Passing on the tradition

I know it's old-fashioned, but I just love bringing out the silverware (the teapot, decorative spoons, tea strainer) and my pretty collection of teacups to share with my friends. I let my friends choose their favourite cup so I can ask why they selected it. A story or reason will unfold that is a joy to be heard.

I recall one friend who boldly asked "This is so me, can I please have it?" as she adored the turquoise and gold-rimmed tea set that reminded her of Tiffany & Co. and also matched the jewellery and clothing she was wearing.

"You're right! It is your style but sorry, that teacup and saucer belonged to my Great Grandmother".
"Oh, I am so honoured to be drinking from it" she respectfully responded.
I have a daggy saying, Sharing is Caring. And sharing my precious teacups with my friends shows that I enjoy their company and the conversation that follows.

I wonder if my Great Grandmother did the same?

To Steve Jobs

I had promised myself to only write about Tea on this blog. However, over the weekend I walked past the Apple Store in the Sydney CBD and was touched to see the many flowers (and apples) dedicated to Steve Jobs who died this week at the age of 56. Jobs was the co-founder and developer of Apple.

I'm now onto my 7th Apple Mac (8th if you include my iPhone) from which I wouldn't have my work, design skills and university degree. These tools make me 'Think Different' every day. This blog is a testimony in itself. So to Steve... Thank you xx

A Day of Pink Roses

The long weekend has now passed and how long it was with the kids not around!

I had sent them to Granma's house as one does in the holidays.

After 3 peaceful, squeaky clean and undisturbed days, the family returned home with a beautiful bunch of handpicked roses from my Mum. Oh how nice it is to receive a reminder of love from your own mother when Life is so busy being one!

Earlier that day, to break the silence ringing within my home, I invited a favourite friend (FF) over for morning tea. Lo and behold, FF had brought a gift of tea with pink roses again! 

Now, the last time FF and I enjoyed a cup of tea with pink roses, she read my tea leaves and predicted I would have a baby girl in the near future. Here is what my cup revealed...

FF was right! To read more about this tea leaf reading, visit Tea-Wise

And here she is; modelling for Rowantree Design