Blue Jeans And Teacups: Tea Themed Soap and Tea Themed Book

Monday, May 20, 2019

Tea Themed Soap and Tea Themed Book

I was gifted this soap for Natl. Child Care Provider's Day (always the Friday before Mother's Day) and thought some of you might enjoy it as well. It has a sweet floral fragrance and can be found at Bath and Body Works. It is also available as a candle.

Tearoom for Two – Tearoom Mysteries 1 – Susan Page Davis

***An Enjoyable Cozy Mystery with NO Murder ***

I received the first three books in this series as a gift from my mom because anyone who knows me is well aware of my love of tea! These books have actually been in my Amazon wishlist for quite some time!

What I find particularly interesting is that each one is written by a different author so we shall see how well they do maintaining the original feel of the characters in the other books.

I was so happy this mystery did NOT have a murder in it. In fact, there are two mysteries happening simultaneously!

Middle-aged cousins (clapping hands for real-world people, not just pretty, young things), are ready for new chapters and decide to start a tearoom together. We go along for their moving in together to flea market shopping, meeting the neighbors, returning to the church of their youth, trying new recipes for the tearoom and uncovering historical treasures. Each has her own characteristics whether shy or apprehensive, or outspoken, but through it all, they balance each other and support each other. It was nice not to have to read about griping or rudeness from these two, but the kind of friend you would actually want to move in with. Prayer is offered up when needed and plenty of cups of tea are poured. A sweet kitty starts visiting the back porch who earns a tea themed name (which I will not spoil).

Tea Quotes: 1. They had come prepared for this moment and went back out to the driveway, where Elaine unlocked the trunk of her car. Jan managed two folding deck chairs, while Elaine took in a box holding her own Nanking teapot, a small copper teakettle of Jan’s, a pair of bone china cups and saucers, two spoons, linen napkins, loose Lady Grey tea in a tin, a tea ball, honey and creamer.

2. “You’ll have to stop in,” Elaine said. “Uh…what if I’m not a tea drinker?” “Oh, we’ll provide coffee and lemonade for those who refuse to be civilized.” J (hahaha)

Spiritual Moment: “Let’s pray together,” she said to Elaine. “You know - for the business.” “Yes, let’s.” They sat close together on the couch and clasped hands. Jan closed her eyes. “Lord, thank You for bringing us here and letting us have this house and the tearoom.” Please let everything we do here honor You,” Elaine added.