Category Archives: Teacup

Molly Brown Champagne Tea

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Penelope

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 →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Penelope

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 →

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Precious Moments

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Penelope

Last month I was speaking at a church in Denver about the joys of hospitality and especially having guests for tea. After the tea, a precious grandma came up to me and said, “I really agree with you when you … Continue reading →

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Tea on The Titanic ~ 100 years later

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Penelope

Art by Alana Lively Saturday, April 14th 2 o’clock to 4 o’clock in the afternoon Four Seasons Hotel ~ Denver 1111 14th St – Denver 80202 Don’t miss the boat! A limited number of tickets, so purchase yours soon. Join … Continue reading →

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Tea on the Titanic

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Penelope

3/6/2012 While many venues will commemorate countless ways the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, sharing an English Afternoon Tea might best help preserve the legacy of those who sailed on the extraordinary and grand Titanic. We have planned an Afternoon … Continue reading →

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Looking Back Again

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Penelope

3/4/2012 One thing that hasn’t changed in the past 100-years is the English Afternoon Tea ceremony. A proper English Afternoon Tea consists of small crustless tea sandwiches, scones served with jam and Devonshire Clotted Cream, Sweets, Pastries, and the faithful … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Penelope

3-3-12 Looking Back – that can be dangerous or it can have great insight. Welcome to some thoughts about 1912. Life Boat #6 Looking back to 1912…that’s what I have been doing for several months. A hundred years can make … Continue reading →

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A Better Cup of Tea

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Penelope

How often do you make tea and how often do you enjoy your cup of tea?   Think you might like a little advise  – Tea 101? Some commonly made errors while making that perfect cup of tea: #1 Tea … Continue reading →

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After School Tea Club

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Penelope

As a child, one of my fondest memories was having tea with my Mother after school. I would be excited to share what had happened at school that day and wanted to tell her right away. As soon as I … Continue reading →

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Tea Alfresco

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Penelope

Alfresco means “outside” or in “fresh air”.  Let’s take the tea party outdoors to the patio or porch.   The garden becomes the tea room and gives us the chance to use some of the teacups and teapots that might … Continue reading →

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