Tea Parties
WANT TO HAVE A TEA PARTY, BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO START? 


Check out this easy-to read-and-understand book, 'A TEA PARTY PRIMER' by Sue Sainsbury. (susie-bee@juno.com) Sue has assembled a ‘tea party in-a-bag’ kit that contains everything you will need to have your own tea party. Included in the kit, along with the book, are 6 invitations and envelopes, a guest list, menu, to do list and grocery list memos, directions to make a simple tea cozy and numerous conversation starter cards.

The book contains information about tea pots, brewing tea, table decorations and some simple tea party recipes, among other things. The ‘start-up’ kit is available for $15 and it can be mailed directly to you. It is well done and filled not only with lovely ideas but also heart-felt love for tea parties.

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What could be lovelier than a BRIDAL SHOWER TEA? Perhaps, only, a lovely bride-to-be! This was a ‘home-spun’, made-by-hand occasion from the invitations to the favors to the food. ... [more]

When it’s too hot to do anything strenuous, it is the perfect time to have a Summer afternoon tea. It can even be a ‘last-minute’ tea with just a phone call to several friends . . . [more]

What's a GIRLFRIEND Tea? The invitation (sent on a beautiful stationery teacup) said, "Bring a best girlfriend." The proper morning tea started at 10:25 A.M. Wearing a pretty hat was optional, but not necessary (and about half of the ladies wore one)... [more]

"Teacup Grannies">>>
also called Mrs. T. Bagg, These cute hand made grannies
are made by Rose Davis in Chelsea, AL (205/678-7891)

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without having a Christmas Tea at Grandma's house. This is a special occasion where everyone gets dressed up and puts on their best manners. The afternoon is spent talking laughing, eating and reading Christmas stories in our candle-lit dining room. [more]

What could be more fun than a "First Day of Summer Vacation Tea"? Easy, simple and filled with lots of fun and memories, too. The menu is simple--made just for these fussy eaters. [more]

What better way to celebrate the hot, lazy days of summer than with a FRIENDSHIP TEA? Pick out a couple of yummy recipes, some of your favorite tea (use some of the wonderful flavored tea bags, too), a few fresh flowers from the garden for a centerpiece and a handful of friends. What could be easier? [more]


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