Tea Party Ideas for a Traditional Gathering Without Stress

Sep 30, 2014

Looking for modern day tea party ideas? Let’s explore the tradition of tea, the social revolutions it caused, and ways to celebrate the delightful, healthy treat. Tea parties have long served the purpose of being a somewhat quaint gathering during times when a dinner...

Why Don’t People RSVP and Bring Hostess Gifts?

Jun 14, 2014

  This article was originally posted several years ago.  The problem is, the issue seems to have gotten worse.  Are we so self focused that we can no longer think of others?  Read this post, and comment.  I want to hear your thoughts...

Now You Can Host a Tea Party and Delegate it, Too!

Jun 10, 2014

    Let’s face it. Many of us already work really hard. And for some of us, hosting any kind of event sounds like a lot of work. Even more of us, especially independent Americans, rarely delegate for a number of reasons. I struggle to delegate because frankly,...

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Apr 15, 2014

Need a simple idea?  Why not host a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea?  I am not talking about a lavish event instead I am suggesting an intimate affair for you and the one you love.  Mother’s Day is May 11th this year, just a month away. Your typical...

You Don’t Have to be a Perfectionist to have a Perfect Tea Party

Jan 12, 2013

  by Jenny Wells I’m sure this problem of perfectionism does not affect all my readers, but statistically it applies to many of us. Perfectionism when planning a party is draining, indeed. Even without perfectionism, it still takes me four “days”...

How to Build Your Tea Party Pantry

Jan 6, 2013

So you’re convinced. You’ve read “The Top Seven Mistakes Tea Drinkers Make“. You want to begin brewing looseleaf tea and develop your first real tea party menu.  But where do you start? My article, “The Secret to the Simple and Quick Tea...