I've been making these fabulous fabric rings for gifts (and a few for myself!).  Thanks to the tutorial from V & Company.  I fo...

A jumper dress for the niece, dress for Kanani (the doll) and skirt for me!  :-)  This fabulous fabric came from my tea friend in Hawaii...

May you enjoy true riches: Love, family and friends, quiet peace and good tea! Stephanie

You can't have a light without a dark to stick it in. ~Arlo Guthrie Today is the Winter Solstice, a day that I like to acknowledge....

At my chanoyou tea lesson last week, I was given a very special gift!  My sensei dressed me in one of her kimono and obi so that I could pr...

Joy comes in simple things, like chocolate chip pancakes It's not the holiday hoopla that I long for this season.  It's the mu...

New Stash Tea store in Portland Along a pretty tree-lined street in Portland OR,   Stash Tea has opened a tea bar and retail store. ...

Many of you have enjoyed my series on herbal infusions (mostly from the garden).  I thought I'd wrap up the year by pointing to a cou...

Question from reader:  "I'm a newbie.  I have a little clay teapot, but nothing else.  Can I still brew in Gong Fu style?...

The DH (dear hubby) and I visited Uwajimaya's last weekend and we shared a fun two hours wandering the aisles, marveling at the unique...

Tofurkey with mushroom gravy In case you're curious, the Tofurkey at Thanksgiving was much better than expected.  In taste and text...

A few local tea things of note: Seattle Holiday Tea Fundraiser   Saturday, December 8th.  Wish I could go!  This will be a terrific event ...

Dear Friends - This is a Public Service Announcement for safe Internet behavior.  I work in high tech and my company does a good job of ...

I've recently learned that November is the month for new tea in the Japanese Tea Ceremony.  The spring-picked teas are stored in jars ...

Thought I'd take a walk down memory lane with a meal of thanksgiving from a little over a year ago... It was the last day of our Chi...

If you need a last-minute, easy and yummy Thanksgiving treat, try these persimmon pastry hearts!  I made up this super-simple recipe, ...

Happy Monday!   I've been featured on the Teaist's blog in an interview.   Check it out !  I'm very honored. 

Wow - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/15/starbucks-buys-teavana-holdings_n_2136048.html I confess, I'm a skeptic.  There are at...

Here are two very simple recipes from the after work tea party earlier in the week.  Let me know if you try them!  I'd love your fe...

A friend and I enjoyed a tea party last evening after work. We've both got full schedules and wanted some dedicated time to catch up....