The Witching Hour By Julie Sarff - A Review

I finished The Witching Hour by Julie Sarff a few days before Christmas and in the hustle and the bustle of the holidays I am only now sitting own to write about it. I picked it up on Amazon.ca for $1.38 but for you wonderful American readers it is  a free cozy and it was pretty darn good!
I enjoyed the idea that a coven of multi aged witches gets transported to modern day France and poses as a group of Nuns, some having everyday jobs while others having more traditional roles. There were two great mysteries in this story, themes I had not seen explored in other series and a paranormal touch of fun. I would say this is worth a read and not sure if there would be more in the series but I would entertain reading them. This story is not your traditional cozy or paranormal cozy but it has elements of a cozy and worth a read. To order your own copy please click here.

Now that Christmas has passed I am off for some self care with my sister and sister in law this morning, I hope you have an enjoyable day and thank you for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy mystery. I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

Last Minute Homemade Tea Lovers Treats!

I recently subscribed to a tea website called Thirsty For Tea.Com and they posted the most adorable holiday tea idea that I have ever seen! I think I may try to do these for next holiday cookie exchange. These little Gingerbread bears hold a tea bag! I had to share this with you today in case some of you may want to give this a go for this year! Click here for Thirsty For Tea's Tutorial
I am now on the look out for a large bear cookie cutter!

Miss Mia our kitten is settling in well and has shed her cone somewhere in the house since having her spay done last Monday, she is very smart this cat!

I have chocolate, tea, a great cozy and the best of intentions to sit and read today hoping that you will find time too! Thank you for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy mystery today. I would love to hear from you and if you make those gingerbread tea bears do send me a photo!
Please leave a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

On My Table And In My Cup December 12-19th

What a week! On my table and in my heart at treasured thoughts, foods and special gifts from some truly wonderful people in my life. It has been a crazy week of hospital visits, illness, birthday's/parties, school functions, concerts and a new kitten. All this in one week no wonder I am so tired today.
I am truly lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life who go out of their way to show their friendship and how much they care.

In my quest to find the most perfect holiday card to send people I received one I think is pretty close to the most perfect card anyone could give me. Thank you to Shannon who somehow knew this card needed to be on my table and now I need to frame it. It is perfect in every way. Called the Book Shop and it is part of the Seaside Village Range by Seth Macbeth of www.seathmacbeth.com  

When I found out that there was a set of 5 I ordered a set which I am pretty sure I am going to have framed, when you see them you will know why! Click here to see the set of 6 from this Vancouver based artist and  company...I don't even care if they take until the new year to arrive they are so fantastic!

Also on my table a bit of magic! I ordered Julie Sarff's book for Kindle and I am loving it.

I even managed in a quick trip to the library and brought home a few cozies to try.

I have also had some truly yummy items on my table this week from the savory Indian delights to a brownie that I promise you was to die for! I love this time of year for all the decadence that it brings I may have to have leaves and soup for all of January but wow it is a yummy time of the year.

On the table even my wedding topper made an appearance! My husband saw the movie Friday morning and I hope to see it before the end of the school holidays. I have had Murchies Christmas Morning Tea in my cup this week it is a light and refreshing holiday tea.
 Thank you for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy mystery week in review. I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

The Force Awakens And So Do I

Well it is the day my husband and boys have been waiting for not only is it my youngest sons Birthday it is also STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS Release day in case you have been living anywhere other then North America this is a huge deal. I made my own wedding topper many years ago and it is pictured hear in my morning tea photo. My husband is a huge Starwars Fan.
I have to admit I enjoy it too.

For my cookie exchange this year I made Starwars themed cookies for my friends to take away and I love my Star Wars Cookie Cutters, I have this set and a smaller set that get used each May and now apparently each December. You can find them on line by clicking here if you want a set of your own cutters. 

It is 7 am here and my husband has already left for his "work engagement" which is code for I will be at the movie theater see you when I see you...lucky guy actually is at a work function which is being held at a movie theater then they get to see the movie... my oldest son is a little put out he doesn't get to see it now but we shall all see it over the holidays I am sure.
I downloaded The Witching Hour by Julie Sarff yesterday and read the first chapter, I really wanted to read a paper back but I was clearly needing some magic and there wasn't any in the ones I chose. So I am back to my kindle app.
Thank you for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy mystery. Enjoy your day and may the force be with you.