How to host a Vintage Inspired Tea Party

Feeling nostalgic?  Here’s a fun Mother’s Day idea that is sure to please all of the women in your life.

Have a tea party!

Set the Theme:  “Something Old”  Gather Your Antique or Vintage Accessories

1.  Vintage Suitcases – This was a good occasion to use the hardshell suitcases that belonged to my parents from the 1940’s but other eras would be fun too!

2.  Old Photos – We displayed old Victorian photos from my Grandmother and photos of her as a young girl.  These are commonly found at Vintage and Antique stores too.

3.  Old Hats, Gloves, Jewelry and Accessories – my collection includes hats and gloves  from my Mom and Grandmother.

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Collect Sentimental Old Dishes, Vases, Tea Pots

For the pink table, we used my Mom’s Franciscan  Desert Rose dishes.

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Set your Tables

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Invite your favorite ladies over for an Afternoon Tea

1.  Ask them to wear a hat or set up a hat rack and let them choose one of yours.

2.  Ask them to bring a favorite tea or bottle of bubbly to share.

3.  Serve small easy to eat sandwiches, appetizers, cookies and bite-size desserts.

4.  Ask the photographer in your group to take photos.

Have fun catching up with each other while you have tea, (wine & bubbly)!

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Small Bites – Serve a mix of Sweet and Savory Taste Treats

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Havana Faux Burlap Tablecloth and Lace Overlay

Havana Faux Burlap Tablecloth and Lace Overlay

For more ideas, consider lace

Need to Liven up your day? How about Ivory Twinkle and a cup of tea!

How about Ivory Twinkle and a cup of tea!