Print“I am so fond of tea that I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spirituous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee. Thy soft influence is a more safe inspiration of social joy.” ~James Boswell~
Hello, again…I’m so glad you’re here for another “Tea on Tuesday.” I’m not feeling very well today, so I thought a nice quite time spend in my house, with a candle softly lit, a book to get lost in and of course a delicious cup of tea waiting for us. It’s a bit cold outside for us to sit in the garden. I know that probably where you live, your cold weather is far fiercer than where I live, but we “Californians” get chilled easier. I love rain storms and wild weather, but today it’s nicer to be inside. Look at the gorgeous sky though before we go inside.
I love to see soft whispy clouds of silver float by in the sky..
Last time, my cat, Miss Bella sat with us outside as we drank our tea, but today, Sele (rhymes with “belly”) is waiting to greet you as you come inside.
Sele is a lot more social than Miss Bella is, so I hope you don’t mind if she curls up to you this morning.
“There has never been a cat who couldn’t calm me down by walking slowly, past my chair.”
~Rod McKuen~
If you like, please sit down in one of my favorite chairs in my house. It’s old and shabby, but it envelops one with soft pleasure.
Do you see the book I’ve selected for us to look through today? I thought it might be a fun book for us to look through as we sit here drinking our tea.
The sun shining through the corner window where we’re at is perfect for reading. When I’m feeling really exhausted and sick, I always like to light a candle and feel the warmth and illumination rushing through my body. The book? It’s one of my favorites, that I like to read when I’m drinking tea and dwelling upon how much I love my house, it’s my sanctuary. The book is “The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home (Llewellyn’s Practical Magick Series) by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington. It’s full of gentle and easy charms and spells that helps you to bless your house in a lovely way.
“Tea and books – Mmmmmm, two of life’s exquisite pleasures that together bring near-bliss.”
~Christine Hanrahan~
I think our tea is ready and this one is one of my favorites when I need to add sweetness to my life.
I LOVE chocolate, so when I found this tea from this Etsy seller, I knew I had to buy some. You might be thinking that Chocolate tea just doesn’t sound right, but believe me, once you try it, you’ll never feel that way again. “Tea for all Reasons” who makes this tea (and many others that I have) is one of the best tea blenders out there. If you visit them, give yourself a gift and buy a special tea or two.
“If you are cold, tea will warm you. If you are too heated, it will cool you. If you are depressed, it will cheer you. If you are excited, it will calm you.”
~William Gladstone~
Let me take some out of the bag so you can inhale the rich, decadent and wonderful aroma of this tea. And see how beautiful and bright the tea leaves are. If you look closely, you’ll see small curls of real Belgian chocolate which is subtle but adds the perfect depth and flavor to the tea.
“If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you. But you have no chocolate! I think of that again and again! My dear, how will you ever manage?” ~Marquise de Sévigné~
I know it’s time for us to say goodbye again and Sele and I have so enjoyed your company, thank you for stopping by. I’m off to take a cat nap and your company here has made me feel so much better.
Would you like to drink tea with others? Then just click here and you’ll be taken to Kimmie’s blog where you can visit others who are waiting for you. See you next Tuesday.
“Tea beckons us to enjoy quality time with friends and loved ones, and especially to rediscover the art of relaxed conversation.”
~DOROTHEA JOHNSON, Tea & Etiquette~
© 2011, Wendy S.. All rights reserved.
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Your home looks so warm and inviting! And look — not only Sele to greet us, but a huge golden statue of the Goddess Bast Herself! Wonderful!
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Hope you are feeling better real soon.
i sure could steal that chair – looks soooo comfy!
Love Leanne
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Lovely that Sele greets your guests (mine run and hide) and that chair looks squishy comfortable and welcoming. The book sounds like a good read too… will have to see if I can find it… but tea with chocolate in it? That I am not sure about!! Hope you have a nice rest and feel better soon.
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I agree with Debra, what a beautiful home. I loved getting a peak into your home and “seeing” you in it : )
What’s funny is I walked around my home today and took pictures for a post I’m doing on Friday.
I guess us Witches are realling feeling homey today.
Enjoy!
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re: that chocolate quote…
I eat more chocolate than any other food.
I
AM
NOT
LYING.
I would adore a hot cup of chocolate tea and a cozy read in that chair!! When can I come over?
Your cat looks exactly like my cat (whoi is not with us anymore) ….. I called him Mr. Silly. Almost the same name too! You have a lovely tea corner …. Almost as good as being in the garden
Happy Tuesday! Kimmie
Relaxing post, lovely pictures…your chair looks very inviting
Scott Cunningham has many great books. Happy T day, hope you are feeling better.
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Chocolate! I just had a couple squares of dark chocolate! It’s my daily indulgence. That chair looks really comfy…thanks for inviting us into your home.
Thanks for inviting us into your home for tea. It looks REAL cozy. I think I’d LOVE chocolate tea.
That looks amazing – and thanks for the link to the shop. You know I love discovering new etsy artisans. Feel better and I’ll talk to you really soon! xoxo Theresa PS Thank Sele for being such a purr-fect hostess.
Hm, chocolate tea – I will have to try that out. Personally, I’m very fond of ginger tea atm.
I hope you feel better soon
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Great post – I love the chair!!!! And the little stars that appear when I move the mouse!!! How do you do that??
Anyway, thanks for dropping by my blog for Tea on Tues – and you won!! Send me you mailing address, and I will get the mint tea in the mail to you right away- mountain.meadows@yahoo.com
What a lovely home! It is so warm and inviting. It feels just like home. And your chair is sooooo comfy. I could stay here indefinitely. :0)
And chocolate tea?!?! Mmmmm…… sounds like just the thing for a stormy (almost) Spring day.
Thank you for having us over for tea. :0)
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lovely home and cozy tea spot, thanks so much for inviting me in!! xx’s
Hi! We wanted to say hello and welcome to the Cat Blogpsphere. We saw your new bloggy announced over there today…. so, welcome. We have joined to follow your blog as well : )
like your header by the way!
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Hello! We are 2 cats hoo live in England by the sea. We came over to welcome yoor cats to the CB (Cat Blogosphere).
how very nice to meet you and your beautiful girl furries! you have such an interesting blog…I love tea also and live in a cozy cottage…stop over and I iwll pour you a good cuppa…
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Hello, saw you mentioned on the Cat Blogosphere and came by to visit. You have a very pretty blog!!!
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Mommy loves chocolate and tea so we are sure she will try a cup of that. We will just socialize with Sele and Miss Bella, while you and Mommy discuss books if that is OK. The chair looks nice and comfy we are sure Mom will enjoy sitting in it and if you don’t mind Fenris can lay at her feet, he is getting kinda good at that.
Welcome to the CB, nice to meet you=your babies are both beautiful girls!…I am writing this as I have my morning hot tea=a very comforting tradition from my childhood with my Maw-Maw (cajun grandmother=I’m from NOLA), full of happy memories…I enjoyed checking out your blog=the Charlie Sheen and the The Men Who Love Cats posts were both great as well…Blessings to you and your lovely girls…J, Calle, Halle, Sukki
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I camed to visit from seeing about you on the
Cat Blogosphere. Mommy loves chocolate and loves tea like thee (I rhymed!)We promise to come back often!
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What a lovely greeting! Thank you some much for sharing your home and a “cup of tea” with me:)
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Merry Meet Wendy – I loved reading through your post and was thrilled to see a fellow cat lover when I clicked on your blog – I have three – one who is curled up on my craft chair as I speak. I love the look of your chair and the book – one of my fave books for the home is House Magic by Ariana. Its my first time with the tea brigade – pop over and share a cuppa with me if you get time x
I enjoyed visiting you for tea. I hope by now you are feeling much better. Your day sounded relaxing and well spent.
oxo
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