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Share the joy of an elegant tea event with friends, co-workers, church groups or club gatherings. Chef Becky Watts will make it a memorable occasion.

Bringing Afternoon Tea to You!

972-396-8828

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216 W. Wall Street, Grapevine, TX

www.BeatitudesGifts.com817-488-8850Tues-Sat 9am-4pm

Serving Breakfast & Lunch

Tea Room · Café · Gift Shop

In Historic Downtown Grapevine(behind City Hall)

Available for Private Parties & Party Platters

731 Clarksville Street, Paris, 75460phone: 903-739-8600

www.oldmagnoliahousebandb.com

A PEACEFUL GETAWAY IN PARIS, TEXASOLDMAGNOLIA

HOUSE bed & breakfast

Leave your cares behind and escape to the relaxing ambiance of The Old Magnolia House in the lovely, historic city of Paris.

Sisters Debbie Shaffer and Sherry Daniels welcome you like family to this Texas Victorian built in 1871.

It’s a world of warmth and hospitality -from thoughtful accommodations to a gourmet Southern breakfast and

additional treats available all day.

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The Chocolate Angel Café & Tearoom

Richardson635 W. Campbell Rd.

Suite 310Richardson, Texas 75080

972.234.8099

Mon - Sat 10:30 am - 5:30 pmchocolateangel.com

Afternoon Teaserved dailyat 3:30 pm

reservations required

Plano - new location4709 W. Parker Rd. at Preston

Suite 450Plano, Texas 75093

972.943.1099

Texas SpecialteaShoppe

Gourmet Coffee, Teas & Fine PastriesCakes and Pies

Specialteas:Bridal Showers / Baby ShowersBirthdays / Anniversaries& Other Private Part-TeasRelax On �e Porch, Dine-In Or Take-OutServing Light LunchesNatural, Wooded Walking Trails

26734 Clark Road, Waller / 936.372.0097

FM 1488

U.S. 290

Reids Prairie

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Field Store

FM362 Magnolia

New 2011 Hours on our website www.texasspecialtea.com

Mention this ad for a complimentarycup of tea or coffee

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Across the table the one I adoreBeautiful, intelligent witty and more

Our hearts collided with a thunderous boomAs if we were the only ones in the room

I love the way she adores meWho would have thought over a cup of tea!

I felt out of place with boots and hatBut knew in my heart I’d be back.

by James Perry Simon

It happened over tea…

A ruggedly handsome cowboy…with his Tony Lama full quill ostrich boots, starched Wrangler britches, George Strait blue solid shirt, and a Rodeo King black felt hat…didn’t exactly strike me as the tea sipping type. An unassuming backdrop, this casual tea room, caused the universe to shift for two people – from such different worlds but brought together over a pot of tea. All eyes were riveted on him – his confident stride and casual charisma oozing from his very being. There he sat with his big strong hands curled around a dainty pink floral teacup and his face half hidden under his hat as he bowed down his head to take a sip. Casual conversation about tea started a friendship that would blossom into a storybook romance. I found love over a cup of tea!

By Archana Pyatt

Steeped Off My Feet!!

Love Gravity Cup

Gravity Cup by Xu54 is presented as an equilibrated cup standing its bottom edge on the saucer. I think the balancing theme is supported with the dependence graph, where we can see that love (in spite of the cup name) is not dependence on the gravity and some “r”. Love dependence on l1 and l2. I don’t know what or who are l1 and l2, but love is more when the two “l” (love hearts?) get bigger. By the way, it could be good idea for one of the valentine’s day gifts.

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Archana Pyatt is a true tea enthusiast. Her passion for tea has served as a platform for writing, traveling and final-ly opening her own tea room. Serenitea Tea Room, located in Sugarland, TX is not only a place for lunch and Afternoon Tea but also a venue to share the knowledge of tea and all things related.

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Linen and Tea~ Large selection of teapots, teacups, serving accessories

~ 90 + teas-black, decaf, oolong, green, white and herbal, including Acai and a large selection of Rooibos

~ Bonnie Line, owner of Linen and Tea, is also available as a speaker

Everything for Tea can be found at Linen and Tea, located in KK’s Gi� and Antique Mall, 6409 Indana Ave., Lubbock TX

806-632-8651 www.linenandtea.com

“Everything Tea!”

This beautiful example of 19th Century craftsmanship features a covered sugar bowl with hand chased leaves and swags and repose �owers.

The attached handles and feet are intricately embellished and the sugar bowl �nial was used to make the lamp �nial.

The sugar bowl was made by the Meriden Britannia Companyof Meriden, Connecticut; circa 1852-1898.

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