Photo by Mitra Kanten, cherry blossom floating in agar agar So many times I have mentioned feeling really fortunate here in Portlan...

My new spring dress My friend CO Tea Lover gave me this great pattern for Christmas, and encouraged me to up my sewing game.  With the prom...

Happy Earth Day!  (And happy birthday to Esme!) Photo taken by Voyager I, 1977 Today, as we sip our tea, let's think about its impa...

Sweetcakes has done it again with her master crafting and creativity.  She made for me this lovely tiered tray.  I'm dreaming up reason...

Marilyn has published a book!  I'm so thrilled for her.  It's called Tea Party in your Cupboard , and it encourages us to make a tea...

It's like a fairy tale around here right now...with all the pink cherry blossom! I've had a little fun in PhotoShop Elements.

What's your Saturday morning look like? Tell me about its colors, textures, visuals. What story does it tell?  What's the central fe...

Not to be missed!  (Thanks for the link, Roxyred!)

I spent a lovely hour recently drinking matcha thin tea in a serene tea room among friends and tea enthusiasts.  Our host, M (in the light...

I have long been a fan of the Imperial Tea Court .  I remember my first visit to the original tea room in San Fran's Chinatown.  The fr...

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...