Washing tea cups

here in My Ivy Tree Home, I am washing up my tea dishes. It is so comforting and soul- satisfying to have my hands in the nice hot soapy water, washing the delicate cups and saucers. The washing and drying can't be hurried and there is plenty of time to think on the good time we had while drinking our tea. I will do the clot and napkins tomorrow. I like to spread out the good times.
The tea was to celebrate Twelfth Night---The end of the gala winter holiday season.

Raspberry Trifle

Place a layer of cake on the bottom of a clear glass bowl, breaking the cake into pieces to cover the bottom neatly. Drizzle on a bit of fruit juice--or brandy if you prefer--. Now spread on a thin layer of raspberry preserves and add half the raspberries. Top the fruit with vanilla pudding. Place another layer of cake and then the remaining berries and top with whipped cream. Refrigerate until teatime.
Serve in small elegant dishes.