Reflections on She's CrafTEA! party

In the last few years, I've become deeply aware of how much creativity is necessary for me to be happy. Without it I would survive, but I wouldn't be my best, happiest self. The She's Craftea! TM party nurtured me. I was surrounded by a brew of creative spirit, passion, compassion, friendship and celebration!

Thank you to every woman who came to this party - either in person or in spirit! And thanks to the DH (dear hubby) who helped me prepare for the party, and found things to do away from home all day. :-)

So many memories and special moments...just one right after another right after another. Here are a few wordsnaps of the day:

• The sweet taste of air-popped popcorn
• Her strength and radiance, coming in from a bike commute in the rain
• Pieces of a secret project
• New friends, old friends, found again friends
• Yellow daffodils, flickering yellow beeswax candles
• Blue and white and cream china
• Red zinger and cranberry tea punch
• Ice Wine and Coconut Pouchong teas
• Yummy foods - including vegan options
• A collage art card
• Tulips
• Berries and homemade soaps
• Lambic
• Laughter and tears
• Sewing purses, cutting quilt pieces, refashioning clothing, turning handles, knitting slippers, beading, sharing conversation, listening, singing, reading poetry
• Amazing cupcakes
• This poem by Naomi Shihab Nye, an amazing poem of sisterhood
• Summertime from Porgy and Bess and the Rivers of Babylon, sung by beautiful voices!