Monday, July 28, 2025

Alice’s Tea Cup offers whimsy, comfort and delicious tea in Manhattan’s Upper West Side

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Narrow storefront entry to Alice's Tea Cup defies the rambling, charming space inside. Alice's Tea Cup provides a whimsically delici...
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Bottger's teapot that struck gold! A close encounter at the Frick Museum (aka "rock star status for red stoneware")

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The moment had arrived! Seeing Bottger's highlighted teapot (far left, second shelf) was golden! During the height of quarantine in 2020...
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Monday, July 21, 2025

Angelina's Tea Time: Paris, 2008 - New York, 2025!

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Angelina's with the family in New York City Seventeen years ago, my husband, Chris, and I spent a memorable week in Paris celebrating ou...
Sunday, July 20, 2025

A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at NYC's Morgan Library elicits much approbation on special anniversaries!

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BTS' Barb Gulley & Rachel Brown, having visited Chawton, still found much to discover at The Morgan “A Lively Mind” is a perfectly ...
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Frick Museum: Gilded Age Cast and Barb's Tea Service reap dividends from visit!

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The Frick's Garden Court The Frick Collection , aka "The Frick", is a Gilded Age legacy - a palatial structure built as an imp...
Sunday, June 29, 2025

Jane Austen Festival moves to Cincinnatti: Location changes but traditions remain with hot temps, hot tea and a sizzling Mr. Darcy!

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Jane Austen Festival moves from Louisville to Cincinnatti in 2025 Despite a new location, a new host and a few year's hiatus, the Jane A...