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Monday, November 29, 2010

Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique: Gracing the Table

Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique: Gracing the Table: "A table graced in holiday finery always signals a special occasion. Set to a Tea's... Twilight Rose tablecloth, napkins, cosies and teapot,..."

Gracing the Table

A table graced in holiday finery always signals a special occasion.  Set to a Tea's... Twilight Rose tablecloth, napkins, cosies and teapot, mix well with their set of silver plated tea spoons, each adorned with a teapot on the handle.

Shop for these favorite things at my E-Boutique:  http://www.yoursettoatea.com/BAyers
You may have to click on search 2 or 3 times to get there.

xo  Betty Ayers
      Consultant


Blissful Giving

Dazzling Decor...

Celebrate the wonder of Christmas with beautiful trimmings that bring enchantment to all who behold them with teapot ornaments made with teapot cookie cutters from Set to a Tea at my E-Boutique:

http:www.yoursettoatea.com/BAyers
you may have to click on search 2 or 3 times

Bring comfort and joy to cherished family and friends with expressive gifts that come from the heart.  These special tokens of affection are sure to make spirits soar in this blessed season of generosity.

xo  Betty Ayers
      Consultant


Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Cardinal Family and Chickadees

A Cardinal family of what seems to be 8 young cardinals
and 2 beautiful Chickadees eat at our birdfeeder every day,
numerous times.  They dish seed out like snow to the ground
for the doves, who thoroughly enjoy it.  Occasionally, we have
a young Bluejay visit to eat.  Sometimes a squirrell will eat below
on the ground.  Naturally, other birds probably come when we're
not at the kitchen window looking for them.  I would not be
without my birdfeeder to watch and feed these beautiful birds!
We have only 1 feeder up at the time.  How many do you have out?

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Remembering a Special Thanksgiving

Remembering a Special Thanksgiving

     November has arrived and it really feels like winter here in Kentucky, even a few snowflakes already...and we're in the mood for Thanksgiving.  Along with thoughts of turkey & dressing and chocolate cake, we love this time of year because it reminds us all to count our blessings.
     Mother & daddy are now gone to heaven but our best Thanksgivings were spent with them, our children, sister and cousins,  for which we will always be thankful.
     What are your special Thanksgiving memories?
Betty J
Photo of my parents, Ida & Clifton with my children...youngest to oldest...Angie, Jamie (bottom rt.), Cindy,
Scott and Craig.

Tell us a little about yourself, your family and where you live.
   * What originally inspired you to start blogging?
   * As a busy mom who also works outside the home, how do you carve out the time to write?
   * How did you get your start in the kitchen?
   * Care to share a favorite recipe?
   * What's the best thing to happen as a result of starting your blog?
   * Pie or cake?  Cookies or fudge?
   * Fill in the blank:  In my kitchen, we never run out of ___________!
   * Aside from family and friends, what are 5 things you just can't live without?
   * Tell us something that no one would guess about you.
   * Do you use tea leaves or brewed tea (in place of water) in recipes for food or drinks?

Choose to answer 1 or more of these below in Comments for an entry into my giveaway for November.  Each seperate answer you give qualifys you for 1 entry.  Giveaway begins today,
Sunday, November 7, 2010 and ends at midnight on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. 
Happy writing!
Betty J

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Meet Barbara, my best friend of 53 years (left, dark hair),
Over the years, Barbara has given me dozens of recipes.  We always looked forward to her Chrstmas candy recipes each year...she had the best ideas!

When our children were little, we spent many nights making Christmas candy...then years later, the Red Velvet cake.

These days and evenings really warmed our hearts!  Our little helpers can really turn a few hours in the kitchen into warm memories to be held for years, can't they?

Pull one of your little helpers into the kitchen and make some new memories today...

Who is your kitchen partner?  What is your favorite cake to bake?

Betty J

  
    

Baking Up Memories!

Baking Up Memories!

     Baking and decorating wedding cakes is one of my and my children's very favorite memories.  Starting way back when Angie was just a little girl, we all looked forward to the occasions for baking and decorating cakes...especially wedding cakes for our family members. 

     Here's a photo from 25 years ago when Angie and David married.  Isn't she as sweet as can be?  These cakes are still some of her fondest memories.  And, yes, I did their wedding cake too!

     Who did you make a special wedding cake for and what kind?

Happy mom,  Betty J