Monday, July 15, 2013

The Mad Tea Party? It was SATURDAY? ~ Really??...Oops...

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Oh, no!

I had it in my head that Vanessa's (A Fanciful Twist's) Mad Tea Party 

was happening tomorrow...

And I have the little banner ~ with the date ~ here on my blog and everything...

I'm sorry, Vanessa!

Anywho, it's today; oh, WAIT ~ I am even later than I thought...it was SATURDAY!!

Good grief.

Anyway, here is my little contribution...


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"Oops" is right!

I had big plans, but life got in the way a little this year...

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I may have not had all the delectable sweets,

but maybe that worked out okay;

I'm on a diet...

So far, so good ~ :)

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Heirloom cups and a whimsical gold-polka-dotted Johnson Brothers teapot...

Cobalt vases and bright zinnias...

Pretty festive, if I do say so myself!

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I was going to pick a big vase of day lilies...

But they were just as pretty left in the garden...

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The pretty tablecloth is one of Golders Dewitt's lovely fabric designs...

(Check out her current ones at Spoonflower!)

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Isn't this teapot sweet?

The gold is so delicate...someone must have taken very good care of it...

I'd been waiting a year to use it at the Tea Party!

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And, last but not least, Cyrus ~ as the Hatter himself.

Happy Tea Partying, everyone!

If you have a chance to stop by again in the next few days, I will be

posting some more Alice-inspired goodies!

Love,

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38 comments:

  1. Such a magical Tea Party. I love everything about it. The colors are beautiful, the tea cups and teapot are exquisite. Was the queen invited?
    Hugs,
    JB

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  2. Oh what fun! I needed a little magic today.

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  3. Oh Cyrus, you are precious.....We will be visitlng.

    Hugs,
    All of Us

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  4. Oh your tea treasures are AMAZING!! look at the those cups and pots! And I adooooore the kitty hatter!!

    Better late than never right????

    We missed you and are so glad you plunged in, wrong date or not!

    Love, Vanessa

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  5. I feel like in a children's movie looking at your post and the amazing teapot...SWOON!!!!! Totally fabulous and I didn't know about this party, lol.. Glad you told me, even if it's late! Have a great week.
    FABBY

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  6. Aw...the Mad Hatter is so cute! Such a pretty party, and I would love to have some tea with mint! CHarming party. I hope you'll come to my Mad Tea Party!

    xo,
    RJ

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  7. Enjoyed your posting... and the lovely photos. Beautiful tea things!

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  8. I think being late is very appropriate as the White Rabbit is always late! Your teapot and cups are beautiful. Cyrus looks fabulous as the Hatter himself!!!

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  9. Well, for thinking it was tomorrow you certainly pulled together a quick and wonderful tea party for today! LOVE the teapot and the cat is hysterical- xo Diana

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  10. Oh this was a delight! Your photos are wonderful-I love-love -love Cyrus decked out for tea- also many thanks as I was unfamiliar with the mad tea Party! must pop over for a visit

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  11. That's a gorgeous tea cup that holds the cup of Earl Gray. I LOVE your rendition of the Mad Hatter.

    http://www.butterflyandbungalow.blogspot.com/2013/07/were-late-mad-hatter-party.html

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  12. Cyrus is the cherry on top of your beautiful Tea Party confection, dear Anne!!! Magical!!! :)))
    Love and blessings, sweet and talented friend...
    - Irina

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  14. Cyrus looks very grand! The little teapot is gorgeous, but so are your pictures of the cups.

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  15. Super sweet post and beautiful tea things ..
    Hugs x

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  16. Loved the post and all the pictures!

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  17. Lovely images! Oh the teapot! Is Wow! and your blooms dazzle but I must say....Cyrus stole the Party! Delightful as always!! xDebi

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  18. Beautiful tea things..I LOVE Cyrus!!

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  19. Cyrus is awesome as are all your magical tea party photo's. I admire your talent so much ~~~

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  20. Oh! I'm glad I came back! You're right about the teapot. It's a wonderful thing and so well preserved! Yes please, I'd love a cup of Earl Grey.

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  21. Beautiful Post! No worries better late than never.
    I do hope you will get a chance to visit mine. I am having a giveaway!
    Happy Madness and Muchness week,
    Sylvia
    http://anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com/2013/07/welcome-to-our-fanciful-garden-tour-mad.html

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  22. No worries Anne,
    Better late than never...I am sure the White Rabbit is very Forgiving♥
    Take a peek here....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6lulaa81e0&feature=share&list=PLKumRUp7JIkZ5UEkUCjDA8VIyHk7UQCiVfor "White Rabbit" sung b me with my Band in June of this year at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh. Hope you enjoy it♥

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  23. Glad I started at the bottom of the list first, or I would have missed your fun tea party!
    ~Tricia, Fairy Godmother at CastlesNcrowns (and Sweet Rascal Photos). Please join my tea party at:
    http://sweetrascalphotos.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/a-fairytale-teaparty/

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  24. Anne, completely 'Alice' and fun! Oh, your teacup is quite inspiring...I love the shape and pictures. And the teapot is a delight, indeed with all its polka-dots. But how did you ever get Cyrus to pose like that? Your photos are wonderful.

    Back up the rabbit hole...have a wonderful day,

    Marianne xo



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  25. Dear Anne - Oops I am always late - looks like you participated anyway - so happy you did - I will be stopping over soon to have a cup of that earl grey tea with the mint and I hope Cyrus will join us (LOL) - Take care - as always your post lifted my heart and made me smile. Bless you friend.

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  26. How fun! I loved your tea party all the way through. I have to say the moment that absolutely stunned me was the portrait of Cyrus as the Hatter. Absolute genius!

    Glad I stopped by and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

    The kettle is still on over at my blog. Feel free to stop by.

    http://reclaimingmybohomojo.blogspot.com/2013/07/mad-tea-party.html

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  27. How fun! I loved your tea party all the way through. I have to say the moment that absolutely stunned me was the portrait of Cyrus as the Hatter. Absolute genius!

    Glad I stopped by and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

    The kettle is still on over at my blog. Feel free to stop by.

    http://reclaimingmybohomojo.blogspot.com/2013/07/mad-tea-party.html

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  28. How fun! I loved your tea party all the way through. I have to say the moment that absolutely stunned me was the portrait of Cyrus as the Hatter. Absolute genius!

    Glad I stopped by and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

    The kettle is still on over at my blog. Feel free to stop by.

    http://reclaimingmybohomojo.blogspot.com/2013/07/mad-tea-party.html

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  29. How fun! I loved your tea party all the way through. I have to say the moment that absolutely stunned me was the portrait of Cyrus as the Hatter. Absolute genius!

    Glad I stopped by and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

    The kettle is still on over at my blog. Feel free to stop by.

    http://reclaimingmybohomojo.blogspot.com/2013/07/mad-tea-party.html

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  30. That is one of the prettiest tea cups I've ever seen! Please join my Mad Tea Party giveaway! http://mannm.blogspot.com/2013/07/mad-tea-party-giveaway-blog-hop.html

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  31. oh how darling
    love the dressed up cat..do you have a program you make these in?
    love love ):)

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  32. Loved your photos and delightful post, Anne! Hope you're having a wonderful summer.

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  33. Your photographs are so beautiful! Love the vintage china.

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  34. I like the tea set..
    and I think it must be a funny tea party..

    Oolong Tea

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  35. I know... I totally Spaced Out and Missed it too!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  36. Hello, lovely Anne!
    Just popping in to say hi and wish you a great week!
    I hope you are doing fabulous...
    Much love,
    - Irina

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