Vintage Tea Party Vignette

I have sweet memories of the times when my two girlies were young, that our church would host a Spring Tea Party or luncheon in honor of Mother's Day. Moms and daughters would dress up in their best Springtime dresses to come and celebrate with teas, cookies, cakes and tiny tea sandwiches. Surrounded with flowers, ferns and fun pastel accessories, antique tea sets and china were part of the festive decor.

Today I'm joining a talented group of bloggers who still love a beautiful tea party and want to share our ideas and inspiration with all of you. So welcome to the Spring Tea Party, hosted by Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home. If you're coming from Christy's at Our Southern Home, then Hello, I'm so glad you're here.

I'm still opening and sorting boxes of vintage dishes and decor from our recent move, but I have a few things to bring together a fun and nostalgic Tea Party Vignette. I collect old floral teapots, and this is one of my favorites in a sweet pastel floral trim with pink borders from Staffordshire, England. 

I have bits and pieces of floral china, with several pairings of antique cups and saucers. Today I'm using an old "Mother" large teacup and saucer from Homer Laughlin, creamy white with a gold gilt font. I have the "Father" cup also, but no saucer to match.

I don't have a lot of floral china, but this lovely little covered tureen 

and platter from Homer Laughlin, "The Angelus" pattern, is one of my favorites.

I have a small collection of hatboxes and a few hats that I keep in my office, and this yellow just seemed the right one for this occasion. I think the summer hat with roses was probably from the 40's. It's so very feminine, with small pieces of netting still attached to the band. And every lady had her white gloves to finish off the look.

This little tea vignette includes an antique set of green depression glass sugar and creamer,

and an old small cake stand that elevates the florals in an English Breakfast tea canister.

The delicate vintage luncheon cloth with cross stitch florals 

gives it all just the right setting, here in the Garden Room.

As you can see, I have most of my transferware placed in the Kitchen China Cupboard. It's looking a little "full", so I may have to edit a bit soon, and send it to the China Closet. Thank goodness for the space, things are filling up fast. I'll be sharing more of the Kitchen China Cupboard this week.
Thanks so much for coming to visit, I hope you'll continue the Tea Party with Laura from Decor to Adore, who knows how to throw the most beautiful parties!

Please click on the Entry Image to Continue the Tea Party Hop!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

joining in here:

 Sunday at Home at Little Farmstead   Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Dishing It and Digging It at DIY180  Inspiration Monday at Refresh Restyle   

Tips and Tutorials at Home Stories A to Z

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life   Totally Terrific Tuesday at Sweet Parrish Place 

Keep in Touch at Let's Add Sprinkles  Talk of the Town at Knick of Time

Share Your Style at French Ethereal 

Homestyle Gathering at My Wee Abode  Style Showcase at Shabby Fufu  

 Wonderful Wednesday at LeCultivateur 

Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Grace at Home at Imparting Grace

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Sweet Inspiration at Home Health and Heart