Tea party

Last week, my little (definitely not so little anymore!) sister Skye celebrated her 22nd birthday! This year, she asked me to throw her a garden tea party for her special day, complete with tea, a lemon raspberry cake, and an assortment of desserts from her favorite French bakery.

Afternoon tea is an old British tradition of having tea between 3 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, accompanied by sweet or savory tidbits of food. There are three types of afternoon tea: cream tea, paired with scones, jam, and cream; light tea, paired with scones and sweets; and full tea, paired with savories, scones, sweets, and a dessert

These Strawberry Cream Sandwiches are a delicious treat and must-have snack for your spring Tea Party, Bridal Shower, or Mother’s Day Brunch. Loaded with thick sweet creamy filling and fresh strawberries you can’t go wrong with these delightful sandwiches.

(All images via Pinterest) I often come across random pieces of old china in estate sales or thrift shops. My favorites are the English or French bone china. They are beautiful with gorgeous colors and patterns and scalloped rims aged in gold. These used to be cast offs but are now being used as wall...Read More

Whether you're hosting high tea or afternoon tea, use the correct term for the tea you are hosting.

Ever wondered where tea parties originated? In England of course, by Anna, Duchess of Bedford who asked that tea, bread, and cake be brought up before dinner. The tradition gained popularity and still continues today around the world. Learn how to make cucumber tea sandwiches as an addition to your