There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. -Henry James Portrait of a Lady {a “new” to us teapot, my sweet husband brought home last night} Sitting together in the evening, after the busy-ness of dinner time, cleanup, bed time baths and barn chores […]
Nothing says fall more than the smell of warm apple pies & toasty cinnamon rolls, fresh from the oven. Last week, we worked on the apple pies (which I meant to write about but wow, does time fly right now!) and this weekend, I think we all felt the craving for cinnamon buns. They are […]
“Is your home in order or are you rushing about? I’m talking about the general sense of organization in your home, not the messy closet that needs cleaning. Anger and impatience that stem from [doing too many] things, making children feel like they are an intrusion, makes difficulty in finding fondness for your children. So […]
For our Tea on Tuesdays at Two, Lyla and I decided to make our own kind of tea – a children’s multi-vitamin tea. As Lyla mixed up the herbs, I told her what each herb would do for her body. It was a sweet addition to our afternoon tea party. It is […]
Every Tuesday, the older girls have fiddle lessons in the morning so it’s just me and the four little ones at home. We always have the task of creating a treat for our Tea at Two on Tuesdays. Today, we decided to turn our bread recipe into hot cross buns. I know that for many, […]
