Afternoon tea for two!

I got a call from a good friend saying she was coming over to my side of town for a meeting and would I be home for a cuppa? Absolutely!

She said she would provide some nibbles and a glass of wine if I would set the table and make a cup of tea.

Since I had a bit of time on my hands - I decided that we would sit outside and I set the table.

This is the nicest view of the yard. The other way had washing that wasn't dry, a chook pen full of squawking chickens and a house that needed cleaning...

Its always fun to get out my Grandmothers china. When my Mom gave it to me she said to use it and have fun with it rather than store it and revere it. And this was definitely a fun occasion!

It was a lovely afternoon! We sat and nibbled and chatted for a wonderful couple of hours before her afternoon meeting - we must do that again soon, Anita!

Comments

Frogdancer said…

I loved the comments about the OTHER side of the garden (and house!) Life's a bit like that, isn't it? It's all where you choose to focus...

2 July 2012 at 07:46

Kathryn Ray said…

Apparently you do take a break. ;-)

It sounds like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. :-)

2 July 2012 at 12:35

Practical Frog said…

Yes - Im managing to wrangle a few hours for myself here and there! I have rearranged a few working days to give me time to do things like this - and it makes all the difference, especially when you can turn your back on the washing and housework for a couple of hours!!! - K xx

2 July 2012 at 22:04

africanaussie said…

Oh I love afternoon tea, and your table looks lovely.

4 July 2012 at 14:16

Practical Frog said…

Thanks! It was fun to do - and I KNOW ou have the right garden to do this to AA! - K xx

4 July 2012 at 21:46

Anonymous said…

thank you for using grandma's dinner set - It was worth lugging it all the way to Bissy! love mum

11 July 2012 at 16:20

Practical Frog said…

Glad you know I do use it! - I love it! K x

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