Tea With Helena

Time for tea with Helena now that Spring has really arrived!
I'm joining Sunday Favorites at Happy To Design

 Rosenthal "Helena" handpainted in the US Zone Selb Germany.
The US Zone mark identifies the date of manufacture 1947 to 1953.
Helena is the shape and it was decorated in hundreds of patterns and designs.

Helena plates also appeared on another tablescape here on TLRT.

The white creamer and sugar are also Rosenthal; the shape is called "Medallion."

The tiered cake/dessert tray is a reproduction.

The little metal painted bird tray is from Pier 1.


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Originally published March 22, 2010

Tabletop Tuesday at  A Stroll Through Life

Lady Katherine Tea Parlor for Tea Time Tuesday

Tuesday Tea For Two from Plumed Pen

Rainy Day Tea Tray

I'm joining Marty over at A Stroll Through Life for her Tabletop Tuesday party!

And Lady Katherine Tea Parlor for her Tea Time Tuesday

And Tuesday Tea For Two at Plumed Pen

In from the garden where work on my new kitchen garden continues......another

storm is on its way in from the Pacific.  Time for a hot cup of tea, grab a cup

and a chair for yourself, while I go pick a lemon or two.

Thanks for stopping by!

A Bear In Rabbit's Clothing

I'm joining Marty over at A Stroll Through Life for her Tabletop Tuesday party!

And Lady Katherine Tea Parlor for her Tea Time Tuesday

And Tuesday Tea For Two at Plumed Pen

The Easter Bunny and his furry friends held their last meeting before the big day,

which is drawing very close now. A simple tea in the garden with plans for

"the best egg hiding place" being one of the main talking points.

Mr. Bear, wearing his favorite "I'm a Bunny at heart hat" gave the keynote speech

on "Easter Safety Tips for Household Pets"

1. Easter floral arrangements should be kept out of the reach of household pets,

especially those containing Lilies, amaryllis, and kalanchoe.

2. CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is toxic to pets due to the ingredient theobromine. Different types of

chocolate contain different levels of theobromine, but any amount is considered

dangerous. Any candy containing Xylitol can be toxic to pets.

Please do NOT hide chocolate in your garden where it might be found by a pet.

Some of the other food stuffs that may be dangerous to your pets:

Alcoholic beverages

Apple seeds

Apricot pits

Avocados

Cherry pits

Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans)

Grapes

Hops (used in home beer brewing)

Macadamia nuts

Moldy foods

Mushroom plants

Mustard seeds

Onions and onion powder

Peach pits

Potato leaves and stems (green parts)

Raisins

Rhubarb leaves

Salt

Tea (caffeine)

Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)

Walnuts

Yeast dough

3. Cellophane Easter Grass

Easter grass is the close cousin to Christmas tinsel and it can be a serious pet safety

issue as well. The strands can get caught in the intestinal tract which can result in

life-threatening obstructions. Replace cellophane Easter grass with a safe alternative

like shredded newspaper.

4. Table Scraps

Table scraps can pose lots of health hazards to your pets. Many table foods can not be digested by

dogs or cats which can lead to gastro-intestinal upset. Remember that improperly handled Easter eggs pose the same threat to your pets that they do to you.

5. Baby Chicks and Rabbits

Instead of purchasing a live chick or a bunny for a child's Easter basket, consider a

stuffed animal instead. The toys don't pose potential health risks, can withstand tight

squeezes, and don't end up at the local animal shelter by May Day.

Sir Homer of Laughlin was the delegate in attendance from the "Household Pets United Association."  He kept his distance, but was very attentive during the safety tips presentation.

Please have a SAFE and Happy Easter!

Tea Two Ways

I'm having a Tea Party today!

Others are having tea today too!

Lady Katherine Tea Parlor and her Tea Time Tuesday

Tuesday Tea For Two

with our hostess from Plumed Pen


I'm also linking up to A Few Of My Favorite Things for
Favorite Things Friday


Early mornings are still quite chilly, so tea in the office works well with
some fresh air and sunshine from the entryway.

The little canister holds extra tea packets and has an airtight seal.

The little sugar tray is vintage Homer Laughlin, while the little faux

Homer Laughlin Riviera tray is a reproduction from China Specialties, Inc.

Fresh lemon slices from our Lemon tree.

Would you like cookies with your tea?

The Hellebores are from my garden and the little

copper bud vase was my mom's.

My grandmother's favorite tea cup.  I just love the little gold feet.

The little embellished tea spoon is from Washington, D.C. and

was my mother-in-law's.

Time for anther cup of tea by mid-morning when it's nice to sit outside.
Green is popping up everywhere in the garden and by way of some
green spray paint that I used to spruce up this outdoor tea cart.


The tea cart is destined for another use in the garden, where it
becomes a rolling cart for a succulent preemie nursery each Spring.
More on that for a Saturday Night Special post later this week.