Valentine's Day | 2017

Hello Everyone,

It's once again Valentines Day! A day that rolls around once a year which allows us to celebrate the love of our life.  Although rooted in a tainted past of religion and martyred saints, it transformed in the 14th century through popularity to represent romantic love.  In the 18th century England, it became an occasion where lovers exchange gifts as a romantic symbol.  Today it has become as commercial as the next holiday, but you cannot escape the fun opportunity to shower your true loves with candy and flowers.  We chose to celebrate with chocolate cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, and wonderful fresh flowers.  I hope and pray this Valentine's Day that you get to celebrate with your true love and it finds you well!

God Bless,

Trina

Sapphire Jubilee

Hello all!

This week the Queen of England and the Commonwealth is celebrating the longest reign of a living monarch in her country. They are celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 65 years of reign with the sapphire jubilee. We thought we would honor this momentous festivity in our way by having a spot of tea.

The reason I found this occasion worth noting and celebrating is because I admire the Queen so dearly. Upon a closer study of her you will find commitment and duty at its finest. She is extremely disciplined and well poised. Inheriting a job you can never retire from would be a daunting task, but not for Her Majesty the Queen. With a smile and a wave she proudly represents the head of Her people's land, and land abroad, of a legacy so refined it would make anyone take notice.

We selected some light sandwiches, various fruit, cakes, and sweets for our celebration. Placing in fresh flowers, books, and magazines added an opportunity for celebratory conversation in the Queen's honor. We also added in blue accent color to represent the sapphire achievement. Finally, we chose some cinnamon tea from The Greenbrier to add to the charm. Our tea was quite lovely and we had a jolly good time. Here is to a wonderful 65 years of reigning to the Queen, with more wonderful years to come!

God Bless and God save the Queen,
Trina