inspiration board: tea party

I love the colors in this inspiration board – powder pinks, creams and minty greens. Very soft and delicate. I’ve been so hot to trot on doing a tea party, I thought I’d start with a mood board. Could be my British upbringing, but I love crumpets, wearing flouncy hats and drinking tea with my pinkie in the air…or perhaps just the thought. In any case, I think there are many ways to integrate the feel of a tea party into an event.

(top row) Tea cosy by GloamingDesigns via etsy – $15; Princess cake via miette – 6″ $30 or 8″ $50.
(2nd row) Tea tin by Jin Patisserie – $25; Dress via {frolic}; Mother of pearl picture frames via restoration hardware – $49 set of 3.
(3rd row) Table cards vases via cox and cox – £22 set of 8; Feather chandelier via moss – $5,750.
(4th row) Bouquet source unknown; Model source unknown; Green Tea Cheesecake White Chocolate Brownie (recipe) via Nook & Pantry.

Other Thoughts
1. (traditional) Go croquet – if it’s a smaller party, a game of croquet is oh-so-tea party. For rules of croquet, click here.
2. (fun) Hat making – set up long tables and have guests create their own tea party hats. Party Hats Inc. out of San Diego is one such company who can help facilitate this type of team building activity.
3. (nouveau) Picnic style – Lay out blankets, lots of pillows and picnic baskets for each setting…stuff baskets full of goodies like tea cookies, cakes and finger sandwiches and include a thermos for hot tea and a sealable jug for iced tea.
4. (connoisseur) Do a tea tasting. Let guests taste the different intricacies of unique tea blends. Help them understand the value of loose teas, how to brew them and how to best taste them.