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!