An Item Which brings a Smile to your Face.

I was asked recently what are the things which make me happy as opposed to people who help me to be happy.

It got me thinking.

A wooden tray. On one side a beautiful mug filled with coffee which has an aroma and a gentle taste. Nestled beside the mug would be a little wicker basket with two homemade lopsided scones.

Then there would be a tea plate, perhaps an old china plate or then again it could be a modern plate with a motto. A small napkin with a small knife place on the plate.

In a small ramekin would be some loganberry jam to spread across the lopsided scones. A red glass handled spoon ready to serve the beautiful jam.

Lop Sided Scones

Last but definitely not least a book or in reality my kindle would also be on the tray.

The location for this mini tea party for one would depend on the season and the weather. Rain and it would be indoors or summer sun and indoors. However, from September to May it would be outdoors wrapped against the chill if necessary but savouring the sounds and scents which make the backdrop to my tea party.

Every item on my tray would conjure up memories of different people. While I would have made the scones in anticipation and the napkin would have been made form my fabric stash. Again, another memory to add to the landscape.

So, what things make you happy?