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Yes, that's tea--black and strong. Portmeirion teapot, teapot stand, plate, and tea strainer all courtesy of ebay. Other items from antiques shops: cup and saucer from Havelock, NC, tray from Kernersville, NC, cream jug from Southern Pines, NC, sugar bowl from Hillsborough, NC, tongs from Bellingham, WA. Full-leaded Typhoo in the pot, homemade pumpkin-walnut bread garnished with plain nonfat yogurt. Nom!
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"Portmeirion teapot" piqued my curiosity enough to go look up whether there's a business called Portmeirion or the teapot is from the village in Wales. I found out there's a British company, Portmeirion Pottery, founded in the 1960s by the daughter of the man who designed and built the Welsh village. The Prisoner was filmed in Portmeirion Village.
It's not yet sunrise here, and already I've learned something!
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I've always wanted some Portmeirion, but never managed to acquire any. Maybe when the kittiez and I move to the beach...
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The cup and saucer was a lucky find. The blue centers of the flowers are raised dots--it's kind of cool!
What beach?
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I watch Beachfront Bargainhunt faithfully, I subscribed to Coastal Living, I check out Zillow and Red Fin all the time, I talk to people who lived there, I look at maps and read everything I can. We are going to make this happen. I've met with the retirement folks several times now, and I think we're on track. I'm going to put on a new roof, do some reno in the kitchen and bath, and figure out something to do with the patio. I think we'll be in good shape. You can come visit!
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As for milk, depends on the tea. Dark and strong calls for milk, though, for sure!
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