Tales From Twisty Lane

Monday, February 20, 2012

Valentine's Gift

Aren't these teacups wonderful?

They were a Valentine's Day gift from a dear friend.

We were shopping at Tuesday Morning when we found them.
I "clasped my hands with delight"!

They came in a wonderful storage box decorated with the heart and crown...

a cappuccino cup set called Royal Heart ...

large cups that will be perfect for tea.

**"Descending from his perch, he fell to unpacking it with great neatness and dispatch, while Rose watched him, wondering what was going to happen. Presently, out from the wrappings came a teapot, which caused her to clasp her hands with delight, for it was made in the likeness of a plump little Chinaman ... Two pretty cups with covers, and a scarlet tray, completed the set, and made one long to have a "dish of tea" even in Chinese style, without cream or sugar."

~Louisa M. Alcott, Eight Cousins

"Let us gather for a greeting

With our teacups filled with tea

And I'll tell you how important

Your friendship is to me."

~ Alda Ellis, Hats Off To Tea

"If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty."

~ Japanese Proverb

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, a JOY filled week and a Wonderful cup of tea!

** Quotes from 365 things Every Tea Lover Should Know

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Yes, They Do Whistle!

One of the joys of walking in Hermann Park is watching the ducks,

especially my favorites, the Black Bellied Whistling Ducks.

They are so un-ducklike!

They have long legs.

And, they whistle.

Really.

They are so much fun to listen to ... especially when they are eating.

They make me smile and it's hard to beat a smile!

This fella took off just as I clicked.

I'm joining Misty for Camera Critters

And Mary for Mosaic Monday.

Wishing YOU WELL and JOY!

Friday, February 17, 2012

A Little Joy

What did you do this week that brought you joy?

Made you smile?

Brought you Peace?

Something you were grateful for?

Here are a few of my favorites from the last week:

1. It's been raining! YeeHaw! We are in a horrible drought and we've had rain almost everyday for several weeks now. Mostly a nice light rain. Not a lot, but enough to make my garden happy.

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2. Biscuits and grits. A Southern girl can not live by Healthy Food alone! I had breakfast one morning with a dear friend at the Avalon Diner and I had a biscuit and grits. I can't tell you how good they tasted.

Next time, I'm going to have two biscuits and gravy with grits!!!!!

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3. The beautiful roses my DSD (dear step-daughter) sent me for Valentine's Day. It was a difficult week for both of us. We both miss her Dad so very much.

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4. Finding Peace walking in one of my favorite places, the Japanese Garden in Hermann Park.

I'm joining Liv Lane for The Little Bliss List Link Party.

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For those of you who might be looking for a postcard, I hope this one makes you smile!

Thank you Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday!