Who besides me loves the season of Advent? (raise your hands high). Who besides me loves a tea party? (raise your hands high again)
If you raised your hands both times, you are my friends, even if I don’t know your name. If you didn’t, don’t worry – you can still be my friend. I’m not an elitist.
I hosted an Advent Tea Party here last week for three friends who have been in my friendship orbit for a long, long time: Lori, Teresa and Sara. I wish I’d taken more photos, but sometimes you’ve just got to live life without the camera in hand. One of our number wasn’t feeling well enough to attend, so we got a photo in which she was included long distance via FaceTime. She joined us for our prayer at the beginning as well. We all turned 66 this year, if you’re wondering about the “66” pinned to our clothing (compliments of Teresa).
A neighbor lent me her beautiful Christmas dishes. I felt positively Martha Stewart-ish! I don’t have a tablecloth, placemats or cloth napkins, so MS points were docked for that.
And of course I invited my felted friends. They kept an eye on us while we drank tea, feasted and did a lot of talking and laughing.
Teresa brought Percival, so he and his twin, Colonel Purslane, could have a nice reunion.
If you’ve been longing for a tea party with friends, perhaps you’ve enjoyed this one vicariously. Now go and do likewise.
Martha Stewart and I will probably delete this in the morning.
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