Meeting Molly Hatch

 As I rise this morning, I don't have to look far to see the pieces of Molly Hatch ceramics I have purchased at Anthropology.  A Make Do Vase and a big ben ring holder happen to be within eye shot as I write this.  I have followed the ceramic artist on the internet and was excited to see this installation unfold:https://www.newarkmuseum.org/repertoire-molly-hatch

 I was even more excited to see it in person with a tour and presentation with Molly Hatch, herself.

 I found the Ballentine Housewww://newarkmuseum.org/ballentine-house  at the Newark Museum to be a Victorian Wonderland of the decorative Arts

 Was so happy I was able to see the rooms all decorated for Christmas

 But, the biggest treat was we had a high tea and were treated to cinnamon tea presented by https://www.harney.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Harney_FSM&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=FB-TEA-HP-20-SHIP-1C  We even were treated to a tin to take home.  Can't wait to have my tea this morning in a forget-me-not tea cup I purchased.

The food was a delight surrounded by kindred spirits and exhibits of their tea pot and cup collections.

The presentation with Molly Hatch about her new book "A Passion For China" and by Mr. Harney about Harney and Sons teas all flowed together  and made a fine tribute to China for bringing us ultimately the dishes we eat on and tea that we sip.

Meeting Molly Hatch was a thrill and sharing tea with kindred spirits was a true Christmas gift.  I made sure to get a signed copy for my daughter.  She is engaged to  be married in 2018 and I have the perfect dishes picked out to give to her this Christmas along with the book.

Joyeaux Noel at April Cornell

 Please join us as we celebrate a French Christmas at April Cornell on December 9th from noon-3pm.  We will have Kathryn Gordon bring her sweet treats and Ellen Karchar from Pleasant Valley Lavender selling hand picked lavender gifts. Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oceangrovestore/https://www.facebook.com/oceangrovestore/ to see all of our events.

Making a list and checking it twice

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