Thursday, July 27, 2023

MENU TEMPLATES FOR AFTERNOON TEA

 Over the last year I have been trying to learn new things on the computer.  I have my "senior moments" for sure but I am still pushing my brain.  I have designed some tea menu templates that you can copy to your computer and use.    I did watermark them as I am the one who did the work.  These are NOT for sale purposes but rather for your personal use to encourage 
you in the art of Afternoon Tea. Tea Rooms are welcomed
to use these also.  The 2 menu's can be printed on an 8.5 x 11 standard sheet of paper.

British:

Queen Elizabeth:


Tea Time:


Queen Victoria:

And for
Lovely Ladies of Color:

I will share some more of these for
fall and Christmas.

We are presently going through a cycle
of 6 days of over 100 degree heat.
I hope soon to get out in the garden
for a photo shoot for "Tea In The
Garden".

Monday, July 10, 2023

ROCHEPORT, MISSOURI

 Yesterday we enjoyed driving over to
the tiny town of Rocheport, Missouri
 (less than 300 people) which
is  about
15 miles away:


This is along the Missouri River and 
was once a thriving port when the
Missouri River was the means of
transportation.  Now there are
several Bed and Breakfast there
and a few unique restaurants
and shops.


As one enters town from the south,
gardens burst with color.

Rocheport is known for a
prominent winery and restaurant.


The little main street finds some
very old brick buildings which now
are shops and restaurants.  We enjoyed
a lesson at the History center as well.
 

Our favorite stop was at a shop
bursting with art and beautiful
Victorian antiques.  The couple
are open 3 afternoons a week and he
also is a blacksmith who teaches
classes.



Wednesday, July 5, 2023

THE START OF JULY IN THE GARDEN

 Our July is "plenty hot" already and
perhaps yours is too.  We have plenty
of birds, bees, bugs and an 
invasion of moles!  Watch where
you step!  Enjoy the song of the
cicadas!


As usual, purple seems to be
the pronounced color in the
garden.









Tuesday, July 4, 2023

DOWNTON ABBEY PICNIC BASKET

 This picnic basket is available
(USA shipping only)



It's a vintage picnic basket that has 
been restained and decoupaged.