Thursday, April 23, 2015

summer Teas

over the years Robyn and I have hosted several teas ----it started when she was little----I think the first one was a "summer tea" and then it would be other times of the year---it was meant to be an annual event it was more like a every other year thing

I loved preparing for the teas---we searched for the perfect invitations---napkins----cookies---pastries and the goody bags or gifts for our guests----

I learned a lot about teas and especially afternoon teas--which is mostly what we had-----

I think the first tea I gave was to my daughter in law Adrienne --it was a wedding shower tea---at that one--I actually brewed the tea and like custom says---I poured for everyone---making sure to add the sugar cubes and cream before the tea-----and realizing of course that in true form---cream was not to be used---only milk-----making sure to offer lemon as well-

yes I know probably more than I need to know about teas----

funny story-the teas were a place where the girls knew they could dress up as much as they liked or didn't like--but Robyn liked her attire pretty fancy---well this one year---it was one of the summer teas---an especially hot hot day-----well as Robyn opens the door to her first guests--who are dressed in sweet cool sun dresses---Robyn exclaims---"well I guess I'm overdressed!"





 
 
 

8 comments:

  1. You went all out! It all looks nice.

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  2. I miss doing them-I keep meaning to have a "granddaughter" tea- thanks Ruth :)

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  3. Nothing like a lovely tea! My gr-daughter had a tea for her 9th birthday.

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  4. Oh what a great theme for a birthday party!!

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  5. I've never had a tea party. yours look lovely. :) such a sweet thing for a mother & daughter to do together. :)

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  6. Thanks Marie -it has been something we have looked back on fondly and plan to do again:)

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  7. How sweet with the teas! I've never been to one!

    betty

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  8. I used to drink tea a lot more than I do now Betty -seems like I enjoy it more in the fall :)

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