Bible Study Tea

Hello, dear bloggers! Today is my first time joining Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday and Terri @ Artful Affirmations Tea Time Tuesday with Friends. What a great way to meet fellow tea aficionados in blogland! I am blessed to belong to a Ladies' Bible Study Tea Group started by a good friend of mine. Each month we take turns hosting the Bible study and tea in our homes. This was at my home a few months back. I have since hosted again and will share that tea with you next week.







These swan cream puffs, mini tarts, and cake were purchased from a local bakery.



I did, however, make the scones, mock devonshire cream, and an assortment of cookies.






Thank you for stopping by. You're always welcome to the Lace and Ivy Cottage for a cream tea!



Till next time,

Tablescapers Anonymous

Hi, my name is Lorna and I'm a dishaholic. Yes folks, it's Tablescape Thursday again and time to show our support for fellow tablescapers around blogland.

I've had a setback, friends. My habit with tablescaping has escaped the confines of my own home and I've taken it to a whole new level. No, not my front porch, or even my back porch, but about 10 miles from my own haven to my friend's lovely home!

Oh, for shame! Her husband greeted me at the door with raised eyebrows as I stood there with a box of the goods in hand! Am I actually pushing the habit to an unsuspecting friend?
You bet I am!
It was actually her 5oth birthday, and I wanted to do something out of the ordinary for her. So what to do? Give her a tablescape, of course, and it was a surprise to boot!
It didn't take much to set an attractive table. She already has such beautiful furnishings and accessories.

I used some of her Christmas ornaments, candles, and a tiered serving dish to accessorize. I even used her silverware that was a wedding gift over 20 years ago. I think this may have been the first time it's been out of the box!

She liked the brown and blue color scheme, so I bought a runner, napkins, plates, goblets, and a vase. I made the napkin rings from a spool of wired ribbon.

She was both surprised and delighted. And me? Well, I selfishly got my fix!

Thanks to Susan at BNOTP for hosting our weekly Meeting!

Till next time,

Pineapple Glazed Ham

With Easter quickly approaching, I thought I'd share with you my recipe for a glazed whole ham. It's always a crowd pleaser and quite impressive when garnished and set on a silver platter.

I always make a whole ham, but you could adjust the recipe for a half ham.

First, score the fat on a diagonal with a very sharp knife. I've also trimmed off the tough skin being careful not to remove the fat. You can see where I've done this on the right side of the ham in the above picture.

Next, pierce each diamond with a whole clove.

Bake, tented with foil, at 325 degrees for 11 to 14 minutes per pound. At the last 20-30 minutes, spoon glaze over ham and continue roasting uncovered. Continue basting ham with more glaze every 5-7 minutes until it becomes golden brown. Reserve remaining glaze and serve alongside your ham. Your family is guaranteed to love it! Happy Easter and Bon Appetit!


Pineapple Glaze

2 cups packed brown sugar
2 T cornstarch
1/2 t salt
2 cans crushed pineapple undrained or plain pineapple juice
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 T mustard

Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in sucepan. Stir in crushed pineapple(undrained) or pineapple juice, lemon juice, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.




Till next time,

Fresh as a Daisy Tablescape

Hello dear Bloggers! I'm Ba-ack! I won't even try to explain why I've been MIA for months, but I'm so happy to be back in time to join the fun for Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at BNOTP and Thrifty Thursday with Leigh at Bloggeritaville. It was Christmas the last time I posted, and here it is almost Easter! So let's get on with the show...

I've named this tablescape Fresh as a Daisy and again used many of my thrifty finds.
The daisies are from the Dollar Tree as are the soup bowls. They rest atop a crystal etched salad plate purchased from an antiques mall.
The placemats are also from the Dollar Tree.

This tablescape makes me so happy, especially in the morning with the light shining through the window.
This lovely tureen is a yard sale find for 50 cents!

I don't know what this footed dish is called or used for, but I like it and also purchased it from a yard sale.

Bunny, pitcher, and teapot were all from Home Goods. The salt and pepper shakers and toothpick holder were from the Goodwill.

No, I didn't forget the silverware. It's on the buffet table.
The pitcher was a thrift shop find and the silver coffee pot was yet another yard sale find.
The silverware are a collection of vintage pieces found at various antiques stores.



I hope you enjoyed this week's tablescape as I so enjoyed setting it up just for you. Have a Happy Easter everyone!


Till next time,