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Author Archives: Penelope
Planning an Afternoon Tea
Start by setting a date and time for your tea. Afternoons about 3 o’clock are the best, but that doesn’t always fit with everyone’s schedule. Allow two hours for sharing the time with friends. Encourage everyone to dress up–even hats … Continue reading
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Ten Ways to Reuse Teabags
Make a second cup of tea. If you do want to try and get a second cup of tea from your used teabag, just remember that your tea will not be as flavorful or as strong. Add some flavor to … Continue reading
Posted in Afternoon Tea, Books, Tea
Tagged reuse teabag, tea bag
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Calling Downton Abbey Fans
Keep Downton Abbey Alive! We will all miss the weekly drama that has been part of our homes on Sunday evenings. It’s hard to imagine that six years of being part of the Crawley family is coming to an end. … Continue reading
Posted in Downton Abby, Recipes, Scones, Titanic, Writing
Tagged Downton abbey, scones, tea, tea health, tea tips, Thompson House Inn, titanic, titanic II
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International Titanic Month
Drawing by Amanda Carlevato in First Class Etiquette International Titanic Month April is the time to remember all those who were on the Titanic by telling their story. It has been my honor to spend the past week at the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Recipes, Tea, Titanic
Tagged afternoon tea, book signing, champagne tea, cheddar cheese, classes for children, cotswold, Denver, Downton abbey, etiquette classes, first-class, manners and etiquette, Molly Brown, Molly Brown House, sandwich, scones, tea and health, tea party, tisanes, Titanic Anniversary
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A ‘Wee Bit’ of a Downton Abbey Tea
Boo Hoo…What are we going to do without Downton Abbey? It’s a long wait for season 6, but in the meantime, let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a “wee bit” of an Irish Downton Abbey Tea…after all, it might just … Continue reading
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Tagged book release, carrot cake, Doc Martin, Downton abbey, duchess kate, Etiquette books, etiquette classes, Foyle’s War, ginger cake, Irish tea, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Kate, St Patrick’s Day Tea, St. Patricks Day
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Happy Valentines
Happy Valentines Thank you for your support and keeping up with me on Facebook, emails and phone calls. Glad you are enjoying the little blogs every so often and also for purchasing my books for yourself or gifts. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Event Updates, Recipes, Titanic
Tagged American Girl Doll, etiquette, first class etiquette, giveaway, manners, Penelope Carlevato, tea, tea on the titanic, tea time
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Molly Brown Champagne Tea
Happy Fall Y’All Sorry, just had to say that after living in the South for 6 years (Knoxville). Molly Brown Champagne Tea – Saturday, September 20th 4:30 to 6:30 pm $35/per person The House of Commons ~ 2401 15th Street, … Continue reading
Posted in Event Updates, Recipes, Scones, Tea, Teacup, Titanic
Tagged after school, book signing, champagne tea, Etiquette Book, House of Commons, Molly Brown, Pigeon Forge, recipe, scones, tea, titanic, Titanic Museum
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
This is a wonderful day to celebrate with a tea party. It doesn’t have to be a formal get-together, but a gathering of friends to share a few Irish favorites and a nice pot of Irish Breakfast Tea. This tea … Continue reading
Posted in Event Updates, Recipes, Tea, Teacup, Teapot, Titanic
Tagged Blount Couny, Book Signings, Cherokee Castle, Pigeon Forge, Republican, Shamrock Cucumber Sandwiches, St. Patricks Day, tea party, tea tour, titanic
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California Here I Come!
Would love to meet you at the book signing next Saturday, January 25th in Rolling Hills Estates, CA It will be an open house at Annie’s Tea Time Warehouse 656 Silver Spur Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Stop by … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. I want to thank you for all your encouragement this past year. Thank you to each one of you who purchased my book, not only for yourself, but as gifts. I love to … Continue reading
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Tagged British Tours, Duchess of York, earl grey, England, Ireland, tea, tea tour, Titanic book, Wales
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