Lovers of Tea Parties in Training

[Ellene Meece]

Over time, I've hosted many tea parties and taught my granddaughter the joys. But, for the past three years, I've hosted a sort of end-of-summer-back-to-school tea party for my friend, Michaela, who is going into the 8th grade this year. She invites her own friends and each year has a different twist. This year, she invited one special friend and it was just lovely. Even though it turned out to be a beautiful summer day, I staged it on the back porch in case the afternoon rains came. After tea, we sat outside on the old metal glider and lawn chairs and leisurely visited.

I used my cream color Royal Doulton "Heather" china with blue napkins and tablecloth. One of my favorite things to do...host a tea party.

This is Michaela on the left.

[Elaine Sloan]

Oh, that is so sweet, Ellene! Thanks for sharing your family Christmas tea party with all of us! :)

[Ellene Meece]

You are welcome, Elaine! Makes me mist up just looking at the pictures again...