My thoughtful daughter gave the special women in her a life a real treat on Mother’s Day. She invited us all to her garden patio for a tea party! We spent a delightful couple of hours chatting and eating a most wonderful spread of goodies. This was a tea party like no other, complete with a handsome butler she was able to conscript for the afternoon. He’s pretty cute, yes?
It wasn’t too hard to take, being waited on and pampered in this deluxe fashion. The drinks are iced tea, sparkling lemonade, champagne, and a lovely bottle of white wine brought by one of the guests. We dined on cucumber sandwiches, mini tarts and cupcakes, crab salad filled shells, banana bread and chocolate dipped strawberries.
After our lunch, the guests took part in a tea cup exchange. Everyone had brought a teacup in a wrapped package, and we drew numbers that corresponded with each package. Everyone went home with a pretty cup as a memento of this special afternoon.
That’s my girl! She really knows how to put on a great party.
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What fun! Sounds like a good time was had by all!
Well, this just sounds heavenly. The cupcakes made my mouth water. Question: What is that bottle of pink stuff in the bowl of ice? It looks good. And where are the tea cups from the exchange? I want to see them!
Wow, how elegant is that?? And yes, he’s cute!
Everything looks so lovely!
Wow that all looks so GOOD. I’m so glad I finally got the time to stop by your blog–am enjoying it so much!
It doesn’t look lovely! I love tea parties and I try to have them twice a year … spring and Christmas! Thanks for sharing your pics.
I love the metal candle holders in the background. Do you know where she got those?
Thank you!
What a great idea! That sounds like so much fun and it’s something different. I want to see pictures of the tea cups as well.
Daughters are the best! I know mine is.
Sounds like a simply scrumptious party :))
Sounds like you had a heavenly day!
Oh, I don’t like that picture of Ryan! He’s making a face. He was such a good butler, we were lucky to have him. Your photos are way better then mine. My champagne picture had Lizz blurred out in the background looking fussy.
How lovely of your daughter to think of such of way to to get everyone together…..! The cupcakes look wonderful and a butler with a bowler hat? What fun, made me laugh…x
Jane
What a marvelous idea! And so easy!
It sounds perfectly wonderful! What a treat!
Nicole, it looks like the nearest Trader Joe’s to me is in Atlanta. So the next time I’m there, I’ll definitely look for the lemonade. Thanks.
What a lovely day. It is wonderful that you both enjoy the same interests. I think the tea cup exchange sounds fantastic. I’m going to store that idea in the memory banks, 🙂
Your daughter is a reflection of you! Sounds like a wonderful day!
Yummm…the food looks delicious. Daughters are very special.
So I guess winemakerswife is your daughter. How sweet! I saw the pictures and I said “I’ve seen that guy and those cupcakes before!” Everything looks wonderful. Now I want a cupcake.
It looks like you all had a good time I did not knoyw mothers day is in May in America the same as Australia Its in March in Scotland where i came from by the way my new granddaughter arrived on 15th may thats no 33 no more now its your turn next i hope .Nicole
What a divine party! I so adore the idea of the teacup exchange. I’m sure you had a wonderful time. Your daughter is very talented, just like her mother. xoxo
What a great party and complete with a “butler”. How fun! It looks just lovely and very inviting! I’m glad you’ve shared it with us. It’s a great idea!
Oh! I’ll take the butler! heehee We even have the bowler hat at home, which my sons have all taken turns wearing! Though they aren’t old enough to serve drinks! =)
Wow, complete with Butler. Sounds like a wonderful day!