HIGH TEA SOCIETY With all the buzz from the Royal Wedding over the weekend, we had to pay tribute to the event, in our own way of being

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A Mother’s Day does not need to be filled with huge celebrations to be special. A simple morning filled with flowers, delicious tea and scones is a great way to show you care. In fact, allowing for some tranquil self-care time can be exactly what a busy mother needs to recharge.

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Today I want to share with you a fun and quick update that I worked on for the library. A few week's ago while at a garage sale I spotted this huge ceiling medallion right away. It was absolutely beautiful. My heart started pounding as I quickly ran up to it to see the price. I snatched it up so quick when I saw the $5 price tag! The details were amazing!! At first I was just going to give it a fresh coat of white paint, but after searching Pinterest and seeing my dear friend's painted ceiling medallion...I knew that I must try to paint mine! Supplies Needed: - your choice of acrylic paints I chose the Apple Barrel Brand from Wal-Mart -cameo pink -blue bonnet -marsh green -antique parchment -white (These are very inexpensive under a dollar for a 2 fl oz bottle) -assorted package of acrylic paint brushes (I purchased mine from Wal-Mart for around $7) -Gold Paint of choice I use the Ace Hardware brand Metallic Finish in Gold Plate 8 Fl oz I decided to paint my background blue first, and added a lot of white to my colors to soften them. I also did two coats of everything. I love pink so I knew the roses and and the small flower would need to be pink. The daisy I painted with the antique parchment color. I decided to add gold to the vines and flowers to add dimension. With every new color that I added, the medallion began to come alive. I am so happy with how it looks in the library. The colors are beautiful and I'm actually really happy with choosing blue for the background. This project took just a morning to complete! It was very relaxing to sit down and paint and listen to some music. And can we talk about how budget friendly this was??!! I love thrifting and going to garage sales because you never know what you will find! Pretty pink roses from my Husband and son for Mother's Day. The French style chaise lounge is the perfect spot to lay in the library to gaze up at the ceiling medallion. It reminds me of a beautiful painted ceiling that one might find in a Victorian Mansion. I've always been enchanted by old Victorian mansions that have the painted ceilings with the cherubs playing in the clouds. I think that's why I used the blue for the background color. One day I hope to have a cherub ceiling in the library, whether it be painted or a ceiling mural of sorts. I've always dreamed of a room like that and I do not care if cherubs on a ceiling is in style or not. lol its definitely gong to happen. I hope you like the new budget friendly addition to the library!! Thank you for visiting and keep your eyes open for treasures at garage sales this summer! -Larissa

HONEY...WONDERFUL HONEY !!!! Did you know there was a study in India compared the healing effects of honey to a conventional treatment (silver sulfadiazene) in 104 first-degree burn patients. After one week of treatment, 91 percent of honey treated burns were infection free compared with only 7 percent receiving the conventional treatment. Finally, a greater percentage of patients' burns were healed more readily in the honey treated group. Another study examined the wound healing benefits of honey applied topically to patients following Cesarean section and hysterectomy. Compared to the group receiving the standard solution of iodine and alcohol, the honey treated group was infection free in fewer days, healed more cleanly and had a reduced hospital stay. Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it will do is what some call 'turning to sugar'. In reality, honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will "crystallize". When this happens loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy naturally. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. This will kill the enzymes in the honey. Cinnamon and Honey Drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mix of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects which is also a plus. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Researched by western scientists: HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins. ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain. BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew? CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterolcould be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol. COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too! UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root. GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas. IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases. INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu. LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old. RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms. PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root. SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections. WEIGHT LOSS:Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet. Raw local honey has all of the enzymes that are suppose to make the weight loss effect happen. Directions... First you boil 1 cup of water, then you at 1 part cinnamon into a cup with the hot water, and let it steep. In other words, you leave it there to cool down. DO NOT ADD THE HONEY TO THE HOT WATER. just like the effect a microwave has on breast milk, hot or boiling water will kill the enzymes in the honey. Once the water is at room temp, you add twice as much honey as you did cinnamon (i.e. 1/2 tsp cinn with 1 tsp honey) You should drink half before going to bed and store the other half in the fridge. In the morning, drink the second half and wait a half hour before eating. The enzymes in the honey remove fungus and bacteria in your digestive tract. It also states that you should see inches lost before weight loss. But, you might hit a plateau stage after awhile. I have also read that continuing to eat it, the mixture will help to to stop fat from being stored in the body. *When buying the honey, you should look for the words RAW or UNPASTEURIZED ..pure honey is usually pasteurized .Try to get local honey to your area, it helps with allergies. If you cut back on processed sugar and yeast based foods, you will get better results'. CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month. FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week. BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day. HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it! You might want to share this information with a friend, kinfolks and loved ones. Everyone needs healthy help information ~ what they do with it is up to them. You may also want to share this with your email buddies... They deserve to be healthy too! For more info:http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/honeyandcinnamon.html Try honey and cinnamon on some fresh bananas,SO GOOD! * SPECIAL CINNAMON NOTE:The cinnamon spices that you get in the super markets off the rack could likely be sawdust that has been colored and artificially flavored. It's better to get the sticks and grind them up yourself. Most spices are irradiated. This is done to eliminate bacteria, but spices are excellent bactericides so this process is just a way of destroying the best natural properties of them. You can get great quality spices from most high-end health foods stores Cinnamon can be confused for cassia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassia) It is also known as “bastard cinnamon”. True cinnamon is also known as "ceylon" cinnamon. There are other key words to look for such as Indonesian and Vietnamese. Avoid anything that is from these countries. Credit:photos and info via various sites of the www For more info on Buckwheat Black Honey benefits : http://suzyhomefaker.blogspot.com/2012/05/buckwheat-black-honey.html Thanks for stopping! Here's another great summer recipe! http://suzyhomefaker.blogspot.com/2012/03/honey-lemonade.html

( Chris Craymer )

This tale is for Ms Vanessa's Mad Tea Party!!!! Hurraahhh! For more wild and crazy fun visit her site here and link to the rest of the parties... BUT NOT before you visit ours... Go to the end of the post to see how to win a GREAT PRIZE!!!!! Now for our story... "Cleo... Want to hear a story?" "As long as I don't have to sit up..." "OK you silly girl..." Once upon a time... The Aunts were out in the meadow one day when up came a black cat by the name of Mr Baggins, one of the many cats of The Lucky Few with an invitation... It appears that the Aunts have been invited to a Cat Nip and Tuna Tea Party put on by a mysterious Mad Catter and the kitties of The Lucky Few! They had heard that Ms Vanessa of A Fanciful Twist was hosting a Mad Tea party today, this must be part of the same shindig... how fun! Along with the invite were two bottles of some mysterious liquid with a tag that said... "Drink Me" from the Mad Catter... "Hmmmm... Dare we? The invitation says it's an empathetic potion" I wonder what that is? Well here goes..." "Oh my!!! Did you hear Mr Baggins? He's talking! The empathetic potion must make us able to understand him. How wonderful! Now we can have really have a conversation! He says we must take a walk first to give the kitties time to get ready and then go to our work shop because they have a surprise for us..." "Lets Go, hurry I want to see what the surprise is" Through the gate... Follow the rose petals... "What have they done those little sweet rascals?" "Oh how fun... It's the Haberdashery!" "All this time the kitties have been using our work space to make wild hats!!! The little dears!" "These are some crazy hats, I think they might be eating a bit too much Cat Nip!" "Look they are using all our bits of lace and beads..." "I guess they want us to wear hats with feathers..." "Definitely too much cat nip!" "Well... it's a bit better than the tea cup hat... but really... mushrooms and grasshoppers?!" "Actually Louise it is rather pretty on you in a woodsy way..." "What do you think? It has feathers? Not quite wild enough... I know these cats!" "Not wild... just silly!" "Very dapper Thelma but not you..." "Beautiful and I love the mushroom but we have to dress to please the kitties... " "We need something a bit more..." "Oh Dear Louise... Really?! This is a bit much, even to please the kitties..." "I mean did you see the tea cup... and the yards of tulle, and the butterflies! I really must love them very much to do this, but oh well..." "I guess it's not too bad..." "Now Louise, your turn, I think you would look lovely with a bird and nest on you head... after all the kitties made it and they are giving us a tea party!" "Puuurfect Now lets go... Oh how pretty!" "What a beautiful table..." "Tea, Scones and berries, and look Pussy Willow of course! And there is the Cat Nip tea and a plate of Tuna sandwiches I think we'll stick to the scones..." "But where are the kitties and our mysterious host the Mad Catter?" "Oh dear our vision is acting funny, it must be the potion again..." "Good afternoon Ladies... Welcome to the Cat Nip and Tuna Tea party, we are so happy you could come... And by the way, I love your hats!" So the Aunts settled down to enjoy a lovely tea with the Mad Catter and a few of the kitties from The Lucky Few. The kitties wanted to express their appreciation for all the Aunts do for them and also to talk about the problem of pet overpopulation. "What... They're too many of us? But were so wonderful, how can there be too many?" "Well you see not all the wonderful pets have a home to go to. There are millions of wonderful sweet pets killed each year in the pounds because there are no Aunts to take them in... It is so important to get you pets spayed and neutered because there are just not enough homes for all of us " "Stop talking about that... You'll put me off my tuna..." "Quick we had better eat everything before the Aunts bring in even MORE kitties!" "Smile for the camera Abby... Abby... will you stop eating for one moment?!" "Abby, get off the table please" "And please get off the table you bad kitties..." "Now boys... stop that... Get off the table..." "Hey... that was my tea!..." "OK... I guess it's yours now!..." "Wipe your chin Abby..." "Oh dear... this party is degenerating fast!" "Look at all the kitties..." "And more keep arriving..." "Eeeaaaaa... They're getting on the table, quick lets go!" This party had definitely gone to the cats!!! "Thank you ladies and Ms Vanessa and her audience for being a part of our Cat Nip and Tuna Tea Party, we hope you have enjoyed yourselves, now please get off the table, Thank you, Tha Mad Catter "That was a great story!" And now for the prize details.... If you sign up as a follower and leave me a comment I will put your name in one of the hats to be drawn on July 1st to win you choice of one of the following... Louise's bird's nest hat or... Thelma's tea cup, tulle frothy.... thing... or... The Tea Cup Hat with a great tea bag tag... or The Mushroom, Moss, Butterfly, Feather hat... or... A demure lovely tea cup and vintage napkin. If you are kind enough to go to The Lucky Few web site here... and make a donation of any size I will place your name in another hat to possibly win this lovely set of four vintage tea cups, napkins, tea, vintage scarf and vintage basket. The kitties and I made this with love to thank you for you very kind support! (we tried to keep out the cat hair...) 4 vintage tea cups and tea... black vintage scarf I will draw the winner's name on July 1st as well Thank You and Happy Madd Tea Party Day!!!!!!!

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HIGH TEA SOCIETY With all the buzz from the Royal Wedding over the weekend, we had to pay tribute to the event, in our own way of being

Today I want to share with you a fun and quick update that I worked on for the library. A few week's ago while at a garage sale I spotted this huge ceiling medallion right away. It was absolutely beautiful. My heart started pounding as I quickly ran up to it to see the price. I snatched it up so quick when I saw the $5 price tag! The details were amazing!! At first I was just going to give it a fresh coat of white paint, but after searching Pinterest and seeing my dear friend's painted ceiling medallion...I knew that I must try to paint mine! Supplies Needed: - your choice of acrylic paints I chose the Apple Barrel Brand from Wal-Mart -cameo pink -blue bonnet -marsh green -antique parchment -white (These are very inexpensive under a dollar for a 2 fl oz bottle) -assorted package of acrylic paint brushes (I purchased mine from Wal-Mart for around $7) -Gold Paint of choice I use the Ace Hardware brand Metallic Finish in Gold Plate 8 Fl oz I decided to paint my background blue first, and added a lot of white to my colors to soften them. I also did two coats of everything. I love pink so I knew the roses and and the small flower would need to be pink. The daisy I painted with the antique parchment color. I decided to add gold to the vines and flowers to add dimension. With every new color that I added, the medallion began to come alive. I am so happy with how it looks in the library. The colors are beautiful and I'm actually really happy with choosing blue for the background. This project took just a morning to complete! It was very relaxing to sit down and paint and listen to some music. And can we talk about how budget friendly this was??!! I love thrifting and going to garage sales because you never know what you will find! Pretty pink roses from my Husband and son for Mother's Day. The French style chaise lounge is the perfect spot to lay in the library to gaze up at the ceiling medallion. It reminds me of a beautiful painted ceiling that one might find in a Victorian Mansion. I've always been enchanted by old Victorian mansions that have the painted ceilings with the cherubs playing in the clouds. I think that's why I used the blue for the background color. One day I hope to have a cherub ceiling in the library, whether it be painted or a ceiling mural of sorts. I've always dreamed of a room like that and I do not care if cherubs on a ceiling is in style or not. lol its definitely gong to happen. I hope you like the new budget friendly addition to the library!! Thank you for visiting and keep your eyes open for treasures at garage sales this summer! -Larissa

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