Tea Party

Urban Sketch, Queen Mary Tea Rooms, Seattle, WA, 2017

There is definitely an art to throwing a tea party, and the final look of a table filled with china and goodies is a foodie art piece in itself. Enjoy these dainty set-ups. Click any images for details.

2022 Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

04 JUN 22 – Platinum Jubilee Tea Party to celebrate 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II. Foods were served to represent the Commonwealth.

2019 SITU Picnic

AUG 2019 – This is the first time I took my tea things on the road, and did an outdoor picnic hamper.

2020 VICTORIAN GOTHIC HALLOWEEN TEA PARTY

Halloween 2020 – Plates and cups thrifted and then decorated using printable water-slip transfer decals and black porcelain paint. I also made invites, name cards, and of course a menu. Silver tea service is antique and bought off of eBay. Skull sugar cubes from etsy. Printable transfer paper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076VFHV1F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2022 VICTORIAN GOTHIC HALLOWEEN TEA PARTY

Charlotte’s Birthday Party, 2014

This is the largest and most elaborate tea party production that I have put on. My dishes are an eclectic lot, mostly thrifted from local Goodwill stores – including a vintage UK teapot!

Mother’s Day Friend Tea, 2019

Mother’s Day Friend Tea, 2019

My magic scone recipe is from Christina Conte. The trick is buttermilk.

Friend English Tea Party, 2018

Michelle’s All Things UK Birthday Party, 2013

I usually cringe if I see cupcakes served as part of afternoon tea. However, you can see that I have something quite different going on here. I wanted 30 teacups with cupcakes in them to serve for my 30th birthday. It made for quite the fun cupcake tasting party!