Tea and Honey

July is almost over.
Can you believe it?
On August 1, I'm going to take part in August Break.
It's not a total break from the world of Blog.
It works this way:
I'll share one (or more) photos here on Twisty Lane each day,
or every other day, or whenever I feel like it
for the whole month of August.
I might even slip in a real post or two every now and then.
A little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging.
It's also a chance to meet other Bloggers who are enjoying the August Break.
I also have plans for the month of August
(also known as UGHUST because of the heat and humidity).

I'm going to be hooking in August.

My fingers are itching and I have plenty of WIPs to finish. 

I'm going to read.
After I finish my guilty pleasure BONE APPETIT, I'm going to start THE BEEKEEPER'S LAMENT.
How's that for a lead-in to Tea and Honey?!!!

I've shared the teapot with you before.

It is part of a tea for one.

But I hadn't shared the cute little cup and saucer.

Tea and Honey

A perfect way to celebrate summer!

This lovely photo is from the Brush Dance Sereni-Tea 2012 Calendar.

I love the photographs and quotes in this calendar.

From the Brush Dance Sereni-Tea Calenday 2012

Thanking our tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Tea Party Tuesday
Teacup Tuesday

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea!

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Month At A Glance: July 2012

Hard to believe another month is almost over.

Here is my look back at the month of July, 2012.

Thank you to the lovely Mary for hosting Mosaic Monday.

I plan on being a couch potato during the Olympics

and the month of August starts -- otherwise known as UGHUST with the heat and humidity!

It's a good time to be part of August Break.

Wishing YOU well and much joy.

Camera Critters: The Girls

Thanks to Misty for hosting Camera Critters.

This is the Princess Mina, a lilac point Siamese with a bobbed tail.

She came to live at Twisty Lane on July 5.

Mina was adopted from a no kill shelter and was the mother of 5!

She's had a few medical problems -- ear mites, intestinal bacteria infection

and to add insult to injury -- tape worms.

She's doing great now. Finished with all her medications.

She loves to eat and needs to lose a little weight.

She loves to play and would love to play with her adopted sister, Cassie.

Cassie isn't sure.

I'm not sure what Mina was looking at -- perhaps the ceiling fans!

She is a cute little thing.

This is Cassie -- the little star.

She is giving me the "Mummy, why did you bring her here?" look.

It's okay, Cassie.

You'll always be my baby girl!

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a fun filled weekend!

Stay cool!

Good Morning!

Mug Rug

I made another mug rug.

Changed it around just a bit.

This is my new Buddha mug.

It is huge -- 24 oz should get me started in the morning!

It's so big, it doesn't fit on the mug rug!

You can see the Coventry mark on the bottom.

I've been enjoying White Peach Wuyi Oolong tea by Stash.

Yes, I know ... it's tea bags, but it's good!

I keep forgetting to share the photos from my 2012 Sereni - Tea calendar.

Gorgeous photos and lovely quotes.

This is from July.

From the Brush Dance Sereni-tea calendar.

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea.

Thanking our tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Tea Party Tuesday
Teacup Tuesday

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Pink Saturday

Pink is beginning to grow on me!

Pink Alstromeria

Pink ICAD (Index Card A Day)

Pink Roses From The Balcony Garden

Pink ICAD (Index Card A Day)

Pink Sea Shell

I'm joining Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for Pink Saturday.

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful weekend!

Good Morning!

Teddy

It's time once again for Vee's Note Card Party.
Teddy is so easy to photograph.

He's a natural when it comes to posing.

Lazy days in the sun are one of his specialties.

Such a handsome guy.

Wishing YOU well and much joy.

Purr! 

Tea For One

A dear friend and I had a late breakfast at The Avalon Diner.

Next door to the diner is a fun shop called The Frog At Home.

We couldn't pass up checking it out!

Look what I found.

Isn't it fun?

It made me smile -- instantly -- and I kept smiling all the way home 

-- my new little Tea For One in hand.

I had to have the salt and pepper shakers, too!

Such wonderful, bright, cheery colors.

Each piece has a mark that reads:♥Babs

I was getting ready to pour tea and have a raspberry white chocolate scone when the lovely Miss Cassie decided to join me.

A big thank you to our tea party hosts:
Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Tea Party Tuesday
Teacup Tuesday
A Return to Loveliness

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Wishing YOU well, much joy, a wonderful cup of tea and many smiles today!

This and That

It's raining.

It's been raining all week.

After our horrible drought last summer, I'm not going to complain about rain.

I spent a lovely day with a good friend.

Part of the day we walked through the gem and mineral show. 

Lots of ooooouing and awwwwwwwing! 

Speaking of this friend - I've mentioned her before.

She is an art teacher.

I've spent some summer days with her helping her prepare for the coming school year.

She always has good ideas for me.

She has started a blog called Manifestations.
Some art education, art history, a trip to Tuscany -- I think you would enjoy it.
Please go by and visit and welcome her to the World of Blog!

I've really been enjoying my bushel delivery every two weeks from FarmHouse Delivery.

I'm in tomato heaven! Fresh, organic, sweet, delicious! 

The best summer has to offer.

And peaches -- Oh, my! 

I love when it's time for the Tour De France.

I admire the athletes taking part in the race, but admit I watch to see the beautiful scenery!!

I'm up early to get my mornings off to a good start with the Tour.

Speaking of France, MJ at WanderWonderDiscover 

started her summer off in France. Lucky girl!

She sent me this wonderful postcard and teased me with a short message about tea on the back! 

Thank you MJ! So wonderful to have thoughtful blogmates.

We've had an exciting week around here with introducing the lovely Princess Mina to the group.

But today it's all about Cassie.

She has been so good about the new kitty in the house.

She gets extra hugs and treats! 

I'd like to thank Liv Lane for the Little Bliss List

and the lovely Beth for Postcard Friendship Friday.

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a fun filled weekend!

Good Morning!

Itchy Fingers!

Since making my 4th of July place mats I've had itchy fingers!

I got the GHook, some Lily Sugar N Cream cotton and made a teacup coaster!

While I was crocheting and dreaming of tea cups

this beauty arrived in the mail from my good buddy Deb at Just Cats.

It is the beautiful Glencarry Thistle pattern by Foley.

I love the aqua color and it fits just right on the teacup coaster!

I LOVE Mail Call!

Thank you so much Deb.

I promise to enjoy the cup and take good care of it.

A big thank you to our tea party hosts:
Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Tea Party Tuesday
Teacup Tuesday
A Return to Loveliness

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a delightful cup of tea!

Introducing The Princess Mina

I'd like to introduce to you the Princess Mina.

At least she thinks she is a princess!

Mina is around two years old.

She was found in late March in an empty apartment with her 5 kittens.

Lucky for her, a kind person found her and took her to a local no kill shelter.

She was fostered while she took care of her babies and I understand she was a very good momma.

When her kittens were old enough, Mina was spayed, taken to the shelter

and placed for adoption.

That's where I came in!

I met Mina at the shelter and fell in love with her.

She is a lynx point siamese with who knows what else and a bobbed tail.

Mina now lives with Teddy, Cassie and moi.

So far, so good! 

A big thank you to Mary for hosting Mosaic Monday.

Wishing YOU well and much joy.

Purr!

Good Morning!

NO.

I DIDN'T LOSE MY MIND.

IT GOT SCARED AND RAN AWAY.

Happy 4th of July!

Daisy Yellow ICAD Central!!

My World: Tea At The Museum

The Museum of Fine Arts is having Tea on Tuesday

in conjunction with two exhibitions:

Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of the Kenwood House, London

and Unrivalled Splendor: The Kimiko and John Powers Collection of Japanese Art.

This is the tea for the Treasures of Kenwood House, London.

Lovely place settings and delicious teas and goodies

and a real treat to be served in the midst of one of the European galleries.

I had a choice of three teas -- all organic.

Organic Earl Grey, Organic Citrus Oolong or Organic Jubilee Rooibos.

I picked the Citrus Oolong and was not disappointed.

The goodies were all yummy:

Chicken Salad on Whole Wheat

Cucumber and Herbed Cheese on White

Blueberry Scone with Clotted Cream

Tuxedo Dipped Chocolate Covered Strawberry

Before leaving for the tour associated with Kenwood House Exhibition

a glass of sparkling wine.

A lovely afternoon.

A big thank you to our tea party hosts:
Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Tea Party Tuesday
Teacup Tuesday
A Return to Loveliness

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

A big thank you to the wonderful hosts of

Our World.

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea!