Impressive! Right?
Cookies made in the shape of a regal crown, a charming cake, a pretty purse, a cute sandal and, my favorite, an adorable teacup with my name in it. Made by Pastry Chef Robin Hampl and sent over from Liz at Once Upon A Tea Party where she creates magical Tea Parties for girls. Being in a Tea Swap is fun. Thanks, Liz!
I just discovered this little forest green custard dish is Anchor Hocking's version of Sandwich glass produced from 1939 to 1964. They are easily found today as they were used as promotional items at grocery stores and gas stations, and may have been included free in boxes of Crystal Wedding brand oats.
What's harder to find, and saught after by colletors, are compliment pieces like Anchor Hocking's forest green Sandwich glass Cream and Sugar Set.
The pattern "Sandwich Glass" refers to glassware produced by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. in the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts between the 1820's and 1880's.
This Cream & Sugar would look stunning on a table for Christmas, and the little custard dish would work perfectly for jam with scones or biscuits. If this adorable set is your cup of tea, I'm just made the lovely trio available for sale in my new Etsy shop KimberlysVintage.
Who doesn't love a new tea towel or two? I enjoy making my own with a double layer of soft flour sack fabric and a ruffle of cute fabric. This fabric was sent to me from my Tea Swap partner, Sharon. I love the birds and their encouraging messages of love, hope, support, faith, and courage. I finally found a use for the jumbo pink rick rack I bought on a whim.
This second tea towel has a lovely green ruffled fabric "Flower Power, Loopy Vintage Floral" designed by Jennifer Paganelli. I added a piece of vintage trim from my stash.
New tea towels always make cleanup a bit more fun, don't you think so?
I went to the Woman's Club semi-annual sale and found this humongous tea bell sitting on the table for a couple of bucks. I imagined it being used in a commercial kitchen in a gigantic pot for large ladies functions, no that doesn't sound right, I mean functions with a large number of ladies.
Well the jokes on me, because when I got it home and opened it I found the directions for making, can you guess...
... a rice ball. Yep, this is a rice ball cooker. I haven't used it for rice because it's so fun displaying it with my other tea bells.
I served my mom and dad a high tea for Mother's Day on my new rose china and vintage rose tablecloth. After Potato Leek soup, Strawberry Almond salad and Quiche, we enjoyed mom's homemade Carrot Cake and strawberries capped with whipped cream.
The tea was Blue Lady, an organic black tea flavored with a blend of grapefruit and citrus,
served with Lemon Sugar.
LEMON SUGAR is very easy to make.
3 lemons
2 cups sugar
Using a
citrus zester, remove the zest of all 3 lemons.
Roughly chop zest and transfer into the bowl of a food processor fitted
with the blade attachment. Add 1 cup
sugar to the zest in the food processor and pulse until the zest is finely
ground, about 3 minutes. Transfer the
ground mixture into a medium bowl. Add
the remaining 1 cup sugar and toss until evenly mixed. Spread the lemon sugar on a baking pan and
let sit at room temp until dry, about 1 hour.
Store the sugar in an air tight container in a cool dry place for up to
one month. I doubled the recipe and sent
some home with mom.
I’m sorry
I can’t credit the origin of this recipe. I cut it out of a magazine a couple
of years ago and recently found it in a pile when I organized my recipe book.
It may be from Better Homes and Garden or Martha Stewart, hard to say.
This is the first time I am participating in TEACUP TUESDAY with Martha & Terri. Thanks you two, I'm having fun visiting all the beautiful blogs who have posted their pretty teacups, while enjoying a cup of Chamomile tea as I'm feeling a little under the weather today.
The
vintage tablecloth was my mother’s day gift from my family. I saw it posted on
The T Cozy announcing it was going to be available in her Etsy shop T Party. Without hesitation, I retrieved it for myself
and told the family the pressure was off trying to find the perfect gift. It was a very enjoyable day!!!
Coming up next: The worlds largest TEA TIN collection, you won't want to miss it.
Remember Marianne from painting my own 2010 Calendar. Thinking about her the other day inspired me created a Tea Party maze game I'd like to share with you.
If you'd like to help Marianne find her way to her first tea party, wearing a hat she borrowed from her mum, feel free to copy the image below for yourself to use at your next Tea Party. It can also be used as a coloring page. Let me know if you liked it.
Click on the image below to enlarge, save to your desktop, and have fun!
When I gave a copy of the maze to Steve and Georgia to try, hubby wanted to know if he had to wear a hat to play. Of course, I told him, and with a cup of tea, too. What would Marianne think when she showed up to the party and she was the only one wearing a hat.
Delicate pink rose Teacups, petite Tea Spoons, a sweet Heart tea infuser, luscious Raspberry tea all on a vintage lace table clothe... Well, I can't think of a better way to relax this Mother's Day! But I cant forget the kids, the husband, and the dog (which my hubby got on Mother's Day). Without them I wouldn't have a reason to celebrate. Hurray!!! Mother's Day will be here soon!
Wouldn't this demitasse trio be a perfect grouping on a Mother's Day breakfast tray? These small spoons and service pieces are hard to find. If you've been looking for these too, your search is over, I've made them available in my Store.
Isn't this Tea Hous Tea Infuser adorable? I've always loved this little infuser which reminds me of having tea with friends around my kitchen table. This petite Jam Spoon is also perfect for stirring milk and honey in delicate teacups, not to chunky, with a charming antique teapot on the end. For a special treat I love serving Harrisons & Crosfields delectable Forest Berries tea with it's fragrant aroma and gorgeous deep pink color. The flavor comes alive when slightly sweetened. If these are 'Your cup of tea' or you'd like to give them as gifts I've made them available in my Store.
These lovely Rose handled silver plated tongs are perfect for serving scones, cake, or sandwiches. Perfect for any tea party table. Available in my store and match our popular silver-plated rose-handled Sugar Tongs.
When the weather gets chillier I anticipate comforting tea along with
warm conversations with friends that linger well after the tea is gone. These Antique silver plated Teapot Napkin Rings are the perfect finishing touch to any tea table. A box of 4 are available in the Kimberly Shaw Store.
This charming Silver-plated Tea Scoop makes a wonderful addition to any tea table. With a lovely scalloped shell scoop and teapot motif finial, it's a beautiful way to measure loose tea.
Available in my store.
'Silver and gold have I non---, but such as I have to serve tea---'
Did you ever sing the Sunday School song about Peter and John healing a lame man, where they said to him, "Silver and gold have I non---, but such as I have I give thee---, in the name of Jesus Christ---, of Nazareth rise up and walk" ? I always think of that song when I hear "silver and gold" mentioned together.
In the Kimberly Shaw Store we have petite Fleur-De-Le silver and gold tea spoons perfectly sized for your delicate teacups.
An image of home, this Tea Bell design has always been my favorite. I admire the strainer holes that form the door, windows and the word "TEA" on the roof.
A charming tea bells reconfigured into lovely Tea Pot makes sampling loose teas fun, turning a simple cup of tea into an event.
