Tea parties

Whether you're planning an elegant afternoon tea with scones and finger sandwiches or a casual get-together with friends, these DIY tea party tabel decor ideas are perfect for any occasion, any time of the year!

(All images via Pinterest) I often come across random pieces of old china in estate sales or thrift shops. My favorites are the English or French bone china. They are beautiful with gorgeous colors and patterns and scalloped rims aged in gold. These used to be cast offs but are now being used as wall...Read More

Whether you're hosting high tea or afternoon tea, use the correct term for the tea you are hosting.

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Last week, my little (definitely not so little anymore!) sister Skye celebrated her 22nd birthday! This year, she asked me to throw her a garden tea party for her special day, complete with tea, a lemon raspberry cake, and an assortment of desserts from her favorite French bakery.

I've never turned down an invite to afternoon tea. For me, tea time invariably brought together everything I adored all in one place. I can always expect a delicious variety of finger foods, exotic teas (perfect because I don't