A Nice Cuppa

Southern Living magazine recently ran a piece on grabbing celebratory drinks while on the go this holiday season.  One of the drinks they featured was Hot Mexican Coffee from a place called Hugo’s in Houston.  It’s one of chef/owner Hugo Ortega’s popular traditions, and, as they described it, is “coffee infused with Mexican cinnamon, piloncillo […]

The always irreverent online store Threadless is having a $10 T-Shirt sale until September 3rd including this swanky Earl Grey shirt. Admit it, it’s totally calling to you! Plus you’ll be the envy of all your tea sipping friends.
If you’re in the market for a cute new cup for your morning Chamomile indulgence at the […]

I recently came into acquisition of this unique little espresso maker through my stepmother. She works in a church thrift store in Florida in the winter, saw this and immediately thought of me. She also keeps her eyes open for antique style china coffee cups and saucers, as she knows I am fond of collecting […]

In the May issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray, they featured a perfect centerpiece that would be ideal for tea parties and brunches alike. How cute is this?

“Fashion designer Liz Lange has a knack for pleasing moms. When we asked her for a Mother’s day centerpiece, she came up with this smart idea: […]

The Tea Spot is an innovator in steeping ware for tea, in addition to having some really fresh blends of loose-leaf tea.
One of my current must-have kitchen accessories is The Tea Spot Steepin’ Cup. It is a great little device that has an infuser for loose-leaf tea that you simply pour hot water into and […]

I am inspired by coffee cups. I have several different ones that remind me of a past vacation or a certain person. I like to select my coffee or tea cup each morning based on my mood. Last year I read Living Out Loud: Activities to Fuel a Creative Life by Keri Smith. It has […]