Monday, December 1, 2014

Taking Care of Business Tea

Take Care of You Tea: The Charm of Home
Are we having fun yet?  The Holidays can be magical, fun, memorable, and draining.  I have a whole different approach to Christmas this year.  For some reason, I am not putting a lot of pressure on myself.  It is time to take care of me.  I have had an epiphany of sorts.  I am just looking at things from a really different viewpoint.
It is time to focus on clarity, vision, and purpose.  I had intended this post for Thanksgiving but I wrote about the Millennial generation instead in Everything You Do Is Beautiful...   So, I am picking up with my Thanksgiving thoughts this week.

Take Care of You Tea: The Charm of Home
It is time to be thankful for all that you are and all you will become.  Take some action on self care.  A quite moment in daily routines.  Make sure that your cup is full before you care for others.  


Take Care of You Tea: The Charm of Home
God wouldn't want you giving away your last resource.  Take care of you and be thankful for all that you have become instead of all that you have.  Because you are the miracle.  You are the gift.  You are the light awakened one.  This is the Thanksgiving of your soul.  
It is never too late to be thankful for that. 
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
                                                              ~Dr. Seuss


Take Care of You Tea: The Charm of Home
These cookies are Chocolate Walnut Wreath Cookies.  I found them last week over at Hope In Every Season written by Sarah.  You can go over and visit to get the recipe.  It is a wonderful old-fashioned recipe that reminds me of my favorite Christmas cookie the thumbprint cookie.  They were delicious!  The cup is made by Nikko and the pattern is Crown White.
  
Sherry
I will link this to:
  
Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage 
A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 
Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups 
Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog 
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Say G'Day at Natasha in Oz
Your Going to Love it Tuesday At Kathe with an  E
The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict
Totally Terrific Tuesday at Live Randomly Simple
Project Inspire at An Extraordinary Day
Do Tell Tuesday at Maybe She Made It
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home  

15 comments:

Antiques And Teacups said...

A wonderful and perfect post whether for this week or last...we always need to be reminded to practice thanksgiving and can bless and be blessed by others! The cookies look wonderful! Love this season of goodies that recall our childhoods! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
Ruth

living from glory to glory said...

Thank You Sherry!!
This was very well received by this little lady. May you enjoy this month of blessings and have a moment each day to enjoy something special! Wise words...
Roxy xo

angie said...

sooo süß!!! danke und liebe grüße von angie

Deborah Montgomery said...

I am still recovering from a fun but busy Thanksgiving weekend, and am taking the Christmas thing slow. I want to really enjoy and reflect during this Advent season so am trying to pace myself, and not put too many expectations on myself.
Thank you for your thoughtful post Sherry.

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Absolutely love this post - and your pics and inspiration abounds.

YUM! May have to pop over to nab her recipe, thanks for sharing in such a pretty way.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Sherry, your whites are lovely and those cookies look amazingly delicious! Thanks for sharing and joining me for tea. Have a wonderful week.

Blessings,
Sandi

Carrie said...

Sherry: Your white and gold tea is so pretty! Those cookies look delicious. Have a great week :)

martinealison said...

Bonjour,

Un très joli petit billet... Ces petits gâteaux me semblent succulents et je ne dirais pas non devant une bonne tasse de thé.

Je vous souhaite un joyeux mois de décembre.
Gros bisous ♡

Beth in NEPA said...

Taking time to be thankful is a daily thing or at least it should be. Your white and gold tea is beautiful.

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

A beautiful table and post. This is the first year we will have none of our children home for Christmas and I've been pretty sad about that. BUT, it (and knee replacement surgery) have caused me to do less, fret less and plan some "out of the box" things for hubby and I. But mainly, it has freed me up to be more focused on Christ and the real reason I celebrate Christmas.

Beth said...

Thanks for your inspiration, Sherry! Those cookies look fantastic. Your tea vignette is pretty as well.

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

A beautiful post for reflection. The cookies look yummy to have with a cup of tea.

Pura Vida said...

the cookies look so good..perfect with a cup of tea

Martha's Favorites said...

Love the great post. The cookies look so good. I am going to try that idea of snow flakes on the door. Very cute. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

Lady Pamela said...

I am so encouraged by your post. Thank you.
*Smiles*