Do you know? 🙋🏻‍♀️ 💭 Have you ever wondered? 
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The first mention of the word scone was in 1513 from a Scottish poet. Pronunciation of the word differs by

area. In Northern England and Scotland, the word rhymes with “gone” whereas Southern England, Wales, East

Anglia, Ireland and the United States’ pronunciation, rhymes with “tone”. The original scone was flat, round,

made on a griddle and usually formed to fill a medium-sized plate. It was then cut into triangular-shaped

sections for serving. Originally, they were prepared with oats, barley or wheat.  As baking powder became

available, scones were more often baked in the oven, a leavened baked good as we know it today. The flavours

​can be savoury; made with herbs, cheese, onion, bacon; or they can be sweet, filled with a variety of fruits

and/or topped with butter, jam, lemon curd or cream. Although they are the most popular in Scotland, Wales,

Ireland and England, there are regional varieties of this Afternoon Tea mainstay, in North and South America,

Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. 


For you: 2 easy, delicious scones recipes. Go to and click on #linkinbio for more. 📱 

Do you like scones?  Do you make your own? Yes? No?

Do you have a favourite recipe?  Do you prefer savoury or sweet?

You can order scones to be included, along with other treats and gifts in your #teaboxes 💝 🎁 

Share this post with the recipes and tidbit of history with your friends! 📱 ☺️ 

Share your comments and recipes below. ⬇️ 👇 📱 


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​Do you know? It’s easy for you to choose a centerpiece for your #events⁣
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Centrepieces are often an alluring bouquet of flowers. 💐 🌸 🌺 🌹 🌻 ⁣
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Decorating your table with charming centerpieces is fun. Your creativity needs know ⁣
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no bounds; your decor can be as unique as you are. The theme you choose can be ⁣
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elegant, vintage, rustic, contemporary or ?? When you use flowers, you will save ⁣
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money when you buy in-season flowers. Your choice of vases can be ceramic, metal, ⁣
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mason jars or teapots. If you prefer, you can choose smaller potted plants to add ⁣
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adding brightness and variety. Trim small jars or books with lace or ribbon as an ⁣
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embellishment, on their own or topped with a tea cup of short-stemmed fresh flowers. ⁣
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You could have an antique-looking tray, a table-top treasure chest or even a simple ⁣
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jar. Keep in mind, you want to see your friends while you’re chatting around your ⁣
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table, not be fussing with moving your arrangements. Choose a centerpiece on the ⁣
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shorter size; 12 inches. When decorating with small flower baskets, lower height ⁣
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displays, votive candles, which are below eye level; lines of vision will be open. When ⁣
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you choose tall(er) for an elegant dinner party; a pedestal vase, a candelabra or ⁣
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floral arrangement of at least 18 inches is ideal for eye contact with your guests. ⁣
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Here’s to lively  conversations and seeing 👀 your friends while admiring ⁣
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visually-appealing centerpieces. Whether you choose flowers, plants or crafts, I can ⁣
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help you with your choices for table decor for your next #event⁣
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Do you have a favourite go-to for your table decor? 🌺 ⁣
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What are your favourites? 🙋🏻‍♀️ ⁣
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Add your favourites, or ideas in the comments section. ⬇️ ⁣
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Tap that ❤️ button! Share this with your friends!📱 👍 ⁣
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You wanna know something about me? 😃 

Did you know?  🙋🏻‍♀️ 💭 🤔 

For 7 years I was one of the #eventplanners Ladies Retreats along with my co-coordinators. We were a team/a core group of 4 women who planned an annual event in October. It was held @campsqueah http://squeah.com/retreat/ on the outskirts of Hope, in the beautiful Fraser Canyon. The word Squeah - means “A place of Refuge” in the Salish language. http://squeah.com/camps/guide/faqs/
This place has been and remains one of my most favourite places to be! It is welcoming,  scenic, fun and relaxing.

My good friends, team members and I had loads of fun, laughed and cried with numerous challenges and concerns  that arise when you are planning events. Things like logistics, technical problems, illnesses, inclement weather, food allergies, power outages and all that fun stuff. 😉 Not.

Each year we planned interesting and exciting events, had different themes, guest speakers from all parts of Canada and the U.S. musicians, authors, financial planners, breast cancer survivors and more. Naturally, they were all women. Such amazing learning opportunities and humbling experiences. We had silent auctions, fundraisers, bookstore tables, arts and crafts, and cooking and baking demonstrations. Can you guess what other event we had?  You guessed it:  “Afternoon Tea” It was a blast planning, shopping, and decorating tables for about 120 women in the main lounge next to the fireplace. The chefs in the kitchen prepared an authentic Tea Party!! Ladies could dress up in their finest attire, with hats and big pouffy things and various accoutrements! 

A marvellous time of rest, relaxation, sharing stories, soul-searching, self-reflection, gathering #irl with old friends and making new ones, being honest and vulnerable while laughing and crying together. Incredibly healing and good for our souls, these meaningful relationships along with an abundance of love, kindness, grace, humility, support and friendship. 💕 🤗 🙏 

Fabulous fun and experiences were enjoyed by all! Special memories to share and cherish. Relationships are what life is all about #events like these are a real treat and a retreat! 😃 😌 

Click on the links below! ⬇️ 

Take a look 👀 at some photos! 📷 

Swipe on the #instagram post to see the beauty!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BanmFBClKXnQ2jgbr8GCvRBRVzKLVjQodb-lsw0/?utm_medium=copy_link

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#fridayvibes #fridayfeels #fridayfun #fridayfood #naturealwaysamazes #autumnisawesome #eventplanning #coordinatorofevents #retreatweekends #weekendswithwomen #weekendgetaway #ladiesretreats #womensconference #restandrelaxation #timetorelax #timefortea #afternoontea #thetealady #celebtratethespecialmoments #makingmemories #womeninbusiness #femaleownedbusiness #womensupportingwomen #smallbusinessowner #vancouverbusiness #fraservalleybossladies #yvr #campsqueah 


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Monday aloe to you! 😆 ⁣
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Say hollow to my little friends! 😂 ⁣
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Life is gourd! 🎃 ⁣
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A beautiful decoration for your Autumn table!⁣
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Here is an easy, eye-appealing, DIY pretty pumpkin craft for you! ⁣
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Get your creative juices flowing and make this. Your table will be graced with a wonderful conversation piece that you can display as a centrepiece for your next event! Imagine the convos you will have with your friends when you gather together!⁣
The season of Autumn is definitely here, even though we’re still in summer. ☀️ Cold winds, chillier temperatures, colourful leaves, sweaters, and boots. It’s the ideal time to make memories, with family and friends, (safely) at the pumpkin patch, corn maze or farm field trips. After fun with the kids (or not?) 😝 ladies only…or adults only; why not host a #funfallevent OR you can host a craft night (there are many possibilities) and have your #event refreshments taken care of, done ✅ for you and brought to and served in the comforts of your home. You will relax and enjoy friendship, food, a soothing cup of tea or a jolt of java (or maybe a glass of wine or a spiked toddy?! 😂) You will be making memories with your famjam and/or friends and be grateful that the details will be taken care of for you! 😊 😌 ⁣
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Do you like Fall? Why or why not?⁣
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Do you like Fun Fall events?⁣
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Share what kind of sumptuous savouries and tasty treats you will have at your next gathering of friends! ⬇️ 📱 ⁣
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Hurry! Do it now while there are still a few dates open for you in October, . 🗓 💻 and while pumpkins are available! 😉 🎃 ⁣
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Click on #linkinbio for your craft instructions.📱 ⁣
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A Poem for Tea
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When the world is at odds
​⁣And the mind is at sea⁣
Then cease the useless tedium,⁣
And brew a cup of tea ⁣
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There is a magic in it’s fragrance⁣
There is solace in it’s taste⁣
And the laden moments vanish⁣
Somehow into space⁣
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The world becomes a lovely things⁣
There’s beauty as you’ll see⁣
All because you briefly stopped⁣
To brew a cup of tea ⁣
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Do you drink tea? 🍵 ⁣
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Do you find it magical and comforting? 😌 ⁣
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Who or what gives you hope, solace and beauty? ❤️ 💐 🤩 ⁣
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Call a friend and share a cup of tea or coffee together, ⁣
#celebratethespecialmoments and share this post! 📱 ⁣
Plan a tea party and enjoy. 😊 ⁣
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Share your thoughts in the comments below. ⬇️ ⁣
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Wishing you a Thursday filled with hope and beauty!⁣
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