During the past couple years I have missed tea parties and friends sipping tea together. I realized too how much work putting a tea party together was for me these days; so I decided I would invite one person at a time to come and have a simple teatime.
There are almost always frozen scones in the freezer; so that would be easy. There is always tea and water in my kitchen readily available.
I would just invite them for a cup of tea and a scone. Then depending on my energy level and the time of day I might add some fruit and a sandwich. My motto has become, keep it simple.
In keeping it simple I can relax and just sit for a good visit and sip tea, one person at a time.
When the weather allows we can sit outdoors or in the garden house, but in winter we have moved in by the fire or sitting at the dining table.
Candles were lit for the simple teatime last week and I see in the bottom picture there was a lit candle at Christmas time too.
A quilt was tossed over the coffee table by the fire at Christmas time. Each teatime is different and each one I treasure. I love it because of time spent with someone special.
Do you miss spending time with a friend or family member during this time of upheaval?
I certainly have. This is my remedy for having shared time. Before they come I let them know what I am serving and make sure they are feeling well. It has worked well for me and satisfied my longing for friendship and teatime.
