June 24, 2011

Tea Party Madness And A Giveaway

Ho hum, it is such a boring day. Don't you long for some adventure? Perhaps we can find a rabbit hole to fall down.....


Oh yes indeed, someone says it is time for a tea party!


Of the mad variety of course!


But do we dare to eat and drink?



Oh what harm could come of it really? And there is so much delicious looking food, do let us partake my friends.







And feel free to choose a tea cup, there are plenty to go around.





The March Hare has already chosen his. Could you help him out with a sip?



And there is the Dormouse....



and Alice too!




My, my, the gang's all here...but Hatter has stepped away momentarily. You can try on his hat while he is gone, but don't let him see you or he might get...MAD...teehee.




This really is a lovely party.



Would you care for another cuppa?


This tea is delightful.


Or perhaps some condiment for your scone?



There are so many sweets!




I am not sure if it is a sugar rush or just general madness, but the March Hare sure is acting funny...


Is it just me or do we seem to be growing? I am sure that teapot and bird cage were not so small before.


Curiouser and curiouser.....


Ooph are you feeling woozy too? Maybe we better have a bit of a lie down.


......yawn.....and here we are back home again. Well even if it was all a dream I certainly had a wonderfully mad time, did you? It must have been a dream, and yet as I closed my eyes I swear I saw a vision and that nearby tree winking at me.....


For more tea party madness head on over to A Fanciful Twist!

I am happy to say that I will be giving away the place markers from the tea party! There are four white place markers which you can write on with dry erase pens and so use over and over. To enter just leave a comment on this post. You do not have to be a follower, but if you are mention it in your comment and you will get a second entry.

ps. there is a good chance that a couple other goodies from the tea room where I work will find their way into the package as well, so don't be shy!

63 comments:

  1. what a great post! so whimsical and fun!

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  2. You have the tea cup collection to die for, Alia!!! Beautiful post! Love Alice's dress :)

    Please enter me....and I am a happy Follower!
    Thanks for having me! It was a delight :)

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  3. I loved this tea party, such a fab post hugs Sara

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  4. Stunning tea party I wish I lived there... with teacup and teapot swimming in air .. magical
    now pop over I'm waiting you see .. with good treats and teacups ..Hugs wendy at http://blissangels.blogspot.com

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  6. Delightful and fanciful tea party, I am so glad I was able to stop by! The tea and scones were delicious and I so enjoyed all your guests!
    Hugs,
    Terri
    http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html

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  7. What a beautiful Tea Party!
    Very fun!
    Hugs

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  8. LOVE your white rabbit and am admiring everyone's tea cup collections! I admit, I'm getting a bit jealous! Thanks for inviting me over to join in the fun.

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  9. What a great tea party! I just KNEW that you could have a most lovely spread laid out with the most beautiful of tea settings. :) Do enter me in your lovely giveaway. As you know, I am a loyal follower! :)

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  10. thank you for a lovely tea party! the food was delicious! i love the Mad Hatter's hat!
    cheers
    lisa

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  11. Thank you for including me in your fantastic giveaway, and for putting together such a yummy tea party!
    Thank you for throwing such a magically mad tea party! Have a lovely day!
    Christina
    http://www.hoydendesigns.blogspot.com/

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  12. what a cute Mad tea party post
    so yummy!
    I love your decor and your madness!
    I have enjoyed your party very much!

    from so far away

    Visit me anytime...

    xoxo

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  13. Oh yes, I would like another cuppa!
    I always love your table settings and today was no exception! Thanks so much for the deeeeeelectable treats and sweets and things so neat. :)

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  14. Everything was delicious!

    Have a mad party!
    Erin :)

    http://www.fairiemoon.typepad.com/weathertop

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  15. Enjoyed your party. I'm in love with your tea cups, truly pretty.

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  16. What a lovely spread! I love your cups an yummy cakes

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  17. Wonderful tea and Wonderful hostess! Thank you for having me over.
    I do hope you will also visit me
    http://www.anaboocreations.blogspot.com
    Sylvia : )

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  18. Oh how lovely! I had a magical time!
    Visit me any time!!

    Wende

    http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/mad-tea-party-with-a-southern-twist/

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  19. What a lovely decorated table, and your treats filled me up! Pop over to my party when you get the chance. Take care, Martha
    http://mjornaments.blogspot.com/

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  20. Lovely table. You have a beautiful selection of tea cups. Thank you for the tea and treats! I've had a wonderful time.

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  21. Lovely post - I wish we could take tea together in person! I recently became a follower; found you while wandering about in blogland. Cheers! Julia

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  22. What a wonderful party! It's made me rather hungry, acutually. Yum! I'm so glad to have attended your lovely get together. Hope you're having a lovely day and are enjoying the festivities!

    Roisin x

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  23. So sorry I am late
    For this important date,
    But you're twenty fifth down on the list.

    With too little time
    I'm leaving this rhyme
    For I'm adamant about wanting to persist.

    All this running about
    Has left me dry in the mouth.
    Might I have a cup of tea?

    Your cakes with rose
    And scones with curd
    Are all so tempting to me.

    Oh my, the time
    It goes so fast
    I must be on my way

    But fear not friend
    I shall return
    Please……Have a beautiful day.

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  24. What a lovely party and wonderful story! I truely enjoyed myself!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us :)

    Hugs,
    Deanna
    http://www.scrappilyeverafter-cheriese.blogspot.com/

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  25. Oh! What a scrumptious Mad Tea Party you had!
    Please enter me in your giveaway. (What a lovely vintage edition of Alice in Wonderland you have in one of your photographs. I don't think I have ever seen that one before. I have a few different copies myself!)
    Thank you for visiting my Mad Tea Party this morning too! You are entered in my giveaway also.
    Cheers!
    Teresa in California
    tscat@sbcglobal.net

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  26. What a lovely party Alia, with such pretty sweets and teacups!! I would just love to be entered into your giveaway :) Thank you so much for inviting me! ~Lauren

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  27. Such a sweet tea party post, so many yummy and pretty things! thanks for having me over.

    Zoe
    http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com/

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  28. LOVE your white rabbit. Would love to win your prize. Thanks for having me to your party

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  29. What a lovely spread! Thanks for letting me join in the fun!

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  30. Yummy to all! and those strawberries covered in white chocolate, what a treat! Gorgeous setting and tea set. Thank you for having me over at your beautiful Mad Tea Party!

    Those white place markers are so pretty. Please count me in! Thanks
    xo,
    Karla

    www.dreamaginarius.com
    dreamaginarius@gmail.com

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  31. I have enjoyed your party very much.
    Happy UnBirthday to you !
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna
    http://daylily777-myenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html
    ps Everything looks delish!

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  32. I love everything! From the food that looks so yummy to the book {what a great book}! Love that hat, too. You have such a pretty selection of teacups!

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  33. Just delightful...those scones were so delicious. Thankyou ever so much for the invitation - I had a lovely time x

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  34. The food really is delicious looking, I don't think I would have been able to resist! Very fun party :)

    I'm also taking part in the Mad Tea Party blog hop and hope that you'll visit my party to have some fun there too :)

    http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-my-english-tea-party.html

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  35. Oh I especially enjoyed the egg sandwiches with the crust cut off. How decadent. But I know you kept the crusts especially to feed the hungry birds. One landed on my lap you see; it wanted to see what was going on and then told me about the crusts that were left by the flowerbeds out in the glen. I did enjoy your party and thank you for inviting me! *smiles* Norma

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  36. My dear you are so very generous to not only invite us to share in your adventure today but to offer a prize. They are lovely and quite practical for all of us tea party hostesses.

    I have a little party of my own and gifts for all of my guests. I do hope you can stop by.

    Follow this direct link: http://collagediva.typepad.com/collagediva/2011/06/tea-party.html

    Have a sweet day!
    Kathryn, Collage Diva

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  37. Thank you for such a lovely visit for grandma and grand kids. Your tea sets are delightful, your dainties delicious, your decorations are so pretty, and your amazing Mal in the next post is the hit of the party from afar. :) Thank you for such a nice time!

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  38. Hi, I accidentally left a wrong blog address. Here is the correct one
    http://www.anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com
    Thank you,
    Sylvia

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  39. I follow *cackles madly* I'm mad for the tea party goodies! So sign me up! Hopefully you can stop by my party for a chance to win as well!
    Tabitha
    http://daylily777-myenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html

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  40. (blogger is giving me some trouble so if my comment comes up more than once, I apologize...)

    Love your tea party! I'll have another cuppa and a scone - yum!! Your table was set beautifully. And I really love your blog title - it grabbed my attention and this is the first party I'm visiting. ;)

    Nicki
    58Cherries

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  41. You have some truly beautiful tea cups. And what a lovely party. Thank you for letting me share. <3

    Betsy

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  42. Oh i love your post! i love the teacup and teacup tiers plus a bite of those delectable strawberries! Had fun at your party hope you do visit mine!

    http://theweekendartist.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011-by-weekend-artist.html

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  43. Such a beautiful tea party! Oh, and you work at a tea room? They are absolutely my weakness. I love them. So sweet of you to do the giveaway, too.

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  44. I am going to follow, not only for a second entry into the contest, although I would love to win. I am simply MAD about the March Hare, and all those gorgeous books behind him. (I can not resist a peek at any book shelf.)

    Plese come to visit us http://dogsmom.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/dreaming-madly-of-tea/

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  45. You work in a tearoom? Very nice! I work in a tearoom too, only it is just my virtual one! Please visit with me when you have a moment:
    http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011.html

    Wishing you a Happy Mad Tea Party Weekend!

    Betty

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  46. I've had a wonderful time! Thank you for having me!

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  47. Thankyou for sharing your fabulous party. such lovely treats!
    xx

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  48. What a lovely table and party! I adore your teapot with the clock on it!!! How perfect :)

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  49. Well! I had so much fun at your party! (I love all the tricks of perspective in your photos) :)

    Do continue the fun.... you are welcome to join my party:
    http://www.inthelandofspice.com/spiceblog/spiceblog/Entries/2011/6/25_Mad_Tea_Party.html

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  50. I love all your tea cups! Thanks so much for inviting me to this enchanting tea party! I had a lot of fun! I hope you will visit my tea party as well!

    http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011.html

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  51. Alia, darling Alia, I am here, I am here!!! I have been on quite the journey over two days finding my way to your wonderland ;)

    Your table is beautiful, just what I needed, I might stay a while, is that okay???

    What treasures and treats, yummmm!

    Love, A Fanciful Twist

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  52. What a fun party. Thank you for having me to this delightful little tea. I'm going to linger a bit longer!
    Thanks for stopping by my Mad Party. Nice to meet you! ~ Sarah

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  53. Love the tea cups!! The White Rabbit looks like he's having a very good time! I love the illustrations of your book!

    Eloïse from France!

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  54. loved your tea party spread! looks delish!

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  55. I am sorry I'm late to your tea party. You have such a gorgeous tea cup selection and I loved your Alice in Wonderland book, such a pretty version.

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  56. What a wonderfully mad tea party! The food looks so scrumptious and I love all your teacups! And the white rabbit, too. Thanks for sharing, Michelle

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  57. Thank you for including me in your Giveaway. I really enjoyed your tea party and the story. Everything looked very yummy!
    Thank you for visiting my Hauntingly Mad Tea Party and for you lovely comment.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Evelyn

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  58. What a lovely party, love the sock-puppets and what a beautiful teapot !♥
    I know I am a little late in visiting, but I am so happy I did ! Please come visit my party too ?!

    www.jetdtsetters.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-alice-in-underwaterland.html


    Joyce

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  59. Yea, I am finally here! what a wonderful table you have set! a great party, your march hare is adorable! I was admiring your place markers. Thanks for the invite to your part, and please do come to mine. (new follower also)
    Susan

    http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2011/06/fanciful-twists-mad-tea-party-2011.html

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  60. What a beautiful party! I love all of the gorgeous treats--so very lovely! And I love the illustration from the book in the last picture--do you know who the illustrator is, or what edition of the book it is? The book collector in me is dying to know!

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  61. Beautiful table. Love all the teacups!! What a great time. Thanks for having me. - Kathy

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  62. A delightful party!!-thanks for inviting me--check out Stampinmams Place

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