Dear friends, one of the most fun times I think I ever had putting a post together was this Sugar Plum Fairy Tea. Some of you may remember it when I was hosting my weekly tea parties. Anyway, I thought t'is the season for whimsy and having a little fun so I decided to share it again today.
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie {1845-1916}
I took my inspiration for today's tea from a favourite piece of Christmas music, The Nutcracker Suite. Most of us are familiar with the story of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy who introduces Clara to the Land of Sweets. A little fantasy is fun for a change, don't you think? Especially at this time year! Are you feeling a little nostalgic?
The Nutcracker Ballet was first performed on December 18, 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is one of the most famous ballets to be performed this time of the year. I have never had the pleasure of seeing a live performance but I would love to.
"Would you like an adventure now or would you like your tea first?" ~ Peter Pan
My Sugar Plum fairy is dancing about in her lovely white tutu while the Nutcracker looks on.
"She balanced on one toe on the floor and spun around in a tutu that looked as though it had been fashioned from clouds and snowflakes. " ~ The Nutcracker
The Gingerbread house plays "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." When you ring the door bell the gum drops on the roof light up and keep time with the music. It's a child's delight!
This green Staffordshire teacup trio is a set I found at an antique shop and it is made in England and represents the charm of the country so well.
I think they look lovely paired with the creamy white.
My other teacup is Cream Lace made by Skye McGhee. It has such a sweet saucer.
At Christmas-time, I really enjoy the holiday teas such as this Stash Holiday Chai.
My Land of Sweets consists of a fruit cake I made
for the holidays.
There are also some mincemeat tarts, melt-in-your-mouth Swedish Butter Balls, and Snowballs.
There are gum drops and candy canes and chocolate of course.
"Tykes on sleds and shouts of glee, icy-window filigree, sugarplums and candle glow, part of Christmas long ago." ~ Jo Geis
Happiness is sharing tea with a friend.
"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time." ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
Thank you for visiting today. I hope you have enjoyed yourself.
"Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, And love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care,
And take us to heaven, To live with Thee there." ~
From the Christmas carol "Away in a Manger" - John T. McFarland, {1851-1913} John R. Murray, {1841-1905}
Merry Christmas!
I am joining the following parties as well~
Tuesday Cuppa Tea~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/
Friends Sharing Tea ~ http://blog.bernideens.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday~ http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home~ http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Sharing from my heart ~ Sandi