Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Tea on Tuesday

Jingle's face reflects what I am feeling at the moment. As of 2:00 pm this afternoon, my summer holiday began. Bliss!

While at Marks & Spencer's gourmet food shop the other day,

I picked up Lemon, Ginseng & Ginger tea ...

to go along with Stem Ginger Shortbread Thins.

Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. ~Thich Nat Hahn

Visit Kimmie at Art in Red Wagons for more tea. Have a great day! Friendship blessings, Tammy
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31 comments:

  1. Caterina GiglioJune 14, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    yea! happy summer vaca and tea on tuesday, so nice to stop by your place for a look see at Marks and spencer and to have lovely tea and shortbread! mmm mmm good! xx

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  2. Cindy AdkinsJune 14, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Happy Summer Vacation, Tammy!!! Oh I love this precious kitty...so adorable!! Sending (((hugs))) your way,
    Cindy

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  3. HalleJune 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Oh such a sweet kitty picture. That tea and shortbread sounds delightful.

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  4. Abacaxi & HortelãJune 14, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Lucky you!! Have a wonderful holiday (ours will start in less than 3 days too :)) with lots of tea!!
    Bisous from Versailles, Chantal

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  5. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioJune 14, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Enjoy your time off. Your kitty looks so contented. Nothing like celebrating with a cup of tea (and a yummy cookie.
    I wanted to thank you for visiting my blog and helping with the spelling of banquette. It's funny how sometimes a word never looks right.
    I replied by e-mail as I always do, but noticed that you are a "no-reply comment" blogger. Didn't know if you knew you could change that.

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  6. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BJune 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh I love that quote! Into my "quote book" it goes :-)
    The tea and cookies sound very yummy..and the cat? What a peaceful face! Love him!
    I tired commenting yesterday, but blogger for whatever reason didn't like me much..I wanted to thank you for all the meatless Monday ideas..I too am going meatless but I do eat fish and eggs and cheese..
    Have a great start to Summer!!!!!

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  7. ClausJune 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Enjoy your days off! Special plans? though just chillin' must feel like a lot! :o)
    Have a wonderful day!

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  8. Sharing with SherriJune 14, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Tammy, Just stopping in to say hello! Your kitty looks so cute and content, I'm glad that you're enjoying your summer so far!

    A spot of tea and cookie sounds great right now!

    Good thoughts and wishes to you!
    Sherri:)

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  9. BeccaJune 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Aw, your Jingle is so sweet, and enjoy your summer holiday, I will be feeling that bliss too after this week is over. :-)
    I love shortbread with tea...happy Tea on Tuesday!

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  10. LibbieJune 14, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    You even drink tea when it is blazing hot over there? I'm am in iced tea mode over here & this whole week has been in the 70s :) Cute store Tammy! I wish I had money to travel & experience the world! I love seeing the places you have traveled on your sidebar!

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  11. JudyJune 14, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Shortbread and tea. What could be finer? Just the time to enjoy it. Enjoy your holiday. oxo

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  12. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Perfect cookies and tea to start your summer. Refreshing.

    For some reason I wasn't able to comment on your recent kitty that you had nurtured and loved. My sympaties....give Jingles an extra big hug. You did all you could my dear!

    Hugs
    Jan

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  13. MarilynJune 14, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Have a wonderful holiday Tammy...make sure you carve some "T" time out for yourself...along with tea time...Jingles is absolutely adorable in that picture...such a cutie!!!

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  14. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Lemon and ginger and summer break are bliss :)
    I love jingle's smile too!

    Happy summer to you and yours!! Kimmie

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  15. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Time off! Ahhh..yes, kitty's face says it all!

    and yes, I would definitely try to wear your pj's as much as you can!
    enjoy your time...take your time!

    ciao bella


    CREATIVE CARMELINA

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  16. LP VintageJune 15, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    ohhh, what a great quote - your ginger kitty and ginger tea look great too! I haven't had stem ginger cookies for a long time - must get me some of those :)

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  17. JaceyJune 15, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Enjoy your relaxing holiday, love the track on this post. xx

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  18. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Yipee, I am so glad we are going to have you around more for the summer. Perfect quote for the day.

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  19. PamJune 15, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Enjoy your summer holiday. Hope you have exciting plans.

    You asked about the fires in AZ. There are currently a number of fires in southern and northern AZ. We haven't experienced any smoke here in Mesa. We do have a friend who was very concerned about his summer home in the mountains. He just got a call on Sunday that the house was still standing. The fire fighters had used a bulldozer and back burning about 30 feet from his home. That's pretty close. We are thankful that the fire fighters have been able to save many homes and small towns in the northland.

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  20. Draffin BearsJune 15, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Hi Tammy,

    I know the joy you must be feeling to now be on holiday. I would be content too, like your sweet cat. Hope that you and yours have a wonderful time. It was great to pop in for tea and shortbread.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. My Grama's SoulJune 15, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Hi Tammy.....thanks so very much for stopping by to say hi. We are traveling again and I just wanted to stop here while I had a good internet connection. I, always bring tea and a wonderful little tea pot with a butterfly on it to enjoy my tea while on the road. "It is such a civilized thing to do."" LOL LOL

    xo

    Jo

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  22. DianeJune 15, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    The quote certainly tells you how to really enjoy your tea and this looks like a wonderful one. Enjoy your time off, Tammy. Diane

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  23. Celestial CharmsJune 15, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Oh, tea and cookies. The perfect combination!
    Maureen

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  24. lovestitchJune 15, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Tammy,
    Thanks for delighting my heart with your lovely comments, just let you know how much it meant to me! Enjoy your holiday, with tea and cookies, sounds great!
    Love and hugs, xo

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  25. ~*~Patty SJune 15, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Happy June and beginning of your summer vacation = Yeah!!!
    Enjoy * Enjoy!

    Lovely tea and biscuits
    VERY lovely indeed!
    oxo

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  26. Marie Lost Bird StudioJune 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hi Tammy,
    enjoy your time off!!
    Sending hugs,
    Marie

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  27. MadeliefJune 15, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Oh I wish we had M&S in Holland! Enjoy your holiday's!

    Happy day!

    Madelief x

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  28. Yarni Gras!June 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    enjoy your summer off!

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  29. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 15, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Oh happy day!!
    Enjoy!

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  30. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Happy Summer vacation, my friend!! May your summer be filled with much bliss, and plenty of quiet moments for tea and something sweet!!

    MISS YOU!!

    Renee

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  31. RizziJune 17, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    HAPPY SUMMER VACATION, MY FRIEND. ENJOY YOUR SELF, HOPE YOU HAVE NICE WEATHER. RIZZI

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