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Tea Time with Natasha in Oz

Hello lovely friends! Thanks so much for dropping by to say g'day. Will you stay for a quick cuppa with me?

Tea Time with Natasha in Oz


Tea is liquid wisdom. ~Anonymous

It seems like forever since I have joined in the weekly Tea Party Link-ups that happen every Tuesday in Blogland! I am so happy to be finally joining in again today! This week I am sharing pictures of all of the tea parties I have had over the last couple of years. Some pictures are from home and some are from abroad. I think you might get the sense once you have seen them all that I am a big fan of taking tea!

Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary. 
Chinese Proverb

Tea time in Singapore....
Tea Time with Natasha in Oz, Chinese Tea

Tea Time with Natasha in Oz, Tea in Singapore



There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea. 

Bernard-Paul Heroux


Tea time in Hong Kong

Tea Time with Natasha in Oz


Tea Time with Natasha in Oz, Tea at the Langham Hong Kong

Tea Time with Natasha in Oz


Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. 

Thich Nat Hahn



Tea Time with Natasha in Oz


You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. C.S. Lewis

Time for tea in the USA!

Tea Time with Natasha in Oz, Ritz Teddy Bear Tea


There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. 

Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady


Tea Time with Natasha in Oz, Spode tea cup


Tea Time with Natasha in Oz

Tea Time with Natasha in Oz


Tea Time with Natasha in Oz

Now it's time to do the dishes!
Tea Time with Natasha in Oz

Thank you so much for dropping by to visit! 

Best wishes always,

Natasha In Oz

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64 comments:

  1. SnapFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I'm going to your house for tea!!! Wonderful!!!!!

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  2. Johanna GehrleinFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Hello Natasha,
    what a lovely tour through all your wonderful posts. I am happy that you can again join in those wonderful parties. You shared a lot of remarkable tea quotes. Thank you for showing this all.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  3. Honey at 2805February 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I enjoyed your tea time tour!

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  4. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    What a wonderful tour you have taken me on! I enjoyed all your tea quotes and every stop we made! I love your Spode teacup! Thanks for having me and it's nice to have you join me once again.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. DonnaFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Natasha, What a lovely tea party! I love your set and your darling children's faces. They look so happy!

    Beautiful photos!

    xo
    Donna

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  6. Donna@Conghaile CottageFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    You have set so many wonderful teas for us to be a part of... Love the quotes too... NOW I must go pour a myself a nice cup of tea!
    Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for sharing your beautiful things with us...
    Hugs,Donna

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  7. OliveFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I am having tea now and this was a delightful post. I love your striped tea cups. hugs♥olive

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  8. CaseyFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    What is it about teapots and tea cups
    they just make you feel warm an fuzzy inside.

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  9. Martha's FavoritesFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Can I just say, I want to go to your house! Love all your tea cups and the pictures of the children. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  10. Slice of PieFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Love your post ... and the fact that your children enjoy teatime! Nothing brings peaceful thoughts like a cup of tea! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  11. LibbieFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Look at all your tea times around the world!!! Amazing! You know that makes me so jealous :) A good jealous! A Oh that is so amazing jealous!!! It is so fun to see you family slowing down to enjoy each other over a cup of tea wherever you might be! & it looks just as fab in your own home! & those gloves make doing the dishes look fun! Take Care Natasha!!!

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  12. BonnieFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Natasha, I know I would enjoy having a cup of tea with you. All your tea parties look grand but just talking to you would be great fun.

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  13. my cup of teaFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Your tea-time looks so inviting!
    Make me want a cookie....I love tea and cookies!lol
    Happy Tea-day!
    ~Donna~

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  14. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Tea and goodies in so many places, I loved them all.

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  15. TerriFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Lovely photos of your family and your tea times. You shared a number of very lovely tea cups and saucers. And the chai tea cookies....YUM!
    Thank you so much for sharing with us today. I enjoyed my visit : )
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  16. xinexFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Love your tea time around the world, Natasha. Your children are so beautiful. I love how you ended your post with washing the dishes, lol, back to reality!...Christine

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  17. DonnaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Natasha, I decided to join all of the tea parties you join and I'm so glad! I visited some lovely blogs and now have linked up with them. Thank you for sharing the heart-warming photos of your family. The one of your hubby cracks me up. :o) My boys take tea with us too..but never dear hubby. He is a die-hard water drinker. How wonderful that you guys get to travel to take tea. I'd love that!

    xo
    Donna

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  18. BonjourRomanceFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Bonjour Natasha,
    Great photos of all the happy tea times you had with your family. How your two beautiful children have grown. Okay, I'll help with the dishes.
    Hope your week is off to a good start,
    Mimi

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  19. SarahFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Natasha, I do think this is the sweetest tea post of all times. Wonderful quotes and truly charming photos of tea across the globe. Big smiles here! ~ Sarah

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  20. It's meFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Yes !! teatime again !! have a nice day ....love Ria....xxx

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  21. MaggieFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    You just can't beat a good cuppa and with Yorkshire tea you always get a "proper brew"!

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  22. Can do momFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I found you from the Middlest Sister (Libbie's) blog. We love to take tea, here in WI, too! In fact, on these wintry cold days, I depend upon it to keep me warm!

    Your family looks lovely, as do all your beautiful photos of ways to take tea.

    Blessings to you and your family!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Tea is wonderful anywhere. I love your tea in Hong Kong. I lived there for five years, and the many hotels had amazing teas. I love all the teatime fun that you have posted.

    Karen

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  24. FarahFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Natasha, first of all lot of thanks for your superb Tea quote... Oh I can show this to my husband with authority (LOL).
    Its a lovely post and I think the most relaxing tea time is at home isn't?
    Hope everything in Brisbane is smooth now...
    Hope you would like to spare a little bit of your time for my new post, it’s something different I hope you will enjoy …
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  25. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Great post, I love the tour of tea around the world. The gloves for the dishes are outstanding also. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  26. JocelynFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    What a lovely tea time! I loved the tour and the gorgeous tea cups.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  27. JMWFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Hmmm, I may have to go get a cup of tea now! Love your Spode tea cup - such a lovely design. :)

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  28. AnnFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    First time at you're beautiful blog. Your tea time pictures are lovely. I adore all the pictures of your tea times. Your spode cup is lovely.
    Ann

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  29. AnnFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:03 AM

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  30. De RuijsbroekjesFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    yeas I like to have a cup of tea please...can I have a cookie with it ;-) or just a teasbiscuit..mm I love it..that brings me to an idea...i gone ...cooking water for a cup of tea, bye!

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  31. KimMalkFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Natasha - your family is certainly dedicated to tea! What lovely pictures, your children are adorable. :) Hugs, Kim

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  32. Thea February 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oh, I don't like tea...pregnancy aversion that stuck with me.
    But I wish I did looking at your beautiful photos! :)

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  33. A Tale of Two CitiesFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Taking tea around the world--what an adventure!

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  34. paperbutterflyFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What a wonderful way to share tea. You can have tea anywhere and you have chosen wonderful places.
    So glad you hvae chosen to share with us here today. looking forward to seeing you soon.

    Blessings, Pam

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  35. ♥ Lila ♥February 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Hi my friend.
    Everything was beautiful, nice and tasteful.
    Hugs,
    Lila

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  36. RosieFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Love a wee spot of tea, anytime, anywhere as long as it is with the Earl...Happy Day...xoxo...Rosie

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  37. LynnFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Very pretty Natasha! Lovin' the first pic best, how fun:@)

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  38. MarthaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Love the around the world! Great pictures!

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  39. LindyLouMacFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    What lovely photos and images of tea time around the world.

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  40. JessaFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Such wonderful photos! Your black and white striped cups are so very beautiful! Love that you took your kiddos to tea in America. Beautiful tour, I enjoyed it very much.

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  41. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Good morning! I'm so happy to be here .... Lindo your blog and I am his follower! Be very welcome to HOUSE DECORATED!
    Hug from Brazil here!
    Valeria

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  42. Decor To AdoreFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Oh my goodness I am overcome with all of the loveliness!

    All of the information and quotes your provided is just priceless!

    I love that you have included your entire gorgeous family.

    From the bottom of my heart, thank you SO very much for linking up.

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  43. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Natasha...

    My friend, you have taken tea in some really awesome places! I think that's fabulous! I really enjoyed all the different teapots and teacups...sooo pretty! I have to say that I just adore that pretty black and white striped teacup...it's lovely! I also loved the photo of your two beautiful children taking tea! Sooo sweet, my friend!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  44. PondsideFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    There's no day, no conversation, no meeting or lazy afternoon that can't be improved by a cup of tea!

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  45. Julie HarwardFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi there...I don't drink tea but this all looks fun. Cute picture of the kids and the teddy bears! (On the flour..it does not matter.) ;D

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  46. RoxyFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Love the Spode! My daughters and I enjoy the whole afternoon tea ritual. Nice, happy post.

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  47. ~✽Mumsy✽~February 24, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I like all of those tea sets that you are showing in this post! They are so very pretty!

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  48. JoFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    what a fun post, there is always time for a good cuppa tea!

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  49. Beloved's Redheaded BrideFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I enjoyed the tea pictures~! THanks for letting me peak in.

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  50. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Hi Natasha,

    Thank you for taking us on your travels. I enjoyed the pictures of your family too. What a neat post!

    God bless,
    Kathy

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  51. AmesFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love tea time. It's a special treat!~Ames

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  52. StefFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I think that is one of the absolute coolest thing. I don't drink tea, but how cool to have these personal and beautiful pictures. I love it!!!

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  53. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    This is a fantastic post! I just love all those photos of the many, many different types of teapots and teacups from all over the world! They're all so unique and so beautiful. It's amazing how the act of having tea time can have so many different tea wares!

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  54. BeverlyFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Ah, each occasion looks wonderful. I would love to be able to visit and share a cup of tea with you.

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  55. DonnieFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    What wonderful photos and quotes to read while having tea.

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  56. Rocky Mountain WomanFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    This makes me remember my sweet British grandmother who had tea every single day at 4:00 pm. I loved staying at her house and getting to have tea with her..

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  57. The Charm of HomeFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Yorkshire tea huh? I need to try that! You make it look oh so lovely! Very nice.
    Sherry

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Natasha! Oh, what a treat to sample so many wonder teas and see all of your pretty dishes. My daughter lived in England for a couple of years and she always drank Yorkshire tea! Your children are just beautiful! Like their mother, of course!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  59. JennyFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    What a terrifically charming stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's letter "T".

    Love seeing the different tea traditions...

    Thanks for letting us tag along on your trips for tea!

    Thanks for linking.

    A+

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  60. BethFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    This is a lovely post, Natasha! Looks like you have done a lot of travelling - good that you always stopped for a nice cup of tea. Have a great wknd.
    Blessings, Beth

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  61. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    This was such a fun tour through your world of tea! I love the pictuers of the precious children! Adorable. And the tea quips were insightful and fun!
    Yvonne

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  62. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    lovely tea pots and smiling shots..
    thanks for the treat.
    keep smiling.

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  63. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Lovely! Teatime is great wherever you are :o) I love the photos, especially with your beautiful children.

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  64. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Hi Natasha,
    What a lovely post on tea! I love to go to tea rooms, and just viewing your posting of the various tea times is relaxing! Your photos are beautiful! I collect teacups and will do a posting on those soon. Have a wonderful day and enjoy a spot of tea! xoxo Kim

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