The 5th Annual Creativ-i-TEA has come and gone.
The table was set with teacups and whimsy.
Everyone on the farm was scurrying around
to put the on the finishing touches.
A basket of fresh picked
Michigan apples greeted everyone.
Michigan apples greeted everyone.
I welcomed everyone with one of my Mosaic Message Plates..
Around the rim Scrabble tiles spell out..
"Mama don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys"
(no one said anything about cowgirls).
The table was set with my
collection of mismatched vintage china.
collection of mismatched vintage china.
Finished with a satin bow and butterfly.
A moss runner was placed on top of burlap to fit the table.
Highlighting Begonia blossoms from my garden.
A three tiered moss cake was the center of attention.
It was adorned with hydrangeas I dried.
(I used the same material to cover the Styrofoam cake as the table runner)
The cake was topped off with a vintage teacup
filled to the brim with beauties from my garden.
I added fresh basil to all the arrangements,
it's scent always reminds me of summer time.
On each side of the cake were candelabras with teacups
perched on the candle holders that were filled with my garden's bounty,
Two of my favorite teapots were the crowning glory.
(Years ago I attended a wedding where they had candelabras similar to these,
my husband hunted them down and gave them to me for our anniversary the next year)
Each guest brought a "dish to pass" along with the recipe
to be included in my annual
Creativ-i-TEA Book.
Everyone filled up their plates.
I think all of our eyes were bigger than our stomachs.
Then is was time to enjoy
good food
and
great friends.
I have taken enough of your
time for one day.
Although I still want to share
so much from the party,
projects, recipes, and favors.
Thank you for visiting
I hope you stop by again soon!
Today I am linking to Tablescape Thursday
A blog where you can get lost
for hours exploring wonderful
ideas and tutorials.
Enjoy!
19 comments:
Oh it is all so beautiful ! Fantastic job ! Thanks for sharing with us . Looks and sounds like all had a wonderful time ! Have a great day !
I am never on the computer at night..I came to check something ..and saw your post.
You have a beautiful home..lovely friends..so many!The table.. runner..teapots..teacups..flowers..cake..napkins..everything..like a fairy tale:)I think.
ll the special attention to detail..and what a dear to find the candelabras for you.
Even the basil:)And that pretty large pepper swag:)
Nite nite!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I think that would have been such a lovely, wonderful event to attend. I bet all your guests were visually, physically, and "soul-fully" filled that day.
Seriously....I mean it, Beautiful.
It looks like everyone had a nice time and WOW You set a wonderful table.
Oh beautiful, beautiful! You created the prettiest table for your tea and by the looks of the smiles on your friends faces...they loved it too! I am anxious to see more Kelley : )
hugs from here...
Beautiful table, Kelley. Love the idea of the teacups on the candle holders. Can't wait to see more details of this party.
Such beautiful pictures!! Love the tea cups on the table pieces :) It all looks so beautiful and pretty! xo Holly
This is just stunning. Everything is just beautiful. I love the candelebras with the teacup arrangements as well as your napkins with bow and butterfly. The food doesn't look too shabby either! Thanks for sharing. Visiting fron Between Naps on the Porch.
Oh, my word! This is just beautiful! I am totally enamored with the candelabra treatment!!!!!!!! This is highly unique and just perfect for a gathering of ladies. I have similar candelabra in my stash and will someday have to try something similar. I really, really, REALLY like this!!! The cake is another real knockout! What a glorious centerpiece!!! I love how you layered the burlap, moss and begonia blossoms, too. This is just a gorgeous setting!
Holy Cow you went all out! This is amazing...all your details and the cake! Wow it is all just gorgeous! Please come link up to Centerpiece Wed and share this post!
Karin :)
So many great ideas in one tablescape! Thanks so much for sharing your pictures and ideas with us. I saw your party over at "Between Naps On The Porch".
So much ideas that I would bring me back home both Philippines and Sweden where I base.
Lovely and so romantic.
Great job.
GB...Greetings from chilly Stockholm,
/Chie
Kelley, Oh i love your blog and am your newest follower. Goodness, you have more creativity than I've seen in ages. Love what you did with the candlelabra. Your table is just precious with all the finery. Love it.. I am so glad you shared it. xo marlis
Wow! What a gorgeous fete!! The moss and flowers....teacups and beautiful napkins.....all so lovely!!
...and the food....yum!
Loved seeing these pics :)
Gorgeous Tablescape! I love your mix and match china theme! This is so special with all the lovely flowers. Placing the teapots and cups on the silver candlelabras is a very creative idea! Everything is just perfect for your Creativ-i-tea Party!
Thanks, Pam
This is just BEAUTIFUL!! Every single detail, but oh, my...that arrangement in the tea cup...just BEAUTIFUL, I say again!! What a fun gathering this must be--how do we snag an invitation? :) ~Zuni
Ladies!!!!
Thank you one hundred times over!
I so enjoyed doing it. Right now my tea party is not so pretty, I had sugery yesterday to remove a large mass from my chest, Good News the first reports show no signs of cancer. The hospital table next to my bed just doesn't do it for me. I am happy to have pulled off the party, I couldn't have done it with the generous help from my Mom, my husband and Sandy. Thanks kids!
Happy toughts! Hope to be back to Tea Partyin soon.
Kelley
Take care...You would have never known..what a trooper:)
Hope you are home soon.
You will be pampered..I have no doubt:)
And well deserved..I am so happy all will be well:)Soup will be good for you and your soul..
Enjoy the rest..but DO rest..:)
Promise?
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