A Spot Of Tea...

Corey came over yesterday so that we could practice for the open mic we are playing at this Friday. We had a couple of songs picked out but we still needed to find a couple more to play. We listened to Fleet Foxes, Sufjan Stevens, Florence and the Machine, and she turned me on to some new Mumford and Sons songs. Eventually we figured out what we were going to play, but only after we drank tea and devoured a whole box of Lorna Doones.

Peace and Love,

Em

Tea And Records...

I came home today, got comfy, and just sat and listened to records and drank tea. It was some good "me" time. I'm reading a book and these girls go and sit and talk in a barn and drink hot cups of tea. I was inspired! I think it's so important to take some time out of your day and just do things that you love. For me today that was tea and records. Peace and Love,

Em

Christmas Tea at the Willard...

Yesterday the family went to downtown D.C. to enjoy a traditional tea at the Willard hotel. We all got super dressed up and put on our Sunday best. The hotel was beautifully decorated with lights and trees and greenery. They led us down a long red carpet to a secluded set of chairs and a couch where our family tea would be. It was beautiful with the Christmas music and decorations and everything. I have been to a few teas in my life but I wanted to be especially prim and proper for this one. Trust me, it's a rare thing.

First we each ordered our teas. Maddie and I got the Ginger Twist. I'm am not very much of a warm tea girl but this stuff was really good. It was definitely a great winter drink.

We were first served our Chocolate Sleighs filled with seasonal berries! Omg, have you ever imagined something so good?

Then they brought out the trays with all of our food and I was in heaven.

The top layer was all the sandwiches. There were so many different kinds and they were each so good.
After the sandwiches were the scones and jams. I could not get enough of the cranberry scone with the raspberry marmalade. It was heaven in food form! Seriously if you need to bribe me just get me a box of those scones with that jam.

On the bottom of the trays were the sweets! Ugh, if you were not jealous already you will be now.

I probably gained five pounds but it was well worth it. We hope that this will be a new Christmas tradition. I sure hope it is because I loved everything about it! Can't wait to go back again next year!

Peace and Love,

Em

A Lovely Afternoon For Tea...

Today the Junior and Senior girls got together for a little tea party after school. It was fun to get all dolled up and the food was delish! It was nice to have a little distraction in the midst of freaking out for the end of school.

I love these girls to death. It's going to be so hard to say goodbye to the seniors, I don't want to think about it. We had a great afternoon together. And I am so blessed to know all of these godly women!

Peace and Love,

Em