It's the last post of the decade! Instead of doing an annual recap, I decided to look back at Tea in the Valley's memorable moments from 2015-2019 (when I joined Blogland).
2015
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| 2015 Toronto Tea Festival |
1) I went to my first tea festival. Over the last 5 years, I've attended 2 Toronto Tea Festivals and 4 Royal Botanical Gardens Tea Festivals. The tea festivals are such a blast and a great opportunity to sample different teas and meet the vendors (many are local small businesses).
2016
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| Twinings Tea Tastings with Stephen Twining |
2) I met Stephen Twining from the Twinings UK-based tea company. Twinings has been in the tea business for over 300 years so it was amazing to meet Stephen, a 10th generation Twining.
3) I met up with some blogging friends for an elegant afternoon tea at Nicol's Pastry Shop. I've made wonderful friends through blogging. I'm grateful that some of us live within an hour's drive from each other so we can meet up in person!
4) I'm so lucky that my co-workers like tea and participate in the tea socials that I organize. Over the years, our tea socials have varied from potlucks to "pop-up" teas to "teas to go".
5) Treasure hunting at thrift stores and garage sales is part of the fun of collecting teawares. After years of searching, I finally found this HUGE teapot, nicknamed "Black Beauty" by my colleagues, that can serve 10 cups of tea. So now I can share more teas with family and friends!
Thank you all for your visits and comments throughout 2019. Looking forward to a new decade of tea!
2017
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| Afternoon tea with blogging friends |
2018
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| Outdoor Summer Tea Social |
2019
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| A thrifting jackpot: a 10-cup teapot |
Thank you all for your visits and comments throughout 2019. Looking forward to a new decade of tea!
Happy New Year!
What a great post reflecting on your tea outings and meeting with blogger friends! It's been an exciting few years for you, Margie. So glad you joined Blogland and graced us all with your quick wit and wonderful tea adventures. Happy New Year, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Margie
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to look back, Margie, through the past highlights. How wonderful to find Black Beauty!! i always love reading about your tea socials at work, which must make people feel much more genteel and serene at work. That's a wonderful mission of yours. Happy 2020!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've been stalking you,no I mean following you for over 5 years. It's been a great 5 years. Here's hoping for at least another 5 years. Happy New Years Maggie
ReplyDeleteHow fun to look back on your blogging history. Thank you for the lovely Christmas card you sent, with the tea. You are the tea queen! Have a wonderful 2020!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun!I really love my visits here.As well as seeing the beautiful china and interest facts about tea you show in your posts,you have a wonderful sense of humor! I always enjoy your happy posts!I apologize for my bad English.It is so lovely you can gather with blogfriends in the real life. Happy 2020!Thank you for visiting too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful recap! I love how you share so much about the teas you find and enjoy. How fantastic that you live close to other tea enthusiasts that you can meet up and enjoy each other's company over a cup of tea! Love the black beauty you found!
ReplyDeleteAwe I enjoyed your reflections. Such a great idea Margie. Happy New Year to you dear lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteMargie, Happy 5th Blogiversary! I always enjoy your posts and am so glad you came to Blogland. Wishing you a wonderful 2020.
ReplyDeleteHope the New Year will be filled with a lot of happiness and good health!
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