Part II of the Allen County Christmas Tree Festival-Time Traveler Day

Since today is "Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day", the teapot is visiting a couple other time periods.  (Not that this is anything unusual to the Tartis.)    

While attending the Christmas Tree Festival in Lima, we also toured two additional buildings, which are part of their complex.

First the Log Cabin

They were making bean soup in the kettle hanging in the fireplace.  I love the fireplaces in the old log cabins.

The Victorian Home

 Members of the Victorian Guild decorated the home in Victorian fashion

The lady welcoming us at the door had a muff.  How I loved my muffs as a little girl!

Front Door

As you can see above in the photo of the house, screen doors are on the outside of the home.  Inside the screened area is a small (I am sure there is a term for this area, but I am not well versed in Victorian homes) space that held an umbrella stand and would allow visitors a place to wait out of the elements.  Directly above is the ornate dutch door.

Parlor decorated for the holidays

Mannequins were dressed in Victorian clothing and having a nice holiday gathering.  

Notice the silver tea set between the two rooms.

I love old chandeliers

An intimate gathering

Lovely tree and piano

These two gentlemen didn't say a word

The dining room

Beautiful cabinets lined the entire wall

I believe the men would have congregated in this area.

A sweet little teacup tree

Smaller dining room

Sewing area

Beaded purse display

This would be the perfect place to curl up with a good book.

It was on the second floor and overlooked the back yard.

Opposite end of the same room

Perfect setting for a private afternoon tea

Children's room

Teddy and me for tea

Upstairs bedroom

Love this bed and fireplace

I would have a hard time choosing a bedroom

Upstairs sitting room

Stairway

I love the reading nook on the landing between the two floors

The curved window is stained glass

How I want to play a Christmas carol on that gramophone

This is the upstairs landing, on the right, behind the railing in the above photo of the stairway

So relaxing

The restroom is "concealed" in a corner of the room

I would love to address my Christmas cards from this very spot.

Hope you enjoyed another home tour.  

Sips and Smiles,

Teresa

Victorian Tea at the Bloomfield House

Dr. Bloomfield's home was built in 1879.  The Henry county historical society has restored the home to it's original grandeur.  The home has been decorated for the holiday season and yesterday, I attended their Holiday Victorian tea.

The Menu

Our Table

Our Place Settings

Apple Caramel Scones

The Sandwiches

Our Filled Plates

The Sweets

We find it difficult to visit with a tiered server in the middle of a table.  We have solved the problem at tables for four by sitting two shorter people opposite each other.  We have no problem looking through the server and the taller people have the side view.  Whenever we share tea time, conversation flows as plentiful as the tea.

Decorated Window

More Victorian Decor

The Sitting Room

Buffet in the Dining Room

Dining Room Tree

Beaded purses on display

Wouldn't you love to get ready in this bedroom?

Same bedroom as above

Another bedroom with vintage clothing

Close Up of the Window Decor

I love the wardrobe.  Hmmm, what shall I wear?

Bathroom

Stairway

Bedroom decorated for little girls

Doll Collection

Old Toys - notice the many tea sets

In memory of the lives lost during the bombing of Pearl Harbor 74 years ago today, my morning cup of tea is Makai Black Hawaiian Tea.  Makai means "to face toward the sea".  The tea, grown in Hawaii, is very smooth, a bit smokey, a bit sweet, and very unique.  The dry leaves are in the lower left of the photo.  They are very large, twisted leaves.  I used Hawaiian water, purchased at Marshalls, bottled at the source in Keaau, Hawaii.  I don't have a fresh Hawaiian pineapple for breakfast so I am substituting an Alohamac by Hawaiian Host.  I am warning you, don't try these things.  I purchased my first bag at the Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World.  I inhaled them and luckily, found them when I returned home at Menard's.  The chocolate covering the macadamia nuts is so smooth.  They come in both dark or milk chocolate to keep everyone happy. 

I read the poem "Freedom is Not Free" by Kelly Strong and reflected on the service of our military men and women. Our freedom is certainly not free.  My gratitude to everyone currently serving, and everyone who has served, in our military. 

Simply Sips Today,

Teresa