Tea has been a big part of my life, bringing calm and mindfulness. I’ll be sharing my tea sessions, the teas I brew, the vessels I use, and their makers, along with nature photos and videos. Tea and nature go hand in hand for relaxation and being present in the moment.

“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.”

This reflects Claude Monet’s deep admiration for nature, particularly the water lilies and lily pads that became iconic in his art.

Image location: Johnson Nature Preserve

Medium closeup of red colored leaves during Autumn

The colors that calm. The favorite time of the year #autumnisawesome #colorsofautumn

One of my favorite places to walk: Cranbrook Gardens in Bloomfield Hills, MI #japanesegardens #enjoyingnature