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The Beginning
It all began in a sweet little shed in Moseley, Virginia. The morning of December 20, 2017 I decided to create a magical place that folks could have tea and make memories. I envisioned Mother's and Daughter's sipping tea and starting traditions, best friends sharing secrets while clinking antique tea cups, grandmothers and granddaughters sharing pearls and laughs, and old friends catching up and making new ones. Our first tea was January 13, 2018. I know I never waste a second the Lord sends my way! That little shed was so special and we outgrew it quickly. We moved to our new location in June 2018 and have continued making memories since in each place we've transitioned to. If you haven't had tea with us, make a reservation and let's become friends.
Hugs, Kip
Tea with Kip began with having tea parties at home with family and friends. I was blessed with boys so I coerced all of my friends, their daughters and granddaughters to do girly things with me. Now I have two amazing daughter in laws and four grandchildren to enjoy all the "pretties" with!
None of this would have been possible without my sweet Jesus. I am so blessed and grateful to say that I have never experienced a day without him by my side. Everyday I give him all the glory for allowing me to enjoy what i do and be with such special folks. I never know what adventure the next Tea will bring and I enjoy making memories and seeing these sweet smiles.Feeding and loving on people are my two favorite hobbies and I am so lucky to do that daily.
I grew up in rural North Carolina. Where did you think this twang came from? I do not remember being taught to cook. I think it is just something every Carolina Girl does. Most of my menus come from food I have been preparing my whole life. Who says all the things with tea need to be dainty? I want folks to leave my tea house feeling full and loved! Everything is made from scratch and straight out of my head. I could not follow a recipe if my life depended on it! Not having the pretty dishes as a child promoted my collection to this day. Homer laughlin dishes and pink depression ware are my favorite. I love setting the tables in the tea house! My son likes to tell me I have an adult playroom!
Let me tell you about my boys and grand babies! Can you say proud momma and GiGi? My sons are the most amazing young men I know. Not because they are so patient with their momma, but because of the good they put forth everyday. They are wonderful husbands and fathers. This is evidenced by my beautiful daughter in laws and grandchildren. The greatest gifts these boys gave me were Dana, Carson, Elijah, Bobby, Lilly and Isla. I love having the grand babies at the tea house! They almost love it as much as GiGi does.
I would be remiss not to tell you about my girlfriends and tea buddies. Joyce, Dawn, Rose and I met monthly for tea to catch up and share each others lives and adventures. These sweet ladies bring me so much joy in the form of tea and friendship. My wish is that everyone has a tea group to share secrets with while sipping tea from a wonderful cup. I have the best support group a gal could ask and hope for.
Of course I have others in my life I love dearly. Each and every one brings a special quality to my life. I have made so many new friends throughout the tea house. I say friends but in truth everyone becomes family to me. If you have had tea with me, Thank You! If you are thinking about it, what are you waiting for? I promise to make your experience with Tea with Kip just as special as you are!
Hugs and Love,
Kip