Valentine's Day Tea

Valentine's Day presents the perfect opportunity to share
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.