Red and Black and Love All Over

I'm thinking maybe this adorable cup for tea today. Or, perhaps this one?

These stoneware cups, called Baking Days, are both made by Spode and come in sets of four. Either would look wonderful, really, and coordinate with the special decor hanging right now in our kitchen. My friend Patty, who is a crafter extraordinaire, created an amazing 'mum' for my birthday! She is on the Design Team for The Crafty Scrapper and I am the lucky recipient of some of her gorgeous work. Calling all Alice In Wonderland fans! Get ready to drool!

 

I know, right?! This hand made beauty has an Alice In Wonderland theme and is chock full of teatime goodies - where to look first? There is my initial, a sparkly bunny, teacups, a teapot, wooden letters, ribbons, flowers, glittery hearts, a tiny tin bunny cookie cutter, playing cards and tags. Let's take a closer look.

Be jealous! Just kidding, haha! Check out the detail.  Since I am a "January baby," she even added a dusting of snow on the leaves.

Look at what dangles below! I have never seen these decorative 'mums' before, but ya'll in Texas and throughout the south are familiar with them, right? Girls wear these to Homecoming Dances, so Patty shared with me.  HERE  is an article about it. They are a pretty big deal in Texas. And my birthday mum is a pretty big deal to me. Wow, it's amazing!

We nibble on Cranberry Walnut bread, toasted, and fresh orange slices with cups of Harney and Son's Earl Grey Supreme tea.

Patty made something else for me but I will share that later - keep your eyes peeled for it because it is equally awesome!

Be sure to stop by Patty's blog  to see what she has been creating, and tell her I sent you with love!

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Chamomile Sunset

What could be nicer than a warm cup of chamomile, a good book and a blank journal? How about if we step outside and sit on the patio while we enjoy the sunset?

I took a Hazelnut Cream candle outdoors with me for ambiance and aroma. It smells of vanilla and brown sugar.

 I listened to birds wishing the day adieu, and watched as the last of the sun rays gilded the hilltops.

Being such a kid at heart I adore graham crackers. But these are not just any old grahams, these are my favorite from Trader Joes. I could eat a dozen! And what do you suppose is in the little dish next to them? Those are Spiced Chocolate Pecans that a friend sent to me. 

 
 The cup I used this evening is the Queen's Bird by Spode. I think it is perfect for a sunset cuppa~

 This cup has rich jewel tones and a sweet image just inside the rim.

The handle reminds me of an elf's ear, or perhaps that of the fairies that frequent the garden.

I am on chapter thirty of The Count Of Monte Cristo and the story is more exciting than ever. I can just finish reading one chapter, and do a bit of journaling, before the light gets too dim to continue.

But that suits the night blooming flowers just fine. The Four O' Clocks have not blossomed yet, but I spy tiny lilac colored flowers that are happy to greet the twilight.

Happy 'Tea Cup Tuesday' wherever you spend it.




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