that I could sing for you, I’d sing a song </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> that</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> makes you feel this way."</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Today I’m looking up recipes for cakes and tea ... My Hubby leaves tomorrow for three weeks so he does need alittle TLC.... It’s time to celebrate !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Well, I decided on a delicious <span style="color: #6aa84f;">“ Mint’ </span> tea ... from the “ Mighty Leaf” collection which I buy online. (mightyleaf.com) It’s an organic, whole leaf tea with no caffeine. I first tried it in the Air Canada VIP Lounge and immediately fell in love with it’s refreshing flavour and lingering aroma. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hubby’s birthday is <span style="color: #6aa84f;">March 17th</span> so he thinks that he is Irish</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">( Ha Ha) since his Birthday falls on <span style="color: #6aa84f;">St. Patrick’s Day</span> ... In celebration, I decided to pull out the “Belleck”. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve always admired <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Belleck Pottery</span> for it's ethereal look. Often, I wondered what makes it so different from other porcelains, so I did a little research and discovered that it is indeed a special </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Parian ware that is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Belleck </span>was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire Pottery manufacturer “Mintons" and named after Paros, the Greek Island renowned for it’s refined texture and white Parian marble, which has been used since antiquity for sculptures. In pottery, it is prepared into a liquid form that can be caste into a mold, enabling mass production.</span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> What I love most about this pottery, is the thinness and slightly iridescent surface that it displays. </span></b><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, it’s not everyones’ favourite ‘cup of tea’ ( Ha Ha ) but isn’t it beautiful !!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>"The March do blow and we shall have snow" ... and four Birthdays this month ... It's time to shovel the walks, get to wearing’ the Green ... and start partying.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> We’re on our third snow storm in seven days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> This is the overhang</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> on the front porch.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Small, cute and PERKY .... </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">That sturdy little handle really does make it easy for pouring.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I also frequent the Medical Hospice Store, buying clip earrings for my mother, who is in the Veteran's Nursing Home. Most recently, I found this ‘darling’ little teaset ... hanging amongst the bigger, bully cup girls ... WELL ... I just snapped her up for</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> $ 3.00 and said “ nah, nah, nah" to those Bully Babe Teacups because online she is a collector's item priced at $56.00.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Too much fun !!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">She’s a dainty little Royal Winton/Grimwades ( 1886-1900 ) that hums with humility and Sweet Peas ... I’ve tried and tried to grow Sweet Peas ... but they do need the proper location. This year I’m determined ... to grow these precious flowers. Does anyone have planting advice? </span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Come on Ladies, let’s get to brewing ... Are you ready for a Earl Grey Tea Latte?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">All we need is a kettle and maybe a blender to make a surprisingly delicious latte.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><b> <span style="color: magenta;"> </span> <span style="font-size: large;">Here is “MY” recipe</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> Two bags or 3 tsps of Earl Grey Tea</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> Steep for 6 minutes</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"> " </span>SECRET INGREDIENT <span style="color: magenta;">"</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> ( It truly makes ALL the difference)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">However</span>,</b><span style="font-size: large;"> y</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">ou may be a “ Gourmet Gypsy" at heart and want a sweeter, more diversified </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>blend of flavours in your tea. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </b> <b> <span style="font-size: large;">#2</span></b><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> </span> <b><span style="font-size: large;"> “ OPTIONAL RECIPE"</span></b><br />
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<b> <span style="font-size: large;"> Pour all the( above) tea recipe into a blender</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Add one/two cups of </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Milk/creme/almond milk or coconut milk</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> 3 tsps Cocoa powder</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> 2 tbsp Maple Syrup/ honey</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> 1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pull up a chair and settle in for another relaxing teatime. Today, I have chosen a charming but most controversial little teapot from Staffordshire. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I’m sure you recognize the familiar figure on the pot. It is part of the Sadler collection of Historical Teapots ... Henry the Eight teapot and four of his six wives ... Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Jane Seymour are in attendance ... the other two wives, I believe, are terribly indisposed.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This is a discontinued, octangular pot that is seven and a half inches wide and six inches high to the top of the gold trimmed lid. It is a small unique two cupper, which I love to use on snowy days. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Well, with the ‘King" comes his most beloved creature ... Look, who is peeking into my windows ... Often, a herd of twelve White-Tailed Deer travel down our hills, but this young fellow must have known that it was teatime. Look at that white-tail ... Isn’t he lovely !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sadly, the white-tailed deer sometimes have difficulty surviving winter, particularly if the snow is deep, so I really don’t mind them staring and nibbling the young shoots in the back bush. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Their wintry visits seem a blessing to me. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Should we invite him in for a cup of tea?</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Chances are that he wouldn’t be too impressed with our brewing bouquet.( Ha Ha)</span></b><br />
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<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I must say, that this teaset is a pleasure to drink from, as the cup is very deep and high .... ( Ting-a-ling)...You could ring it like a bell if it was turned upside-down( ha ha)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">No ... This is not your normal pretty looking “ Windsor " pattern. The design has a strong male presence, which is quite befitting for the King Henry teapot and our white-tailed Friend. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Infact</span><span style="font-size: large;">, I am feeling quite attracted to the white flourishes of energy that electrify this saucer. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It seems to have “ HIGH SPIRIT" like the deer that dashes away, in leaps and bounds.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> while we have a cup of soothing chamomile tea.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Whose woods these are I think I know.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">His house is in the village though;</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">To watch his wood fill up with snow.</span></b></div>
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<u><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">WELCOME</span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> to teatime ... Today, I am contemplating my Mother's Birthday which is February the twenty-sixth. In her honour, I have chosen to drink some traditional tea from one of her favourite tea cups.</span></b></u><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here it is ... a pretty pink set that is “crazed" with lots of tea sipping love. I guess “ crazing" makes the heart grow fonder( ha ha) because I love drinking my morning tea from it too.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Crazing is a network of fine lines and cracks that appear on the glazed surface of some china. Often, it </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>develops during firing or through years of usage and extreme temperatures ... like hot and cold. In this case, I think it adds charm to the term "vintage”. </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> collection</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> ( 1946-54) in England</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> . It’s notable characteristics are the thickness of the ceramic ... even the handle and the cups' lower rim reflects a much heavier pottery than normal. Maybe, that it why it has endured the test of time. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t you think that the pattern is reminescent of a chintz ?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WELL ... If there is anyone who knows how to make tea, it is the British. Funnily enough, I started to question myself about brewing tea .... Do I pour the tea over the bag or do I simply drop the teabag into the already filled cup? </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Does anyone know how long a pot of tea should steep it for ?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">She mentioned, that if you steep it properly, the tea would be mellow and the flavour would shine through, but if you do it wrong, the tea will would be terribly bitter.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">First boil the water. Add one teabag for every three and half ounces of water. A seven-ounce teacup should be made with TWO teabags. When the water is between 140 and 185 degrees, you can pour it over the teabags and steep it for approximately five to six minutes. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">REMOVE the teabags and DON'T squeeze it. Now, you can pour it into your favourite teacup and add milk if you wish. The tea should be strong but not bitter ... hot but not scorching and </span></b><br />
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<b>While I normally order my tea online or buy it when I’m traveling,this one was purchased at Winners and it’s called Saffron/Chamomile Tea.</b></div>
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<b>It’s a gourmet tea filled with ancient,exotic saffron,which is one of the most prized spices in the world. Not only is it delicious,but it has health benefits.</b></div>
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<b> The renowned psychic healer, Edgar Cayce recommended Saffron tea to many of his patients as an healing agent for the stomach. Recent studies even suggest that "saffron" may have cancer suppressing properties.</b></div>
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<b>Of course we’re enjoying a new type of Chamomile Tea blended with saffron. Please do try it as I have found that it was a perfectly delicious remedy for my busy day. Don’t you love shopping,( ha ha) I mean choosing your tea cup? You can tell that I’m tired!!!</b></div>
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<b>Luckily, I had this little teaset sitting on the shelf,just begging for a nice hot brew. Isn’t the tapestry design ... PRETTY !!!</b></div>
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<b> Yes, It is just sweet and simple with no name, other than,"Made in England". I do enjoy it’s nostalgic little rose pattern.</b></div>
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<b style="font-family: "lucida console", sans-serif;">Look for:( elite-gourmet.com or just write in Saffron Tea and it should pop up. </b><span style="font-family: "lucida console" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b></b></span><b><br /></b></div>
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<b> Assam Black Citrus Spice and Saffron.</b></div>
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<b> 4 strand of Saffron</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "lucida console" , sans-serif;">That’s easy,but first you have to find the saffron,which I believe is available in most health food stores.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">V<b>ALENTINE DAY is the second largest holiday celebration next to Christmas. </b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">It is a time of brilliant symbolism, coloration and expressive LOVE . </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Today, I am reading my favourite poem and would like to share a warm teatime with you all. I hope that you "feel the love" on </b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">February 14th.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Elizabeth Barrett Browning was an extraordinary, self taught woman, who became the first female poet ever to be considered for poet laureate ... though Tennyson was chosen to follow Wordsworth instead. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Her, Sonnet 43 is the most famous love poem of all time. It was written during her courtship with Robert Browning.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b> " HOW DO I LOVE THEE”</b></span><br />
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<b> <span style="font-size: large;">How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I love thee to the depth and breath and height</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">For the ends of being and ideal grace.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love thee to the level of every day’s</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love thee freely, as men strive for right.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love thee with a passion put to use</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">In my old griefs, and with my childhood faith. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love thee with a love I seem to lose</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,</span></b></div>
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B-R-R-R-R- ... Heavy snow mixed with ice pellets and freezing rain<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"> means that I need</span></span><span style="text-align: center;"> an invigorating tea blend to warm and spice up the temperatures ... that’s why ....</span></div>
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Luckily, I had two bags stashed in the tea cupboard from the now, extinct " Teavana " shop here in Fredericton... OOPS... I forgot that my daughter claimed the "Opera Winfrey Chai" ... but fortunately, she didn’t find the the "Samurai Chai". It is best described as a sweet and spicy infusionof cinnamon and citrus with soft undertones of papaya. </div>
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In Hebrew, ‘ Chai” means “ Life” and depending on the brew, there are various benefits to our health. </div>
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“Chai” is a traditional Indian Tea that has been used for centuries in Eastern Medicine. I have heard, that it strengthens the immune system ... PLUS ... It tastes GOOD. </div>
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I found this strange little celadon pottery teapot in Japan ... I believe that it is Korean in origin , but celadon pottery is highly attainable in Japanese Antique stores simply because it is Korean ( Ha Ha) I’m wondering if it may even be a saki vessel. Wouldn't that be a twist to our teatime!!!</div>
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To make eight fluid ounces of tea, the merchants recommended 1.5 scoops into an infuser of boiling water, then steeping it for five minutes.<br />
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Unfortunately, eight fluid ounces is hardly enough for us all ... Soooo .... Let’s be naughty and triple the recipe ... OK<br />
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One other oddity to our teatime is that the chosen cups are a little on the small side. So, by adjusting the recipe, we could probably have two cups each... which is PERFECT !!!!<br />
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Now, Ladies ... the daunting task, is to choose which cup that you want. YES ... It is a very hard decision, since they are all identical !!!( Ha Ha)<br />
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I’m certain that you would enjoy drinking from these half sized vessels, because the tea set has been created from a very light weight porcelain, which means thin sipping rims ... MY FAVORITE.<br />
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When I lived in Japan, second hand items were very inexpensive, regardless of their original value. I noticed that most Japanese people love new items, infact, they rarely keep old furniture and china ... THAT ... is a great buying feature for tourists, however the attitude and markets may have changed since I was there.<br />
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Funnily enough, this particular teaset doesn’t have any markings, which I guess, isn’t all that unusual for antique items. I was just so attracted to the artistic story board of the china which displayed three very exotic geishas, meandering in and about the beautiful garden scapes of this artisan ware. They<br />
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I shall have to ponder the cups while drinking my tea ... I ’m sure that you and I could all come up with a good story line since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner ... In the meantime ... Here is a “ Chai “ Tea recipe that you might want to try. Please know that for the black tea, you may use English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, Orange Pekoe or any other loose leaf tea for this recipe.<br />
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Boil in saucepan over medium heat.<br />
3 cups water<br />
5 green coriander pods( crushed )<br />
1/2 tsp. cinnamon<br />
3 pieces star anise<br />
2 tsp. fennel<br />
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
1/4 tsp ground ginger<br />
1/4 tsp. ground cloves<br />
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I am sharing with: Sandi: Rose Chintz Cottage<br />
Ruth: Tuesday Cuppa Tea<br />
Bernideen: Teatime Blog<br />
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