This past Thanksgiving was among the few in my lifetime I spent without my mother. She stayed safely at home and made a big pot of chicken soup, while I cooked for my family 2500 miles away. I know we were not alone in spending this holiday apart, and I expect that Christmas will also have us celebrating separately. So, I thought I'd treat her to a few presents that will evoke our family's presence and enhance her at-home entertainment, starting with afternoon tea delivered to her doorstep from , along with beautiful table top pieces with help from (below), , (above), , and (hoping this will show up under the tree for me too!). For extra warm and cozy vibes: this gorgeously scented candle and this new .