AH! I had hoped to get this posted much earlier, but I just got so wrapped up in my mad tea party I kinda forgot about the posting part! Today is the day of Vanessa's Mad Tea Party {Of the Costume Variety} and I've been looking forward to it all week!
Come in and make yourself at home...
Oh, look at the time! You're just in time for some tea!
Just make yourself cozy and I'll go get the tea ready.
Which cup would you like?
Come in and have a seat.
Would you like a cookie?
A tea sandwich?
Do you take cream or sugar?
So tell me about yourself...
Where are you from?
Has the weather been nice there?
Where is your favorite place to be?
What's you favorite book?
Are you quirky or pretty serious?
Do you prefer coffee or tea?
Who's your favorite band? (I'm always looking for new bands.)
Do you play any instruments?
I do, I play a big red accordion, although I'm not very good. I wanted to post a clip... but ah, time ran short. :)
Would you like some more tea? Just a half a cup?
Oh dear! It seems we drank the wrong one! Now where did I leave the cake that says, "eat me?"
At least there is one advantage to being this size. For one, now we can go inside books, and I don't just mean between the pages.... What was your favorite book again? If you post it in the comments, I'll pick one and we'll venture to explore inside...
T
Such a fabulous spread! What a great party, thanks for the hospitality!
ReplyDeleteDelightful ! That Tea Sammy looks just yum. Your cookies are so pretty, Did you make them?
ReplyDeleteI can't play an instrument, wish I could.
Roxy Music, will always be one of my favorite bands
It has been quite hot here
favorite book, that is a hard one
quirky
I can't remember the other questions
But, this has been fun ! amy
Theresa!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party you throw! I just loved it all! The accordion (I LOVE accordion music!) the retro dishes and pretty table, the tea, the sandwich--yum! And your drawings were divine!
I'm so glad to find you!
Becky
Happy Mad TEA Party!!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet You!
I’m tryin’ to gain 20lbs @ this party!!
LOL ;-D
Cheers, Sue `*>~[
So fun! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI have party hats and baubles and moondancing waiting for you at my tea party. Stop by!
i am absolutely staying in contact with you!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are awesome!
I want the one with the heart shape. I am from Mexico and live in California, too many books but probably in fiction anything by Donna Tart, and yes please more tea!!!
Thank YOU!!!
I'll take the pirate cup, thank you! And those cookies look divine! So sweet; love the white frosting! My favorite book - well, aside from Alice in Wonderland (isn't that everyone's favorite?) is "The Talisman" by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's a wonderful, magical fantasy tale about a boy who goes on a quest to save his sick mother - who happens to be a queen in an alternate world!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll stop by my blog and meet my party "ambassadors" - I am having a party banner give-away! :)
oh, I just came from your blog! It was lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
T
very, very good, missy!
ReplyDeleteare those lemon drops?
i think so...
:-)
do not be shy
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thank you ever-so for the Tea!
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ReplyDeletecome and see - you will tap your foot
thank you for the lovely refreshments
xox - eb.
Your little house in the tree is charming!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course your music!
Thank you for stopping by tonight Theresa!
Have fun!
Constance
Your cookies are so cute. I like the little mushroom one. Roar is a cool last name. I am sure there were jokes, though. However, try growing up with the name Kandy ... talk about a teasing or two. Let's do tea again sometime.
ReplyDeleteThose cookies are so cute! Favorite book-Time Traveler's Wife. Just one that comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteI already ate six pink cookies for breakfast, but thank you for asking. (Three of them were half-eaten already if that makes me sound just a little less piggy.)
ReplyDeleteI'm from Alaska, but living in Montana - and it is hot, officially the first day of summer, in my mind, because we had to turn on the air conditioner. I'm a quirky tea-drinker - my favorite last book that I read was The Book Thief and one of my favorite defunct bands is The Throwing Muses. Thanks for having me (and for stopping by)! xo
This is so much fun. I love blog parties. It's like trick-or-treating, but with less candy and on the internet.
ReplyDeleteT
Oh how wonderful! First, which cup to choose - a heart, an owl, a pirate mug - hmm, the owl, if it isn't being used already, please.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies are delightful - I've never had a mushroom cookie before, and these are delicious! I'm sure they must be a favorite with the fairies. And tea sandwiches too - oh my, what a spread (or is that just my hips spreading from all the treats at the party, today?)
Thank you for the tea - just plain tea, is fine for me - or well, it is a special occasion, one lump please. Sometimes I take honey in it, in the winter, but I'm not too fussy...tea is my favorite, no matter how it's served - though while it's hot, I usually have it iced...
I'm from a little town in Southern California - the weather this past week has been perfect. How has your weather been?
I love beaches or forests or anywhere with a bit of water. How's about you?
Favorite books - it's so hard to choose just one, but I've always loved both of the Alice books, their quirkiness appeals to me - but there are so many others I would love to step inside, too...
I see you play the accordion - I would love to hear you play some time, when you have the time. I'd love to learn that I think. I play the piano a bit, though I'm rather rusty, and my piano's rather dusty. It's in need of a good tune-up, I think.
Thank you for all your delightful hospitality and charming conversation. It's been so lovely meeting you - we must do this again sometime - my door is always open - stop by to visit, anytime!
Okay, I have to say THIS is BEtter than GOOD!!! it is marvelous!!!! oh what a wonderful visit to you, you sweetie! And your song!! i can hear it, I can I can!!!!! Beautiful edibles!!!! And shelves of tea accoutrement, wonderment!!! Happpyyyy DAY!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the watch picture!!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the goodies!!!
Hugs!
Michelle
You had a wonderful Tea Party! It looks as if you've done this before! This is my first and I just found out about it last night. I'm sorry I didn't have much to offer but thank you for visiting my Wee family.
ReplyDeleteOh my ....more food! I think I'm putting on a little weight visiting all these parties! Your tea looks devine and those cookies! Well, okay I'll take just one more.
ReplyDeleteTea party in a tree house! I love it. And the "half cup" is delightful : )
ReplyDeleteso many yummy things!! I love that pirate mug on the shelf..can I have my tea in it?
ReplyDeletecheers,
kayellen
You are amazing! I truly enjoyed my late-night tea party. Although I did miss not actually eating those lovely cookies. I know you are such a wonderful cook!
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah....croissant and some cookies please and thankyou...and of course a cup of tea in the pretty green and white with flowers cup.....
ReplyDeleteHow delightful!! The lace glove and watches is incredibly creative as are the illustrations and other photographs..what a lovely visit as part of Vanessa's party!
ReplyDeleteHope there are some cookies left over. What a party!
ReplyDeleteI think the pirate cup is taken sooOOOOOoO I will take that sweet lil yellow cup there on the bottom!
ReplyDeletemMMMMMMmmmmmmmMMMM, such a delightful brew YOU made here!!! O! I have a children's guitar that I should get out and try to play once again, an old out of tune mandolin but I can play a mean tambourine!!! tee hee
you totally outdid yourself for your first tea party! everything looks so lovely and yummmy. :)
ReplyDeleteAnswers:
here and there
quite lovely, thank you
in my happy place
Illusions by Richard Bach
seriously quirky
coffee, thank you ... unless it's a Chai latte your offering
it's a toss up - the Beatles or Phish (I tend to like the girls, but you specifically asked for a band ...)
does the triangle count?
That's one beautiful big red accordion! and I think you play it quite well.
It's been lovely to meet you, but I must be off. Hope to see you again soon. ~M~
What a lovely party. The cookies are cuute! I don't I can eat them, maybe I'll take one home and save it for later. Thanks for dropping by and hope you come back soon.
ReplyDeleteIrma :)
'm sorry to arrive so late..your party is fabulous !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my tea party!
If you play a red accordian...well that just says it all!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous tea party you have here!
x...x
Superb!!Sorry I am late, it's takes a bit of time to see everyone's inspirations! Come by for a animal crakers and tea, there is plenty left!
ReplyDelete~Ann-Denise
Hello,
ReplyDeletei'm 2 year old Inge, visiting the teaparties with my tricycle. I brought cake and Belgian wafles..
But maybe I tell you more about the big me...
I'm from Belgium and we finally have some good, not too hot, weather.
I love to be home...it's is my heaven !
My favorite books are for the moment the books I make myself... but I read every evening in a magazine or a book about "creating something"...
I can be very serious ( especially at my work), but there is a weird side about me..
I love coffee most, especially a hot strong coffee with some cold cream on...
I'm very fond of "Omnia" a Dutch Pagan folk band, but I also love Ilse Delange and Neeka, two great female singers !!
I play piano ( I love the film " The piano"), play the German flute, a bit of guitar,...
If you want to learn more about me, my home, my weird side,... you're always welcome at web.mac.com/pinkepinke
greetings
Inge from Belgium
back again...
ReplyDeleteYou play the accordion ( it's a beauty) : do you know the music of the film "Amelie Poulain" and the music of Yann Tiersen ? He often uses the accordion in his music. Weird but very beautiful !
greetings
Inge from Belgium
What a great blog! Enjoyed my stay at your party.. the cookies were delicious. Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteI stopped by from Texas where it is very hot. I am a tad quirky, which is why I HAD to participate in this tea party (lol). I would have loved to hear you play, but alas another day. Great to meet you
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for the lovely party! I love your artful expressions! One of my favorite books is Alice in Wonderland. I've always loved it and have yet to find a wonderfully illustrated copy!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I got to visit your blog ~ it's MaD tEa PaRtY perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteAnna
Oh my gosh! Beautiful post!! I love everything about it!! :) Especially your little red music maker!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is just a sweet treasure! I'm glad you share such delightful pretties with us!
So tell me about yourself...
ReplyDeleteWhere are you from? I’m from a land of sunshine and flowers.
Has the weather been nice there? It has been extremely nice
Where is your favorite place to be?Floating on a cloud
What's you favorite book? It’s too difficult to pick a favorite.
Are you quirky or pretty serious? QUIRKY
Do you prefer coffee or tea? TEA
Who's your favorite band? (I'm always looking for new bands.) Quartetto Gelato
Do you play any instruments? Guitar
I hae had a most wonderful time!
Thank you!!
Nancy
LOvelY party - those cookies
ReplyDeletewere delightful - no shortage of
teacups for all!!
pamela
Hi there!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness I loved your curls and the gloves with the many watches.
And oh dear---were those HATCHET cookies? The owl and acorn warmed me to the very core. I have always wanted a fancy springerle cookie rolling pin. You know....the ones that have intriciate designs already carved into them?? Special.
Let's see.....I'm originally from a tiny town in Texas called Rising Star. (I like that you're from Boring...I adore weird town names)
Now I live in the middle of the woods, but I have an address in Lone Oak, Texas. The weather is over 100 degrees. My favorite place is in the aforementioned woods, but on much cooler days. Favorite book....oh, gosh---couldn't pick just one. Love the "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon, Harry Potter, "Johnathan Strange & Mister Norrell" by Susanne Clark, and anything by Alice Hoffman. I am definitely on the quirky side, and like coffee AND tea. Equally, but in different ways. I play oodles of instruments, very badly: violin, piano, trumpet, drums, recorder, guitar, and I actually am pretty ok at singing, flute, and piccollo. I quite like your red accordion. Please add a clip, please!
Thanks so much for visiting me. I LOVED this Virtual Tea Party event. It was such a nice way to see all the other Faniciful Twist fans put their thinking caps on over a similar subject. I never cease to be amazed how many different things gloriously creative people can come up with.
I really enjoyed your site, and I look forward to seeing what's coming up in the future. Feel free to stop by mine anytime.
Laura http://rhinestonearmadillo.typepad.com