I've been on the lookout for a very special scone recipe for over 4 years. My favorite tea room (in Albuquerque) makes divine scones. Th...

I'm looking out my window at grey skies and a foot of snow (and it's still coming down!), so I wanted to bring a little sunshine int...

I was delighted to spend a few days last week in the desert, with AZ Tea Lover. She and I have been tea friends for many years, and I feel s...

I'm returned now from a 10-day work and pleasure trip. I'll share a few photos here from the work part, then dive into the fun part!...

I'm still reflecting on the significance to our country for electing President Barack Obama. I am full of hope for the future. And, as...

I'm sitting here, in an open forum with one of my company's execs, and I'm thinking, "Wow! My world didn't turn out li...

Hey - I feel pretty honored! I made a Sew, Mama, Sew roundup . :-) Check it out! Also, I will be on a work trip for the next week. I will ...

I fully expected to be disappointed. In fact, I secretly hoped not to like it...... I am not a fan of Starbucks. I think what the company se...

I was so touched recently to receive the Marie Antoinette award from Melody . " This award is for people who are deemed real in who the...

If you like Moby's music, or if you like good vegetarian food, or if you like reading books with an offbeat sense of humor, then Teany ...

My one-year-old niece received a number of tea-themed toys for Christmas, and I thought I'd share a few with you. Ironically, none of th...

To celebrate National Hot Tea Month, I encourage you to try this mindfulness meditation. I wrote it for myself, because I often need it! G...

If you're like me, you still have a couple of beautiful 2008 calendars around. Instead of sending them to the landfill, reinvent them in...

This amazing felted teacup pincushion came to me from Sweetcakes. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by so many creative friends. You all in...

******************************************* In 2009, I will write my first tea book. *******************************************

In 2008, I hosted and blogged about a tea party each month. Some were elaborate and some were simple, but I enjoyed each of them! Here'...

I made these Queen's Cakes for the New Year, and I really enjoyed them, especially fresh from the oven. The golden edges are crisp and t...

I've been thinking a lot about recipes and appropriate attribution (source citation). I plan to someday publish a tea cookbook of my own...

The happy toddler and her enamored aunt, Christmas morning at my Mom's It get so tickled with my 1-year-old niece! She has the most i...

My cheeriest tablecloth on a very wintry day This is my last tea party of the year, and I've entitled it Tea for Quiet Times . I've...