Tea for Tuesday #26

 Japanese tea ceremony art with cats standing in for people.

Mother Monday #5 - Frigg

 Frigg is known as the All-Mother in the Norse pantheon. The Queen of the Æsir, she resides on Asgard in her palace,Fensalir with 12 handmaidens, goddesses in their own right. Frigg has the gift of foresight but does not reveal what she sees. With a spindle she spins clouds. 

Music Monday - Tommy James and the Shondells

   From Tommy James and the Shondells' 1969 album "Cellophane Symphony"  " Sweet Cherry Wine".

Music Monday: Bob Weir

  Saturday night, January 10, 2026 news came of the death of Grateful Dead's founding rhythm guitarist and vocalist, Bob Weir had died at the age of 78. The statement that was released stated that Mr. Weir had beat cancer but, unfortunately, had succumbed to underlying lung issues. 

  Sadly, this leaves founding Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann as the last member. 

Fashion Friday - Marchesa

 I was looking for some of the latest in Marchesa fashion but some seemed to have eluded me. I hope you enjoy what I have been able to curate. When possible, I will put in the year.

This a 2025 black jewel embellished column dress

A little more casual look is this denim poplin shirt midi dress. Mot crazy about the shoes. They seem to be too casual.

A stunning one shoulder cape gown made of stretch crepe with the cape made of tulle. Love the deep aubergine.

Finally, there is this red RTW 2013 Marchesa piece. Reminds me of something that would possibly been worn in the 1950s.

Epiphany 2026

The Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, is the time in which Jesus Christ was revealed to the world through the visit of the Magi/Three Wiseman from the East. 

  The Magi brought gifts to Baby Jesus of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Gold represents kingship, thus acknowledging Jesus as king of the Jews.

Frankincense oil, representing divinity, denoting Jesus role as the Son of G_d and His divine nature.

Myrrh resin foretells suffering, hinting at the future suffering and death of Jesus.

  The day is marked with church service, chalking of the door ( blessing ones home), having your house blessed and, at least in Louisiana, eating king cake.  It is also the time to remove the Christmas tree and decorations.

Tea for Tuesday #25

 A twist on Tuesday. Instead of hot tea, which this could be used for, this a hot chocolate service set . It is either Limoges or Nippon porcelain. I couldn't find real information on this set but I believe it to be one of the two.

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