Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Fab Finds in Brevard, NC
Meandering mountain roads and citrus-tipped leaves served as the official greeters for Brevard NC Saturday afternoon.Of course, I knew I'd like any town with a place called Quotations Coffee Cafe but it was their Main Street Ltd. Gift Shop that put the giddy-up in this girl.Fab Finds:An ever-so-soft hand-knit newborn cap for Piper (in Thanksgiving colors, of course!)A small journal that reads...
My Friday Fave – A Tea Lover’s Dream!
It’s no secret that the most delightful cup of hot tea begins with loose tea leaves. The aroma is richer—the flavor, more distinct, fresher than your average tea bag. Problem is, it’s not the most convenient choice.Enter the answer to every tea-lover-on-the-go’s dilemma: Aladdin's "Me Time is Tea Time" Essential Infuser (sold at Barnes & Noble) Open lidPour in loose tea leaves (built-in...
Beauty in the Mundane
My writing nook Today's view My writing nook, tucked beneath the eaves of our 100 year old home, beckons me like a familiar friend in need of company. The rhythmic beat of words bang to life as the instrumental music of George Winston sweeps through the silence of this old house. A solitary cloudless sulphur butterfly flitters across the window bearing the message of Psalm 46:10 - Be still...
Flash Poetry
Honey glazed petals bathing in bluedaydreamingatop the windowsill.Posting lines that flash through my mind in mere seconds is a bit risky for someone like me. I prefer poring over each word, sounding out syllables, and perfecting its placement—which explains why every rough draft is a struggle for me.Every finished piece, however, begins with a "word/thought dump", so thank you for allowing...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Publishing…
Some have asked about the Christmas e-project our small writer’s group, i.e., 4Corners, began a few months ago. Thanks for your interest! The decision was made to hold off and to possibly try again for Christmas 2012. Though a disappointing outcome, we did learn several things: Spend quality time “being” a group before progressing to the “doing” stage. What began as a strong support group...
My Friday Fave
The focus of this publication may be on visually inspiring online journals, i.e. blogs, but this book-a-zine is for anyone who goes a bit gaga at the sight of sufficient white space, quality paper, top-notch photographs, and information that would interest bloggers, writers, crafters, artists, and organizers alike.An investment of sorts....
Cathy Baker
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