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Monday morning started with fresh scones and tea catching the brief part of the morning when my room is filled with sun!

And With Cake Comes Tea

In this case, it's left-over cake...  and a warm cup of loose leaf Jasmine tea.
There is nothing quite like the combination of a rainy day and some freshly brewed tea.

 Throw some cake on the side and its a near perfect break from the books!

A cuddle on the couch with Curtis, under a thick duvet, watching 'Lie to me', immediately after tea and cake would really tick all the boxes...

Synonymous with Baking

Soooo, it was my parents birthday yesterday, my mom's thoughts on the matter: "sharing a birthday with your husband - its like having a twin" - ag cute!
So in celebration, a cake was made... I mean what other options were there really?!?

Vanilla and Caramel Layered Cake, with Vanilla Buttercream Icing and Honeycomb Crumble...

Sorry did you say it was called "Deathly Sweet and Delicious Cake"? Ah yes. Yes thats the one!

My Soulmate

Curtis, you may have to take second place, but at least it is someone you know dearly so maybe you won't mind...

Ode to t

"Never did one letter bring fourth so much joy.

I am a lonely soldier plucked from his wandering into the presence of gods.

oh this thing, this distilled comfort, a shared smile

oh rapture, thy name is tea!” - Matt Molteno

Thanks to this lady who shares my passion and has so beautifully turned that into a career, I came across this poem... couldn't have explained it better myself! Go check the site of Lady Bonin's Tea Parlour. Its quite delightful really.

Photos from here and Lady Bonin found via here.

The Perfect Monday

Indeed, I would go as far as saying that today was a perfect Monday! What!?! the words "Monday" and "perfect" in the same sentence... She's lost the plot!

But really there is nothing better than falling asleep to the soothing sound of rain, then waking up in the morning with a light patter still outside, that delightful sound carrying you through the day... and then of course coming home to endless cups of tea until all thats left is pretty water droplets on the leaves and petals, a fresh smell in the air, a very content kettle and a crisp evening.

Just perfect...

Oh and my boyfriend is still in Joburg after the weekend, which doesn't hurt knowing there is a cuddly embrace awaiting your return *insert little smile here