First the Kitchen table .... Merry Christmas

To my Tea-lovers....  

and to my   Ivy and Elegance   Friends  !!   

a great group!!

Even before my Tree goes up..... I've set the table...........

Luv It!

The table cloth..... The real poinsetta....   

Gold trimmed, long stem glasses!

Remembering December . . . .

Last year....

On the job ..... treats !

A Simmering recipe

Showcased at my mother's home /  St. Anns Nursing Center

Great-grandma Pearl Kirk's ceramic tree / with my granddaughter!

Annie Lee and Me!

A rather muggy feeling Monday.....   but I've gathered a few treasured "saved" pics...

On this Monday afternoon, I'm having tea in remembrance of Annie Lee!

Here's my collage, and I've been pleasantly motivated by 

Judith @ Lavendar Cottage

Visit her soon! 

Annie Lee - Artist, Humorist, Humanitarian

Annie Francis Lee was born in Gadsden, Alabama in 1935 and raised in Chicago, Annie grew up learning how to cook, wash, clean and sew. These survival skills, which she learned along with her brother, instilled in her a work ethic that has served her well. In addition to sewing, Annie learned to knit, crochet and draw. She began to paint when she was ten years old  ....  Lee did not resume painting until she was 40 years old.

Annie worked during the day and painted at night. Painting became her refuge from the work that inspired one of her most famous paintings – “Blue Monday.” The painting depicts a woman struggling to pull herself out of bed on a Monday morning – a feeling Annie could relate to. 

"Blue Monday" 

By Annie Lee . . . . . .

                                            Bev's  Wishing Well

Have a Great Day!

Weekly Cup of Tea ~ Petite & Dainty

DECEMBER 2014

Hello.... to my corner of the world!  

I invite you to visit often...!

I'm linking with 

Tea inthe Garden,

   

TuesdayCuppa Tea   and 

 TeacupTuesday.

On today, I'm sharing a couple of petite, daintly cups.  Since I'm still an 8-5'er in the workplace. . .

I treasure my space, my bookshelf with a gentle lamp and adorned with plants and tea settings! 

In the US newsroom across our land.... I've cringed and been bombed-out with sadness, injustice, Janae Rice, Michael Brown etc.....  Only God can change a man's heart!   

Thus I pray! (Matt 6:6)

Hereby... I chose to.... I am 

Celebrating what is right in the world.....  

 journeying towards a slower, gentler lifestyle.... with my handiwork crafts . . . via sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting and home cooking.... and my own seasonal bit of garage sale collectibles!

I was browsing and found the link to a fellow friend highlighted above --- for whom I feel identical!   So, I'm sharing her full quote from her site! (CLICK LINK)

I'm planning on taking my 6 yr old granddaughter to a Williams Sonoma Jr Chef class....

Oh what fun it is!

I invite you to visit often...!

Tea inthe Garden,

   

TuesdayCuppa Tea   and 

 TeacupTuesday.

Sandi @ Tea Time Tuesday said: 

(Rose Chintz Cottage)  visit her too! 

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

It turns what we have into enough, and more.

It can turn a meal into a feast, 

a house into a home, 

a stranger into a friend. ~ Melody Beattie

I love the year ending.... and the new year that begins!

Quote of the Day

Have a great Friday  

Eleven - 7 - 14!

Bev Kirk

I FEEL PRETTY... oh so Pretty!

Hello to blog-land-friends (BLF)

I yearn to slow down enough to post with     most elegant friends

every other Mid-week Tuesday to Thursday!

I've already peeked in a bit.... won't you do the same...???  !!!!

Tea inthe Garden,

   

TuesdayCuppa Tea   and 

 TeacupTuesday.

Last week was a delightful time of travel with my hubby to the Austin, Dallas and San Marcos TX area by automobile!

I took a "NICE" tea cup and sauce with me to enjoy tea in the Embassy Hotel!  I didn't want to pack and/or risk a chip to my quote "FINE CHINA".   

 Last week, on 39th & Rockwell antique shopping abit, I found this lovely, glowing Castleton China cup and saucer.   A mini-version that I was surprised to find it really fits well in my hand.... as I sit at my desk and work a bit.   I can refill it often.... and I love it!

The back notes the Castleton USA ~ Ascona pattern (abt 1950); it has a scalloped edge with gold trim..creamy and shiny and a pretty floral decoration. Did I say for a mere $5.00? !!

I pulled the REPLACEMENTS.com and a five piece setting typically costs est. $89.95!  So I'm sippin and singing.... I FEEL PRETTY... oh so Pretty!

I feel pretty, 

Oh, so pretty, 

I feel pretty and witty and bright! 

And I pity 

Any girl who .....doesn't have a tea cup tonight. 

I feel charming, 

Oh, so charming 

It's alarming how charming  my teacup can make me feel! 

And so pretty 

That I hardly can believe I'm real. 

See the pretty girl in that mirror there: 

Who can that attractive girl be? 

Such a pretty face, 

Such a pretty dress, 

Such a pretty tea cup in her hand as she smiles, 

Such a pretty me! 

I feel stunning 

And entrancing, 

Feel like running and dancing for joy, 

For I own beautiful china tea cups, and I'm loved 

By a pretty wonderful boy! 

Have a Great Day!  I wish u well!

Bev's  Wishing Well.... enjoying a bit of Tea