A WALK TO THE MALBOX FINDS A INVITATION AWAITING FOR YOU

Welcome to my Duchess Garden Party Tea.... Hosting a Tea Party is a very old idea that seems new again... It has a feeling that is wonderful way to entertain.... Afternoon Tea was invented by the Duchess of Bedford in the mid 1800's. To tide herself over she ask to be served small sandwiches and cakes with her tea and a new fashion was born.

Our Tea today will be in my country cottage home nestled about 9 miles from the old historical town...Defiance, Ohio.... for many years known as Fort Defiance.. If you wish you may take a moment and enjoy the tea setting greeting you on my front porch... Then Please come on in.... We will make our way to the charming garden area on the deck over-looking the pool ...where we will be serving tea today. The temperature is perfection... warm and inviting... I do so want you to experience a small sampling of a tea fit for a duchess. Come let me serve you and make your time here a special and pleasant one. It seems to be the perfect location for just about any occasion when spent alone or in the company of friends...

Would you care for a linen napkin for your lap???

Secrets of Romance will be shared... Secret language of flowers and of Fans, all used to communicate from the heart.... Victorian Style, of course....

Oh I see you have chosen a lovely hat to wear.....When have you last share a tea party with someone you cared about? Oh, I hear the kettle whistling, meaning a prelude to a lovely conversation....

Come I have a fragile but resilient teacup special for you... In other terms porcelain is fragile but remarkably durable ... Like US Like LIFE. Humans are beautiful and breakable like china cups.... Two cups will warm two hearts. A important lesson we learn in life is to always take care of the things we love.....

The ritual... Isn't it interesting what conversation may arise with a up of tea. Be prepared... a guest may linger for some time....