Tuesday, December 10, 2013

A Cup of Joy!



I'm a little late with a tea post.
Photo taking is a bit on the iffy side when it is so dark and dreary outside.
So, I decided to light up the Christmas tree and have tea under the tree.


Royal Albert Christmas Tree



This is Royal Albert's Christmas Tree cup and saucer.



Royal Albert Christmas Tree


The little red teapot is by Kensington.
The tea is a lovely tisane by Stash called Christmas Eve.
It is especially nice in the evening before bedtime.


A Cup of Joy


Merry Christmas

I'm joining some tea parties today:

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

Merry Christmas!


28 comments:

  1. Snap,
    Beautiful photographs. Love your tree and the cup and saucer are exquisite.

    I am almost done but for the wrapping. I am somewhat wrapping and bow making challenged so it will take more than one cup of tea!

    Carol

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  2. Hi Snap,
    Your little tea under the Christmas tree is lovely. The teacup is beautiful and I like your red teapot. Both are perfect for the holiday season. I would love to find another Christmas teacup as I have only one. Thank you for sharing your cozy tea with us at Tea Time and have a beautiful week.

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. Oh! I'm having Santa envy over your magical one pictured here. And such a lovely teacup. It is such a grey day here, what a great idea for tea under the tree. x

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  4. Even on a dreary day, you manage to make life sparkle & shine! xo

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  5. That is one seriously cute "jolly old elf"!

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  6. Hi Snap! That cup is my all time favorite Christmas Tea Cup. Just beautiful as is your tree. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  7. Lovely Snap. I agree it's hard to photograph with cloudy skies outside. But your photos are lovely! Love your pretty Christmas tree teacup! I love Stash teas as well...haven't seen their Christmas versions around though. Thanks for sharing and linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  8. There is nothing more refreshing.

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  9. Oh it looks so beautiful! Sometimes the tree lights make such a big difference in a bleak December. Texas has really been under the weather.

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  10. I love your little Santa joker and your tree.

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  11. I cannot help but smile when I see pretty Christmas lights. I love your elf- that is unique!

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  12. There is no better place to have tea than by the Christmas Tree on a dreary day! I love your Royal Albert cup and sacuer for it is a new pattern to me and ever so lovely. Your elf is dressed for Cristmas and very cute. Enjoy your tea time this season!

    Pam

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  13. Lovely display, perfect place for that cup. xox

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  14. Love your teacup, Snap! Your tree looks pretty. What a relaxing way to spend an evening, drinking a tisane or decaf tea by the Christmas tree. How relaxing, how beautiful! Merry Christmas!

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  15. What a great idea! There's nothing cozier than under the tree. Love your tea cup...Christine

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  16. The teacup is gorgeous and your photography is magazine worth Snap! I love it under the tree, amazing! Thank you for your sweet visit.
    FABBY

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  17. What a pretty, sweet tea cup! And the red teapot is so festive. Sitting with a cup of tea and looking at Christmas lights sounds like the most peaceful thing I could do right now. :-)

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  18. I love your pretty teacup, Snap, and your red teapot. The Stash Christmas Eve sounds like the perfect tea for winter. I will be on the lookout for it.

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  19. The teacup is festive and what type of tea could be better than a Cup of Joy.

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  20. You have the prettiest tea cups, Snap. I also like your pretty red tea pot. They look lovely reflecting the tree lights!

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  21. I love your teacup, so so pretty. Thanks for sharing your lovely photo's with us, if we weren't in the Christmas spirit we are now!

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  22. Loving your tea post !
    Always tea time at our farm .

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  23. Tea under the tree is lovely! You even have a Christmas tree tea cup to go with the occasion. That is a sweet cup!
    Thanks so much for sharing tea!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  24. Having tea under the glittering stars of your Christmas tree is magical! Lovely photos!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  25. What a beautiful and perfect place to have tea. Your pics turned out beautifully.

    I have been so bad about teatime Tuesday rolling around and my not being prepared. It seems I am doing everything in the world lately but what I really WANT to do, ya know?

    This is a lovely post, and your teacup set is gorgeous. Hugs.

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  26. Good Morning.. So nice to stop by and have some tea with you this morning. I LOVE all of your beautiful assortments of teacups and pots… Bet those beautiful cups make the tea taste better!!!!! We love hot tea and drink ALOT of it --especially in the winter.

    Merry Christmas.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  27. Oh, so pretty! I love that little elf ~ he looks a wee bit mischievous and full of fun :)I have enjoyed perusing some of your posts that I have missed. Always a joy stopping by to visit with you!

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