Tea is poured, the macarons are stacked, and the roses are the kind of pink that makes you want to sit down. This picture is an afternoon tea in one frame, painted on cream with a lace cloth under the china.
It belongs to the mothers, aunts and friends who have a favorite cup and a drawer of good tea. Her name is added in deep burgundy letters with elegant serifs, matching the roses and the heading above.
Lines to pour with it: “Happy birthday. Here is to a year of warm cups, good company and cake with every one of them.” Or: “Happy birthday, Mom. The kettle is on, and so is the party.”
