Tea Time Tiffin

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

I usually focus on etiquette at tea time, but today I thought I would share something different…. Etiquette for Memorial Day.

First it’s important to understand why this day is a holiday to begin with.

The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, had claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. This eventually became known as Decoration Day every May 30th.

In 1971, Memorial Day was officially established to commemorate all American military personnel who died in all wars on the last Monday in May. Today, people observe this holiday in many different ways.

So what is the proper etiquette for wishing someone a “Happy Memorial Day”? With it being a day where we are supposed to honor & remember the fallen, saying “happy” doesn’t seem right. Instead, we should wish that someone has a meaningful or a fulfilling Memorial Day in hopes that they can find closure for their lost loved ones.

So…. I wish you a fulfilled Memorial Day & a meaningful weekend 🇺🇸

05/16/2026

8 baskets of China have been dropped off at the Milan Museum & they’re ready to welcome the first 60 people of all ages FOR FREE to their Beatrix Potter themed Tea Party today to celebrate 🫖☕️🧺

Visit their page for more info!!

05/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and volunteered for WWII Tea for Victory and to Tea Time Tiffin for a lovely evening remembering Victory in Europe Day and Amherst's role during WWII, from school war effort support to U.S. Automatic to honoring those who served and the 32 who gave their lives.

Thank you to Tabitha for partnering for this event and for sharing the role of tea during WWII, etiquette, rationing, and more!

05/12/2026

It’s time for another Titanic Tea Party!! Reservations can be made with the Sandusky County Historical Society!

05/04/2026

In honor of the 81st Anniversary of VE Day, the Amherst Historical Society in Amherst, Ohio is having me host a 1940s Tea Time and as you know…. Tea Time with me means you always learn something! These tea pots were a huge part of WWII and honestly saved the world in more ways than one….. If you are coming to the party, I can't wait to tell you all about it!

Want to join? Tickets are $40, or $35 for AHS members! There will be raffle baskets as well!

To reserve your seats, please contact 440-988-7255, [email protected], or order via Zeffy at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wwii-tea-for-victory

05/03/2026

Today I am back at Schedel Arboretum & Gardens to give an Etiquette Lesson at a “Tea with the Bride to Be” ♥️🫖☕️