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Today is Vanessa's much anticipated Tea Party!
First, I'd like to show you my hostess gift for the magical Vanessa, I hope she likes roses!
My first stop is for some tea, I'm having my favorite tea today, Rose of Suzhou. It is THE perfect tea for a party. They start out as these beautiful rose buds:
Once you drop them in your hot water, they turn into these beautiful flowers that make the most amazing cup of tea!
Vanessa has the most incredible selection of desserts for us. I've my plate and I'm ready for something sweet to eat.
Here's one for you...
and you...
and you too...
Look at this selection of cakes!
(Cakes courtesy of Colette Peters ~ Cakes to Dream On.)
It's time to mingle, but before I go, I have a few party favor giveaways.
The first is a 12x12 canvas collage. I think it would be perfect with a photo added of an actual tea party or you can add your own collage pieces to it, add a quote, etc., or it can be left just as it is...
The second giveaway is a journal (approx. 5x7) that I've distressed and altered a bit just for fun. The pages inside are lined so it may be used as a notebook, writing journal, or alter it and turn it into an art journal...
I have a third giveaway, but I'm going to keep that one a surprise. I will draw names from comments left on this post. I'll pick the names on Tuesday July 1st.
It's getting late and I have lots of people to visit, so have fun and I'll see you soon!
Edited: I can't believe what an amazing time I've had visiting all of you today. It's hard to believe I am only half way through the party guests. So...it seems our Mad Tea Party is turning into a Mad Tea Slumber Party. Goodnight all, and I will see the rest of you tomorrow!
Hello~ What a fun and lovely post!!!! The cakes are magnificant and I love your images.
The tea is very tasty!!!!
Nice to have met you!!!! You have a lovely place here!
Posted by: Carrie West | June 28, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Everything LOOKS like sugar and spice! I'd LOVE to try that rose tea!!! O! That collage is SWEET! well, maybe I'll seeeeeeeee YOU in the chatroom! Come on over and try to win my Turquoise Cro cup!!! xox Have FUN!
Posted by: Cinda Rae Oliverio | June 28, 2008 at 11:05 AM
What a wonderful party you are having at your blog!
The final preparations are underway here!
My guests will be arriving soon and I must put on my finest teaparty apparel!
See you soon!
~k
Posted by: Karin | June 28, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Such a pretty tea party. I love the plates and cakes and thanks for the delicious tea too. Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks for the party.
Rhondi xo
Posted by: RHONDI | June 28, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Well, this tear suits you well!!! Each photo is better than the next!!!
D.
Posted by: Donna O. | June 28, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Oh what a beautiful post!! The roses are simply breathtaking, the plates and the cakes divine and the rose tea is something new for me but something I'm glad to have discovered!!
Love your giveaway goodies -- your whole blog is delightful!!
I'm glad I stopped over to your corner of the party before hurrying off to the next stop. See you there!
Posted by: sherry | June 28, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Those cakes are to die for!!!!!!!
Isn't this party too fun??!!! :-)
Michelle
Posted by: Mosaic Queen | June 28, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I love the roses and the tea. Blooming teas are so beautiful. And the plates and cakes are amazing too!
Posted by: lilacspecs | June 28, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I love blooming tea! The cakes look super yummy. Everything is delightful. I am so happy to have stopped by and thank you!
Posted by: Lissette | June 28, 2008 at 01:30 PM
The roses are beautiful!!! And that tea looks FAB. I've never seen it before. I must go on the hunt for it now heehee. See you at the party.:)
Posted by: BlossomingTree | June 28, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Hello Kathy,
I come over from Belgium for the teaparty... I already have my hands full with selfmade cakes and Belgian wafles, so I would be very happy to put my cake on one of your plates...
Can I taste the tea ??? it lookes amazing... if it tastes like that too ?!...hmmmm..
The pink roses are perfect for the party, I can almost smell them and the color... it's one of my colors !
I like the collage too: I think my "little me" would find her place in there perfectly..
So many new people to meet at the party... maybe till later !
greetings
Inge ( from Belgium)
Posted by: inge Bekaert | June 28, 2008 at 01:35 PM
The flowers in the tea are just incredible! My friend Amanda has some too- (she's at Pandora's Buttonbox) Your Blog is lovely and the roses are simply gorgeous! I love the Alice and Hatter artwork too- I am also giving away something but it's not quite finished! neither is the carrot cake! I better go check it!
Have a lovely tea party! Isn't Vanessa wonderful?!!!
Posted by: calamity kim | June 28, 2008 at 01:37 PM
what a fab tea party. i love your cupcake plates. visit my blog for a chance to win my giveaway.deana
Posted by: Deana | June 28, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Wow...I'm STUFFED Just reading this...Yummy!
I'll gain 20lbs @ this party!!
LOL ;-D
Cheers, Sue `*>~[
Posted by: Sue - TheMagicBartender | June 28, 2008 at 02:04 PM
How enchanting! Your tea party has been such fun and so magical. What splendid cakes you have tempted us with.
Posted by: Alice | June 28, 2008 at 02:06 PM
I love your party! Wow..look at those cakes!
I had fun..off to the next one!
I'm having a little party too. Unfortunately no giveaways. I just found out about the party last night.
Posted by: Judy K | June 28, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I so enjoyed my twirl around your lovely wonderland. Vanessa will love the roses! And the give-aways are divine.
Yum-those cakes are amazing!
Very nice to meet you!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | June 28, 2008 at 02:37 PM
I so enjoyed my twirl around your lovely wonderland. Vanessa will love the roses! And the give-aways are divine.
Yum-those cakes are amazing!
Very nice to meet you!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | June 28, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Oh! I love flowering tea and it's even better with cake..the collage it gorgeous...such a nice post for the party!
Posted by: Laura | June 28, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Oh, I've had a delightful time at your tea party. The tea is especially nice and I love the dessert plates. And those CAKES! Incredible! Your collage is just perfect for this party--lovely work!
Thank you for a nice time...Marilyn:)
Posted by: marilyn | June 28, 2008 at 03:02 PM
I love the tea flowers......and the cakes~OOOHHHH I love cake! Just Beautiful! Come by and have some animal crackers!
~Pip Pip & Cheerio,
Ann-Denise
Posted by: Ann-Denise Anderson | June 28, 2008 at 03:03 PM
I have some party hats, baubles, and moondancing waiting for you at my tea party. Come take a look!
Posted by: Kathryn | June 28, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Oh your party looks so pretty! Please add my name to your wonderful giveaway.
Posted by: tami | June 28, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Those cakes are wonderful & I love the cupcake plates!
Posted by: Laura Bray | June 28, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I love your glass teapot! And the rose tea sounds just perfect.
Lovely giveaways, too!
Posted by: Emma | June 28, 2008 at 04:32 PM