Lately we've talked about tea--what kinds you like to drink. Where you like to drink it and with whom. What you'd like to wear when having tea. Here are some of those comments.
From Beth H. in Dallas, Tx: "I'd definitely wear my tea dress with the pansies on it. It's not exactly vintage like Pixie's but it looks like it. I made it years ago by a 'vintage' pattern.
Debbie S. from La Vergne, TN said, "Since I've never been to a tea I would want to do it right. I think that I would go shop and find a dress similar to the one that was pictured (since what I have in my closet right now would not work). Gloves might be fun, I would love a hat but they don't always love me, LOL."
Margaret M from Melbourne, FL said: "I'd wear something gauzy, filmy probably in every and off the shoulder, topped off with a pert little straw hat."
Lisa M. from Centerville, GA said: "If I were ever invited to an afternoon tea, I believe I would wear something that Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn would wear...classic dress with a nice hat. I know this would be a special day that I would always remember."
Mary P. from Toowoomba, Australia said: "When I was a child & visiting my Grandfather & Aunt we would be there for afternoon tea. My Aunt would wear long flowing tea dresses, long strands of beads & have bare feet. She was certainly a free spirit. I can totally picture myself wearing the same."
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And the winner of the Bonyard tea sample from Latteda.com is Barbara T. from Moreno Valley, CA. We'll choose another one next week from the comments. (P.S. We'd love to hear how the previous winners have enjoyed their tea sample!)
To a Tea would be the name. As for decor I think a lot of white wood and windows, a couple window seats. A fairly bland canvas that can be changed. I think it would be cool to be able to change out table cloths and china for different parties. Lace and floral china with flowers in vases, or solid colored cloths with a more modern looking china and a few quirky art pieces.
ReplyDeleteIt should be vintage floral. Lace tablecloths so that the different tea cups and pots showed up. Of course the china should be unmatched. Embroidered tea napkins are a must. Could go on and on but I think you get the idea : )
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go to tea in a tearoom with fresh flowers on the table, lovely white linens on the tables to show off the mismatched china, big windows with gauzy curtains. A large sideboard with either a large mirror or 2-3 mirrors the length of the sideboard would reflect the light into the room. Instead of chairs, some tables would have window seats for 1-2 customers.
ReplyDeleteI'd want the decor to me a collaboration of vintage & elegant. The best of both.
ReplyDeleteFine china, of course, I'd have both white (gold trim) and floral china patterns - patrons may request. Crazy tea sets would be the go.
I'd have crisp white tablecloths, but floral curtaining. Hardwood floors & vases of flowers scattered around the room. Maybe small bouquets on the tables.
I've been thinking about the name: SerendipiTEA. Serendipity - "a fortuitous happenstance" or "pleasant surprise".
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As I said in another post, I like the Mad Hatter Tea Room. I think it was the Mad Hatter who had the tea party in Alice and Wonderland. The room could be decorated with all Alice pictures and things.. or not if that made it look too child like.
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