Welcome to my Valentine tea!
I made brownies and used my heart cookie cutter to make these chocolate hearts. The plate is 'Landon' by Noritake.
I added a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream topped with cherry pie filling. The plate is from Mary Engelbreit, who creates such cheerful designs. Cheerful chocolate and cherries!
These are my Valentine placemats. I have some just like these for St. Patrick's Day too.
Today's tea is Coconut Chai from Zhena's Gypsy Tea. I got this tea for Christmas from my daughter.
A bouquet of store-bought tulips would add a springy touch to the Valentine's Day table.
This is a Valentine's Day card tree; I took this photo two Valentine's Days ago at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
Linking to
Tuesday Cuppa Tea, Tea Time Tuesday, A Return to Loveliness, Friends Sharing Tea, Tabletop Tuesday
Josey (10.5 weeks old at time of photo, Miniature Schnauzer) and I thank you for stopping by today.
37 comments:
Looks like you have a great snack there Beth-enjoy! Josey is such a cutie, I've always liked Schnauzers:@)
Love your post, I'm having a Mother/Daughter/granddaughter Valentine Brunch this Saturday, you gave me a few ideas,thanks.
Sylvia
Heart shaped brownies, yummy! Pretty tulips Beth and colourful china make your tea table welcoming. Will Josey be joining us for tea?
Hugs,
Judith
Josie is a cutie :-)
LOOKING VERY SWEET - would you please pass that plate?
The Valentine tree is so wonderful! Brownie hearts with ice-cream and cherries sounds like a perfect Valentine dessert! Maybe I'll do that next weekend when my friend comes over for tea!
Everything looks so good. It's rainy here today - a great day for tea and something chocolate!
Your tea looks most inviting. Josey looks adorable and ready to greet your tea guests as only a lovable furbaby can. Wishing you a wonderful day..xo HHL
Love it all. be still my heart - valentine shaped brownies!! woot! and I knew right off the bat that was ME wares...so cute and recognizable!! Love cherries, just got a little cherry covered pot with a lid for my kitchen. ;-) All of the ideas are so cute and pretty. And I just LOVE that little Josie pupper. She is so cute, glad you posted another pic of her ~she is growing!!!... looks like she is already sporting her "red" for Valentines! ((hugs)) to you Beth! Stay warm! xo
I'd love one of those brownies! Josey is adorable!! xo
I'd love to have one of those heart shaped brownies with you, Beth, and a cup of that coconut chai tea! Everything looks wonderful. Josey is cute, too!!
Those brownies sure look delicious, and Josey is as cute as a button! :)
What a wonderful Valentine post! I love your heart placemats, and your heart shaped brownies look wonderful! Hearts and chocolate...perfect! The tea sounds wonderful! I haven't seen that variety before. Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
Ruth
What a sweet Valentine tea! The heart shaped brownies and ice cream with cherries looks yummy! Celebrating the holidays with tea time decorating is so fun! Your Josey is such a sweetie too!
Nancy
So bright and cheerful on this dull winter day!
Thats a great idea for Valentines day tea party...I'm planning to have one...love it..thank you for sharing with love Janice
Love your Valentine tee, Beth. Your heart brownies look so pretty and delicious!...Christine
What a great tree! The brownies, and the placemat and dishes/teacups are lovely.
Wow. Josey is GROWING! Darling puppy.
Oh, yum!! Your table and decorations are so festive. Your Josie needs to meet my daughter's Rocky. :-)
Hi Beth,
I like your brownie hearts and with the scoop of ice cream and cherries, makes a pretty dessert. Your teacup is very cute and brings a smile. The Valentine tree is a wonderful idea and your puppie is adorable. Thank you for coming to tea and have a beautiful day, my friend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello - another BYB Party participant here, still working my way along Vicki's list :)
What a visually enchanting blog you have created - tea, cakes, and flowers, all beautiful!
You are more that ready for Valentine's Day. Love the heart shaped brownies (I love cherries) and all your Mary E -- love her illustrations. Josie is too cute! Happy Tea Day!
Your treats look yummy and your flowers beautiful!
Have a great weekend!
sandy :)
Hello Beth, love the heart shaped brownies and the delicate pink tulips. Your china is exquisite, too.
And that little Josey is adorable! She is the same color as our dog, Pudding.
Good morning Beth,
That china looks like Mary Engelbreit. When you made the brownies, did you make them in a square or rectangular pan and then use the cookie cutter? That makes for great tasting along the way.:)
It is a happy teatime treat!
Best, Ruthie
Everything looks so pretty in pink! I would just love a brownie. Josey is so adorable Beth.
Oh your brownies look YUMMY! Would taste great while I enjoyed my morning cup of coffee. Love the little cutie. hugs ~lynne ~
So beautiful and delicious. I'll be right over :-)
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Dear Beth,
Your cherry dessert plate with matching teacup is adorable. Your tea sounds delish. I love those heart shaped brownies,yummy! I haven't tried icecream with cherry topping before. I'd love to try it! Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Lisa
What a bunch of prettiness! Our daughter will be 31 February 3rd. We used to have Valentine themed birthday parties for her.
Those tulips remind me of a clump I have in my front yard.
Hi Beth, I love all the Valentine's decorations! I've never had that type of Chai tea(but I love Chai so will look for it). Hope you have a wonderful evening. Hugs,Noreen
What a great garden blog! I, too am a passionate gardener. I am now a follower, and going to grab your badge for my blog!
Hope you'll stop by Two Crow Cottage for a visit!
I should tell my daughter about this - her husband LOVE's brownies and shaped as hearts would be sweet! Love Mary Engelbreit -she had a delightful whimisical way of bringing her art, houseware and quotes together -miss her magazine!
I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
Kathy
Hello Beth,
What a beautiful Valentine tea! I love that you cut the brownies out in the heart shape, such a fab idea! The cheery place mats and tea cups are perfect for Valentine's Day.
You are inspiring me to pretty up my dining room table for tea too!
Hugs,
Terri
My friend has those same cherry dishes. She's a huge Mary Engelbreit fan. We give a lot of afternoon teas, and we did one with a Mary Engelbreit theme in my gazebo last summer. Love your flower photos!
Such a darling tea setting! Your ME cups & plates are adorable & those brownies looks soooo good right now.
I have brownies in the cupboard. Just need to put ice cream on my shopping list. Yummo!
I always enjoy hearing about the various teas you enjoy, Beth. most are very new to me, too.
Hugs,
Rett
Hi Beth, hopped over from Bernideens Tea Time. Cute idea to make the brownies heart shaped. I think I will make some for part of my grandies Valentine gift. The card tree is so fun. Thanks for sharing.
hugs,
Jann
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