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I’m not a cat person. Really! Does anyone beli

I’m not a cat person. Really!
Does anyone believe me?
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We took down High Camp last week before all of thi

We took down High Camp last week before all of this rain and stormy weather. Michelle from @cascadeloop took this picture when she and her husband came to stay. One of my favorite things during the summer is delivering a lovely tea tray with sweet cream scone fresh out of the oven, beautiful teacups and two pots of Willowbrook’s premium loose-leaf tea. There is nothing like morning tea on the front porch of High Camp with the view of the stately willow in the distance. It makes me a bit giddy to share that experience with the couples who come to stay. (You can see it in my face.) Swipe for a few more pictures of High Camp. It will be set up and ready for you next June!
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‘The Kitten’. She is several years old, and we

‘The Kitten’. She is several years old, and we did give her a name when she came to us, but we never stopped calling her ‘the Kitten’. She is wary of people but loves Georgie, our black Lab, and cuddles with her whenever she can. Sometimes she lets me pet her, and it makes me feel kind of special. .
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So, this bag of colorful long straws comes to Will

So, this bag of colorful long straws comes to Willowbrook with a bit of a story. About a year ago I was visiting my folks in Kanab, Utah and saw this bag of straws in their pantry. I commented on how groovy they were. My mom makes the best lime Coke, squeezing fresh limes and serving over ice with a straw. (My dad enjoys several of these daily). But these straws were too long for the thermal cups they use, so when I admired them, she said I could have them. I thought them perfect for the wide-mouth quart-size Masson jars we use to keep hydrated while working on the farm. I’m kind of sentimental and having straws from my sweet little old mom’s pantry makes sipping cider through a straw even more yummy. Since I didn’t have room in my luggage, my sister said she would bring them when she brought kids to summer-time Chamomile Camp. Well, she forgot to bring the straws. I actually forgot about them, but then my daughters Aliece and Kjaisa presented them to me when they came home from their recent road trip. They had stopped in Salt Lake City to visit my sister and family and she asked them to deliver the straws to me. Such a journey! It made me smile, and I snapped this selfie to forward on to my mother saying that the straws had finally made it to their new home and I would think of her when I was sipping my crystal light. She texted back, “what straws?” (So much for sentimentality) But I do love them and they should last a long long time because I put the one I personally use through the dishwasher. That’s my story. I guess you could call it ‘the last straw!’.
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Holiday Tea at Willowbrook Manor will be here befo

Holiday Tea at Willowbrook Manor will be here before you know it. Space is limited and I don’t want you to miss out on one of Skagit Valley’s loveliest holiday experiences. Reserve your table and treat friends and family to a decadent English tea in the festive manor house. Don’t delay! Some sessions are already sold out. https://teaandtour.com/product/holiday-tea/
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Here are some pictures from my time in Switzerland

Here are some pictures from my time in Switzerland and Germany. I averaged about 10 miles a day walking around Lake Konstanz. It felt good to put work aside and walk and walk and walk. (I would stop for some tea of course) .
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It’s Willowbrook Wonderland! Perhaps it is time

It’s Willowbrook Wonderland! Perhaps it is time for a mad hatter tea party? .
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The day after Harvest Tea I was off to Switzerland

The day after Harvest Tea I was off to Switzerland! My dear friend, Cynthia invited me to accompany her and I couldn’t say no. Of course I had to bring gifts home to my kids, and what a better way to share the fun of a trip than giving a gift of tea! I so enjoyed the discovery of a quaint tea shop and relished the chore of picking out a favorite blend of tea. It was called ‘A beautiful day’ and I felt it fitting. I found these adorable tea strainers at another delightful shop. Lest you think it was my own idea, I must share that I’m simply carrying on a tradition started by my daughter Addy. Several years ago she returned from a trip with a gift of flower petal tea from a mountainside village in Austria. I kept a little bit of the tea because it just makes me happy to look at. Kjaisa also brought me tea from France. Almost 20 years ago Cynthia brought me a crimson berry tea from her trip to Italy. It was so good that my mind still remembers the delicious flavor. This is why I love it when people come to Willowbrook and take their favorite tea home with them to give as gifts. Nothing says ‘I care about you’ more than giving the gift of tea. Don’t you agree?
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I carried my rooibos tea and fall teacup it to the

I carried my rooibos tea and fall teacup it to the garden this morning to snap a picture by the dwarf Japanese maple. The saucer caught the bit of tea that spilt as I walked down the steps. I’m guessing that is the ‘why’ behind the saucer. .
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The teacups of Willowbrook speak to me, you know.

The teacups of Willowbrook speak to me, you know. This one whispers of blackberries and peaches from summer, but the muted colors of fall make them a mere memory. So I sit with this lovely teacup and a pot of eight herb tea, thinking of the changing of the season. Autumn. MmmMmm! Tea tastes even better in a favorite beautiful teacup.
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Tom enjoys welcoming guests to Willowbrook. Have

Tom enjoys welcoming guests to Willowbrook. Have you met Tom? .
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The blooms of summer are gone and Willowbrook’s

The blooms of summer are gone and Willowbrook’s gardens are now garnished with fall colors of reds, oranges and green. I enjoy the changing of the seasons. The rhythm on the farm morphs as the cool crisp weather descends. I put away my Chaco sandals and pull out my wool socks and boots. I don’t like the cold and have to push myself to work outside when it is chilly, and am always amazed how hard work warms the body and how the exertion (despite the cold) is good for my mental health. Since the days are shorter, I find myself going to bed earlier so I get more rest. Autumn reminds me how healthy ‘change’ can be.
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I pour a pot of tea, set the world’s problems as

I pour a pot of tea, set the world’s problems aside, and let the wonder of Nature teach me ‘peace’.
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I honestly get perturbed when Christmas merchandis

I honestly get perturbed when Christmas merchandise is in stores before Halloween. So why am I doing this Holiday-related post? I want to make sure you don’t miss your chance to attend Holiday Tea! Reservations are coming in fast and space is limited. Willowbrook Manor puts magic into your holiday season with the warm and delicious tradition of tea! https://teaandtour.com/product/holiday-tea/ .
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Yup! This farm girl fits right in with the chicken

Yup! This farm girl fits right in with the chickens! I snapped this picture at the Washington State Fair last month and sent it to my adult kids. When they were younger, ‘widdo chicken’ was the term of endearment they used to one another. I don’t know where it came from but it still makes me smile when I think about it. There is nothing better for this mama hen than to have the little chicks gathered and I love it when they come home to visit. Lots-n-lots-a-luvins! #family
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Harvest Tea at Willowbrook was a splendid event. H

Harvest Tea at Willowbrook was a splendid event. Holiday will be even better. Do you have your reservation yet? https://teaandtour.com/product/holiday-tea/. #holidaytea
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Willowbrook’s mighty Vulcan double oven quit wor

Willowbrook’s mighty Vulcan double oven quit working about 10:00 pm the night before our biggest Harvest Tea event. I was just finishing baking all the mouth-watering tea sweets when the oven quit. I was in a quandary about how I was going to bake 16 dozen scones the next morning before guests arrived. Jim came to the rescue! He canceled his weekend plans, got up at 5 am to drive two hours to allow enough time to fix the oven and get delicious scones baked. Jim is the behind-the-scenes guy that makes everything work. My friends call him ‘Jim the Gem’. I call him the man who makes my world right. Harvest Tea went smoothly. Special thanks to Jim! .
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Harvest Tea at Willowbrook Manor is over. The wea

Harvest Tea at Willowbrook Manor is over. The weather was perfect each day of our 4-day event. It was beautiful to welcome so many tea lovers to my home for an English tea experience. The tea tent is down now, but I have my sights on Holiday Tea which is just around the corner! (Swipe for more pictures)

Swipe to see morning views from Willowbrook. Fall

Swipe to see morning views from Willowbrook. Fall is in the air!
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En Vogue is happening this evening at 6:30! It is

En Vogue is happening this evening at 6:30! It is an online event so everyone can make it. The Friendship House in Mount Vernon is an amazing organization that provides shelter, meals and resources to help people in crisis. You won’t want to miss this fabulous event. #outreach #skagitfriendshiphouse #fighthunger

Harvest Tea at Willowbrook Manor ends this weekend

Harvest Tea at Willowbrook Manor ends this weekend. Saturday is sold out but there is still room for you on Friday! #harvesttea
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Even the wee little ones love Harvest Tea at Willo

Even the wee little ones love Harvest Tea at Willowbrook Manor.
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Waste not want not is what they always say. So af

Waste not want not is what they always say. So after hosting a large tea event I like to take the crusts that we cut off of our dainty tea sandwiches then add the cream and sugars collected from the tables and combine with a dozen eggs, a touch of vanilla and cinnamon. Voila! Yummy bread pudding. I baked a batch yesterday and Jim and I delivered them my kids. A Sunday treat all the way around.
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One of my favorite things to do after hosting Engl

One of my favorite things to do after hosting English Tea is to sit down with a cup of tea and look through Willowbrook’s guest book. Harvest Tea began this weekend and I love looking at the pictures of all of the guests who came to my home to enjoy having tea together. .
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Squidge is bewildered because all of the furniture

Squidge is bewildered because all of the furniture is moved out of the manor. We are setting up Willowbrook teahouse for Harvest tea! There is still a bit of space available this Saturday afternoon (if you haven’t made your reservation yet.)
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The Friendship House in Mount Vernon is hosting ‘En Vogue’ on October 7th and it is online so you can be a part of it! Willowbrook donated this gift basket for the silent auction. I love the Friendship House and their mission, so when I went to the China hutch to choose a teacup for this donation, I wanted it to be special. This teacup was from the first China set I purchased for my teahouse. I drove to Tacoma to pick it up and made three-tiered tea trays from the dinner, salad and dessert plates to serve tea sandwiches, scones and sweets on. These teacups have been favorites of guests since I opened my business in 2018. This is a sentimental gift basket, and rightly so. It is giving voice to the needs of homeless women, children and men. As fall sets in and you enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee in your warm home, please think of those in our community who lack permanent shelter. We can make a difference by being generous to local organizations that do so much good to people in crisis. Join the Friendship House on October 7th. www.Skagitfriendshiphouse.org .
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I’m sure my ‘spirit animal’ is a bear. When

I’m sure my ‘spirit animal’ is a bear. When I took the kids to the zoo, the polar bear came right up to me to say hello. I was sending bear-luvins through the glass. Wonder if he felt it?
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The reflecting pool at Willowbrook was nursery to

The reflecting pool at Willowbrook was nursery to thousands of tadpoles this year. So whenever I see a frog in the garden, or elsewhere, I ask them if they came from my pond. This little guy was perched under the wisteria. I let him know that I was his ‘frog-mama’.
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Georgie loves fall mornings at Willowbrook. . . #l

Georgie loves fall mornings at Willowbrook. .
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My little town has a wonderful thrift store called

My little town has a wonderful thrift store called ‘The Walnut Tree’ operated by volunteers from our wonderful local Soroptimist women’s organization. They contacted me last week to say they had some lovely teacups and was I interested. You know teacups touch on the dopamine center of my brain, so of course I hot-footed it down to the store and picked up these treasures. I especially love the fact that they were donated to the Walnut tree from local folk and the funds raised serve our town. These teacups truly share the story of ‘communiTEA’!
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Good morning from Willowbrook ~ . . #chamomile #ch

Good morning from Willowbrook ~
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The morning sun streams into the tearoom at Willow

The morning sun streams into the tearoom at Willowbrook manor. Soon Harvest Tea will be here and these walls will welcome guests for English Tea. There is still space for you. https://teaandtour.com/product/harvest-tea/.
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