Savories - finger sandwiches and other small tasty nibbles - are my favorite tea party course.  Here are three that I made for a tea gatheri...

I had the joy recently to attend a special tea event at McCormick & Schmick's, sponsored by the Tao of Tea.  These two organizations...

Bday cake by the DH (Camellia Japonica blossom on top and apple blossoms in background) 38 Brave Things I Did This Year Took a new job ...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I love this cup and saucer, because they hint at green.  The rim, the foot of the teacup, and inside the cup....

In honor of St. Patty's, the DH and I worked up this recipe for Guinness Soda Bread scones. I think these work really well with whole w...

These pussy willows were glorious in their bud form, silvery and downy.  And now that they've popped, I can't help but shoot them ag...

Alternate title:  The microwave redeems itself The microwave and I have not been companions for awhile.  We lived without one for the past...

More info here A little Friday fun!  Thanks to Katrina for pointing this out.  ;-) *Image from news website

My friend and our layover tea I had a long airport layover recently, and it happened to be in the same city as my dear friend above.  When ...

I love this photo.  It's me, wearing one of my grandmother's aprons.  I have several of them, and I fondly remember playing dress u...

Yun Bing , Chinese, 18th centruy Yun Bing was a woman artist The Pine tree, Bamboo, and the Plum tree...three friends of winter.  The pine...

Tao of Tea's Cranberry Orange herbal blend Be sweet to yourself today!

Standing in a line that wraps around the corner for VooDoo Doughnuts is like a rite of passage around here.  I had my induction last weeken...

Chinese New Year is here!  I'm thinking in the color red.  The festivities last two weeks, and our Classical Chinese Garden in Portland ...

I recently made this flower pin, using the tutorial by Wise Craft .  I love it, and I've had many compliments when I wear it.  It's...

I've only been keeping a joy journal for about a month now, and I can tell that it's a powerful tool. It helps me pause and notice w...

We've had this lovely French crepe pan since we got married nearly 15 years ago.  The DH brought it with him into the marriage, and who ...

After the visit to the falls last weekend, Marilyn and I stopped by the Enchanted Gift Shop and Tea Room in Vancouver, WA for tea and sco...

My little piece contributes to the big picture Things I Know About Work Today: It feels good to get stuff done   I want more time to thi...

But by my standards, I'm looking at its tail end!  Tender crocus and daffodils poke out of the ground, temps reach the 40s (50 today; fe...