Since I was up having my morning cup of tea, I thought I might as well share with you what I am seeing and doing. First of all: I just pulled this batch of fresh Apple Bran Muffins out of the oven and they are cooling while I write. Then I will have another cup of tea and eat a couple of these while they are still warm. (if I don't sit here and write too long! LOL)
While waiting for them to cool, I sat down at my desk and looked at the calendar on the wall beside me. It is already almost half way through the month of June, and I haven't even shared this lovely calendar picture with you. This is from the John Sloan "Country Seasons" calendar that I treat myself to each year. I love his artwork and save the calendars from year to year because these pictures are so lovely. Wouldn't you love to be sitting on the porch of that comfortable old farmhouse, listening to the chickens clucking about the yard, watching the quilts flapping in the breeze, smelling the lilacs and enjoying a bright summer day in the country? Ahhh...."Fresh Air".... (not "Time's Square"...Green Acres You Are there!!) Remember that program? LOL!
And then I would be remiss if I didn't also show you my beautiful TeaTime calendar picture of the month:
This calendar is a Christmas gift from my sister each year. She said they are getting harder to find, so I don't know if I will get another this coming Christmas. I also keep these from year to year because they are so full of beautiful pictures and sometimes recipes and wonderful ideas for tea time.
This one was entitled "Fit for a Queen" and told about Queen Victoria's tea set, seen above. (Probably a replica, not her original...)
Well, sitting here beside my desk is my little bookshelf with some books about tea time and a couple of my favorite tea pots and tea cups. The little teabag cover in the cup below says:
"I cannot sit and
chat with you the
way I'd like to do
So brew yourself
A cup of tea--
You think of me--
I'll think of you!!"
On the top shelf is a wonderful cross-stitch that was given to me by a dear friend many years ago.
No, I did not do this myself. That is not one of my talents. I leave this wonderful craft up to those who have much more patience and skill than I do. But I always appreciate the gifts!!
The little boy sitting there reading his book and eating an apple is something I had when I was a little girl. And then at sometime it was given to my son Matthew, and he had it on his chest of drawers in his bedroom even after he was married. When he passed away it was one thing that I asked my daughter in law that I would like to have back if she did not particularly want to keep it. She was happy to give it to me, and I treasure it in memory of Matthew. Yes it is very scraped up. It is made of plaster and is very old. but I will leave it just as it is.
On one of the other shelves is this little teapot that my friend Sharon gave me to remember her by and to pray for her while she was going through her battle with cancer. I keep a special note from her inside the teapot...the last note she wrote me before she left for heaven. This is one of those special treasures I will hold in my heart.
Well, my tea in my cup is getting cold, and the muffins need to be dumped out of the muffin tin and onto the cooling rack...and soon I will be enjoying one with another cup of tea. Won't you come and join me?
It is almost time for the sun to rise, and soon I will be able to hear the "song of bluebirds"...
well, maybe they are Cardinals, or the Tufted Titmouse family, or the Mockingbird, but whatever
birds are singing, it is the beginning of another beautiful day in the Lord.
Like my tea mug in the beginning said:
"Rejoice in each new day."
Thank you for sharing your beautiful space and your memories with us. I like to surround my desk space (the whole room it's in, actually) with special things, too. Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteFor "off the cuff" photos, you hit the jackpot, Pamela! Such a comforting post that shared both your heart and your home.
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Always a pleasure to visit here, Pamela. Thank you foe sharing my friend.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the stroll around in the early morning with you. A pleasant visit indeed.
ReplyDeleteThis was a blessing to read.
ReplyDelete:) a smile
I enjoyed seeing all your pretties and sentimental items. Your muffins look so good. I was up during the early morning hours and enjoyed the birdsong outside my window. Wishing you a blessed day and weekend. xo
ReplyDeleteYummm... I can almost smell those muffins! Lovely photos and memories shared here. Wishing you a good weekend ahead!! xoxox
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and thoughts. Thanks for sharing some of the memories dear to your heart. I would love to join you for a cup of tea and a muffin.
ReplyDeleteLovely post and memories. I can almost taste the muffins and the tea. Happy Friday to you and have a wonderful weekend. I know for me the time is passing quickly and I'm very much behind as I've been feeling poorly all week. I hope to catch up eventually. Hugs and blessings. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your morning!
ReplyDeleteSuch peaceful and delightful things you have around your home. Very comforting and sweet. I especially like the cross stitched piece (the wreath in the middle).
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your virtual tea time with muffins with us!
Wish I could eat muffins! They look so good.
ReplyDeleteLots of tea and memories.. a good thing.
Pamela, while reading this I had the strongest feeling of peace and serenity. That farmhouse picture makes me think of my husband's grandparents' home on the farm. He loved that place so much. The grandparents are now gone and the house belongs to another family that I hope is loving it as much as it was loved by my husband's family. I have never been able to really develop a love of hot tea, but I've wanted to so badly!!!! I love teapots...actually have 3 sweet ones:) I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I hate for any parent to have to join that club...a club I am also a member of. We lost our 9 year old daughter in 1986. Thank you so much for dropping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I hope you'll come back to "visit" again! Now I'm off to plan some muffins for tomorrow morning's breakfast...yours made my mouth water!
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by, Cheri. I am so glad you enjoyed this post. It's funny how God puts things together even when we have nothing really planned. Then I know it is from Him for sure. I am truly sorry to hear of your great loss of your dear daughter, especially at such a young age. I guess there is no good age to lose a child, but I can only imagine just how painful that was for you all. (((hugs))) to you. Even after so many years I know you still miss her just like it was yesterday. That's how I feel about our son, who was 41 when he passed 6 years ago. We never stop missing them. On another note, I hope you enjoyed some kind of good muffins today. You will need to share with us your recipe! Have a blessed and wonderful weekend.
DeletePam: I enjoy seeing your tea pots and cups. You did well with an 'off the cuff' post. God has given you a very special heart and extra special memories to treasure. Peace and blessings.
ReplyDeletePam, this post is so beautiful You certainly have a way with words--so creative in that way, along with the photos you take.
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings!
Thank you, Kim. I have had you on my heart and pray you are doing better. I know this time has been really hard for you, as it has for so many. We are all ready to get back to some normalcy again. Praying it will be soon. Thank you for visiting here and also to my other recent posts today. I am behind on responding...sometimes I just can't keep up, but I always enjoy reading people's comments. And always glad to hear from you. Please take care dear friend.
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