This word sums up my afternoon!

We have a family of ladies from our church who are incredibly wonderful to us, and I wanted to thank them. So I thought an afternoon tea would be just the ticket!

Off we headed to Cohasset to the Windsor Tea Room. After a few wrong turns (thank you my copilots!!), we found our way there. The little room was cozy and very charming (as is the center of Cohasset). Decorated with tea themed hanging quilts and an array of tea cups, saucers and tea pots we felt instantly at home.
Our tables were set with mismatched tea cups and sugar bowls.(LOVE that!) My cup had a fluted edge, rimmed with gold and delicate pink flowers. Does anything make you feel more feminine than drinking tea from a delicate little English China tea cup? (I happen to have an affinity for tea cups made in England)
I got such a kick out of the fact that the young ladies hadn't seen sugar cubes served before! They had only used them in a craft years prior.
The sounds I heard behind my friends chatter were that of soft music and the gentle tapping of spoons stirring. The whole atmosphere made one want to speak in soft tones and linger on topics of sewing and cooking. Being the only gal in the house, this was a much enjoyed feminine retreat - even if only for a few hours.
Once we had selected our tea from the numerous choices, we were each brought our own tea pot wrapped in the prettiest little tea cozies that are made by a friend of the owner.
They offered the typical tea time fare such as tea sandwiches and scones, along with various luncheon items like panini sandwiches and house salad. The food was delicious!! Home made vegetable soup with chunks of yummy veggies!! Just the thing for this chilly New England day! Plus the sandwiches and salad were all wonderful and not what you typically get from a restaurant. It was like your grandma was there making everything in the back. Absolutely yummy!!!

The very nice owner, Judy, came out and chatted with us for a bit and very kindly took this picture of us.

I loved that she had put a note on the back of the dessert menu that sits atop each table thanking everyone for their patronage during this difficult economic time. Also, it encouraged people to give their business to local shops.

If you're looking to treat yourself to a nice afternoon out, I highly recommend the Windsor Tea Room in Cohasset, MA.