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Welcome to Betty's favorites! My name is Betty and I am a self proclaimed "Serial Plate Collector!" Please, take out your best tea cup, fix yourself some tea and stay a while.



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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Valentine's Day

 
On Valentines Day, I think about
the people who are dear, how much they add
to life's delight whenever they are near.
You've always been a total joy,
such pleasant company,
I very much appreciate
our compatibility!

WELCOME Tea lovers and serial collectors, too!!!

 
WELCOME tea lovers, bird lovers, and serial collectors, too!!!
 
Valentine Treasures
 
Valentine treasures are people who have often
crossed your mind,
family, friends and others, too
who in your life have shined
the warmth of love or a spark of light
that makes you remember them;
no matter how long since you've actually met,
each one is a luminous gem,
who gleems and glows in your memory,
bringing special pleasures, and that's why
this Valentine comes to you...
you're one of those sparkling treasures!
 
Hugs, Betty

Valentine Smile

 
Valentine Smile
 
On Valentines day we think of those
who make our lives worthwhile,
those gracious, friendly people
who we think of with a smile.
 
I'm fortunate to know you,
that's why i want to say,
to a rare and special person...
Happy Valentines Day!

My Parakeets and Rosy Bourke Grasskeets

My Rosy Bourke Grasskeets are not quite as pink as this one pictured.
 
They are so gentle and attentive whe I hold and talk to them.
Mine are one year olds, Rosa and Arthur, with a nest box.
However, no eggs yet!
 
My 4 regular Parakeets are like one you see in a pet store.
Mine are probably around 8 weeks old, white and blue.
They will pair off and get nest boxes in January 2014.
Mindy, Rissa, Chad and Rhett (not in that order).
 
I will probably sell all babies or stop breeding them.
Time will tell!


 
Valentine Treasures
 
Valentine treasures are people wjo have crossed your mind,
family, friends, and others, too
who is in your life that has shined the warmth of love
or a spark of light that makes you remember them;
no matter how long since you've actually met,
each one is a luminous gem, who gleems and glows
in your memory, bringing special pleasures,
and that's why this Valentine comes to you:
you're one of those sparkling treasures!
 
Betty  xo

I've been away...

Hi everyone!

I've been away quite a bit.  I look forward to visiting
with my fellow blogger friends and to meet many new
ones!  I get sidetracked with health issues but, "I'm back!"

Thursday, December 27, 2012

 
 
Snowy sleighride of long ago.
I want to hide in their sleigh and never get out.
Those were the days!  My grandparents lived in
this era in Eastern Kentucky.

 
Absolutely gorgeous chandelier!
 
 


 
Do you collect cardinal design dishes?  I do...just beautiful!

 

These are the snowy nights that send

 blankets of winter  white to warm your soul.

 
 

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Everydays' a Tea Party

                                   The Tea Set

     Betty has started her own very unique Tea Set. 
She is asking for donations of china cups and
saucers to put together a truly unique and eclectic
collection.

     This will not just be a collection of china, but a
collection of stories.

     The collection has been started by Betty Ayers,
with more donated or pledged.

     The idea is to have a storyboard at each tea
party which will have pictures of the teacups and saucers and the stories behind them.

     When you attend or host your own tea party with tea consultant
Belle Ayers Tea Party, you will be able to check out the story behind
the cup and saucer you are using, or perhaps inspireing a few stories
of your own?

     The Tea Set is beginning to take on a colorful, eclectic life of it's own
now...if you would like to donate a cup and saucer AND the story behind it, any size, adult or child's ceramic and any seaseon or holiday (the child size will be used for Tea Tasting Parties, just the right size)...please email belleayers@gmail.com or bring your donation along to the next tea!

     Each person who donates a cup and saucer receives a gift certificate!

     Thank you!

Contact:  Betty Ayers
Email:  mytastyteablog@hotmail.com
Phone:  (859) 846-9087

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Betty Thompson's Red Hat Tea Party!

Betty Thompson's Red Hat Tea Party!

Goldrush Eporium & Tea


Betty Thompson's Goldrush Tea Eporium

Take your vacation in Aburn California and be sure to visit the
lovely Betty Thompson's Goldrush Eporium & Tea at...
12434 Tam O Shanter Lane, Auburn California 95603
Email:  bettythompson.thompson@gmail.com

Experience the thrill of tasting and seeing all things for your
Afternoon Tea.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

My Email


                                           E-mail Betty at  mytastyteablog@hotmail.com

About Me


     Tea is my passion.  We belong to the "Tea of the Month Club" and INVITE YOU to join us.  Call 859-294-9297 or email  mytastyteablog@hotmail.com

We have a large family and tea is so good for your health that I make Tea Basket Gifts for our family and friends.  Extremely worth having them in
for special occasions and birthdays.

Finest selections each month:

                                   A Tin of Fine Tea,
A seasonal Afternoon Tea Menu, including recipes, the Tea Guild's
Tea Review and Newsletter, Our favorite Tea Brewing Guide, and
always a Special Surprise to enjoy with your tea!

Items ship directly to you.  Call or email Betty to subscribe.  859-294-9297 or
mytastyteablog@hotmail.com

Special shipping charges of $5 per gift will apply.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
1 month.............$22.oo
2 months...........$42.00
3 monthe...........$62.00

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WELCOME

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Teacup Tuesday April 3, 2012


Teacup Tuesday ~  April 3, 2012

  This beautiful English Rose teacup & saucer, purchased at TJ MAX is
the first pattern I truly want to collect.  I have others but this one is beautiful
and pink!  Made by Roy Kirkham, England fine bone china.  The only difference
is that my teacup has a gold ring around the bottom of the teacup.  Photo...an
exclusive design, Footed, ribbed and no trim.