I always love this week before New Year's because it's such a great time of reflection on the past year as well as looking forward to the new year ahead. Once again, I'm sorting my "tea memories" of the past year, and I thought I'd share a few highlights of The Year in Tea. January saw a rare number of snow days here in Georgia, enabling me to finish piecing the top of my Sweet Tea Quilt! (Sorry to say that's as far as I got. If January 2012 brings more snow days, perhaps I can finish the border!)
In February, my sweet husband continued his tradition of treating me to tea for Valentine's, this year at Tea Leaves and Thyme in Woodstock. My favorite way to celebrate!
March brought a fundraiser for the Carnegie Library in Newnan, and I got to enjoy a visit with my dear friend Joanie over tea!
April, of course, brought what was perhaps the highlight of the tea year for many of us, the Royal Wedding and a Royal Wedding Tea! I will never forget the fun of getting up at 4 a.m. to watch that magnificent wedding with friends!
May brought the full onset of the gardening season, which meant new herbs in my clay teapots.
June saw a visit to "Tea on Tuesdays" at the Veranda in Senoia with my friend Liz. I hope to return there in 2012!
July meant heading north to visit family in Wisconsin ... and a side excursion to the Door County Master Gardeners' display garden, where I enjoyed seeing the fairies in the garden at tea!
August found me flopping, yet again, in my attempt to make a Hess's Strawberry Pie—but it wasn't all bad, as that blog post was one of the best-received ones of the year!
September found me speaking at a library fundraiser tea at the Central Library in Newnan. A fun event!
October brought a trip to the mountains, where an antique mall turned up this unusual wide-brimmed teacup.
November was a biggie with the publication of my first book, "Dainty Dining," largely thanks to you dear tea friends who have encouraged my research and writing about all things related to tea!
And December brought a fun tea party with my sister and her friends. I can't look back on this (or any) year without thinking how God has thoroughly blessed me with my family, friends and so many fun opportunities in life. Now I can't wait to see what 2012 brings!
Angela, that is a lovely overview of this past year. I look forward to more blog posts in 2012!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic year in review! Looking forward to 2012 with anticipation.... wondering not only what the year will bring, but what will be featured on Saturdays! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAngela - what great reflections of your year! I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2012!
ReplyDeleteA grand review, thanks for s haring the journey for us!
ReplyDeleteThat was a fun glimpse back; I've really come to enjoy and appreciate your blog. Keep up the great work for 2012! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing review of 2011 Angela and I look forward to visiting with you next year as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Judith
What a lovely review of 2011. Looking forward to more blog posts in 2012.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Angela! What a wonderful year-end Review of Tea.
ReplyDeleteI so love your blog - it's always interesting, informative and dare I say, fun? I always learn something new and the photos are beautiful.
2011 was a great year for tea, wasn't it? Congratulations on the publication of "Dainty Dining."
It is such a great book! I enjoy reading it and wish there were still tea rooms like that.
You did such an excellent job, researching and writing it.
And all the history you included, wow! I have fond memories of Burdine's - it was so nice and you would have enjoyed it, too!
I'm so proud of you, Angela - you are an inspiration. You have so many, many talents and are so creative and capable...it is a joy to know you. Here's wishing you and your family the loveliest of holidays and all the best in the new year. Thanks for being such a great friend, Joanie
What a great review of your 2011 tea memories. Your Sweet Tea quilt is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to look back on your many tea activities and finds - and the highlight of the year Dainty Dining. :-)
Love seeing your year in review. I do remember many of these posts. Happy New Year!
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