by Robin | Mar 8, 2009 | Photos, Thematic Photographic, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Valentine Tea, February 2009. Pink depression glass (Mayfair) is the perfect companion to Valentine Tea…or in this case, pink lemonade. A sunken cherry is rarely eaten, but somehow makes the drink extra special. Posted in response to this...
by Robin | Feb 25, 2009 | Advice, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Parenting, Personal, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
As a young mom juggling two babies during the “Cheerios and Crafts” phase of motherhood, I had no idea the long-range impact of a “yes” answer to a question posed by my mother-in-law 14 years ago: she simply wanted to know if I’d be...
by Robin | Feb 17, 2009 | Celebrations, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Food and Drink, friendship, Marriage, Mom stuff, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
My husband might be the luckiest man on the planet: I have no expectation from him on Valentine’s Day. Never a fan of Hallmark- and Hershey’s-prescribed holidays, while I appreciate a Valentine’s Day greeting, I’m really not interested...
by Robin | Jan 10, 2009 | Personal, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Chalkboard technique A darlin’ thank you note & a magnetic calendar And invitations for this year’s annual Mother-Daughter Valentine Tea Party? The absolute, stinkin’ darling-est card of them...
by Robin | Feb 14, 2008 | On my soapbox, Personal, Photos, Raves & Rants, Valentine's Day
…I decided to save a life. Maybe three. It's about time, too. Twenty-plus years ago I didn't weigh enough; that excuse has been invalid for decades (shame on me!). As I was pulling out of the school parking lot, a funky custom bus parked in...
by Robin | Feb 12, 2008 | Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Nostalgia, Party, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Each year’s party, at least in most recent years, begins with Noni reading this passage~ “When did you last have a tea party? When was the last time you enjoyed a cup of tea with someone you cared about? Isn’t it time you did again? ...