The Tea Party

Saturday, March 15, 2008

"The tea party supposes neither appetite nor thirst, and has no object but distraction, no basis but delicate enjoyment."

Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Tea Cozies with Handmade Flowers

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Handmade Ribbon Flowers and Tea Cozies

I have long been fascinated by the ribbon flowers made by the Victorians.
The elegance of these flowers make them perfect for teatime
and what better use for them than on a tea cozy.

New Tea Cozies

Saturday, March 15, 2008

New Tea Cozies

UNDER THE APPLE TREE TEA COZY

MOSSY ROSES TEA SOZY

LEMON CHIFFON TEA COZY

BRIGHT GARDEN TEA COZY

I've been working on tea cozies this week. The weather has been rainy and dreary and just cool enough for a small fire and lots of cups of tea. When I get the urge to cozy down, I usually end up making tea cozies. It just feels right.