It's A Party-ful Life!
tea party
photo from: Not Quite Nigela
Little girls love all of the things that go with a tea party...dainty tea cups, bears, cookies, dolls and all the frills. Here are some ideas for hosting a lovely tea party.
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Set up tables and use floral fabric tablecloths in a variety of prints for the different tables.
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For centerpieces, choose wildflowers (or silk flowers) and put in a small vase (one for each table)
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Gather teddy bears, dolls, and the like and display them in little chairs all over the room.
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Check out these adorable tea party invitations from einvite!
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If you already have a teapot and cups, use them, but if you don't collect them in advance at flea markets, estate sales and consignment shops. They don't need to match. Actually it's better when they don't.
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Set up your teapot with a creamer and bowl of sugar cubes on your main table.
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Also display small cookies on paper lace doilies on a pretty dish.
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Serve, tea of course! (use decaffeinated tea) with plenty of sugar cubes and milk!
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Also serve a variety of small sandwiches and mini muffins
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Encourage each child to bring their favorite teddy bear or doll to enjoy the party as well (make sure to note this on your invitation).
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Play dress-up! Gather costume jewelry, gloves, hats, old party dresses and shoes for all to try on ~you may even check a thrift store if you are low on these items...Take lots and lots of pictures!
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Play musical chairs and other old-fashioned type games!
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Here are some great tea party sandwich recipes.
These gorgeous girl's tea party ideas were designed by Melanie Crownover at ewe hooo!
This Tea Party Design was created by The Imperfect Housewife.
