Whenever a special little guest pays a visit to our house, she lobbies to set up a "tea" party.
Who cares if the "tea" is chocolate milk?
If it's served in beautiful Royal Prince Albert cups in the Old Country Roses pattern, with a mound of squirt cream on top, it's good to go.
Of course, with Valentine's Day around the corner, there is a heart-covered cloth on the kitchen table, heart-filled place mats, a large, round, red glass dish in the middle of the table and a stunning rose-covered mini tea set on top of that.
Good thing I looked on the bottom of the tea set before pouring"tea" into the pitcher. "
"Not for food use. May poison food" were the words clearly printed in gold, along with "Made in China."
That little tea set was definitely meant as a decoration, only, and was not to be used for a tea party.
Now, I had never seen a warning as clear as that one printed on china but it certainly made me get out the Old Country Roses cups pretty fast.
The impromptu, stylish "tea" party helped make a few more memories on a gray winter's afternoon.
WHAT DOES YOUR FAVORITE TEA (OR COFFEE) CUP LOOK LIKE?
In my house I only use mugs...large ones for my tea and when I serve coffee also. I'm sure your grandchild will love having a tea party. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteImagine the lifelong memories you are creating withthose tea parties, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were having your grandsons over.
ReplyDeleteThe old country rose pattern is so pretty. I'm actually sipping tea in a rose cup tonight too. I'm glad you didn't serve from the mini tea set. Your red heart table cloth is perfect for Valentine's Day. I hope you had a delightful tea party with that special little guest, Susan.
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your tea service is lovely. sounds like a delightful time with the little one.
ReplyDeleteI have a beautiful saucer and tea cup that I actually picked up at a goodwill store for my tea. My coffee on the other hand goes in a mug.. and of those.. I have several favorites.
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