Host a Sweet Spring Tea Party for Girls and Moms
I love a tea party, especially in the spring when the flowers are blooming and we have a sense of festivity. With Mother’s Day not too far off, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by hosting a sweet spring tea party for girls and moms.
My granddaughters live in a different city, but I can pretend to host a sweet spring tea party with my daughters and granddaughters – two of the best granddaughters ever.
I think it’s important to teach young girls to be little ladies before their tomboy tendencies settle in. And while they still think it’s cool to dress up and spend time with mom and grandma.
When I go to Atlanta and time allows, I like to treat the girls to a special “out-to-lunch”. When they are here in Dallas, I like to prepare a special lunch with their favorite snacks on a pretty tablescape.
So here is how I plan to host a Saturday afternoon tea party that will delight any young girl – and some older ones.
It’s the first of April and time for our monthly Celebrate the Holiday.
Our theme this month is Mothers’ Day or spring parties. I’m so excited to share one of my favorite ways to celebrate Mother’s Day – with a spring tea party.
My friends and I are happy to have you join on our Celebrate the Holiday celebrations. If you are joining me from Suzanne of Shop at Blu, then welcome to the party.
If you have ever hosted or attended a spring tea party, you know what fun it is to dress up, act like a lady (or a princess) and enjoy a pretty table and some special treats.
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Sweet Spring Tea Party for Girls and Moms
Just to give you a little background about my two precious granddaughters. When I first shared this spring tea party, Annabelle was almost eight and Lilah was five.
Annabelle is now almost 14. She is an organizer, very helpful, very sociable, an excellent artist who worries about her grades and loves to organize parties in the neighborhood. She has her mother’s brown eyes and hair and her daddy’s smile. She prides herself on being a tomboy, but loves to dress up. She will hug you so hard you can’t breathe.
Lilah turns eleven next week. She is a blonde-haired, blue-eyed (she looks just like me in my baby pictures – no kidding) princess who is a serious softball player and she loves to bake.
Here is how her mom describes her: “She is a little burst of sunshine. She takes herself lightly but her fears seriously. She knows what she wants and is a careful observer of all things new before she’s ready to try it herself. She is perfectly suited to be Annabelle’s kid sister (which isn’t a job for everyone) and she does it with grace and patience. She has some epic quirky blonde moments. Her happy squeal can break glass and her smile melts our hearts. We pray all these hold true and will serve her well in life. “
Idea for this Spring Tea Party
Since we are so close to Mother’s Day, having a little tea party with my granddaughters came to mind. When my older daughter and the grandgirls came to Dallas that summer, I thought it would be fun to treat them to a tea party. So this pretend spring tea party was a practice one for a real summer tea party.
Inspiration for my Pretend Spring Tea Party
Keeping two young girls in mind, my inspiration for this tea party came from a few sources:
- I rummaged through my fabric stash and found a piece of bold orange and white stripe fabric. I think I bought it a few years ago to make Annabelle a summer outfit and never did. Oops, bad grandma. Don’t forget to iron your fabric or tablecloth. Here is the perfect round orange and white stripe tablecloth.
- I bought these napkins online from Sarah Richardson a few years ago (I also have placemats.), but I’ve never used them. I thought the pink and orange semi-chevron pattern would pair well with the orange and white stripes. Here are some other pink and orange napkins that would be cute.
- Here’s what I am most excited about: several years ago, when we moved my mother-in-law out of her home, I claimed this darling orange polka dot tea service. I had never used it, but I just think it is so cute. It would be perfect for my spring tea party.
- I already had pink plastic utensils and pink polka dot straws and pink and orange curly ribbon, and some small glass French yogurt cups for drinks.
- For flowers, I used my Kombucha bottles, but any tall bottle will work. After I finished drinking the Kombucha, I removed the labels with Goo-Gone and washed them in the dishwasher.
- I bought pink paper plates online.
- Then I bought deep pink and orange Gerber daisies at the grocery store. Now I was ready to design my spring tea party tablescape.
Designing my Spring Tea Party Tablescape
After ironing the fabric and laying it out on the table, the next step was to decorate the bottles.
I tied the pink and orange curly ribbon around the necks of the bottles and then curled the ribbon. I set the three bottles in the center of the table with the ribbon facing out.
Everything went fast from then on: setting out the pink plates, the napkins, the pink plastic utensils and the yogurt cups. The tea pot, sugar bowl and tea cups came next. Then the fun started.
Spring Tea Party Food
I needed some tea party treats that would appeal to little and big girls. Knowing the foods my grandgirls like and wanting to keep with the pink and orange color theme, I added gold fish to the sugar bowl.
Next came sliced yellow bell peppers and orange slices.
You can’t have a tea party without sweets. I picked up some cupcakes at my favorite cupcake bakery, Gigi’s. Two big cupcakes with orange sprinkles for the girls and two small pink cupcakes for mom and me.
Then I bought a box of macarons at Trader Joe’s. I only used the orange and pink ones.
Of course, the cupcakes had to have cupcake toppers. I used my Cricut to cut out crowns and added some bling with “diamond” embellishments from Joann. Then I wrote our names on the crowns. You may guess that I’m Cici.
Here are some other cupcake topper/placecard ideas: Easy Spring Tablescape Projects and Mamma Mia Mediterranean Tablescape
Although my grandgirls love asking for sips of my sweet iced tea, I decided pink lemonade would be more their “cup of tea”. The polka dot tea cups and saucers are just for decoration.
Disclaimer: why, you ask, is the pink lemonade orange? I wanted to make the pink lemonade pinker, but I picked up the wrong bottle of food coloring. I squeezed it in the pitcher and it turned orange. Oh, well, it tastes like pink lemonade, but still fits the pink and orange theme.
In June, when the girls came to visit, I’m surprised them with this tea party. All I’ll have to do is buy fresh cupcakes, macarons, flowers, oranges and a yellow bell pepper. Hopefully, we will resist the goldfish until then.
And this time, I won’t turn the pink lemonade orange.
More Mother’s Day and Spring Ideas
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Here are some more spring and Mother’s Day posts to enjoy: 10 Great Books for Mother’s Day, 13 Awesome Mother’s Day DIY Gifts, and Bunnies and Blue Spring Party Table.
Next up on our Celebrate at Home Blog Hop is Missy of Sonata Home Design and her Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas.
Carol, the details are fabulous, right down to the sparkles on the utensils! No grand DAUGHTERS yet, but I’m taking notes! Pinned.
Thank you Sue, I loved that tea party.
Carol,
You had me with those pictures of your beautiful granddaughters, but then I saw the orange and pink combo and fell in LOVE! It’s my favorite Spring/Summer flower color combination and perfect for a celebration with the Grands! Pinned for later.
Hi, Libbie, I’m not usually a fan of orange, but it works perfectly with hot pink! Thanks for the comment on the girls. They are precious!
Your granddaughters are adorable as well as the charming table. I love the polka dot tea set and how you styled the table. So fun!
Super fun table Carol. Love the mix of colors and patterns. The linens are great and the polka dot set is perfect. I’m sure your granddaughters loved it. Precious pictures of then girls. Thanks for sharing and bringing us together. XO- MaryJo
These are all adorable ideas for tea parties for little girls. I like all of these ideas. My daughter liked hosting tea parties when she was younger. She is not over as excited about them now that she’s almost 8 years old, but she still pushes for them from time to time.
Thank you Crystal. My older granddaughter just turned 8 and I know that, as much of a tomboy as she is, she will still love a tea party.
Love that orange polka dot tea service, Carol. I can’t wait until my little Avia is old enough to enjoy things like this with her G’ma. Thanks for sharing at Homestyle Gathering, and looking forward to seeing you at Haven!
This is one of the cutest things ever!!! Makes me want to host a tea party for all the little girls on our street. We have a great porch for it!
Cindy, I’m so happy that you liked my tea party. A front porch tea party would be awesome. A real treat for little girls ~ and easier clean up for you.
Carol,
Your granddaughters are going to love this tea party. 🎉 🎊 The colors are so bright and cheery. Somehow I always think little ones like brighter colors better than soft, muted ones. I enjoyed seeing the bursts of color, too.
This blog hop has been filled with so many inspiring, yet diverse, ideas! Love seeing all the different takes on a tea party… I am enjoying seeing your posts on Instagram. Thank you for including my party in the bluebonnets.
Judith
Hi Carol! I love this tea party theme! I love the bright cheerful color theme and all the wonderful goodies. Your granddaughters are going to love this when they come visit you in June!
Hi, Carol!
First of all, your granddaughters are precious! I have a sweet little Lilah, too! I have never come across another little girl with that name until now – and even spelled the same way. She just turned three in March.
Second of all, this is such a timely post as I have been planning to do a little tea party for my three little granddaughters and a few of their friends in late spring or early summer. I love the bright colors you chose along with the stripes and polka dots. And those little crown cupcake toppers are adorable. This gets me excited to start thinking about the party I want to do. Thanks for the inspiration!
>>> Kim
P.S. Thanks for sharing at Homestyle Gathering!
Kim, what a cool coincidence. I’ll always remember that we have that in common. I’m so pleased that this post inspired you. That’s what writing this blog is all about. Happy Grandma Day.
What an adorable tea party! Such a cute idea!
Thank you for the feedback, Angelina.
This is too cute Carol! I would have never thought to pair bright orange, pink and white together like this but I love how festive it is. The stripes and the mix of polka dots are so much fun too. Your granddaughters both seem like sweeties. I’m sure they would have a blast at this party and we all would too. Hugs and Happy Mother’s Day, CoCo
Coco, I actually didn’t either until it just came together with the fabric and napkins. Lilah does have a bright flowered pink and orange sun dress that is really cute. Maybe that was in the back of my mind. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day.
Tea with your granddaughters, how perfect. Love your gorgeous pink and orange table and that polka dot tea set is stunning.
Thank you so much, Marty. Granddaughters are special, aren’t they. Have a Happy Mother’s Day.
This is so adorable Carol! I LOVE the orange polka dot tea set you inherited from your MIL, and pink and orange always make such a happy combo! Your granddaughters are so cute!! Very fun!
I loved reading about your granddaughters and I remember from IG that you recently spent a week with them for their spring break. They are going to love this tea party when they visit this summer. The colors you used are perfect for summer. Adding the crowns with names to each cupcake was the perfect touch to add to each table.
Well how fun is this??? I love it! You grand daughters are just adorable! I love that you set up this fun and festive little party and all the bright colors. The girls are going to be so excited and surprised when they visit! You have paid so much attention to detail with the colorful foods and little crowns. Also I just love the dishes.
The grand girls are lucky to have a grandmother like you!
Thank you so much for joining the hop. Have a Happy Mother’s Day!
Amber, thanks so much for hosting and I’m glad you loved my tea party. I can’t wait to surprise them in June. I may have to do a repost!!Always thrilled to participate.
Your granddaughters are so adorable and I love your darling table! The colors are so much fun and that tea set is the best!
Shelley
Carol, this is one of the cutest tea parties I have ever seen! Who could resist those happy color combinations and flowers!
What darling girls and such a cute tea party! Happy to be joining you for the tea party this week! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Debra. They are pretty cute and sweet. I lucked into having all the elements of the tablescape on hand.
What a sweet little party – love the color scheme!
Thank you Patti. I’m not an orange girl, but I did love this combo.
This is precious. So are your grand daughters. I love the bright orange. It’s so much fun.
Thank you Katie, I’m usually not an orange lover, but it worked this time.
Ok this is just darling and so are your granddaughters! My two little girls would love to go to a tea party like yours! Have fun!
Thank you Kelly, great to be on the blog hop with you. I know you can can create a tea party for your girls.
How adorable is this table and how special they must have felt? Seems like a fun time. Love the color combo too!
Thank you sweet friend.
Carol you set such a fun and pretty table. I love the colors. So bright and springy. Happy Mother’s Day!
Terrie, thanks for your comment. Glad you liked the colors.
Oh, Carol, what a sweet idea this was. I know the girls will love this adorable tea party! I have a couple of little grands who would love this celebration, too! The bright and bold colors and pattern are just perfect for the party! As always, it is fun to see what you have been up too!
Chloe, thanks sweet friend. We will have to compare granddaughter stories at Haven.
Super cute, Carol! I love that little polka dot tea set. How fun to have 2 granddaughters to enjoy a party like this with!
Lora, I’m so glad I finally got to use the tea set. Thanks for the feedback.
What a pretty table Carol! Such a cute collection of china. Your two granddaughters are just adorable.
Thank you Laura. They are sweet girls. Can’t wait to host an actual party for them.