I love a reason to celebrate life. Especially my kid’s lives!! I had so much fun planning a tea party for my older girl’s birthdays. One of our quarantine activities has been the occasional tea party. My oldest has always called it “her special day.” She loves all things glittery and gold and lives for the opportunity to wear dresses and paint her finger nails! So for this birthday I truly wanted them to remember it as their special day!
They made my day by wanting matching dresses and surprisingly enjoyed wearing their hat party favors! We enjoyed making bracelets and playing Bingo! My girls even convinced everyone to wear their fancy clothes. Or as they call it “your married clothes!”
The girls had a absolute blast drinking “real” tea! I was tickled that I found paper cups with a handle to spare the breakables!
This tea party had a lot of sentimental parts for me also. I had the amazing opportunity to study a semester abroad in London during college, which was where my love for hot tea consumption was born! I enjoyed decorating with tea pots that I had picked up during my journey. I also served tea from my grandparent’s silver tea set which was used at my parent’s wedding! The grownups also enjoyed using real teacups borrowed from friends.
I tried my hand at a few new menu items. I thought they were tasty and will be filling some of those away in my fancy menu party options!
My menu included: Cheddar and Dill Scones with a Caramelized Onion and Bacon Jam, Mini Tomato and Mozzarella Bites, Flavored Pretzels, Open Faced Cucumber and Whipped Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Everything But Bagel Seasoning, trusty PB& J, my girl’s favorite- Peanut Butter & Honey with Toasted Coconut, Macaroons, Semi Homemade Petit Fours, and the most beautifully decorated Sugar Cookies! My sister-in-law was the master decorator behind the cookies. I only wish I was that talented!
I tried my hand at a teapot and teacup cake for my girls. That certainly wasn’t my crowning achievement especially as it was my first go with fondant, but my girls picked the color and saw cake so they were happy!
I know it was their birthday but I couldn’t help myself and got myself a present for their birthday! When I traveled to London one of my classmates and fellow traveler is unbelievably talented and has since opened an online shop called The Purple Plum Studio. I got her to paint me a picture. I could not be any happier with the results. I want to always remember our lazy, before school, and chaotic days. These days will certainly always be “my special days!” Happy Birthday my little loves. I sure do love celebrating you!
