Miss Spenser's Blog

This past weekend, the tearoom was graced with lovely friends who graduated together from East High in Des Moines, Iowa. They weren't really sure if they wanted to tell the year that they graduated...they actually wanted us to guess...but we're to smart for that! (smiles) Someone ended up, under their breath, stating 1958. What a blessing they are able to still enjoy each other's friendship over all these years... they keep in touch via e-mail and little outings like this one. It was an honor having them today!  Some of them were cheerleaders, synchronized swimmers, golfers, singers, one was a drummer in a girl's band...and some said they were just "in the crowd." (ha) All of them went off to marry, some pursued nursing, computer programing, secretarial, and most importantly, mothers.  Thank you East High Ladies (rah rah) for choosing Miss Spenser's Special-Teas for your special outing! We hope you come back again soon! ~Lady Donn...

I saw this quote this week and designed an image for it...  Hope you like it!! ~ Miss Spenser 

Hi Tea Friends... I can't believe it's already November!! And it's Friday! Thursday slipped right by me and I didn't get a post up! So without further delay... here are some pictures of our Pirate tea party that we had last Friday night!  " Rrrrr ...."  The Winner of our Costume Party!    We were delighted by so many of our guests dressing up  for the part!  Someone lost their Monkey!!! haha!  As you can see, everyone had a really good time!!!  Sorry, ladies... in all of our excitement, we forgot to take pictures of the food!! Maybe next time 'ye Mateys!!  Bon Voyage from the Hardin Family! 

Today we sent Chase off for his Holiday Tour with Lorie Line. There's a strange quietness in our house... We're happy for him as he pursues his music dreams, but sad for ourselves because we always miss our "Guitar Man" when he's not around! He can make you love, he can make you cry  He will bring you down, then he'll get you high  Somethin' keeps him goin', miles and miles a day  To find another place to play. He'll be in a few different towns in Iowa! Here's a list of his tour dates: LorieLine.com If you're able to make it to one of the concerts, be sure to cheer really loud! ha!

"Delicious Autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."  ~ George Eliot We pulled out our "Fall Mugs". It's fun to drink our pumpkin tea out of Pumpkin Mugs! Give us a call to order some of your own "Frost on the Pumpkin" tea. 641-342-1547 Other's Who Are Participating in Teacup Thursday! Rose Chintz Cottage Antiques and Teacups The Rosemary House Lady Estelle's Tea Corner Denise's Delights Faith Hope And Cherrytea Beautiful Clutter Martha's Favorites Breath of Fresh Air Lady Linda Teacup Gracious Hospitality Atteatude and Chocolate Teacups In the Garden Letters from the Northwest ...

People often ask how did we get all of this stuff? Trust us on this one...it's been from years of collecting, but one thing is true ~ we rely on the emotional quality of the things we purchase. Antique or not, it has to be beautiful and give delight. It's really that simple!! Hope you enjoy a few of our favorite things...

It has been a Rainy-Day weekend; however with it being so dry this past summer, we are all thankful for the rain.  Rain. I love rainy days were I have no where I have to be and nothing to do!  Today, I think I shall make a pot of tea, pull out those books I've been meaning to read… Maybe do some knitting… watch a girlie movie!   What are you going to be doing on this rainy day Sunday!? Maybe bake some cookies? Call that friend you haven't talked to in a while? Pull out a Crossword or Sudoku Puzzle? Take a nap? Whatever you decide to do, I hope you relax and enjoy yourself!