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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

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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

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Precious Moments

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 Alfresco

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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Another Teacup Connection

This morning I was thinking about all the wonderful friends I have met over a teacup. Just then the phone rang and it was Diane, a friend I met because of a whole suitcase full of teacups. I had gone … Continue reading

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The Tea Party of Life

Making tea becomes second hand when you begin with the basics. Use fresh cold water choose quality loose-leaf tea warm the teapot with hot tap water pour boiling water over the tea leaves let the tea steep for 3 to … Continue reading

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