Tea in Review 2016

It is time for the year end tea review.  This is where I post my favorite teatimes for each month of 2016.  In January I posted a Cozy Cottage Tea.  

In February I shared my true love in All Kinds of Love. 

In March I had a book review and shared that in Tea with Jane Austen.  Such a popular girl with us tea drinkers! 

In April I shared The Splendor of Spring. 

In May I went outside and had Tea in the Garden.

In June I started a new monthly series with this June Visual Tea/Garden Journal.

These type of posts were inspired by Instagram and Edith Holden's books. This was the July Visual Tea/Garden Journal.

In August nothing would do for the visual journal but sunflowers, in the August Tea/Garden Journal.

For the beginning of fall, the September Tea/Garden Journal.

For October, the 23rd Psalm was featured in this post, He Restoreth Me.

In this November tea, I share to beware of the hunters in The Fall Hunt.

And, for December I shared a Festive Tea.

Wishing everyone a fabulous 2017 from The Charm of Home! 

Sherry

Parrot Uncle Light

I was given the opportunity to review a light from Parrot Uncle. It was great timing because we needed a light in the bedroom. I choose this Tiffany style flush mount fixture. This type of light is perfect for a bedroom.  It was packaged sturdily and had a flawless shipping experience. Parrot Uncle offers free standard shipping and returns on any order over $50.  They have the widest selection of lighting fixtures that you will find anywhere.  I had a really hard time picking a light out because, they had a lot of lights that I loved!   

How did I like it?  I loved it!  The leaded glass was just beautiful.  It looks attractive lit up or with the lights off.  It is a gorgeous addition to the space and compliments the room nicely.  My bedroom isn't a space I show on the blog.  It is the space that says the most about your personality.  My bedroom is an ongoing unfinished project in true Bohemian style.  I wanted to show you this light though in the space because it really compliments it.

Parrot Uncle has a lot of discount modern flush mount lights  also; for the perfect light in any bedroom.

I was very pleased with this new light.  Parrot Uncle has a large selection of incredible lighting with all products 20%-50% off with a big holiday sale until the end of the year. Do you need a new light for your home?  Check out Parrot Uncle for the light you need to make your space.

Thanks to Parrot Uncle for sponsoring today's post.   The product described was provided to The Charm of Home for this post.  The written description and review was entirely my own.   

Sherry

I will link this to:

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

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

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

The Party Bunch Weekend Linky at The Idea Room

Weekend Retreat Linky Party at AKA Design and Life

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Share Your Cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen  

Home Matters at life With Lorelai 

Friday Favorites at Must Love Home

What to Do Weekends at Shoestring Elegance

Idea Box Thursday at Mila's Little Things

Five Star Frugal at A Tray of Bliss

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Amaze Me Mondays at Dwellings

Share your Style Thursday at Northern Nesting  

Home Sweet Home #245

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home!  This week I had the opportunity to review a set of "Second Skin" bed sheets from Perfect Linens, in Coziest Silky Soft Sheets.  They are truly the "best of the best" sheets!

I frolicked outside for tea this week in A Tea for Fall.

I baked up the delicious flavors of autumn in Cinnamon Pear Cobbler.

There are so many great ideas, decorating, and delicious recipes at the Home Sweet Home Party each week.   All of you are so very talented!  Here are a few that caught my eye. I pin a lot from this party each week! These features were all pinned!

Marijana of Macca shared her My Shabby Sweet Corner... of which I also thought was a great example of Bohemia!

Jo of Anne's Attic Design shared a fabulous table in Harlequin Tabletop Print.

Laura at Decore to Adore shared this amazing creation of a Regency gown she made with an old tablecloth in: 

Becoming Jane- A Complete 19th Century Regency Costume for Under $10.  Isn't it gorgeous!! 

Cindy at Dwellings shared a Silver Dish Turned Candle Holder in the Guest Room that was stunning. 

I have on several occasions wanted to feature some of your entries but, you don't create a link back to the Home Sweet Home party.  So, please include that link so I can feature you too!

I am really lucky to have all of your amazing posts because, it is you who make the Home Sweet Home party so special!  You are all so talented and share such wonderful posts!  It is really hard to feature a few and, remember to be featured you must have a link back to the Home Sweet Home party.   Thank you to everyone who joins me at Home Sweet Home!  It is wonderful to have you here!

Sherry

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Link up anything from your home or garden.   I love seeing home tours and neat shops too!

My button for the party is under the button tab at the top of the blog, if you want to use it.   If you are new here I hope you will become a follower. Please don't link up more than two posts.  No Etsy link ups or direct advertising, please.  Please visit some of the other blogs and get some great inspiration.  Thanks.:)

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Coziest Silky Soft Sheets

Creating a cozy home is always one of my top priorities. When creating a cozy environment where do I start?  One of the first things that comes to mind is the bed linens.  We spend a good majority of our time each day asleep in bed yet, how often do you give consideration to the quality of that sleep? Nothing satisfies our creature comforts more than silky soft sheets.  I was given the opportunity by Perfect Linens to review a set of sheets and I can assure you that these sheets passed my coziest test.

What are my standards for a comfortable set of sheets?   I must have 100% cotton, 400 thread-count, and a sateen weave is my favorite.  Perfect Linens "Second Skin" sheets were the exact set I tried out.  They are 400 thread-count, sateen woven, 100% Egyptian mercerized cotton.  So, unlike cotton sheets that feel stiff, "Second Skin" performs like a microfiber sheet which is more pliable.  The cotton is airy and doesn't cling which makes you feel snug and "tucked-in;" which is oh-so-cozy!

Perfect Linens are the sheet experts. They have a website that sells only sheets. They offer a curated selection which consists of only the best of the best sheets offered.  Perfect Linens also studied the science/research behind sheets. Like... Nike and NASA...they use objective test and fabric analysis to find the most comfortable sheets.  The extraordinary suppleness of the "Second Skin" sheets are the results of a natural enzyme process that removes molecules from the cell walls of the cotton, this makes the fibers easier to bend.  The enzyme process is permanent and the suppleness cannot wash out.  They are sateen woven with fewer yarn locking intersections per square inch which means the more you wash these sheets the silkier they get.  The 400 thread-count Egyptian cotton is mid-weight which ensures durability so that they stand up to many washings. 

Some sheets over time get rougher the more you wash them but, "Second Skin" sheets just get softer and smoother.  I washed our set of sheets four times and they were silkier each time.  This will eliminate your frustration in selecting sheets saving you time and money. 

The sheets are sized to fit any generously sized mattress. The fitted sheet is made with elastic all around the contours to fit perfectly. The sheets are also easy to care for, machine wash warm, do not bleach, and tumble dry low.  Ironing not required.  Perfect Linens also enclosed a mild detergent which preserves the fine linen fibers.  I washed the sheets with my detergent after that sample was out and I loved the way they felt with my detergent. They really get softer with every wash and feel so silky but, they are snug and keep you warm with out sweating. They really are the perfect sheets for the sleep of your dreams. With the holidays coming give your guests a good nights rest with a set of Perfect Linens sheets.
*If you are interested in getting your own set of sheets, I am happy to offer you a $35 discount code for any sheet purchase from Perfect Linens. 
Just enter Charm35 in the coupon code promo when you purchase.

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Thanks to Perfect Linens for sponsoring today's post.   The products described were provided to The Charm of Home for this post.  The written description and review was entirely my own.   

Sherry

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The Party Bunch Weekend Linky at The Idea Room

Weekend Retreat Linky Party at AKA Design and Life

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Share Your Cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen  

Sunday's Down Under at Natasha in Oz   

Home Matters at life With Lorelai 

Friday Favorites at Must Love Home

What to Do Weekends at Shoestring Elegance

Idea Box Thursday at Mila's Little Things

Five Star Frugal at A Tray of Bliss

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Amaze Me Mondays at Dwellings

Home Sweet Home #180

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home!  This week I shared a wonderful feature from Martha Stewart Living in DIY: Lavender "Tub Tea.

I have a wonderful giveaway going on right now for your thirsty birds in Perky Pet® Bird Waterer and a Giveaway!   Click on the link to enter the giveaway!

There are so many beautiful homes and creative ideas at the Home Sweet Home party each week!  Here are a few that caught my eye from last week.

Erin at Just Grand revealed her newly remodeled kitchen in Grand Kitchen at Last!

Diane at An Extraordinary Day not only created this beautiful display on her buffet she painted this painting. Find out how in Creating a Coastal Vibe with DIY Paintings.

Maria Elena of Our Home Away from Home shared some Unplanned Bedroom Changes that turned out beautifully!

Anjana at At the Corner of Happy & Harried created this Summery Borscht of Chilled Beetroot, Tomato , and Watermelon.  Just as colorful as it is delicious I am sure!

I am really lucky to have all of your amazing posts because, it is you who make the Home Sweet Home party so special!  You are all so talented and share such wonderful posts!  It is really hard to feature a few and, remember to be featured you must have a link back to the Home Sweet Home party.   Thank you to everyone who joins me at Home Sweet Home!  It is wonderful to have you here!

Sherry

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Attention: To link up you must have a permalink back to this party in your post or you won't be featured.

Link up anything in your home or garden.   I love seeing home tours and neat shops too!

My button is on my sidebar for the party, if you want to use it.   If you are new here I hope you will become a follower. Please don't link up more than two posts.  No Etsy link ups or direct advertising, please.  Please visit some of the other blogs and get some great inspiration.  Thanks.:)
Now let's see your beautiful homes, delicious recipes, crafts, or whatever makes your home special!

 *If you are pinning a post submitted here, please pin from the original source.

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The Year in Tea 2012

I always think I am not doing a review post, but then I realize I have one thing I do consistently each month and that is a cup of tea.  So here it goes, a review of 2012 in tea.

In January I had the rose tea.

For February there was the Valentine's Day Tea.

In March the Irish Tea.

In April, to remember the anniversary of the Titanic, I had a Titanic Inspired Tea on an old steamer trunk.

And for May, of course, I had a Mother's Day Tea.

In June I had tea on my newly painted little white chair.

In July I had an Anne of Green Gables Tea.

In August I had a fresh vine of bittersweet that looked so lovely with my blue and white.

In September I had a Fall Tea Tray.

In November I served Dutch Apple Cake with tea..or maybe that is coffee...

In December I had a cuppa tea with my winter scarf and a great book of Christmas stories.

So, I really did have something I could review in 2012.  May everyone have a fantastic 2013!

Sherry

I will link this to:

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

A Pinteresting Party  at Tutus & Tea Parties
Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen 
Old Time Farmhouse for Old Time Party