The Cupcake Invite

As I have mentioned before, I tend to pick up little treats as I see them. During one of my trips to NYC, I was in Kate's Paperie and found the cutest invitations.

I know the picture is a little hard to see, but it says 'A Tea & Cupcake Party'. They are from Mr. Boddington's Studio: Couture Correspondence. There are just so many things I love about these invites. Tea, Cupcakes, Pink and Green color on the front, the bunny. Each box contains six envelopes; three pink and three green. One day, when I have a little girl, we will throw a lovely tea and cupcakes party. Just for fun.

Tea Towels

Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores. Their clothes are not really my style, but I love their home section. I would love a french country house furnished with all things Anthro. The drawer pulls, hooks, cookbooks, dishes, measuring cups,tableware,notecards, candles, aprons and pillows to name a few. I also love the kitchen towels. These are three that I really love for the Tea Time theme.

Tea Time Magazine

Hi. My name is Sarah and I have a magazine addiction. It's true. I love magazines of most genres and read/subscribe to 15 or more a month. One of my favorites is Tea Time magazine. It is produced by Hoffman Media, who also produces Southern Lady and Paula Deen Magazine, among others. Sometimes, I really enjoy smaller media.

From the website: TeaTime is a source book for all who love tea and who want to enrich life with the serenity of teatime. The magazine proclaims the pleasures of tea as a gourmet beverage, and offers informative articles that range from food features to tearoom profiles. TeaTime goes beyond the history and science of the beverage and celebrates the art and passion that makes drinking tea a memorable occasion. TeaTime is designed for tea lovers. The magazine praises the delights of having tea and honors the life philosophy of serenity and beauty that is enhanced by tea events. Tea has never been more popular than today, and TeaTime is a lovely "manual" that helps us recognize and embrace the pleasures and spirit of tea.

When Tea Time arrives in my mailbox, I like to make sure that I save it until I have an hour or two to read it. Of course, I make a cup of tea (usually mint) and sit in my comfy chair to I can read it cover to cover.

Miss Annabelle's Tea Shoppe

My mother and I both love tea and tea shoppes. We like to explore tea shoppes in and around our homes and while we are on holiday. My parents live in a suburb north of Cincinnati and one of our favorite tea shoppes is Miss Annabelle's. As you enter the adorable store front, there is a gift shop with tea, tea sets, stationary, greeting cards, bathe accessories and other fun trinkets. The back half of the shoppe is the tea parlor. There are 10-12 little tables set up. Hanging on the wall are all sorts of hats you can try and wear during your tea time. They have several different options on the menu; a light afternoon tea, a high afternoon tea, the sweetheart's plate and of course a teddy bear tea. Mother and I usually have the light or high tea. We always have a little guests who enjoy the teddy bear tea. Mother always uses this time to help our little guests work on not only tea etiquette, but general manners. It's just so nice to sit in a pretty room, drinking tea and chatting the afternoon away.

Tea Time

Wandering around on etsy today I discovered the cutest print, Tea Time. theblackapple is the artist and her work is very whimsy but a little serious. I will definitely be ordering this print for myself and even Gracie. It is perfect for our love of tea time and tea shoppes.