Tea for Two

I thought I wasn't going to be able to post my planned tea party for this week, but there was some daylight when I got home from work, so I did a quick photo shoot.  I'm actually fairly happy with the pictures even though I took them so quickly!

With tea for two and two for tea

Just me for you and you for me alone

~Tea for Two lyrics by Irving Caesar

I can't believe how quickly January flew by!  I'm starting February's tea parties with a German three piece set I found last year featuring a couple strolling through a blooming garden.

The couple find a welcoming spot on the saucer,



and the young suitor plays a tune for his ladylove.

Here is a closer look of the picture in the teacup:





Shall I sing to you a song?

Of lovers lost and won?

Dare instead I mention

My own deep affection?

My heart's regard for you

Is both unending and true.

In dreams you are my own

but selfish wants alone

Are unworthy to be sung.

You are my swan,

white down painted by the dawn,

Enticing all with your brilliant hues

Until even I your light suffuse

You are my song

To you I belong.

~The minstrel & his ladylove

Together we are

a warm and fragrant tea,

your sweetness

to cut my bitterness

makes a perfect cup.

 Thanks for stopping by!  I'm joining these tea parties this week (even though I'm a little late!)

Rose Chintz Cottage

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