Sunday, June 24, 2012

Tea on the Concord River

One of my church members hosted an afternoon tea held on a pontoon boat on the Concord River in Concord, MA. What a beautiful day for a boat ride.


The boat house...


Our boat has arrived



One of the tables

Casual setting and lots of sandwiches

Our group consisted of Ann, Emily, Eleanor, Frank and Imre


There was a  lot of activity on the river...

We saw several blue heron on our journey




Friday, June 22, 2012

Fancy That presents ...

Tea~at~Two  with Donna and Ron Lasko
presenting
The Romance of the Rose
June 21, 2012
Walpole, MA

Visit the tea room at  http://teaandwhatnot.com/.
Check out Donna and Ron Lasko at   http://donnalaskocourtshiptea.com/.

Charming place



Welcome to the Romance of the Rose!


Our presenters...Donna and Ron Lasko


Sandy, Ann and Cheryl pose for a photo taken by Ron Lasko

Lovely food display

Beautiful china...


Ann's plate


Ann modeled a hat she admired...


Ann won the door prize and poses with Donna who created it.
Star...Ann is wearing the locket given to her by the choir before she moved to California.
 


Sunday, June 10, 2012

Tea - Commander's Mansion - June 7, 2012

Tea at the Commander's Mansion in Watertown, MA.
Visit their web site at  http://www.commandersmansion.com/index.html

Not only did we enjoy a lovely tea in this beautifully maintained mansion we also experienced Katrina Avila Munichiello reading from her book titled "A Tea Reader - Living Life One Cup At A Time" who also sat at our table. Check out her web site at  http://www.kamwrites.com/.


The mansion hidden behind the old arsenal


Lovely entertainment

Charming table setting

Table guests and our author


Sandy and Pat ready for tea

Ann and Sandy with the tea salute


Ann's first course


Ann's second course


Dessert samples


Wednesday, May 30, 2012

House in Maine

I have included some pictures of the house in Maine where Norma, Judy, Tobi and I spent the Memorial Day weekend.  I hope you enjoy the trip.

View from the water

View from land


The living room


A garden view


Love the rocks...

A beautiful sunset

One of the local neighbors

Why Not is the name of the house

Clipper Merchant Tea Room

Visit the tea room site at http://www.yelp.com/biz/clipper-merchant-tea-house-limerick

On our way to Maine for the Memorial Day weekend Norma, Judy and I stopped at the Clipper Merchant tea house for tea and lunch.






Welcome to the Clipper Merchant tea house


Norma, Judy and Ann with a tea salute


Ann's delicious beet soup


Yummy paté plate


Over the hill dessert


On the way out the door


Monday, May 14, 2012

Titanic Tea

Check out the website...http://www.hearthsidehouse.org/

A Tea to celebrate the Titanic held at Hearthside House in Lincoln, Rhode Island on May 12, 2012.


Hearthside House



Captain Smith escorts Ann


Capt. Smith greeted the 1st Class passengers


A replica of the house in doll house size


Several guests


The Butler


Judy, Ann, Gloria, Barbara Cheryl & Norma


A table set for tea


Ann won the table prize of a tea mug, tea caddy and  strainer decorated in purple flowers


Ladies dressed for the cruise


One of the bedrooms