A quiet weekend, where we continue to enjoy a jigsaw that seems to be never ending. It remains on the dining table and as we pass it do a few pieces here and there. We have a new book of crosswords that we are also enjoying. Crafting still remains a major part of my day, this time cards. I have made a few for the card box which I can add the sentiment to if I need a card in a rush.
The snippets of card/paper stock not wasted I went on to make some fridge magnets for the 'doorstep blessings'.
Sunday, I walked down to the outbuilding to refill the peat bucket and check on the chickens. It was bitterly cold and the ground solid as it had frozen overnight. As I looked around it was quite amazing that not a soul could be seen. There was the odd rustling as a sheep moved through the longer grass that was not frozen and a sigh from the wind hitting a rugged fence or building. It was a joy to be outside and enjoy the deafening silence and the stunning beauty. You could see the wisps of smoke coming from the chimneys and the smell of burning peat permeating around the village. I may be in lockdown but I can still enjoy the never ending beauty that surrounds me.
I set up a cosy corner for us to enjoy afternoon tea together, using the roses that Gerard had bought for me as a focal point. It was nice to reminisce about some of the places we have had afternoon tea and compare some of the amazing treats we have eaten over the years. This I must admit was a lot of leftovers but we enjoyed it none the less.
I thank all those that left comments and well wishes on my last post, it was greatly appreciated. Take acre and stay safe wherever you are in the World.
See you soon.
lovely tea set up!! I should do that to make food special. we are currently getting a big snow storm so I'm staying inside and doing inside things. My husband will be outside snowblowing and shoveling.
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by the mention of PEAT. I have read about this only in books! Fascinating, to someone brought up in the tropics and then the desert. Peat fires! Your tea looked lovely. That's something else that is fascinating; tea!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to enjoy afternoon tea together, it's the little things which are big treats at the moment. I can just imagine the silence and stillness around your little cottage and it takes me back to days gone by.
ReplyDeleteYou answered my question which was, is that Christmas style fare? Looks great.
ReplyDeleteYes there is always beauty to be found if we look for it. Your tea looks delicious. I treated us to home made carrot cake from a new recipe and it was the best I have made. Little things make us happy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea. You found a way to make your food special for you and Gerard and I think that's lovely. I have never had a "real" tea and Tara is looking forward to taking me for a nice tea when we visit. She is one of the few in our family that understands my love for hot tea.
ReplyDeleteWishing you both a lovely day and I pray that you'll stay safe and well.
Bessings,
Betsy
Delightful afternoon tea, for the two of you. I have a friend who makes the most beautiful cards and always shares some with me. It's lovely to have a card to come at when you need it and made with love.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. I enjoy making cards too. I loved your afternoon tea. Since we retired we have gotten into the habit of having tea or coffee or hot chocolate and a little sweet treat in the afternoon. In warmer weather we often have something cold to drink with our snack and we sit on the porch or under the maple tree in the backyard. I've not gotten as fancy as you did but it is a lovely idea that I need to do once in a while! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've arranged little treats on your tiered tray. It looks so elegant. Years ago we had afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria. This reminded me of that lovely tea we had that day.
ReplyDeleteOh your tea is so very prettily set up.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, and the fridge magnets are a great way to use up those scraps.
God bless.
Your afternoon tea is so lovely. It's so nice you both set aside time to make it a special event. We have afternoon tea as well, but it's not quite as lovely as yours, my friend. I imagine the sounds of silence was quite amazing to experience as you went about your chores. I love that!
ReplyDeleteYour romantic tea must have been so sweet with you and your sweetheart to share. I was wondering if you hear the ocean at all from your yard. Thank you again for my surprise. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make an afternoon tea and along with your beautiful surroundings, it just shows you are making the best of not being able to travel too far.
ReplyDeleteNothin like pamper ourselves with good food, decorations and hobbies !
ReplyDeleteHave a cozy day !
Anna
I love the idea of the fridge magnets and using snippets of craft paper. That tea corner looks so good.
ReplyDeleteYour cozy corner for afternoon tea is just perfect. What a special thing to do. I love your describing being out in the cold; the sound of silence and the beauty. Felt like I was right there with you.
ReplyDeleteOh it all sounds so cozy, I can see the smoke and smell the peat. What a nice tea as well!
ReplyDeleteHow very civilized an afternoon tea is. I am sure that everyone could benefit from such an experience. Yours looks especially lovely. But my favorite paragraph is your description of being outside and seeing the smoke rise and smelling the peat burning. Delightful!
ReplyDeleteI like your craft work such as the cards and fridge magnets. Yes, we may be in a lockdown but we are also thankful that we can still enjoy our garden, taking short walks and enjoy the surrounding beauty. Love your tea corner and lots of choices to choose from.
ReplyDeleteI took a minute to check in on you today, and I felt a real connection. I'd just been thinking that I might make a new invitation for my Black and White Indoor Picnic, and up popped your black and white cards. Then your lovely tea using the same Country Roses dishes like the ones my aunt gave me. I can also connect with your frozen ground - same here, but going to 50's tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, so inspiring and wonderful words! I so love your special corner and the telling of your Sunday outing to fetch more peat.
ReplyDeleteThat all looks delicious! Yes, I have definitely been enjoying my treats. Tasty food and Italian wine makes all the difference in the quality of life...
ReplyDeleteoh your afternoon tea looks marvellous and sounds like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
ReplyDeleteThe world is such a beautiful place, even in the midst of the world situation. I can just imagine your delight in standing outside in the cold and soaking in all the loveliness. Your afternoon tea looks like a real treat. It's good to do these special things to change up the days. Delicious!
ReplyDeleteYou make pretty things, I like the fridge magnets.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently working too, right now I'm sewing ... and it's so much fun.
Unfortunately, it is raining here and the snow is going away, so I can no longer with ski into the forest ... it was a nice sporting challenge every day and I like the exercise.
Best regards to you and I wish you wonderful tea times :-) I love goodies.
The cards are lovely and your afternoon looks delightful!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
I have the same feeling when I look out of the window and see this wonderful view, now the trees without leaves don't hide the houses anymore, but I see the smoke coming out of chimneys and in some way it calms me down. It is worse and worse for me to support the lockdown and my husband usually a very social man, is getting depressed !
ReplyDeleteI think your afternoon tea looks wonderful, such a nice treat. In these current times it is a good to do something a little different and special :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late Lorraine but I had to tell you, when this current lockdown was announced my daughter suggested a couple of things for us to do to have something to look forward to. Every Wednesday I cook dinner for daughter, son-in-law and grandson and afterwards we play a board game, and on Fridays my daughter does a cream tea just for the two of us, only because the guys aren't really into that sort of thing! It's good to have something to look forward to :-)
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