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To escape into reality for a moment or two, we chat theology, philosophy, literature, family and home.
Sit down in a nice cozy chair with a cup of tea and a cake or two, nestled in our own corner of modern-day hobbiton.  

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Our Book Club is currently reading through The Two Towers!

When you're trying to see the eclipse but you get rain clouds instead. 🌧
Preschool drop-offs and iced pumpkin lattes and second trimester, these are a few of my favorite things. 🎃 #fourteenweeks #ithink #somethinglikethat 🤷🏽‍♀️
So many have asked when we'll be restocking these mugs and I was finally able to place my next order & expect them to be in my hands by the first week of September! I have to order in small batches so if you'd like to reserve one (including if you'd like one with our @albionteacompany tea gift set) please send me a DM and I'll get you on the list! ☕️
Throwback to last year when we discovered our town had a blueberry festival. This year I was a bit preoccupied due to my morning sickness and I completely missed it, so I'll just bask in the glory that was this pie and wait until I can take this newest little hobbit along with us next year. 🌱

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