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Time for tea.

This semester Chloe has some afternoon classes and that gives us time for tea and elevensies on Tuesday.

I ran some errands this morning and came home to find C studying in the sunshine.

Do you see the fluffy red cat ball on the floor. These cat toys are fantastic. They are layers of felt stuffed with cat nip. Eventually my cats rip it to shreds but it takes them a long time. Do you know these toys?

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I made us some tea in extremely special tea cups. These two sweet little cups were a welcome home gift from C. Aren’t they the sweetest?

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One is this beautiful Royal Albert cup with these blue daisies.

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And the other is this amazing yellow rose Aynsley cup.

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Isn’t my girl thoughtful? I stopped at a little bakery and bought a rum ball (C’s favourite) and a macaroon (my favourite) for our tea.

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I stayed for a second cup with a couple of my books. One is this little cat note book C bought for me (also a welcome home prezzy) and a second amazing book, which I bought in the UK.

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This book is by printmaker extraordinaire Angie Lewin. It’s so amazingly awe inspiring because it showcases Angie’s designs, techniques and sketches and has glimpses into her studio and process.

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I think I’ll stay for a third cup and take some notes. 🙂

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Sharing with Terri and Martha and Sandi and Bernideen and running off now to get some time in the studio while the light is so nice. I’ll come visit everyone when I lose the light. 🙂

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Comments: 25

  • September 17, 2013
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    Lovely post! Whatever is an elevensies please ? 🙂

    • September 17, 2013
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      I’ve never seen that cat toy. What pretty tea cups!!
      Happy Tuesday. 🙂

      • September 18, 2013
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        I love the word!

  • Pam

    September 17, 2013
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    What a lovely thought of having tea. The beautiful photos of your daughter and the tea time is so pretty. I’m glad you shared two beautiful cups and saucers from your daughter. Have a special week!

    Pam

  • September 17, 2013
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    Hi Veronica,
    What a sweet and thoughtful daughter Chloe is! I just love your new teacups. I’m especially fond of the Aynsley yellow rose one. Your tea treats sound good too. A lovely tea time shared with your loved one and thank you for sharing it with us. Enjoy your week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

  • Christie

    September 17, 2013
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    I had to go and make a cup of tea after reading your lovely post! I have not seen those cat toys before…my cat would love it. Are they for sale online?

  • September 17, 2013
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    Hello Veronica,
    What a dear time to spend with your daughter. You do have the savoring of life down pat! I am so glad. The tea cups your daughter gave you are wonderful! I do love each one! The blue flowers are lovely on the first cup, and the Aynsley is totally gorgeous too!
    Hugs,
    Terri

  • September 17, 2013
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    How thoughtful of Chloe to gift you with a couple of pretty new teacups. I love the book cover with the black cat on it.
    Judith

  • September 17, 2013
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    You have a good girl there. Love the tea cup with the large yellow roses. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

  • September 18, 2013
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    I have never heard of those cat toys but they sound amazing! we just sprinkle cat nip in a box or on the scratch post and let them have at it, lol
    Those tea cups are so darling! I usually drink out of a mug, but it is nice to have a cup and saucer to hold on to once in awhile.
    Happy tea to you!!
    Peace~

  • September 18, 2013
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    there’s a cat tpy maker called Yeoww … fabulous shapes filled with catnip, pretty hard to rip apart … we’ve a shark, a lemon and i believe a tomato shape …. love those cups/saucers and my friend when it comes to creativity, you dont need to take notes!

  • September 18, 2013
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    Your post st instantly made me lower my shoulders and relax 🙂

  • September 19, 2013
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    Hi Veronica,
    What amazing photographs, starting with the one of your sweet Chloe studying!
    Now I know what elevensies are, but I still don’t know what catnip is 🙁 The fact that we live an ocean and a continent apart sometimes really shows…
    The cups are beautiful and so are all those hydrangeas and the special containers. A delightful tea, indeed!
    Hugs

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