not an artist... I was able to paint a Rudy Whistle Mug!

I went to visit my friend Jody - of Rudy Whistle Pottery.  She said she would let me paint a mug!!  I was so excited!

We hung out that day for a few hours catching and catching up, it was a special and fun day.

Then before me was this blank canvas. This big beautiful mug.  I could do anything I wanted to it.  I don't know what I was thinking trying to draw my cats peeking over the rim of the cup!  That is why Jody is the artist!!!!

And then the base is the weird yellow green.  It is not was I thought I would be.  It is just awful.  The mug is great and holds a ton of tea...but the painting is just bad!!!

But, I made a memory...and it's not like anyone is going to steal this mug from me.  And not just because my name is on it, lol!!

I painted the inside purple, but it looks brown.  I just chuckle every time I use it!  Again, it is not what is on the outside, this is FOR SURE a reminder it is what is in the inside...and that is delicious tea!!!!

But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

 

Sojourn Cafe - London Fog in Brewster Ohio

Sojourn Cafe

MON-FRI 6:30a – 2p

SAT 8a – 2p

255 Wabash Ave. S Brewster, Ohio 44613

330.767.6700

Last time I was here it was called McB Cafe, Cup of Joy, that was 2021.  I had not made it back until now.

My friend's daughter works here from time to time, and I wanted to try it out again since I hear her talk about it all the time.

I was super pumped to learn that drinks were half price on Wednesday!!!  It was Wednesday and I was doing my Wednesday Wandering thing on my way to Canton.

They have a very nice selection of drinks here at the cafe.

Lots of drink options and nice prices too.

The tables and decor are very nice.  There is a nice amount of seating too.  The cafe is clean and really nice.

The orange scone was one of the best scones I have ever had.  It was great. The price was good, and the portion was huge. The flavors were great, and it was not dry, but moist and delicious!  

I ordered the London Fog.  It was good, but I was not over impressed with the tea flavor itself.  The other flavors were good.  I asked for lavender and that was nice.  The milk was nice, but the Earl Grey was lacking some flavor. 

The tea bag was left in the cup- which to me means the water is added, the tea bag is put in, and then milk is added right away.  My one suggestion would be to steep the Earl Grey in the water for 5 minutes before adding the milk, so that the flavors have a chance to come through...or maybe try a stronger or different Earl Grey tea.

But I will be back to visit. The cafe was clean.  The staff was very friendly.  The prices were good, especially on a Wednesday when the drinks are half price. And the scones were yummy.  The other food looked good too.

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Craft night and I made a tea cup out of sequins

It was family craft night in December.  A bunch of aunts and cousins all got together to make crafts.

Do you like to be creative and crafty?  Gather some friends together for a craft night.  Everyone can do their own craft or you can work on one together.  It is just fun to all be together.

I made these super cute button ornaments.

Then I wanted to make a sequin ornament like my mom and aunt Lois had made over 40 years ago!!

I actually had gotten an ornament sequin kit a few years ago...now was the time to use it.

The trick is having the right push pins that don't slip through the sequins hole.  I used the pins that came in the kit, but if you were to do it on your own buy pins with larger heads.  I also used pins with pearl tops for the actual teacup part of the ornament. 

Here is one of the ornaments my mom made years ago.  I hang it on my 4th of July tree now.

Can you tell it is a teacup??  May not... It is kind of hard to tell, but for my first attempt I like it.

My sister and cousin each made one too.  It was a fun craft and I think I will make more.

And I liked it enough to put it on my Tea Tree at home.

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

 

King's Street Cafe. London Fog

I was in Wadsworth for a chiropractor  and decided to get a little caffeine burst.

kingsstreet.cafe

120 High St, Wadsworth, OH 44281

(330) 714-7419

Some fun festive holiday flavors listed.

I decided on a London Fog, it was $3.49, not a bad price at all for a cafe drink.  I was very pleased.

The cafe is very clean and bright.  Nice conversation areas through out.

The London Fog was really great.  I mean it is kind of hard to mess up a London Fog though, lol!  It's Earl Grey and Milk...and sometimes lavender or vanilla thrown in.

Either way, it was a very good Earl Grey and I will be back.

5 tea cups out of  5!  Flavor was great, the staff was very friendly, the cafe is clean and welcoming.  There was Christian music playing which I loved too.

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Blend of Grace- Winter Spice Chai and Bursting Berries Smoothy

It was a cold day, but we made a run for drinks!  It was the last week Blend of Grave was serving for the season....and they were just down the road from our office.

https://www.facebook.com/blendofgrace/

My friend kept telling me she loved the Bursting Berries Smoothy...so yes, freezing out, but I got the smoothy.  It was worth it!  Bursting with berries for sure!!

I also then got the Winter Spice Chai.  It was great!!!  And that is not just any donut there...that is the protein donut- which makes it okay!  It was delicious, pricey but delicious.  I probably wouldn't get it again just cause it was $3. But, I would get both drinks again.  Probably not at the same time again, lol.

I do give both drinks 5 tea cups out of 5!

The winter spice chai was very nice.  Not too spicey, but I got the spice notes of cardamom and cinnamon and notes of brown sugar.   The gals are super friendly and helpful.  I am a fan!

oh that is a protein donut!  I promise, lol.

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

 

Bell Store Chai...yes, gas station chai

I was shocked to see I could get a chai latte at the Bell Store.

You can get it hot or iced.

You can get a variety of flavors.

I first tried the gingerbread- it was really good.  But, I hated to think what the sugar count was in it.

2 tea cups- taste and price were good, but sugar was too high.

I then got the sugar free Vanilla...I could not even finish it.

0 Tea cups, flavor was bad!!!!

So yes, you can get chai at a gas station...but, why would you, lol!

Make it cheaper and healthier at home.  This is a pass for me.

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.