some of my Christmas "tea gifts" with my friends.
The Hall Burgundy Windsail Teapot was a find at a local Antique Shop. It was purchased as a gift for my daughter but decided to add it to my own collection!
The windsail name comes from the unique shape of the top.
My tablescape starts with a cutwork tablecloth. The tea tile is from my lastest tea collectibles.
The crocheted teapot coasters were a Christmas gift from a special friend. The napkins are from another linen tea set but gave me the color I needed to pull together the tablecloth and coasters.
I decided to use my Avon Cape Cod dishes to match the burgundy teapot. I didn't have enough dishes for all my tea ladies so mixed the Cape Cod dishes with clear glass plates to get enough place settings.
Valentine's Day Tea Menu
Shrimp Cocktail
Ham & Swiss Quiche
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Individual Cherry Cheesecakes
Heart Shaped Linzer Cookies
Cherry Heart Hand Pies
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Victorian Rose Tea
French Vanilla Tea
I chose shrimp cocktail in order to use the Cape Cod wine glasses and showcase the coasters.
I had purchased a set of small tart pans last summer and had been waiting for the right occassion to serve individual quiches.
In honor of Valentine's Day I pulled out my red crocheted pot holders and displayed them along with more of the Cape Cod dishes.
My favorite red transferware tea set and a collection of cupids are displayed on top of the pie safe.
I displayed a scrapbook of old Valentines and Calling Cards that belonged to my Mom. An antique handerchief that belonged to my Aunt (who died at age 106) adds the desired accent to a mirror mantle.
I don't usually use tea bags at my teas but couldn't resist the packaging on these.
My tea lady friends sit down for our Valentine's Tea.
