almost tea time!

a date is almost set. i have built my tea cup collection to twelve.

twelve tea cups for twelve lovely ladies.

chamomile, earl grey, green and black.

and my aunt suggested a little grand marnier for some kick.

and this is a look that i love.

photo: our labor of love by heidi

perhaps i hit up my favorite antique store this weekend for some antique silver and milk glass.

party flair for the 4th

yes... the 4th.... of july. i''m getting a little head start this year because we are planning our first indepenence day gathering in our house and i want it to be one to remember.

i got some great recipe and decor ideas from martha and a delicious recipe that i may have to test out for our signature cocktail.

not a bad start, right?

now onto planning out those party outfits... on the look out for a yankee doodle shirt for kingsley doodle.

tea time!

my collection of tea cups has finally gotten substantial enough to start planning high tea! 

but after searching for inspiration, i am starting to realize that i am surprisingly alone in the desire to sip tea with friends while munching on cucumber sandwiches.

i guess its a good thing that i have about 4-6 months of pre-tea party, kitchen remodeling time, during which I can come up with something memorable.

at least i can count on martha for some cute ideas..

i also got some stuff from midwest living magazine..

all of these flowerly patterns make me yearn for warm weather and some post-tea croquet.. perhaps i was born 50 years too late.