Look Forward to Seeing Everyone Friday & Saturday

Tea At Home With Olivia Boutique
Annual Fall & Winter
Open House
November 6th & 7th 2009
Friday & Saturday
10:00 - 5:00
Complimentary tea & sweets
Giveaways & Sales!

First 25 customers receive a gift.

200 Thorn Run Road
Export, PA 15632
724 468-3128
www.TeaAtHomeWithOlivia.com

Why Cornucopia?

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According to Greek mythology, Amalthea was a goat who raised Zeus. Amalthea's horn was accidentally broken off by Zeus while playing together. The God Zeus, in remorse, gave her back her horn with supernatural powers, which would give the person in possession whatever he or she wished for. This gave rise to the legend of the cornucopia. The original depictions were of the goat's horn filled with fruits and flowers: deities, especially Fortuna, were depicted with the horn of plenty. The cornucopia was also a symbol for a woman's fertility.

Modern depictions of a cornucopia is typically a hollow, horn-shaped typically filled with various kinds of festive fruit and vegetables. It's also associated with Thanksgiving. Two cornucopias are seen in the flag and state seal of Idaho. There is also one seen in the state seal of North Carolina and New Jersey symbolising prosperity.

Next time you see a cornucopia or horn of plenty it's either a symbol of fertility, fortune or abundance.

In the photo above is a collectible decorative vintage cornucopia from Hull.

Edible Decorations

The hues of Fall are so warm and beautiful. I enjoy decorating with edible and natural decorations. Beyond the pumpkin. Like nuts, apples, pears and so on. I also collect feathers. Just feathers in a large clear jar with a lid are interesting. Use nuts as the base for a arrangement. Or simply placed fruit on a three tier stand. A naturally beautiful color palate. Not only beautiful but, you can enjoy eating your healthy decorations. Replenish or redecorate after you eat!

Special Announcement

As many of you know, before the tea business, we use to sell only antiques. This month we decided at our local that we no longer will sell antiques or collectibles. Yet, we still will always offer antique or collectible tea items. We'll always offer vintage jewelry, clothes and accessories. And, always our teas and new tea accessories. But, no longer any antiques. With this being said we're welcoming any dealers and anyone interested in buying quality antiques at slashed prices and wholesale prices to email us at info@teaathomewitholivia.com to make an appointment to see the items for sale. This will be by appointment ONLY. No phone calls please. Just emails. If you don't live in the area and are looking for something specific, please feel free to email us. We'll be happy to see if we have your favorite item and sell it to you at a wonderful price. Here's some of the things we have: Glassware, Primitives, Furniture, Black Memorabilia, Kitchenware, Decorating Items, Displays, Paper & Books, Western Native American and Misc.

We will sell our vintage through four different venues and our tea through one:
http://www.oliviasantiquescollectibles.com/
http://www.teaathomewitholivia.etsy.com/
http://www.teaathomewitholivia.artfire.com/
At our local store in Delmont, PA called Tea At Home With Olivia or www.TeaAtHomeWithOlivia.com

I'd Like To Be Your Sweet - Tea

Antiquing this weekend I came across this sweet 1939 greeting card. It was from a gentleman to his sweetheart. Always the thrill of the hunt for me for any tea collectible especially tea themed ephemera.

Ti Quan Yin & Bluegill

My husband is quite the fisherman. He love catching the big fish. But, honestly his favorite catch is bluegill. Some of you might know these freshwater fish, as bream, pan fish or sunfish. Since they're smaller fish, he likes to catch the nice size fatter ones. Friends would ask him, why go for these little ones? He always answer with an invite for a fish fry. Then they take their first bite and they're hooked! They can't believe how wonderful bluegill taste. Above is my plate today. Freshly caught this afternoon. Then clean and fried within an hour of him coming home. Bluegill along with homegrown potatoes from our garden and Ti Quan Yin tea to drink. What an afternoon feast! We savored every morsel. Chaco our Lab was underneath the table laying, waiting and listening for the signal that our feast was over. Yes, we saved some for Chaco without the breading. As we say in these parts, he was a happy camper!

1935 Everything Stops for Tea

From the 1935 comedy film 'Coming Out of the Pantry' the handsome actor Jack Buchanan sings 'Everything Stops For Tea'.

Who Pours the Tea?

Hosting a proper tea party? Upon seating of the guests, you should immediately serve the hot tea. Before the tea is poured ask your guest would they like milk or sugar. When pouring tea, always serve your guest first and yourself last. Pour from the right side of your guest. My first tea tip of the month.

Vintage Emerald Green Porcelain Teacup & Saucer

Time for tea! This dainty unmarked Japanese cup and saucer dates from the 1950's - 1960's. Appealing footed cup with flowers and gold trim. Gilted decoration on both pieces. Reinforced ring handle with thumb rest. Excellent condition. During the 1950's so called "teacup showers" were all the rage. Each guest brought a different cup and matching saucer, that would appeal to the bride-to-be. Her teacup collection were meant to be used for entertaining in the future. These days, tea drinking is more popular than ever and so are "teacup showers".

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Tea on the Lawn Anyone?

Victorian Tea Dress

Over the years there has been an evolving popularity of afternoon tea traditions. A traditional afternoon tea was and still is served between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. An informal afternoon tea would be in a tea salon or some casual outdoor setting. Imagine the lady who wore this sweet tea dress to an afternoon tea on the lawn many years ago.