I decided to be brave and join the Gracious Hospitality Blog-a-thon. This week's theme is Set the Table. Be sure to click on the link to see some lovely tea settings. I am new to venturing into the world of tea, so compared to these ladies, I am just a Tea Wannabe. I decided to challenge myself to create a little tea setting for two and timed myself (yes, tea is normally about going slowly and taking a break, but I wanted to prove something). In under 10 minutes, I had completed the setting, including a few goodies from around the house. Here is my setting...
OK, so what did I prove? I proved that it does not have to be a huge undertaking to have a friend over for tea. If it only takes 10 minutes to set up, what is my excuse for not having friends for tea more often? I shall remember this lesson...This tea set is so special - it belonged to my Great Aunt Catherine. She painted it by hand in her high school china-painting class!! Isn't that wonderful? Thank you to my Aunts who shipped it to me after my Great Aunt passed away.
Don't forget to check the other tea settings at Gracious Hospitality.
Thanks for stopping by for tea...
Lisa :)
Well done. I loved your little experiment. It is so true that creating some beauty in our everyday takes way less time than we think. That's a beautiful and unique tea service!! I'm glad you joined in...
ReplyDeleteGreat experiment and you certainly have a beautiful tea set to work with! Hope that you enjoyed this tea post (I'm a wannabee myself). Thanks for joining us!
ReplyDeleteThat tea set is absolutely beautiful. How great that you have such a treasure from your aunt. And you are talented...I can't seem to set up a tea that quickly!
ReplyDeleteLisa, I'm so glad you joined in this week. It's wonderful that you've discovered the 'tea secret' --- that the event doesn't have to be labor intensive, but can be something simple and easy to share with another. I love your hand-painted tea set. It's absolutely beautiful and how special that it was created by your dear aunt. Thank you so much for sharing with us this week!
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Hi Lisa, thank you for stopping by my site. We seem to have a lot in common. I loved the tea setting, I love tea, I wish I could drop by. I also liked the scripture of the day, such a good idea. Samantha
ReplyDeleteGreat experiment, and your right, it doesn't take much time at all to set up a tea table. I love your tea set. How beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLisa, Looks like you already have this blog thing down pat! :) Your blog looks wonderful! WELCOME!!! I've only been here about a month now, but I can tell you, it is wonderful! I've met some great ladies, who are kind, encouraging, and inspiring! I've "borrowed" many their ideas for decorating and meals! And it is just uplifting...the fellowship of other Christian bloggers, who share their faith, and life's ups and downs! ...and it is addictive!
ReplyDeleteIt seems everyone around me, works outside of their home. So, there is not a strong network OR SUPPORT, for SAHMs. I've experienced guilt and low self-esteem over the years, for not having a "career", even though I felt this is what God had in store for me...and my husband would also like me home, if that is my desire. It's nice to have support of SAHMs and working moms in blogland!
Sorry for the long comment! But I just wanted to Welcome you! Come over for a visit anytime! Would love to hear from you! ~Rhonda :)
Lisa...Forgot to say that, I LOVE your tea set! It is beautiful, and what a treasure! I'm sure this display would make your Great Aunt very proud! :)
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Oh, what a lovely lesson for us all to remember!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and special tea set! I think you've got the idea about a tea - what makes it special is taking time out of our hectic lives and sharing it with someone special...Kathy
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous and wonderful treasure your tea set is!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea table you came up with in just a few minutes! Now you really don't have any excuse for not having friends for tea! I love your tea set and the story behind it. Precious memories make it so special! Thanks for sharing and for joining us!
ReplyDeleteYour table is lovely and that is a good lesson for all of us to learn!
ReplyDeleteThat set is beautiufl. It is an edwardian chocolate set, isn't it? I am drooling over it!
ReplyDeleteThat tea set is exquisite! How wonderful that it's a family heirloom and one of a kind!
ReplyDeleteI'm like you, I've learned that tea can be a very simple affair and we don't have to make it formal or hard to enjoy it.
Good for you! You are right - prep time doesn't have to take forever. What a beautiful tea set and what a wonderful story behind it. Thank you for taking the time to set the table for tea and allow us all to come and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!
Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteGreat post and your tea table looks so inviting. What a wonderful tea set your aunt painted.
I look forward to future posts.
Have a blessed day.