Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tea gifts from a teatime friend

It is always so much fun to open a birthday gift from a "teatime friend" who knows my tastes so well. That's definitely the case with my girlfriend Beth, who dropped off a beautiful bag of gifts last week!

The pretty spring floral design on this tea mug is perfect, and it will have a spot right next to the new iMac in my new home office. (I'll try not to wear out the word "new" this week, but lots of things are new to me right now!)

And of course Beth knows my fondness for vintage things as well, so she included this gorgeous Lefton chintz tidbit tray. I have a tea and toast set in this same pattern. Hmmm ... a new collection, maybe?

And finally, she included this bag of yummy Caramel Wafers, one of my all-time favorite teatime treats. These cookies get all gooey in the middle when steam from your tea hits them, and they're great for dunking in tea as well (yes, I dunk!). It's so lovely to be remembered by someone who knows me so well!

14 comments:

  1. Lovely! I particularly like the Lefton tidbit tray, yes I think you have a new collection now, And new is good!

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  2. A thoughtful gift with all the kinds of things you like. Wish I could pop in to your new office and have some tea in the butterfly mug with you.
    Judith

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  3. Oh aren't birthdays such fun??

    What a sweet and wonderful surprise for you, Angela!

    May your year be filled with beauty and peace and good health the whole year through.

    Happy, happy birthday, dear friend!
    So sorry I am late wishing you this joy!

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  4. Happy Birthday Angela and what wonderful tea related gifts - especially like the little chintz piece with the handle!

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  5. Isn't it lovely to have friends that know you so well. The gifts were just perfect. The tidbit plate just so pretty. Cookies looks yummy! And the mug will be perfect sitting not too close to the IMax in your home office.

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  6. What a sweet gift. The caramel wafers look SO good! And such beautiful china --- I love the soft colors of the mug.

    LaDonna
    Gracious Hospitality

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  7. Such a fun birthday package! So thoughtful!

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  8. Wonderful gifts for you. You must be so excited with all the new in your life. Blessings

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  9. Happy birthday! Where can one buy the Caramel Wafers? They sound divine!

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  10. Those waffles are wonderful! I bought them in amsterdam a few years ago..yummy! I did not try them wiht tea, though, just coffee.

    A Norwegian teacher/granny

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  11. Lori, I'm not sure where my friend got these mini-size caramel wafers, but I've found the large ones at T.J. Maxx before!

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  12. I too have a Lefton tidbit dish !
    Dainty !

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  13. I too have a Lefton tidbit dish !
    Dainty !

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  14. Happy Birthday, Angela! The gifts look lovely - I think I'd like to try some of those cookies. Joanie

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