HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF BEING A SUGAR PLUM FAIRY?
ME TOO . . .
SO THIS YEAR I DECIDED IT WOULD BE MY THEME . . .
FOR OUR ANNUAL COOKIE EXCHANGE AND TEA PARTY
IF TRUTH BE TOLD, IN MY DREAMS I’M WEARING A BEAUTIFUL PINK FLOWING TUTU . . .
but . . .
I DECIDED TO ACT MY AGE AND THEREFORE ADORNED MYSELF IN A VINTAGE FUR SHAWL
THIS PARTY SPOKE ‘PINK’ AND ‘FRILLS’
SO I COLLECTED A FEW SIMPLE ITEMS TO HELP BRING FORTH THE MAGIC . . .
LIKE A GLITTERY PINK NUTCRACKER . . .
AND WHITE FEATHERY TREE AND A DOLL ALL DRESSED UP IN HER WHITE . . .
SOME PINK AND SILVER ORNAMENTS AND . . .
EACH GUEST PLACE SETTING WAS ADORNED WITH THEIR OWN NEW PINK CRYSTAL CUPCAKE PLATE AND DOME WHICH I TIED ON HOMEMADE NAME TAGS. (these were their little party gifts as well).
AND WHATS A TEA PARTY WITHOUT READING THE PERFECT BOOK . . .
THIS ONE WAS JUST THAT PERFECT . . . AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO MARIANNE FOR BEING THE PERFECT READER. (I always ask a friend to read a cute picture book).
LOVE TO CAPTURE SOME FRIENDS AS THEY VISIT WITH ONE ANOTHER . . .
AND IS THIS JUST THE MOST ADORABLE GUEST OR WHAT???
NOW FOR THE SWEETS AND TREATS . . . SINCE IT IS A COOKIE EXCHANGE
I SET UP A TABLE IN A PORTION OF MY KITCHEN WHICH I COVERED WITH MY NEW HOMEMADE QUILT (I know, I’m actually proud of myself but I’ll talk about this on another post).
AND ONE BY ONE . . .
EACH GUESTS SETS THEIR PLATE OF GOODIES ON THIS TABLE . . .
UNTIL . . . YOU GET THIS
THIS IS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION . . .
ONE THAT COMBINES TIME WITH TREASURED FRIENDS AND SWEETS AND TREATS . . .
AS ALWAYS MY FRIENDS, THANKS FOR DROPPING BY . . .
HAVE A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL DAY.
Linking up with Jann for her share your cup Thursday
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
I always love seeing your magical table settings Trina! This one truly is a fairy tale in the making. Your granddaughter is a treasure…the cutest little face with that sweet cupid mouth! Enjoy the beauty that is the Christmas season.
trinagrandinetti says
Thank you Sue, I have actually slowed down this year (due to Molly being here) and have absolutely learned to enjoy the beauty. I sure hope you are doing the same.
nofearoffashion says
You are going to be world famous with your table settings. So pretty, so well thought-through. Beautiful. I don’t know this tradition but all this love that is oozing from the pages.. it is heart warming. Molly is already getting so big! She is the most adorable little girl. How I wish I could be there with you.
Greetje
PS you would have invited me, wouldn’t you? LOL
trinagrandinetti says
Of course, I would have invited you, without any question. This little tradition is quite fun, each friend brings a tray of cookies or treats (with a enough copies of the recipes for everyone. Before they leave I provide extra (plastic) plates and we go through and make a tray or two to take home or to other neighbors.
I wish you could be here also, this time of year is so beautiful here and it’s the time of year I most enjoy playing hostess.
Suzanne says
Wow what a table and party!
bisous
Suzanne
trinagrandinetti says
Thank you, I do love throwing a party.
Rebecca says
Your party looks beyond fabulous! I could practically taste the delicious cookies. I would love to be a guest at this lovely occasion.
trina says
I would love for you to be a guest.
Elle says
Trina , I am speechless , almost.. You make Martha Stewart look like an amateur! That table that you set is magical! The pace cards were love and I just can not say enough. Love the fur cape, too!
XX, Elle
Elle says
Trina
I am sorry about the typos! And I forgot to mention that adorable baby, talk about sweet Treats!
XX, Elle
Elle says
Trina,
I woke up with a sore throat today, and knew I needed some magic pill! A second viewing of your post cheered me ( the table decor, and the tiny guest).. That a little tylenol put me right!
Now I am ready to enjoy!
Merry Christmas,
Thanks for being you!
XX, Elle
trina says
Elle, Thank you, that just made MY day. It’s always nice to know when you can help bring a smile to someone’s day. Merry Christmas to you as well and I sure hope you get feeling better.
Hugs, Trina
Jann Olson says
This party was fabulous Trina! Love everything about it! That little guest is simply adorable. Happy 2014 my friend!
hugs,
Jann