One of the great treasures of Kansas City is the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. In addition to some amazing exhibits (including one panel of Monet’s Water Lilies triptych), the Nelson boasts beautiful grounds and outdoor sculptures. For Kansas City natives, the Shuttlecock sculptures are iconic. From the website: The four, 18 feet tall… Continue reading Art & Tea: Shuttlecock Mug
I confess I haven’t made the recipe listed below, but I’m always on the lookout for tasty treats. What better way to celebrate my birthday, Cinco de Mayo, than with a margarita mug cake? I think making the cake in this mug would make it even better! Now the giveaway: I would like to… Continue reading Tea Party: Celebration and Giveaway!
Perhaps you’re looking for some wall art to make the perfect addition to your favorite tea-sipping spot. I’m amused by this poster from Noodlehug: If you’re looking for a bit of a retro feel this fun one is available framed from Poster Revolution via Amazon: I’m particularly enchanted by this paper cut art print… Continue reading Art & Tea
Several weeks ago a friend asked me if I had any recommendations for a good Assam tea. The fact was I had no idea where to start. So when I placed an order from Mighty Leaf, I decided to try their Organic Assam Estate. From the website the Organic Assam Estate is “black tea from the… Continue reading Drink Me: Mightly Leaf, Organic Assam Estate
Several friends recently sent me a link to the Buzzfeed article “27 Items All Tea Lovers Need in Their Lives.” I won’t repost the whole list here, but these were a few of my favorite items: #17 A Mug with a Cookie Container #22 Sugar Lace Doilies #23 Origami Tea Bags
A few weeks ago I placed an order with Mighty Leaf on the recommendation of several friends. I enjoyed their selection and was happy to find that a few samples hitchhiked their way to me with super fast shipping. I tried to get a variety, and you can see what I’ll be trying in the… Continue reading Drink Me: Mighty Leaf, Pear Caramel
I think I have that covered: The Mug: A custom order from Jennie the Potter The Socks: Pablo Blue by Knitting Pixie, in yarn by Two Windows Dye Company, using Signature Needles, US 1 Stiletto The Tea: The Republic of Tea Pomegranate Green
Another of the samples that I picked up from Lana’s Teas was the Blueberry Black & Green. From the website, the tea is a blend of black and green tea leaves with blueberry and cinnamon. It’s available in the 4oz size for $13 and sample size for $3. When I first opened the package it… Continue reading Drink Me: Lana’s Tea, Blueberry Black & Green
Recently a friend posted a link to artist Beccy Ridsdel’s Surgical Ceramics and I was absolutely entranced. I’m not sure how useful they would be for drinking tea, but they are fascinating to look at.
When I was in the Tea Market a few weeks ago I noticed that they carried a Tummy Tamer tea. I have a nervous stomach and I’m fairly sensitive to stomach upset, so I thought it might be a good one to try and keep in my arsenal. From the Tea Market menu the tea… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Market, Tummy Tamer
