A Pink & Yellow Tea and A Nod to the Titanic for Tea Time

"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." ~ Harriet Ann Jacobs - 'Victoria magazine'

Welcome to another Tea Time Tuesday dear friends!
Spring is officially here!
I awoke this morning to glorious sunshine and a male and female Gold Finch at the bird feeder. They were such a sweet couple sitting and enjoying their morning breakfast. They are the first I've seen this year and my heart simply swelled with joy to see them!

Today I would like to share a lovely surprise I received in the mail a couple of weeks ago from a blogger friend. Lady Linda sent me this pretty tea towel which she adorned with this fanciful bunny print. She sent it to me, just because...!

Isn't it sweet? Thank Lady Linda, I so appreciate your thoughtfulness! Blogger friends are a very special group of friends, aren't they?

This tea towel is just perfect for a little picnic. I have tucked in some teacups and invited some bunny friends to join us.

"Every clever bunny knows, that tea refreshes - top to toes. So put the kettle on and brew, a lovely cup for me and you." ~ Lesley Bambridge - Budgeteer- www.heartforhome-making.blogspot.co.uk

Of course no tea time is complete without flowers and these bright yellow tulips announce that Spring really is here. The white jug I found at Michaels for sixty per cent off.

I have made a lovely lemon layer cake for our tea.

Won't you join my little bunnies and me?
 
"I wake up every morning with a great desire to live joyfully." ~ Alexandra Stoddard

I am using Colclough and Royal Albert teacups today.

This teacup I have featured before but it's been a while so I thought I would feature it again.



She's so graceful, isn't she? A flared and waisted teacup adorned with clusters of lush pink roses and purple and yellow anemones as well as  yellow fern. She has a high looped handle with scalloped rims trimmed in gold; fit for a princess! 

Serena is one of my favourite teacups made by Royal Albert. I found it at an antique shop last Summer.

Now how about a piece of cake and a cup of tea?

This is one of my family's favourite cakes. A luscious lemon layer cake with lemon filling and whipped topping; yum!

Do you like my 'new to me' cake/pie server? 
I found it at Lori's antique shop. I set it in an aluminum foil lined sink with some other silver pieces, added boiling water and some baking soda. Now, it's as good as new!

I really like the leaf design and the little shell on the handle. You can see the tulips reflected in the mirror finish.

Today I would also like to acknowledge the 101st Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
We have all heard the tragic story of Titanic and how she collided with an iceberg, causing her to sink to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, around 2:20 AM. She took with her over 1500 souls. May their souls rest in peace! 




Last year I hosted a Titanic Tea in memory of all those who sailed on the infamous ship.

"In the end, what affects your life most deeply are things too simple to talk about." ~ Nell Blaine


I used china that I had in my cabinets and my silver tea set. The teacup below is Imari with the stamp Oxford in England. I thought it would be suitable for this tea since I don't have any replicas of the actual china. I know many of you do however.

I served scones with a variety of accoutrements.

To date, I have received more views of my Titanic Tea than any other post. If you would like to view that post you may click here or click on the Titanic Tea on my sidebar.

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"Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapour that appears for a little while and then vanishes away." ~ James 4:14


Thank you for your company today. You always make my tea party more special by stopping by.
If you have a special teacup, teapot, coffee mug, or tablescape to share with us, I invite you to link up below. I have a lovely group of ladies who share each week and we would love to have you join us. Your post may be as fancy or laid back as you wish. Everyone is welcome! I wish you all a day filled with sunshine and much joy!


As a courtesy, please link back to me so that your visitors may find their way here to visit with all my lovely participants.

I am joining the following parties as well~
A Return to Loveliness ~ http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
Inspire Me ~ http://astrollthrulife.net/
Tea Cup Tuesday~ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
Tea Cup Tuesday ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
Tuesday Cuppa Tea~ http://antiquesandteacups.blogspot.com/
Friends Sharing Tea ~ http://bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com/
Homemaking Link Up ~ http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday~ http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Cottage Style Linky Party~ http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home~ http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Sharing from my heart~ Sandi

HOME

"Home is a place not only of strong affections, but of entire unreserve; it is life's undress rehearsal, its backroom, its dressing room." ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe

Hello dear friends and welcome to my HOME.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. I'm still waiting for Spring to arrive here and I was a  bit disappointed to find fresh snow on the ground this morning.

This week at my tea party I set a tea table with creamy whites and roses. A soft and serene tea time after the hustle and bustle of Easter.

Pearls and lace as well as roses made for a romantic tea table.

"Peace- that was the other name for home." ~ Kathleen Norris

As promised at this week's tea party, I will share my recipe for Chicken a la King.
Served in warm puff pastry shells, it makes a lovely little nosh with your cup of tea or coffee. I think I made this in Home Ec and always kept the recipe.

Chicken a la King
First you make a white sauce.

White Sauce:
2 TBSP butter- melted
Add slowly -
2 TBSP flour
1 tsp salt
pepper
Cook until smooth without any lumps.
Slowly add -
2 cups milk
Cook over low heat until hot & thick, stirring constantly.

Add to Sauce:
1-1/2 to 2 cups cooked chicken- chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
Heat until hot and serve.

I usually serve this over tea biscuits or toast but for a special occasion like tea, I serve it in warm puff pastry shells or toast cups.

The puff pastry shells you can buy at the grocery store in the frozen section or you can make your own.

The Toast Cups are easy enough. Simply cut rounds out of sliced bread with a cookie cutter and tuck into a muffin tin. Bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes. Watch them because they cook quickly. Turn out cups and let cool. When it's time to use them just heat them up again slightly. Hope you enjoy!

Here are some posts from last week which caught my eye ....

Shannon @ A Cozy Place Called Home invited us to her Easter Dessert Party. She set a pretty table with a lovely centerpiece of pink tulips and baby's breath and coloured eggs. Some yummy treats were waiting on the buffet that was decorated with those adorable bunnies and a beautiful wreath.

Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest shared her pretty Easter tablescape using pastel coloured bunny plates, which I love, and a sweet bird's nest as a centerpiece. Simple yet oh, so sweet!



Jeanne @ Selep Imaging Blog shared her pretty dyed Easter eggs {with the help of her teenage son} and made an arrangement in rainbow colours around her dish of strawberries. Perfect for the Holiday!

Janet @ Rosemary-Thyme shared a fabulous makeover in one of her guest rooms. She used chalk paint to transform the furniture. A beautiful chandelier and medallion adorned the ceiling and lovely linens on the bed made it cozy and inviting.
There is also a fireplace. Who wouldn't want to stay overnight in this room!

Diane @ An Extraordinary Day shared her tutorial on these book page blossomed branches which she made for her sun room. They are so pretty and whimsical.

I am always thankful to those of you who link up here at my HOME. You amaze me every week with your wonderful posts. And to all of you who stop by for a visit, thank you. I love reading your lovely comments.

Do you have something HOME related? I would love it if you linked up and shared it with us.  DIY, tablescapes, thrifting, recipes, etc... Perhaps you're one of my tea friends and you were late to the party. You are welcome to share it here.
Maybe there's a new baby in the family. We would love for you to introduce us. A new fur baby would be welcome too. Anything and everything which makes your HOME an enjoyable place to come HOME to. Have a delightful week everyone.

I am joining the following parties as well~

Homemaking Link Up ~ http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/
Home and Garden Thursday ~ http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday~ http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Cottage Style Linky Party~ http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home~ http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Open House~ http://bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com/

Sharing from my heart ~ Sandi