Barb's Tea Service presents an Austentacious Tea at Commerce Township Public Library: Jane Austen, scones and many "best companions"

BTS' Twinings tea, but not Wedgwood cups

Barb G. and Barb T. at Library tea

Last week, Barb's Tea Service presented an Austentacious Tea at the Commerce Township Library. Along with a Jane Austen tea talk, BTS served up Twinings tea, accompanied by a table of delicious sweets provided by many of the Library's guests. And, unlike Fanny Price, who in a crowded carriage, finds her own thoughts to be her best companions, BTS was delighted to be acquainted with a room full of fast friends. 

Adult Services Librarian, Alexis S. & BTS' Pam B.

Queuing up the teapots 

A shout out to dear tea friend, Barb T. who connected us with Adult Services Librarian, Alexis S., earlier this year, and made this event happen. BTS team member and tea selection consultant, Pam B., and I met Alexis back in February at the Commerce Library and we were impressed with both its parklike setting and interior spaces. 

Scones and cookies from Library guests

BTS team ready for JA tea!

Last Thursday, the Library's meeting room was filled to almost capacity with many attendees bringing in a favorite tea time treat. There were scones (and lemon curd!) and a variety of cookies. (A special thank you to Diane S. for the "ridiculously easy lemon raspberry scone recipe").

Barb T. with friends

A room filled with "best companions"

Aside from Barb T., there were a few other familiar faces, including Jerry and Linda P. who we met two months ago at our Bridgerton Tea at the Bloomfield Township Library. Jerry was also the winner of one of BTS' "Twelve Etiquette Essentials:  Formal Dining and Afternoon Tea" books. (He employed the "Price is Right" strategy, by "not going over" 😃).  

Jerry (one of the BTS book winners) and Linda P. 

Pat (right) with friend daughter

Among the other great guests that we met were Pat, who was joined by her well-accessorized daughter and friend. In addition, we were delighted to learn that another guest had been in Bath, England the same time my husband, Chris, and I were there last fall.  We realized we may have crossed paths near the Austen home I stayed at in October, No. 4 Sydney Place.

With much commendation and approbation to the Commerce Library event - it was wonderful afternoon filled with best companions, indeed!

The full quote from Mansfield Park is:  "Her own thoughts and reflections were habitually her best companions."  Another thanks to Barb T., who not only connected us to the Commerce Library, but gifted me with a Jane Austen mug with that special JA quote!