Treating yourself like company - or even better

Imagine
- the newest book by your favorite author has just come out !
- its still a few days before Christmas and you have all your gifts bought and wrapped !
- it's spring and it's raining !
- it's lunch time !

There are many many reasons why we should spoil ourselves and yet we so seldom do. We will clean the whole house and turn ourselves inside out for guests but we rarely treat ourselves like company. It can be as small a thing as cutting off the crusts and using the nice china. The small details are what make all the difference.

So - make a couple of sandwiches with your favorite fillings and then trim the crusts off and cut them into tiny two-bite finger sandwiches. Arrange them on a fancy plate and add garnish - cherry tomatoes, a sprig of parsley, something to give them special eye-apeal.

Set out a tea tray. This is very important. See here for details. Don't forget the flowers, even a potted African Violet from the kitchen window sill will do.

Here are a few special nibbles recipes

Have a High Tea for One . You deserve it.

You can invite a guest to join you but that is optional.