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Sunday, May 04, 2008

Gracious Hospital-i-Tea Blog-A-Thon--Week 8


Here are the instructions for this week's contribution to the tea Blogathon:
"Share a creative afternoon tea table setting. Linens, serving pieces, teapots and teacup, tea accoutrement's and accessories, centerpieces, tea trays or three-tiers, and more. Show one way you enjoy creating a memorable tea experience. This is your opportunity to show the world the fun you have when you create your own special tea experience. Then. . .invite over a friend or neighbor and share some tea together. That way all your work is not for ought."
I set up my tea party for a Mother/Daughter afternoon tea using one of my favorite tea sets in a rose chintz pattern. Vintage-looking pink candleholders gave the setting a nostalgic feel. I served Royal Albert English Afternoon Tea with a decadent chocolate mousse tart. Delicious! The sugar bowl and creamer were my grandmother's. Napkins were linen with crochet lace edging. The silver-plate demi spoons were a find on one of my antique mall outings with my daughter. Oh, so much fun!

24 comments:

La Tea Dah said...

Your tea table is so elegant and beautiful. I love it's softness and the romantic look you have created. It's lovely!

LaTeaDah

Rosemary said...

Everything looked pretty in pink, and that chocolate mousse does indeed look decadent!
Nancy

Just A Girl said...

Your tea table looks so inviting! I love all the soft colors with the lace and don't you just LOVE CHINTZ?

Anonymous said...

Your tea set is beautiful. I like the way you have something from your grandmother on the table. I love your candles too. I think they look lovely. Nice post.

Kathy said...

Your tea set is so beautiful and the tart looks wonderful!...Kathy

La Tea Dah said...

A P.S. to my prevous comment: I simply LOVE your pink candlesticks. So beautiful and perfect for a romantic table. I have a set of pink depression glass dishware that I enjoy serving tea with, and candlesticks like yours would be perfect. Do you sell them in your shop? I will have to look for some.

LaTeaDah

Anonymous said...

How pretty it all looks. You did a great job of decorating!

Mississippi Songbird said...

How gorgeous! I found your blog thru Alice's blog.. Thanks for sharing..

gail said...

Hi Karen, what a beautiful tea service, and that chocolate mousse tart, WOW. Everything is sooo pretty. Everything you do is so elegant.pink hugs, gail

Anonymous said...

Ahh, very beautiful. I want to be there beside that lovely service. And that mousse tart looks devine!!

Linda Jennings said...

What a beautiful tea set! Your table is lovely.

sita said...

Can I come over? I love chocolate and tea and a sweet host! Just lovely!!!!!!

Cathy said...

Hi Karen, would it be o.k. if I just took the chocolate mousse tart? It looks decadent.

And your daughter is the spitting image of you and just gorgeous.

I love how you set your beautiful tea table. Love it all sweet pea!

xoxo
Cathy

Anonymous said...

That is just beautiful.

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Your table is beautiful and the chocolate mousse dessert is divine! I wish we had computer tasting available! I love those pink candlesticks. They are so pretty and I haven't seen anything like them. Thanks for the wonderful post!

Trisha said...

Karen,
You always inspire! Beautiful table settings! Beautiful china!

Trisha
my2roses

Vee said...

So feminine and beautiful...what a lovely way to spend some time with your mother and daughter!

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Just beautiful! And the chocolate tart looks both pretty and delicious! ~Rhonda :)

Just A Girl said...

AAAHHHH! Yours is the prettiest indoor tea table.

Susie said...

Very ladylike, delicate and delightful ~ That is what your tea tables look like!
Susie ~ The Polka Dot Rose

Grace said...

elegantly breathtaking!!!

Steph said...

Oh, I love the china and the candelabra!

Bonita said...

Decadent, elegant, and so inspiring!

Denise said...

What a beuatiful and nostalgic te setting! Isn't it fun to tie in meaningful things like your Grandmother's sugar bowl and creamer? I bet they could tell some very interesting tea stories of teas they've been to throughout the years, couldn't they?

Have a blessed Mother's Day weekend!