Long May She Reign!

 Diamond Jubilee Tin

The Diamond Jubilee

celebrations for 

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 

are now just a few months away.

The official Jubilee Weekend Celebration is June 2nd - 5th, 2012.

I wish I could be in London for all the Diamond Jubilee celebrations!

Since I haven't figured out a way to get to London,

I've decided to celebrate here at home...

all Jubilee Weekend long.

Naturally my celebrations will include tea parties and luncheons.

I've already stocked up on tea from my favorite British tea purveyor,

Whittard of Chelsea.

I love that they have a website for American shoppers now 

with affordable postage rates from the UK.

I couldn't resist Whittard's shiny blue Diamond Jubilee Tin

especially since I have their Golden Jubilee Tin

from my trip to London in 2002.

Golden Jubilee Tin

As much as I love Whittard of Chelsea, 

I must admit, 

I wish their Diamond Jubilee Tin 

was more like their 2002 Golden Jubilee Tin.

Whittard's Golden Jubilee Tin was a larger tea caddy and 

was filled with two Golden Jubilee loose teas,

selected by Giles Hilton, Whittard Tea Master,

to commemorate that special occasion.

I am excited though to have the Diamond Jubilee Tin.

It comes filled with 40 English Breakfast teabags
which I will enjoy now and on the Jubilee Weekend.

Long May She Reign!

Now I'm excited to spend the next few months 

planning my Diamond Jubilee menu and parties.

Thanks to my knitting pen pal, Teresa in England,

my Diamond Jubilee menu will include an authentic

Coronation Chicken recipe!

I'll be sure to share ideas and tips 

over the next few months.

My first tip is...

  treat yourself to some Whittard of Chelsea tea!

(In the photos:  Emma Bridgewater Union Jack Pottery and Spode Blue Italian & Blue Room.)