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This time of year I always love the "year in review" features you see in the newspaper and on TV. I always think "Wow, did all that happen this year?" and am amazed at how much life can be packed into 12 months. So I thought for today, I'd give you my Top 10 of personal favorites from Tea With Friends from the past year. Here we go!
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1. In February, my husband continued a tradition of taking me to tea in honor of Valentine's Day, and this year we went to Rose Cottage in Pine Mountain.
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2. Tea lovers (including me) rejoiced at the release of the new "Alice in Wonderland" movie, which I was able to enjoy along with my nieces Madison and Cari in March.
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3. My friends Beth, Sandra and a camera-shy Liz joined me for a "Celebrate Spring!" tea in April. We always have the best times together!
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4. I had the pleasure of meeting "Frivolitea," a/k/a Lynn, in Atlanta in June. Meeting a new friend is absolutely tops on my list of fun things to do!
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5. Getting to "meet" a new tea room is fun too. In July, Alex and I were visiting family in Wisconsin and got to enjoy tea at the terrific Atrium Tea Room in Sheboygan Falls.
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6. Missourians Diane Graham, standing at right, and Julie Norris, seated, were passing through my neck of the woods in September and I had the great pleasure of meeting them for lunch at the Jasmine Tea Room. They are authors of the wonderful tea-themed devotional book "Woman of God - Moments of Grace," which my tea friend Phyllis in Michigan had thoughtfully introduced me to earlier in the year.
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7. My friend Elizabeth's Bridal Tea was held at my home in early October, and it was so fun to be able to celebrate with her in this way.
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8. The first Teacup Exchange was held at Holly Cottage in October, and I attended along with tea friends and fellow bloggers Teresa, Maureen and Deberah.
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9. Belinda from South Carolina (and Belinda's delightful friends!) made a trip to Newnan in November and I got to join them for tea at Holly Cottage Tearoom here in Newnan. It was a tremendously fun and memorable day!
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10. And finally, I have to say the "Tea for Toys" fundraiser at Holly Cottage on Dec. 2 was a highlight of my "year in tea." Here you see my friends Maureen and Sandra again. (I also had a great time enjoying tea along with Maureen at Jade's Tea in McDonough back in May, but I am trying to keep this list to 10!)
This year, more than ever before, my life was made richer not just because of tea but because of my tea *friends*. When I looked back over posts from the past year, I would occasionally recall a favorite teacup or book I'd enjoyed, but I have to say the times with tea friends are what I remember most. Which just goes to prove, once more, that the greatest things in life aren't "things." And so I wish a Happy New Year and a joyous 2011 to all my Tea With Friends friends -- truly, my cup runneth over!
Oh Angela, I am thrilled that I made your top 10 list. It was fabulous to meet you as well. Friends truly are nourishing to the soul!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vote! The Greenville Gals had a wonderful day with you and in your town !
ReplyDeleteGreat post on your Top 10 from Tea With Friends. It was such fun to be a part of a couple of those events.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a peaceful and Happy New Year.
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Angela! Ah the memories of 2010 ~ how quickly they pass, especially this year it seems. Have a wonderful day and get some rest this weekend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Janeen
What a very fun year of tea parties.
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