Monday, August 1, 2011

Tea Time

Have you ever just wished you were British so that you could have the tradition of high tea?

I just love tea cups in general, they are so just so pretty and all fancy-schmancy....




Tea time attire...

You know you want to get dressed up like this:

So the other day, I decided that me and the kiddos should have a tea (and by tea, I mean chocolate milk in tea cups)...hey, why shouldn't a PB&J lunch be fancy?

It turned out so cute I decided to share:
We went and got some tea cups for 50 cents a piece at Goodwill, they were *very* excited to pic out their cups...and those cute little plates are thanks to Jessamie, who you will get to know better on Wednesday (c:

Threw together a centerpiece from stuff that was hanging around with my no sew runner:

And VIOLA! High tea kid style (and yes, that is whipped cream on chocolate milk...don't judge)


And faces ended up looking like this...I love a good milk mustache (c:



Well, pip pip cheerio and all that stuff for now...

See you tomorrow for 

Photobucket

with the fabulously talented Anne from Hello Newmans!!!


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46 comments:

  1. michelle@decorandthedogAugust 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Pretty cups and a sweet accent..I do wish I was British!!

    Your tea party looks lovely..mustaches and all!

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  2. Dressy CelebAugust 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I love the British tea time, too!
    And these pics are wonderful!

    Kisses!
    ♥ Dressy Celeb ♥

    New post on my blog: Rose Byrne!

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  3. Abby M. InteriorsAugust 1, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    You're such a great mom! What a fun day! Don't you wish we could wear tutu's as skirts like those little girls in your image? ;-)

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  4. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Ah what a fun day for your adorable little ones- so so cute. And I agree, love everything about tea time...j'adore pretty tea cups!!

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  5. Jenna LeeAugust 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love tea parites! They quote is super cute too! My mom gave me her great grandmothers china and the tea cups are lined with real silver! They are so pretty.

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  6. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Aubrey!!! I am dying over this post. I host a tea party every year for my daughter and her friends and there is so much inspiration. I must have that "You are my cup of tea print!" Where is that from. And your table was adorable. Those fruit dishes are precious . . as are those darling faces!

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  7. Hollie AnnAugust 1, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I love the Alice and wonderful ish picture! I need a good excuse for a tea party!

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  8. Baby ShopaholicAugust 1, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    This is the cutest! I can't wait to have a tea party with P!

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  9. amy b.s.August 1, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    yes and yes. love high tea! the british really do have all the class.

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  10. natasha {schue love}August 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    OH I love your little tea party with the kids...such cute saucers and love that they drank chocolate milk! Adorable! :)

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  11. Portuguese PrepsterAugust 1, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    who dosn't love a good tea party?! That picture of those little girls all dressed up is sooo cute!

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  12. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Love, love, love high tea! And all of these dreamy photos! xo

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  13. tina / half of what I sayAugust 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I'm half British and tea does absolutely nothing for me. I'm an embarrassment to my mother... Your party was so adorable, I bet your kids loved it. Elizabeth would kill for something as fun as that (especially if she could wear one of those dresses), and I bet the boys would even partake.

    Love those images. The little girls, too cute!

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  14. Bust yo' Booty!August 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    This is so gorgeous. Love!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Olá...quantas coisas MARAVILHOSAS!!!
    AMEI..TUDINHO..TUDINHO..BJUS E UMA LINDA SEMANA PRA VC!!!

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  16. AAugust 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    What a sweet activity for the kiddos! I love playing "high tea" with friends...but those fancy shmancy cups and treat stands would never last in my house! Happy Monday Aubrey!

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  17. AlexaAugust 1, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    My mom has one of those darling tea/sandwich plates. So pretty! And yes...I wish I was British, or at least in London right now!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  18. Melissa @ RoomsAugust 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What a fun activity with your kids, I bet they just loved it!

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  19. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketAugust 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I love high tea! I've been to Europe but went to a few different countries in Asia and they all to afternoon tea and I got slightly addicted. Who doesn't love a yummy drink and a tasty little snack.

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  20. RebeccaAugust 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    The pictures at the beginning are just so inspiring and I love the tea party with the kiddos, too! What fun...

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  21. Holly GruszkaAugust 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    SO cute - what a great little impromptu tea party! I'll have to keep this in mind when my daughter gets a little older.

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  22. Drew {Coral Cafe}August 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    How precious was your little tea party?!!
    I love tea cups! They're so delicate and dainty! Feel like a lady whenever I drink tea ;)

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  23. Naomi@DesignManifestAugust 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Too cute! I could go for some chocolate milk right about now. And everything taste better in cute little cups.

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  24. Christel @ Captivated by imageAugust 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Hahah those milk mustaches :) I feel the same about porcelain teacups. Can't get enough of cute looking, floral printed, gold touched teacups. Or any other piece of porcelain.

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  25. JessieAugust 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Your little ones are so adorable! Nice tea party set up. What a sweet mom! And I am in love with all the pretty porcelain teacups in your inspirational pictures!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  26. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 1, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    My mama and I have held numerous tea parties! J'adore high tea!

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  27. rachel @ Just a Touch of GrayAugust 1, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Too cute! Looks like fun to me!

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  28. {The Perfect Palette}August 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    cups and saucers are always so dainty looking and sweet. That's why they work great for a wedding or shower theme. I always love the pastels that come along with them too!

    xoxo, chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

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  29. Bud and LeoAugust 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Ah, they are soooo precious! My mom and aunt and I always do high tea when we are together! So much fun!

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  30. Style, She WroteAugust 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Looks like so much fun, Aubrey! You did a great job. Your pictures bring back fond memories of my month long stint in the UK where I had tea time every day! xo style, she wrote

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  31. April @ An Urban AcreAugust 1, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Oh-so-cute!

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  32. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignAugust 1, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    So cute, what a great mom you are :)
    Some of my favorite memories growing up were when my mom and I would drink tea together. It made me feel so grown up.

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  33. designchicAugust 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Such beautiful and dainty teacups...adore the little girl's tea party!!

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  34. ValAugust 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This is such an adorable post!!

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  35. K&B by the SeaAugust 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I think your kids tea party looks very sweet & festive :-) And there's absolutely nothing wrong with chocolate milk topped with whipped cream - especially when there are apples too, which of course counterbalance the whipped cream :-)

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  36. designstilesAugust 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Aw, very sweet momma of you to be so fancy. I mean, why not? You only live once. Be fancy.

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  37. DaydreamerAugust 1, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    absolutely delightful! whipped cream and all. you are such a fun mamma!

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  38. Rachel {little bits of lovely}August 1, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Your tea party looks so lovely! The kids look like they are having a ball :) xx

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  39. Alexandra Bee BlogAugust 2, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Ah, what a fun idea! I loved catching a glimpse of your little cuties! When I was younger my grandma would make reservations at The Jefferson (a major Richmond historic hotel) for ladies tea!

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  40. AshleyAugust 2, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I love tea parties!! Something so fun and girly about the tiny cups and mini sandwiches :)

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  41. Chassity (Look Linger Love)August 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Oh my gosh this is SO cute!! Love the tea party :)

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  42. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Your table looks so pretty and fancy! Great job.

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  43. Mrs. CAugust 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Ok these are such great pictures!! Would love to have a tea party with my grandma's china!


    www.MrsCapretta.com
    Recipes Fashion Marriage

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  44. Megan {Splendid Design}August 2, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    To be quite honest I would love to have few of my frinds agree to have tee with me, after all isn't that the time to gossip? But I think people are more set on book clubs there days. Oh, well. You are such an awesome mom to have a tea party for your kids. Such cuties they are!

    Oh, I love the flowers!

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  45. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I want to throw a super awesome tea party...so fun!!! I have a tea set from when I was a little girl and I hope to one day pass it on :) Your kiddos are adorable!

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  46. Things To DoAugust 8, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    OK, this is so freaking awesome I can barely put into words. I haven't been drinking as much tea lately just cause it's been so freaking hot, but man oh man did you make me want to turn on the kettle!

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