Afternoon Tea Party

I was so happy to finally got to host my very first afternoon tea party with friends!

For the tea set, I was immediately drawn in to the Royal Albert bone china collection. 

I just loved the floral patterns and dainty colors which evoked grace, elegance and romance. 

I bought pieces from the Old Country Roses collection (the best-selling dinnerware pattern in the world since 1962!), New Country Roses and Polka Rose. 

For the tea selection, I highly recommend the following blends from Teavana: 

 Youthberry and Wild Orange Blossom

Blueberry Bliss 

Hawaiian Kona  

About 4 ounces of each should be good for 8 guests. 

As for the spread of savory and sweet treats, we prepared the following: 

• chicken salad sandwhich 
• pimiento cheese sandwich 
• asparagus roll-ups 
• flan
• pound cake
• white rice cake (our Asian twist to this otherwise very English affair) 
• scones
• madeleines 
• creme fraiche 
• lemon curd

As for outfits, I borrowed my friends headpiece and dressed in head-to-toe pink to match my tea set. 

Shocking, I know!
My good friend Ann also wore a light pink number and debuted the latest 

in her vintage collection of Mimi di N  belt buckles. 

My friends brought birthday cupcakes for me too!