Tea in the Flat at my City Home ...

Welcome to Over a Cup of Tea with Celia M. - #5

This week's tea is taking place at my home in the city. Actually in the lower flat of the house which the contractors have just completed (they are now focusing on the upper two floors). These beautiful flowers were the thoughtful gesture of Mr. G. to help brighten the flat and bring some nature into the space. Something that surrounds us at home in the country.

Since the only real furniture in the flat is in the bedroom and a writing desk in the living-room area, I have set tea at the counter. 

Some yummy maple butter and caramel spread - which my sister brought for me for a Trading Post near her cottage on the French River. The fabulous thing about being the city is that there are so many wonderful bakeries ... so what is in that white bag you may be asking?

Pecan, chocolate chip scones ...

The teacup was a gift from my friend Janice - a few years ago. The stamp reads: Bella Lux, Gracie Bone China, Porcelaine Bone China, made in China. I love the generous size handle and the thumb rest. The various shades of pink roses are a cheery addition to tea. And I especially love the rose on the inside of the teacup.

Scones ready to be coated with scrumptious maple butter and caramel .... 

There you have it my friends, afternoon tea ...

For today's tea we are enjoying a favourite ... Marie Antoinette tea from Laduree in Paris.

Being in the city is bringing back wonderful memories of not only living in the city but great times I had with my friends in this home. I can't wait for the upper floors to be complete so we can split our time more easily between country and city.

Do you live in the country or the city? and would you change it?

Hugs and Blessings,


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High Heeled Life ...are you living yours?

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Welcome my dear readers, I'm so glad you were able to stop by for the reveal of the new logo and launch of  High Heeled Life ... are you living it?

Being that you are all from various corners of the world ~ a virtual afternoon tea seemed like the best way to celebrate, after all it's always a good time for tea, no?

Some bubbly to get things started ...

Please help yourself to some scrumptious treats...

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Which teacup will you choose?

No launch party is complete without some fabulous give-ways ... and so to say thank you to all the wonderful long time and new readers and visitors to my little corner of BlogLand I'm sharing some of my favourite tea time goodies...

The giveaway is open to all readers of High Heeled Life... 

~ all you need to do to enter is leave a comment below telling which teacup you would have chosen.

For additional entries : Please leave separate comment for each entry.

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There are 3  giveaways up for grabs... 

Names will be drawn randomly and winners will be announced on 

Friday April 19th, 2013 here on the blog.

1st ~TEA BAG BUDDY

2nd ~ KEEP CALM TEAPOT and LADUREE NOTEBOOK 

with Macaron book mark.

3rd ~ DANIELLE NICOLE COSMETIC BAG, CLASSICAL MOODS CD, WEDGEWOOD Tea & BATH FIZZ Lavender Scented

Good Luck Everyone!

Thank you for all the support and friendship.

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Tea With Kate Spade

One of the goals for me this year is too spend more time with close friends and what better way than with sharing tea. The other evening Ms. L came by with her new black dresses and an evening of girl chat. The weather has been so unpredictable this season - one day it's sunshine filled with  double digits - the next a brrrr freezing one with temperatures plummeting into minus double digits. So what better way to warm up than with a fabulous garden inspired tea set by Kate Spade ( a wonderful gift from my sister and her hubby).

We sipped on some tea from Laduree...

The teacups bring back warm memories of afternoons spent in the gardens. And the saucers offer up an image of the warm sun ... with the yellow stripes.

How gorgeous is this silver tea strainer adorned with raised Angels. This was a priceless find at our dear friend Mariette's boutique last year. This photo really does not do this piece justice.

If you have not yet discovered  Mariette's Back to Basics Boutique I suggest you stop by for a bountiful selection of unique and wonderful items from a time when simplicity was truly appreciated. Mariette also has a wonderful blog by the same name Mariette's Back to Basics where she shares wonderful memories of her and her husband Pieter's adventures living in various places throughout the world; their breathe taking gardens and their feline furbabies.

With our tea we enjoyed some Amaretti cookies...

and we may or may not have enjoyed a  tiny sip of Anisette Liqueur - a product from the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores. We had a great time chatting away ... there was just one missing piece....

Our friend Ms. J.  ... 

with a quick call and speaker function on the phone , Ms. J. joined us.

No matter how busy you get in life - remember to make time for your besties and it's always a good time to enjoy a cup of tea.

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