Saturday, June 25, 2011

Sweet Treats: A Mad Tea Party, 2011

 Welcome to my Mad Tea Party! My party last year was so much fun, I had to host another. 


 My Valentines paper heart garland came out to visit. Along with a few old frames and shutters.

 Little lemon muffins topped with chocolate frosting, polka dot sprinkles and maraschino cherries...
my 3 year old pilfered all but two of them.


 


  Fancy that, a colorful bag of marshmallow stars, and a few clock gears
would serve as the cake's decoration.  

 Mr. Rabbit, who made his debut this year on the Easter mantel, is mighty jaunty in his WWII medal.
 
 These roses were the perfect pinky shade of coral, with such large, open blooms.
I simply couldn't resist. If no one else will buy you flowers, I dare say, buy your own.




I hope your blog visit was sweet and that you stay a while and visit often. 
If you held a tea party, please link your party in the comments. Let next year's preparations begin!
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43 comments:

  1. Ms MisantropiaJune 25, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I love the light and contrasts and the old-school feeling to the colors in your pictures!

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  2. Joyce van der LelyJune 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Very nice photography and I love the post ! Gorgeous rabbit and I am partial to that mushroom, love the toadstools :-)
    Please come and visit my Tea Party too if you find the time.
    ♥ Joyce
    http://jetdtsetters.blogspot.com

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  3. apinkdreamerJune 25, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    what a wonderful party! thanks for inviting me!!!

    http://apinkdreamer.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-summer-party-in-pumpkinland.html

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  4. MJ OrnamentsJune 25, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    What a lovely party, love your heart garland. Do pop over to mine at http://mjornaments.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html
    Take care,
    Martha

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  5. PixieJune 25, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    What a beautiful party! I love the military pin, the crepe paper, the CAKE and most of all the sparkly tiara! I've been looking for one for ages...so jealous!

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  6. TerriJune 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Delightful and imaginative tea party! I love the delicious treats you are serving, I would love a bite or two!
    Hugs,
    Terri
    http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html

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  7. The Weekend ArtistJune 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Oh I love it! The tea party was a feast for the eyes...the monitor kept on stopping me from drooling all over the cupcakes(mighty wise for the 3 yr old to leave at least 2 pcs might I say!). Love your blog and hope you dont mind I might drop by from time to time=). Hop on over to share a cup of tea? <3

    K
    http://theweekendartist.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011-by-weekend-artist.html

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  8. Exclusively Yours LtdJune 25, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    What a beautiful Tea Party. Thank you for inviting me. I, too< am partial to rabbits of all kinds. They peek around corners all over my house. I would be honored if you would visit my tea party. Have a sweet, beautiful day.

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  9. RachelJune 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    What a gorgeous tea party and wonderful photos. I loved your big yellow cake, very yummy.

    If you get chance please visit my party http://phoenixra.blogspot.com/2011/06/wonderings-on-tea-party.html

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  10. DeannaJune 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Thank you so much for inviting me to tea! It is an absolutely lovely party!

    hugs,
    Deanna
    http://www.scrappilyeverafter-cheriese.blogspot.com/

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  11. LisaJune 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    gorgeous photos! thank you for having me! it was a lovely tea party!
    cheers
    lisa

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  12. PabkinsJune 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    That cake looks so delicious I wish it would jump from the screen and into my belly! Wonderful party ducky!

    Please feel free to stop by my party! - there's a prize!
    Tabitha of
    http://pabkins.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-my-wonderland-wedding.html

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  13. SaraJune 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Everything looks so good here. Your table is beautiful. I just can't stop looking at it. Thanks for the invite. xx

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  14. Twyla and LindseyJune 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    What a beautiful party! I love your table full of goodies! The mushroom is super cute and the cupcakes look yummy!

    Happy Mad Tea Party!

    Lindsey

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  15. La DinetteJune 25, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    What a beautiful sweet table! And you have a beautiful family too, i didnt know your blog, now i do thanks to the mad tea party!
    If you wanna check mine, it's over there!

    http://www.ladinette.net/2011/06/notre-mad-tea-party.html

    Have a sweet day!

    Eloïse from France!

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  16. TwoHeartsPathJune 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Simply Wonderful Party Preparations!!! Thanks For Sharing!!!

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  17. KellyJune 25, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    What a fun and funky still lofe arrangement! You can tell that you lovingly chose and arranged each item. I love it! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  18. Tati_StrangeJune 25, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Wonderful decoration!!!

    It's so surreal, cute and awesome * - * !!!

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  19. Sylvia SmiserJune 25, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    LOved the cake and TeA!
    Thank you for having me over.
    I do hope you will also visit me
    http://www.anaboocreations.blogspot.com
    Sylvia : )

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  20. NatalieJune 25, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I love the lemon muffins that look like toadstools! What a great idea :)

    I'm also taking part in the Mad Tea Party blog hop and hope that you'll visit my party to have some fun there too :)

    http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-my-english-tea-party.html

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  21. Scrap VampJune 25, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Your tea party is so creative, wonderful and fun! Thank you so much for inviting me to share this time with you. I hope you will visit me as well.

    http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011.html

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  22. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    colorful, playful and delishious!

    Please come visit my party.

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  23. LaurenJune 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    What a fun party, that cake and all the other treats look so delicious!! Thank you for inviting me :) ~Lauren

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  24. ShellJune 25, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    A truly deliciously beautiful party. I liked the extra touch of the tiar and the shutters.

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  25. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    You've set a lovely table, Lisa! Everything looks great and I just love your white rabbit!

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  26. Ann - making fun family memories with childrens tea setsJune 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Oh how pretty. A lovely visit from grandma and grand kids to your delightful tea party with cute tea sets and gorgeous roses. Thank you :)

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  27. fairiemoonJune 25, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What delightful treats in tantalizing colors!

    Have a mad party!
    Erin :)

    http://www.fairiemoon.typepad.com/weathertop

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  28. LindaJune 26, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I had an amazing time at your Tea Party. The table looked wonderful. I couldn't decide which sweet treat to eat next. enjoyed looking at all your props. Great job on the photography. Please visit me at:
    momentsinaneye.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    So bright and cheerful! Oh, and thank you for letting me wear the tiara while we sipped and visited. ;p
    I had such a lovely time.

    And the party continues...
    http://www.inthelandofspice.com/spiceblog/spiceblog/Entries/2011/6/25_Mad_Tea_Party.html

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  30. KarlaJune 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    What a wonderful tea party Lisa! I loved everything about it! Awesome photography! All those yummy treats for us! Thank you for having me over!

    xo,
    Karla
    www.dreamaginarius.com

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  31. Theresa MacNaughtonJune 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    What a truly beautiful tea party! I adored your White Rabbit and those cupcakes (with or without the cherries) look scrumptious!!! :) so glad I came!

    Hope you'll pop on over for a visit with me!
    http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2011/06/its-mad-tea-party.html

    Thank you again for a lovely time...enjoy all the festivities!

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  32. DanniJune 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Such a wonderful and magical to-do, thank you for inviting me over to share your tea and enchantment!

    Though I'm running tardy, I hope you'll come visit my party!
    http://thewhimsicalcottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/fawn-and-goat.html

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  33. http://afancifultwist.typepad.comJune 26, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    OH!! So precious, look at the marvelous spread, and all of those treats!! Yumm yummmmmm!

    Your Mad Tea Party is truly wonderful! Such detail, love it!!

    Thank you for sharing your magical nook in wonderland ;)

    Love, A Fanciful Twist

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  34. MicupofteaJune 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Love the charming mushroom, yummy treats too~ Thanks for having me. Won't you visit for a cuppa and a stroll past the hydrangeas?
    poetryinapotoftea.blogspot.com

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  35. AlphaBetsyJune 26, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    So many beautiful things. I love the paper garland and the clock gears on the cake. Quite lovely, thank you for letting me come and see.

    If you have a chance and would like to stop by
    http://fromthemindofalphabetsy.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011.html

    <3

    Betsy

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  36. MichelleJune 26, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    What a wonderfully mad tea party with so many goodies to eat! I love the rabbit and his medal. Thanks so much for sharing, Michelle

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  37. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I ate some of the cake with the yellow icing and would it be tacky to say that it was the best cake I have had all day? Thank you for setting up such a lovely table for us and it was a treat for the eyes first and a treat to the tastebuds second! *smiles* Norma

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  38. RDJune 26, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Beautiful--spectacular colors, the red, the yellow, the rabbit. How fun!

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  39. CameronJune 27, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Such wonderful, colorful photos of a lovely party! I enjoyed the last 2 cherries....oh, and the cupcakes to go with them...haha!

    Thanks so much for having me :D

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  40. ❀~Myrna~❀June 27, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I have enjoyed your party!
    Happy UnBirthday to you !
    Blessings;
    ~Myrna
    http://daylily777-myenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html

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  41. SusanJune 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    what a lovely party, and delightful table! I love the rabbit, and the hand :)
    Thanks for the invite,please do come to mine, I have a giveaway.
    Susan

    http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2011/06/fanciful-twists-mad-tea-party-2011.html

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  42. Alisa NobleJune 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Your tea table is so delightful! Thank you for having me!

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  43. JessieJuly 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Looks great. I like that you used the red and yellow this year.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I love reading what you all have to say.