Reading: Design for Tea: Wares from the Dragon Court to Afternoon Tea by Jane Pettigrew
This is a delightful book that I am thoroughly enjoying. It is helping me in my new endeavor to understand the progression of accoutrements that have been associated with taking tea over these many years that tea has been drunk.
Eating: Macarons by A la Mode Macaron of Asheville, North Carolina
This new business in Asheville, North Carolina is a keeper! I hope that it will stick around for a long while. The French-style macarons that they make are melt in your mouth delicious. Pictured are pistachio, rose, peaches n cream, and s'more.
Sipping: Marco Polo blend by Mariage Freres
I have had the Marco Polo blend before, but had forgotten just how much I enjoy it. It is a fruity and flowery black tea blend which the Mariage Freres website describes as "a mysterious blend that will take you to distant lands and unforeseen territories."
Enjoying: New-to-me teapot and linens from Upstyled Setting
Kathy of Asheville's Upstyled Setting is selling off a large chunk of her huge inventory of china, silver, linens and party decor. Contact her for an appointment if you are interested in seeing what she has available. You can reach her at upstyledplacesetting (at) gmail (dot) com.
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