Tea is my hot beverage of choice. Most afternoons I make myself a cup of tea and a little snack to carry me over until dinnertime. I usually eat it at the computer or while studying on the couch, but once in awhile I'm inspired to set a tray. It's me taking care of me.
Cut into wedges is the way I prefer eating apples. Gnawing my way around the core of an apple is fine for when I'm hiking, but at home or at school I prefer them cut. A triangle of cheese adds some protein and I'm set until dinner.
Flowers are pretty scarce in our yard just yet. Spring is barely beginning. But I clipped this single crocus for a tiny vase and added parsley for some greenery.
I believe these are called coffee trays - please correct me if I'm wrong. I have two of these. They were wedding presents given to my mother-in-law over 55 years ago. She gave them to me and I think they are beautiful. And oh, so practical! Since they are designed to hold a snack and a teacup they are wonderful for parties and just perching on the couch.
I love using these pretty things. And for more inspiration, click on over to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.
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Fabulous tea for one setting. I like the coffee trays. It will be interesting to see if anyone knows another name for them or if that's what they are called. What a great little snack!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I've seen these but wasn't looking to buy at the time. But if I ever run across them again I will. I've been inspired. Deb
ReplyDeleteI love the roses on your dishes. Looks like a great afternoon snack. I've decided that if I have my afternoon tea in a pretty cup and a snack on a pretty plate then I'm more likely to eat something healthy, because the whole experience is satisfying.
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty tea break!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful tea tray, Lorrie. The pink rose snack tray is divine! How wonderful that you actually use the things you cherish - I need to do that more!
ReplyDeletexo...Kathy
I love your "taking care of you" tea setting. Pretty flowers and you cgave me an idea of using parsley on a vase. I have it growing in the garden and I hardly use it.
ReplyDeleteHello Lorrie, your tray set up for tea and a snack is really pretty, the rose cup and plate are beautiful,enjoy your daily cuppa, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteEverything always tastes better when it is served from china, especially when it's such pretty china! And isn't it lovely to pamper yourself sometimes?
ReplyDeleteA lovely tea setting!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! The snack looks yummy too!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty tray setting and looks yummy too.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Darlene
Beautiful setting , and I think tasty too .
ReplyDeleteA woman must have designed those trays, because they are so perfect. Very pretty and special!
ReplyDeleteI love your snack tray. I have a lot of those, but yours are the prettiest ones I have seen!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Just looking at it make me feel pampered. I haven't had tea for one in a very long time. I think I will add this to my list of priori"teas". The teacup and saucer are divine and your snack looks oh so good. Happy spring!
ReplyDeleteAlisa
Very, very pretty Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteI love "tea & toast" sets, and that one is gorgeous ~ thank you for inviting us into you home. It was a delightful visit! :)
Very pretty, love the little green bird. The tray is beautiful. We always called them snack trays. I remember my mother using hers at parties.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely & I don't drink tea. But I love to tea cups & saucers and your coffee tray & cup is even better. Love the roses on it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, and what a lovely way to take your afternoon tea break. Cass
ReplyDeleteHow relaxing! A slice of an apple and cheese is one of my favorites too! I love your china cup and serving dish...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting! It really does make a difference when you take the time to "pamper" yourself a little, doesn't it? LOVE the plate/cup cpmbp!
ReplyDeleteI must add my happy sighs to this beautiful posting. I LOVE beautiful teacups, and alas, I'm realizing I don't reach for them as much lately. So you inspire me to remember!
ReplyDeleteBTW, a little side comment, when my wonderful hubby is in charge of making us tea one afternoon, I grin (and love it) when he is the one reaching for the china cups and bringing a little tray with tea and treats as I sit working at the computer.