Happy Tuesday sweet friends. With the Thanksgiving Holiday just around the corner, I am reminded to not only make thankfulness a priority on a special day in November… but gratefulness should be a part of my everyday living.
“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
Psalm 95:2
Even a simple tea can be a treasure and bring many blessings to mind!
I am enjoying tea and sweets in the Sunshine Cottage! Come on in where it is warm and cozy, I have a seat especially for you!
It is Tea on Tuesdays with my talented friend, Mary. The link for her beautiful teatime is at the bottom of this post.
On our recent trip to Highlands, NC, I visited The Spice and Tea Exchange. Whenever we are in Highlands, I always make sure to drop by this lovely shop. I purchased several different teas, including this delicious one I am drinking today. The cinnamon orange black tea is an aromatic medley of warm cinnamon, sweet orange, and spicy cloves which mingle perfectly within a rich, black tea base.
I happen to love muffins and I particularly love these cranberry-orange ones. They are not baked from scratch, but Krusteaz makes a great box mix. Mountain Fresh Fresh Grocery in Highlands is a favorite place for specialty items like the delicious small bites of shortbread cookies…rosemary and sea salt along with lavender. They are perfect with a cup of tea!
The set of four dessert/salad plates offer lovely expressions for Thanksgiving…”always grateful, so blessed, give thanks and gather together”!
The Renaissance pheasant tea pot is a retired piece by Fitz and Floyd. The pheasant moved from the bookcase in the living room to serve tea in the cottage. A trio of velvet pumpkins are by Hot Skwash.
Glazed vanilla scones are front and center and of course, everyone knows the English love their tea with scones!
A plaid throw, used as the table covering, brings all of the warmth of autumn to the tea setting!
You might notice a tree in the corner!
This is the first time in years that I have put up an autumn tree. The girls love it! In case you missed the Sunshine Cottage dressed in its fall decor, you can see it here!
Cotton stems, dried okra pods, pheasant feathers, faux leaves and sunflowers, lotus pods, and more decorate the tree…
…and topping it are turkey feathers found in our pasture and woodlands!
This tea was planned for two, but it was just me!
However, a friend joined me for coffee on Wednesday. We enjoyed cranberry orange muffins and shortbread bites. Martha is one of the sweetest ladies that I have ever known. She gets up each morning and makes the conscious decision to be thankful and to choose joy. She is my encourager, prayer partner, and dear friend. Long time readers have been introduced to her before in a favorite post, A Morning on the Hydrangea Farm. Everyone needs a friend like Martha!
Mary has set a beautiful tea that you do not want to miss. Be sure to visit her!
Mary ~ Home Is Where The Boat Is
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving season!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Pam, I always enjoy seeing your cottage dressed for the season. . .what a wonderful spot to enjoy some teatime treats! Your autumn tree is beautiful decked out for the season. I love the cotton bolls, sunflowers, feathers and dried okra pods decorating your tree. The bright colors of your throw make such a warm and welcoming foundation for your table along with your pheasant teapot, beautiful plates and delicious treats! Thanks for your virtual cup of tea this morning, I’m craving one of your cranberry-orange muffins now. Happy Tuesday ♥
Thank you, Mary. It is a good day to stay inside and have a cup of tea!
Who could resist your lovely tea time-with the special treats and beautiful setting!
Thanks so much, Ann. Happy Thanksgiving!
I know this is about tea, but your Autumn tree is so beautiful!! Bigelow’s Orange & spice tea is my favorite tea, so I know I would love yours purchased from Highlands’ specialty shop. The muffins would be my choice dessert. The cottage looks so special with the sunlight streaming in on your table. The Fitz & Floyd teapot is perfect with your styling. I can’t help but think of all the labor of love you put into decorating this little cottage, and it certainly shows, Pam. How nice to be able to share every day with your girls. Happy Tuesday
Thanks so much, Rita for your heartwarming comments. It is fun to decorate, but definitely a labor of love. Wishing you a wonderful week!
Happy Tuesday, Pam! It makes me want to leave my fall tree in place. 🙂 However, Christmas is in full swing here. All your treats look fantastic. And you are right…everyone should have a Martha in their life. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks so very much. Christmas is about to be in full swing here also. Happy Thanksgiving!
I can only imagine how cozy it must be inside Sunshine Cottage on a cold, rainy day like today…with the beautiful autumn tree lit and the wonderful aroma of cinnamon and orange tea mingling with muffins. Magical! Your tree is truly spectacular. Tea alone with a good book is always nice, but tea with such a special friend is memory making. Have a wonderful day, sweet Pam.
Thanks so much, my friend. Tea with a good friend is perfect. On this cold and rainy day I am planning breakfast for dinner and it will definitely include grits. Stay warm and cozy!
A perfect setting for tea with your autumn tree, beautiful pillow and all the loveliness in your cottage. The Fitz and Floyd teapot is so perfect for this season. I know the girls enjoy every moment. What memories you are making with them. We all need friends like Martha in our lives. Have a blessed day my friend.
Thanks so much, my friend. The girls and I enjoyed a day in the cottage last Saturday. Blessings!
The tea in Sunshine Cottage looks wonderful. I love the pumpkin plates and your Autumn tree.
Thanks so much, Penny. Happy Thanksgiving!
What a beautiful tea table and how lovely to share it with a friend. I’m very fond of orange and spice for tea and it sounds great with your muffins. I think Krusteaz makes such good mixes. I love their crumb cake/muffin mix. I’ve never tried the orange/cranberry but I’ll pick one up next time I’m at the store. I know it’ll be terrific! (I almost always have a box of crumb cake in the cupboard for “one of those days.”
Thanks so much, Jeanie. I normally have a couple of Krusteaz muffin mixes. They are quick, easy, and delicious!
Pam, Your tea table is beautiful. Your pheasant tea pot is lovely; I always love F& F. Your autumn tree is absolutely gorgeous! I love the fact that the feathers are locally sourced. We all need a Martha who is a blessing in our lives. I am fortunate to have a lifelong friend and I thank God for her. The treats and tea look and sound delicious. Happy Tuesday! Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara. I am so happy you have a Martha in your life. Enjoy your week ♥️
Good Morning Pam. Your Autumn tree looks so pretty and your table setting just beautiful. Martha sounds like a lovely person. God puts the best people in our paths in life. Happy Tuesday. xoxo Kris
Thanks so much, Kris. Martha is a blessing from the Lord ♥️
Beautiful photos today, Pam, love the first shot of pouring tea! I’ve never done a fall tree, what a fabulous idea and a gorgeous accent for the autumn season.
Thanks so much, Carol. We really enjoy the fall tree!
Oh, Pam! The sweets, cottage, Autumn tree, the pouring tea (love that!), the verses,….and a friend like Martha! This all warmed my soul and heart on this snowy Fall morning. Sending lots of love, prayers, and sweet thoughts! Thank you, and all contributors and friends, for such delight! 💛💚🎄
Thank you so much dear one. I wish you could be here for us to share tea and prayers. 🫖🧡🫖🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’d absolutely love that! 💕☕️💛💚
I enjoyed every single bit of your Sunshine Cottage today. (Actually I enjoy it every single time we visit with you there!)
Your tree adorned for Fall is stunning. The cotton, sunflowers and feathers all are perfect.
Thank you for inviting us for Tea for Two. The throw sets the mood with its warm tones. And your Pheasant teapot filled with the Orange Spice Tea is such a delight along with your treats. So lovely my friend!
Thank you for inviting us in!
🧡🍂🍁🧡
Happy Tuesday!
Thank you, Nancy for your sweet and heartwarming comments. I hope one day we will meet and share a cuppa. Have a wonderful day 🧡🫖
I feel the same way! Oh… and I could comment from the WP app! Yay! 🙂
Yes, our tech guy corrected it 😊
I would feel like royalty sitting at your beautiful tea table. It feels so warm and cozy and talking to you would would extra nice.The tea and treats are mouth watering.
I’m glad to see your friend, Martha. So nice she could join you.
Your Autumn tree is amazing.
Thanks so much, Bonnie. It would be fun for us to share tea.
You are so sweet, Bonnie. Thank you for all your visits. Blessings on this special time of year!
Pam, I visited that tea shop and brought home the same flavor of tea you are enjoying. It is delicious and perfect for this time of year. The pheasant teapot is so pretty, and the treats look scrumptious. Your autumn tree is gorgeous! I have so enjoyed my visit today! Have a wonderful week, sweet friend!
Thanks so much, Shannon. Wishing you many blessings, sweet friend!
Martha sounds like an amazing friend! Seeing your tea makes me want to get more into tea—I love coffee so much and usually drink it, but I need to start exploring some different teas and add them into my line-up. God bless you, sweet friend.
Thank you, Cheryl. I also love coffee, but enjoy tea in the afternoon. Blessings, sweet friend!
You are so right…everyone needs a friend like Martha! I have so enjoyed your Thanksgiving Tea in the Sunshine Cottage…everything looks so delicious and I’ll be sure to visit the Tea Company in Highlands whenever we are there. As always your linens are so perfect with the theme of our table…such a beautiful teapot!! One day I shall knock on your Sunshine Cottage door an invite myself for tea!!! And…love the Autumn tree..how beautiful…your sweet grands certainly love what their dear grandmother does for them…what memories you are creating for them!! ❤️
Thank you, Shirley. I would so enjoy having you for tea. Happy Thanksgiving.
Pam Thank you for inviting us to your November Tea Party. It would be lovely to be able to sip tea and scones in the Sunshine Cottage with you.
Happy thanksgiving
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
I would enjoy having you sweet ladies for tea. Happy Thanksgiving!
Pam, how special to enjoy tea in the Sunshine Cottage all dressed for autumn, my favorite season. The pheasant teapot is such a fabulous piece. It must hold a special spot in your life. Your grands are so lucky to have you close in their lives, as you are to have them. I love having tea time with my little grand nieces. I may have to pull myself together and plan something special for the two of them. The autumn tree is a beautiful idea, and your linens are the perfect colors. They reflect sunshine on an autumn day. Thanks for sharing your autumn tea. The glazed scone is making me wish I could snap my fingers and have one as I type.
Thanks so much, Sarah. I am thankful to have my grands close. I know you enjoy your grand nieces. Sending love and hugs!
This is lovely and so inviting – love the use of the throw as a tablecloth, adds a very cozy touch!
Thanks so much, Janet! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Janet. Happy Thanksgiving!
What a lovely spot to enjoy tea and delectables! A wonderful way to spend an afternoon with cozy details and pretty decor. The tree is striking and the F&F tea pot is gorgeous. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Sandra. The cottage is a cozy spot on a cold afternoon. Happy Thanksgiving!
Such a lovely Thanksgiving tea! I’m enjoying just looking at the pretty setting and the cup of tea, love that teapot! Wow, unique. Happy Thanksgiving!
Denise T
Thanks so much, Denise. Happy Thanksgiving!
Pam, your Fitz and Floyd tea pot is gorgeous – how lovely to have tea from. And those goodies all sound delicious. Your fall table is so pretty and your tree is stunning – what a neat idea! I have never heard of a fall tree but I love it! How cool is it that you found all the feathers on your property? Wishing you a lovely rest of the week!
Thanks so much, Kim. I used to put up a fall tree every year, but I stopped. I really have enjoyed this one.
Sunshine Cottage is a lovely place to enjoy a cup of tea and treats. Your Renaissance pheasant tea pot is lovely. The autumn tree is gorgeous, a perfect place to display it. Such pretty linens and those plates are adorable.
Thank you, Linda. I love playing with dishes in the cottage!
What joy you’ve gotten from your Sunshine Cottage and how much I enjoy sharing it with you vicariously.
Thanks so much, Linda. I am having lots of fun!
Well, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and I’ve been thinking that I need to become a hot tea drinker. I love coffee but think I might enjoy tea on occasion as well. As always, everything is perfectly beautiful and so warm and welcoming. Happiest of Thanksgivings!
I am a little slow in commenting Pam….but none-the-less your Sunshine Cottage is a delight to the eyes. The Fall tree is a perfect backdrop for tea time. Yummy! I have a friend here who leaves her Christmas tree up all year around because she likes the lights and the sparkle of her ornaments. She sometimes adds Fall leaves, etc to celebrate the seasons. I told her if it makes her happy…then leave the tree up. Life is too short to worry about what others think, Hugs dear friend.
Thank you, Kari for your sweet comments. I so agree if someone wants to have a tree for every season or leave their Christmas tree up all year long, do what they enjoy and don’t worry about what others think. Happy Thanksgiving sweet friend!