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9/30/2021 0 Comments Thursday Thoughts, Tea and SconesDo you know? 🙋🏻♀️ 💭 Have you ever wondered? 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. ⬇️ 👇 📱 ❤️ 💕 💝 🎁 🍵 ☕️ 💐 🌸 🌺 👩🍳 👨🍳 😋 🤤 😃 @teatimemagazine @thetealadyrita #teatime #alwaystimefortea #taketimefortea #teaboxes #theteadlady #spreadingjoy #celebratethespecialmoments #scones #quickbread #womenempoweringwomen #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #givingback #langleybusiness #fraservalley #fraservalleybossladies #yvr
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Do you know? It’s easy for you to choose a centerpiece for your #events
Centrepieces are often an alluring bouquet of flowers. 💐 🌸 🌺 🌹 🌻 Decorating your table with charming centerpieces is fun. Your creativity needs know no bounds; your decor can be as unique as you are. The theme you choose can be elegant, vintage, rustic, contemporary or ?? When you use flowers, you will save money when you buy in-season flowers. Your choice of vases can be ceramic, metal, mason jars or teapots. If you prefer, you can choose smaller potted plants to add pops of colour. Another option is a bowl of sliced fruits; great for adding brightness and variety. Trim small jars or books with lace or ribbon as an embellishment, on their own or topped with a tea cup of short-stemmed fresh flowers. You could have an antique-looking tray, a table-top treasure chest or even a simple jar. Keep in mind, you want to see your friends while you’re chatting around your table, not be fussing with moving your arrangements. Choose a centerpiece on the shorter size; 12 inches. When decorating with small flower baskets, lower height displays, votive candles, which are below eye level; lines of vision will be open. When you choose tall(er) for an elegant dinner party; a pedestal vase, a candelabra or floral arrangement of at least 18 inches is ideal for eye contact with your guests. Here’s to lively conversations and seeing 👀 your friends while admiring visually-appealing centerpieces. Whether you choose flowers, plants or crafts, I can help you with your choices for table decor for your next #event Do you have a favourite go-to for your table decor? 🌺 What are your favourites? 🙋🏻♀️ Add your favourites, or ideas in the comments section. ⬇️ Tap that ❤️ button! Share this with your friends!📱 👍 😊 ❤️ 💕 💝 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🍰 🧁 💐 🌸 🌺 🌻 🕯 🧺 #afternoontea #timefortea #thetealady #teaboxes #spreadingjoy #celebratethespecialmoments #givingback eventdecor #tablescapes #tabledecor #centrepieces #floraldecor #womensupportingwomen #langley #supportlocalbusinesses #yvr #yvrrealestate 9/28/2021 0 Comments Autumn Tea and Fall Foliage“It was a beautiful, bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it.” - Diana Gabaldon, ‘Outlander’ “Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” - Emily Bronte The season of autumn; when the leaves begin to fall, as the trees let go, releasing the old and making way for the new. Pour yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee and ponder the change of the upcoming season. Take time for yourself, your family and friends and celebrate just because. Bake a loaf or three of fresh fall pumpkin bread, savour and share. What are your plans for the upcoming sunny weekend? You can have an Autumn #teaparty You will have no worries about preparations. Everything will be taken care of and done ✅ for you so you will relax and enjoy your time with friends while indulging in tasty treats! Whether you choose, indoors around your table or outdoors in the backyard or on your patio, you will delight in the beautiful colours of the Autumn season. Do you like the changing colours of the season? What kinds of tea, coffee, goodies and decor do you want? 🍵 ☕️ 🍰 🧁 Email your wants and needs for your #afternoontea or #fallpatio event! 📱 A few October dates available! 🏃♀️ ⏰ Share this post and your thoughts in the comments below ⬇️ 📱 ☺️ 😃 🤗 ☀️ ❤️ 💝 🎁 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🥂 🌸 🌺 🌹 🌱 🌿 🌻 🍁 🍂 📷 @homestoriesatoz 📷 @postcardsfromtheridge 📷 @thetealadyrita #tea #afternoontea #teatime #metime #alwaystimefortea #taketimefortea #taketimeforyou #thetealady #spreadingjoy #weekendplans #fallfoliage #autumn #outdoorevents #celebratethespecialmoments #linkinbio #langley #fraservalley #vancouverbusiness #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #yvr #yvrrealestate 9/27/2021 0 Comments Follow Your Dreams!Your Monday morning motivation! 😃
Your dreams can come true! 💭 💯 🙌 Did you know? 🙋🏻♀️ It was #worlddreamday on September 25th. Following your dreams gives you something to live for. You want that right?! You do! It makes you feel empowered and helps you inspire others. It makes you feel positive, and keeps you motivated. It develops your courage, builds character and most of all…it makes you proud of you!! ❤️ 😃 💪 You have one life! Run toward your wildest dreams like you’re on fire! 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️ 🔥 Never let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours! Stop worrying about what people think of your dreams. It’s YOUR dream, not theirs! “Be driven by the dreams God has given you for your life, not the opinions of other people. Fear falls at the fortress of faith.” John Hagee Share, save and click the ❤️ button! ☺️ Are you following your dream(s)? Is it/are they a dream/dreams you had since you were a child? What are your thoughts about dreams coming true? Share your answers and experiences in the comments below. ⬇️ 📱 ❤️ 💕 💝 🎁 😃 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🍰 🎂 🧁 💐 🌸 🌺 #followyourdreams #dreamitdoit #yourdreamsmatter #dreamersanddoers #dowhatyoulovetodo #believeinyourself #havefaith #dowhatbringsyoujoy #spreadingjoy #celebratethespecialmoments #thetealadyrita #thetealady #afternoontea #teaboxes #eventplanner #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #supportlocal #langley #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate #linkinbio 📷 @signature_experience_events 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 ❤️ 💕 💝 🎁 😊 😌 😎 ☀️ 🍂 🍁 🌲 🍵 ☕️ 🥘 🍰 🧁 🍪 📕 📖 🚶♀️ 🥾 #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 📷 @signature_experience_events 📷 @ritamargaritafarmer. camera 9/23/2021 0 Comments September 23rd, 2021Good sunny Thursday morning to you! ☀️ 🌞
Thank you for your friendship and support! 🙏 “When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” - Kristin Armstrong, (former professional road bicycle racer and three-time Olympic gold medalist.) 🚲 🥇 I know it was #worldgratitudeday yesterday! I’m grateful everyday! Sharing gratitude with you today. Serving up a fresh new hot cup of soothing tea and jolting coffee with an attitude of abundance and sweetened with cupfulls of gratitude for you! 🍵 ☕️ Who are you thankful for? What are you thankful for? Count your blessings! Invite your friends for and thank them. Whether you choose to have a “Thank You Afternoon Tea” or “Grateful Girls Gathering” you and your BFF’s will have fun celebrating each other! ☺️ Share your gratitude and blessings in the comments below! ⬇️ ❤️ 💕 💝 🎁 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🍰 🧁 🍪 📖 📚 😊 🤗 💐 🌸 🌺 🌻 #tea #afternoontea #teatime #timefortea #thetealady #spreadingjoy #thankyou #thankful #gratitude #encouragement #appreciation #thankfulthursday #thursdaythoughts #celebratethespecialmomentsi #teaboxes #giftbox #customgifts #curatedgiftbox #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #vancouverbusiness #supportlocal #langley #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate 📷 @milkyminted 📷 @thetealadyrita 📷 @signature_experience_events 9/22/2021 0 Comments Indoor Plants Week Happy Indoor Plants Week! 🪴 🌱 💐
You can use plants and enhance and brighten your atmosphere. 🤩 You can have indoor plants as table decor at your events. If you prefer, you can make your own decorations and centrepieces with plants. (scroll to go to my post on Monday, September 20th with the cute white pumpkins) 🥰 🎃 Have you used plants for decorating in your home or at your #events? Do you prefer a variety of plants or fresh flowers? What kind of greenery and decor will you choose for your party? You can email me and I can order them for you! ✅ Share this post with your friends and they can learn more about plants! 📱 ❤️ Drop your comments ⬇️ and tell us what your favourite plants are! Do it! 💻 📱 😃 🪴 #afternoontea #thetealady #teaboxes #spreadingjoy #celebratethespecialmoments #creator #centrepieces #gardenersofinstagram #plants #plantlovers #plantjunkie #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #nationalindoorplantsday #eventplanner #eventdecor #tabledecor #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #supportlocal #givingback #langleybusiness #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate 📷 @signature_experience_events 📷 @thetealadyrita 9/20/2021 0 Comments DIY Succulent Pumpkin Centrepieces
Monday aloe to you! 😆 Say hollow to my little friends! 😂 Life is gourd! 🎃 A beautiful decoration for your Autumn table! Here is an easy, eye-appealing, DIY pretty pumpkin craft for you! 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! 😊 😌 Do you like Fall? Why or why not? Do you like Fun Fall events? Share what kind of sumptuous savouries and tasty treats you will have at your next gathering of friends! ⬇️ 📱 Hurry! Do it now while there are still a few dates open for you in October, . 🗓 💻 and while pumpkins are available! 😉 🎃 Click on #linkinbio for your craft instructions.📱 ❤️ 💕 💝 🎁 😊 😃🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🍹 🍰 🧁 💝 🎁 💐 🌸 🌺 🌼🌻🌷🌹 🍂 🍁 🎃 #tea #afternoontea #alwaystimefortea #teatime #taketimeforyou #taketimeforyourfriends #thetealady #spreadingjoy #havefun #inspiration #friendshipgoals #mondaymood #plants #crafts #diy #decor #succulents #pumpkins #centrepieces #tablescape #celebratethespecialmoments #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #langleybusiness #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate 📷 @sandandsisal 📷 @signature_experience_events 9/17/2021 0 Comments Gathering and EventsYour Friday FYI about Events 😊 🎉 It’s a good FYI! Why you may ask? Cuz you can still gather with your BFF's and peeps providing you’re within the guidelines. Some important info for you when you are thinking of hosting #events here in #beautifulbc Click on #linkinbio for more Copied and pasted the link here ⬇️ for you. A little light #weekend reading 😜 📚 not quite…for you. #icyi 😉 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf So…you know what you gotta do! You can go ahead and have a party, have fun and #celebratethespecialmoments Have a look at the photos of some events I’ve planned! 👀 👓 📷 You’re kind. Share this post! Save this post for future reference! Share what kind of #parties you want to have! ⬇️ 📱 You can contact me for ideas and I will help you plan! 📱 💻 Thank you. Have a fabulous weekend! Stay dry and stay safe. 😊 ☔️ 🌧 ❤️ 💕 😊 😌 💝 🎁 🎉 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🥂 🍰 🎂 🧁 🥘 #tea #afternoontea #teatime #alwaystimefortea #thetealady #spreadingjoy #friendsarethebest #friyay #fridaymood #fridayvibes #dowhatyoulove #events #haveaparty #makememories #celebratethespecialmoments #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #givingback #smallbusinessowner #supportsmallbusiness #bossladies #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate 📷 @signature_experience_events Your Friday FYI about Events 😊 🎉 It’s a good FYI! Why you may ask? Cuz you can still gather with your BFF's and peeps providing you’re within the guidelines. Some important info for you when you are thinking of hosting #events here in #beautifulbc Click on #linkinbio for more Copied and pasted the link here ⬇️ for you. A little light #weekend reading 😜 📚 not quite…for you. #icyi 😉 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf So…you know what you gotta do! You can go ahead and have a party, have fun and #celebratethespecialmoments Have a look at the photos of some events I’ve planned! 👀 👓 📷 You’re kind. Share this post! Save this post for future reference! Share what kind of #parties you want to have! ⬇️ 📱 You can contact me for ideas and I will help you plan! 📱 💻 Thank you. Have a fabulous weekend! Stay dry and stay safe. 😊 ☔️ 🌧 ❤️ 💕 😊 😌 💝 🎁 🎉 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🥂 🍰 🎂 🧁 🥘 #tea #afternoontea #teatime #alwaystimefortea #thetealady #spreadingjoy #friendsarethebest #friyay #fridaymood #fridayvibes #dowhatyoulove #events #haveaparty #makememories #celebratethespecialmoments #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #givingback #smallbusinessowner #supportsmallbusiness #bossladies #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate 📷 @signature_experience_events Your Friday FYI about Events 😊 🎉 It’s a good FYI! Why you may ask? Cuz you can still gather with your BFF's and peeps providing you’re within the guidelines. Some important info for you when you are thinking of hosting #events here in #beautifulbc Click on #linkinbio for more Copied and pasted the link here ⬇️ for you. A little light #weekend reading 😜 📚 not quite…for you. #icyi 😉 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf So…you know what you gotta do! You can go ahead and have a party, have fun and #celebratethespecialmoments Have a look at the photos of some events I’ve planned! 👀 👓 📷 You’re kind. Share this post! Save this post for future reference! Share what kind of #parties you want to have! ⬇️ 📱 You can contact me for ideas and I will help you plan! 📱 💻 Thank you. Have a fabulous weekend! Stay dry and stay safe. 😊 ☔️ 🌧 ❤️ 💕 😊 😌 💝 🎁 🎉 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🥂 🍰 🎂 🧁 🥘 #tea #afternoontea #teatime #alwaystimefortea #thetealady #spreadingjoy #friendsarethebest #friyay #fridaymood #fridayvibes #dowhatyoulove #events #haveaparty #makememories #celebratethespecialmoments #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #givingback #smallbusinessowner #supportsmallbusiness #bossladies #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate 📷 @signature_experience_events A Poem for Tea
When the world is at odds And the mind is at sea Then cease the useless tedium, And brew a cup of tea There is a magic in it’s fragrance There is solace in it’s taste And the laden moments vanish Somehow into space The world becomes a lovely things There’s beauty as you’ll see All because you briefly stopped To brew a cup of tea Do you drink tea? 🍵 Do you find it magical and comforting? 😌 Who or what gives you hope, solace and beauty? ❤️ 💐 🤩 Call a friend and share a cup of tea or coffee together, #celebratethespecialmoments and share this post! 📱 Plan a tea party and enjoy. 😊 Share your thoughts in the comments below. ⬇️ Wishing you a Thursday filled with hope and beauty! 💕 🥰 ☀️ 🤗 🍵 ☕️ 🍰 🧁 💐 🌸 🌺 #thetealady #spreadingjoy #tea #teaboxes #giftboxes #givingback #afternoontea #alwaystimefortea #taketimefortea #fortheloveoftea #septembersentiments #thursdaythoughts #poetry #poemsofinstgram #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #smallbusinessowner #supportsmallbusiness #fraservalley #bossladies #yvr #yvrrealestate #linkinbio @teapronation |
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