Tea in the Parlor

Is it a parlor or is it a living room?  Webster defines parlor  as " a room used primarily for conversation or the reception of guests".  That's primarily what we use this room for, but in reverse.  When a guest arrives, we normally gather in the family room and the kitchen.  When our guests are leaving, we end up in the living room/parlor. Today however, there are no guests, only me, and I'm having tea in my parlor.

Nice sunshine today, perfect moment to take tea and slow things down a bit.  My table setting holds very sweet memories for me.  The lace is part of a set that was given to me by my mother-in-law; she passed away 8 years ago, we miss her.  The cut glass bowl was given to me by my mother-in-law's grandmother, she lived to be 102.  When she gave me the bowl she said to me that it was given to her when she was "young" by the elderly grandmother of a friend.  I can only imagine how old that cut glass bowl really is :-)  I cherish it.  The little silver teapot reminds me of a wonderful summer weekend spent with my sister.  I picked it up a little gift shop during our day of shopping, eating, and laughing at the silliest of things.  So much fun.

I hope the day allows you time to have tea in your parlor.

It's Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday and I'm linking with Wanda Lee., and  A Return to Loveliness
Enjoy your visits to all the wonderful ladies sharing some of their favorite things.

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