The Mud Holes of Virginia

Just got back from NC. What a trip! We traveled some country routes to NC. Wow, what beautiful mountains and views. Everything is blooming and smells so fresh. Had a super time visiting with my dad and my family. Here's some photos of a country antique store in Virginia. Tons of advertising signs and unique birdhouses that are made out of all kind of salvage collectibles. The man that owns the place makes these charming birdhouses with his father. A hobby that they have been enjoying for years. He called his hometown the mud hole of Virginia and said that we would pass quite a few mud holes on the way down to NC. I thought that was a funny way to describe your hometown. Quite a charming place, with a farm of exotic birds and varieties of pigeons. Each little barn was filled with antiques. Had a chance to go to Selma, NC to the historic district. Lots of antique shops. Came home with some goodies. We even had a chance to go to some garage sales in NC. Scored a pair of retro lamps. Can't wait to unpack and see what I purchased.

Huge Liquidation Sale

Yes, we're liquidating our teapots, teacups, tea wares, tableware, home decor, and kitchen. Great time to buy! Just in time for Mother's Day. If you live in the area, there's super deals! At this time our boutique location is only open by chance and we're remodeling. If you would like to visit please call 724 468-3128. To find our huge liquidation sale visit Second Fiddle in Delmont, PA, just 4 minutes from us or LnL Fleatique Market in Adamsburg, PA. Mother's Tea from Harney and Sons Fine Tea Company you'll find at the Adamsburg location. Second Hand Fiddle is a must, for anyone looking for decor, furniture, accessories, jewelry and fashionable apparel. What a fun place. The basement just opened, showcasing home collections. This week look for my huge, I mean huge collection of blue and white porcelain from soup tureens to lamps. Also, a few sets of blue and white tea wares. The one photo above is just a small sample of the huge collection.

For our customers online, please look to our clearance department online for super deals. Items that are not on sale please contact to get a discount or find out the availability.

Some items are not on our website so please check out these locations or email if you're looking for specific item.

1922 Royal Wedding Fashion

This short film shows how even a flu epidemic was no match for society ladies that were invited to the Royal Wedding. They made the best of the situation with chic morning dresses in place of the usual low-necked court gowns. Wow, how fashion has changed for the Royal Wedding attendees in our day.

Sneak a peek at our new website

We're not completely done yet. Working out the kinks. The home page will be the hub to access all of our stores online. This specific website will house all the tea, tea wares and other goodies. Click on Etsy, Artfire, Sense of Fashion and Odd Emporium to access our other stores that are not on this website. Odd Emporium is on the top right. Easy access to our Facebook, Twitter, Blog and sign-up form page.

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Color Obsessed

I'm obsessed with vintage green for this season. I totally love it so much that I think I'm going to paint at least one wall or two in the boutique a bold funky green. Last week I even bought a long necklace with funky green large gumball size beads. I'm not sure why I'm lovin' it so much. Maybe, it reminds me of the unforgettable times of being a child of the 60's and 70's. Mod, fresh and hip comes to mind when I see the different shades of green. Although, it also makes me think of Spring, a time of rejuvenation and the awaking of foliage. Yet, it could be that I like the soothing character of green teas. Whatever reason I just want to slather everything with green. What's your favorite color this season?

The Cutest Little Vintage Basket

This is the cutest vintage 1950's little basket or basket purse. I wonder what the original little person who owned this basket might of kept inside of it. Maybe, her favorite doll. Maybe, candy and a hankie. Eggs? Or, lunch? I think it would be adorable to store a small tea set and tea.

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What I'm Loving Today

I'm totally loving these 60's pair of  Ketch sunglasses. Makes me want to drive a convertible with the top down while, singing to some groovy tunes and the wind blowing through my hair. Maybe, I can get some doggles for Chaco so we can both have fun in the sun. Ahhhh! Wow! I better wake-up to reality and stop day dreaming. Got to get my taxes done. Yes, procrastinator is my middle name.

If you're looking for the coolest vintage sunglasses for Summer, shop  Collectable Spectacle at Etsy. Gwen has the best most delicous vintage styles.

Where did March go?

Wow! I feel like I'm in a fog. Is it April? We've been so busy that I didn't even post last month. I apologize. It's a good busy though. There's been so many changes at Tea At Home With Olivia. I'm working on a new website. Also, exciting news for customers who live in this area, we now have a small venue of tea and decor goodies at LnL Flea Market in Adamsburg, PA. We're booth number 5 or you can ask the friendly staff to direct you to our booth. Purchase your Mother's Tea from Harney and Sons for next month. We still have our boutique at our main location. This is just another outlet for our business. Our main location is getting a makeover as we speak. Here's more fun news! We Miss Back When in Apollo, PA is a two story antique and collectible mall. Yes, you guessed it! We're going to be there shortly. A little different vibe there. We'll have a gallery of antiques and Western decor in this mall. If you like to keep updated on happenings, our blog, offers and sales, please sign-up above on the right hand corner of this blog. Happy Sunday!

Taste Of India In My Kitchen

I love this simple recipe for Curried Chickpeas and Cashews. Very little salt is used. Very hardy vegetarian meal. A dollop of Greek yogurt on top. Since we're not vegetarians we ate this as a side dish, a smaller portion, along with broiled bluegill.

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It's Super Bowl Sunday!

We're getting ready to go to a Super Bowl party tonight. If you live in the Pittsburgh area like me, you know this is like a national holiday. The stores close early or didn't even open at all. The malls closed early. Even my favorite flea market posted a note on the door that they're closing early. I never seen so much black and gold in my life this week. Even schools have a two hour delay tomorrow due to the Super Bowl game. Do you think Pittsburgh love there Steelers?

Hot Cinnamon Tea Roasted Pecans

Well, my diet is off today. With all the party food tonight, there's no way I can resist. I roasted pecans with a spicy sweet mix made of tea and made some magic cookie bars. Can't wait to see what other goodies are going to be there. I already got on the treadmill this morning. Tomorrow I'll do the same. Then off to the fitness center to spin. I think I already gained three pounds just testing out the goodies I made for tonight. "Here we go Steelers! Here we go!" So, no matter where you live you're going to hear the screams, yelling and shouting from the Pittsburgh fans to your neck of the woods. That's how loud it's going to get.



Magic Cookie Bars



If your passion is for vintage fashion....

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Monkey Business and Tea?

Pictured above is sheet music from the song When I take my sugar to tea. One of my favorites from my huge collection of tea sheet music. This song originally was performed by the Marx brother Chico in the 1931 comedy movie Monkey Business. Other great performers through the years sang the sweet lyrics to this song.