Each day must have love, but at this time of the year
Love abounds in our hearts as we celebrate our Valentine's.
Dear ones that we treasure and embrace.
So a teatime was one way for me to show love
by the planning and preparing, then presenting.
The table was set by the windows in the living room,
not too far from the warmth of the fire in the fireplace.
The tea was the one I love most, a delicious Yunnan Gold.
The sandwich was chicken curry.
Cream scones with cherry jam and butter were warm from the oven.
The sweets were strawberries, lemon bars, and red velvet cupcakes with a sugar cookie on top.
I have always been fascinated with the heart shape of the strawberry.
And of course there must be flowers.
Chrysanthemums and tulips seemed to sing to my heart.
Sending love to you this week as you celebrate with those you love.
May you be surrounded by the warm of the day.
"May the echo of the teacup's message
be heard not only on special occasions
but any time friends come together."
~Emilie Barnes
