An Afternoon Tea with Cardinals

It's a cold December day.

I'm having a cup of tea while

watching the birds outside on the feeder.

I'm using a red cardinal tea cup.

We've been blessed with a Red Cardinal bird

at the feeder recently.

It was quite a surprise because

 cardinals don't usually come

this far North/East in Quebec, Canada.

 Cardinals are frequently believed 
to be spirits from Heaven,
a message from a love one who passed.
My sister Judith passed two year ago,
She loved and collected red cardinals.

Cranberry Lemon Loaf

A small Sadler tea pot 

I  took a photo of the cardinal at the feeder.
It is not a good photo.
I was so excited I didn't take time to focus,
in fear he would fly away and no one
would believe me that a cardinal came to our feeder
so far out of his territory. 

I use an old granite teapot for a feeder.

I hope you enjoyed my story and
thanks for the visit. xo

To view more birds at my feeder click here.

Christmas Poinsettia Dishes

I'm using poinsettia dishes

for this Christmas tablescape.

I start using Christmas dishes in November,

though to the middle of January. 

It adds change and a delightful 

ambiance to the season.

I'm missing the sugar dish 

with this set.

 My sister Annie made this tree with 

coffee filter papers.

 I used green chargers to add contrast.

 The beaded poinsettia coasters were

 from Pier One a few yrs. ago.

Thanks for your visit xo
Merry Christmas!!