My little Princess Girl turned seven years old on Saturday! We celebrated with a tea party brunch. The girls wore hats, gloves, and fancy dresses. I served chicken salad sandwiches, cheese sandwiches cut into flower shapes, hashbrown casserole, broccoli and cheese quiche, mini muffins, assorted berries with pink fruit dip, decorated sugar cookies, cake, and of course tea. (Yes, I went a tad overboard. I'm so sad I didn't get a picture of the food!)
I borrowed vintage glass party plates from my mom and flowery tea pots from my grandma. I purchased tea cups and saucers from a thrift shop. Each girl's place card was a tea cup sugar cookie with her name iced on it. The cake was a set of three purses I designed specially for my girly-girl. This was my second attempt at fondant and it went pretty well. (I still think I could have rolled it out a bit thinner though.) I did nick it with my fingernails in a few places but covered it up pretty well.
The party started at least 15 minutes late because I just couldn't get stuff done. I will never again host a brunch party...it's just too early! I planned on making giant tissue paper flowers to hand over the tea table but it just didn't happen.
Because it was 90 degrees outside, none of the adults drank tea. The kids drank it and really enjoyed dropping sugar cubes into their cups. I asked them all, "One lump or two?" They all answered, "Three!"
It was a beautiful day and lovely party. I even had help cleaning up! I'm just glad I have a whole year until her next birthday...she's already picked the theme!
5 comments:
SO adorable. Love it! Am also now hungry for cheesy potatoes.
How great. Everything looks like it was beautiful. The cakes look yummy.
A few years ago my daughter had a "princess" party for her daughter (she just turned 7 this summer too, but she was around 4 years old then I think), and an aunt knew two teenage girls who were willing to make an appearance dressed like princesses. It was so cute. The girls loved it.
What great memories for your daughter. Good for you!
Our internet has been down for a week too--it must be catching! Just got it back working today.Your party looks wonderful--your daughter will always remember it.
Your comment on my golf post was great. Your statement about leaving the game while you were on top made me laugh out loud. Thanks for starting my day with such a chuckle.
That looks like such a fun party! :)Good job, mama! :)
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