Saturday, June 27, 2009

Tea with Friends

I had a wonderful day today with my girlfriends Tami and Michelle. Actually the whole reason we got together was to start sort of a writing group together. We got so much accomplished and because it was at my place, I played hostess and you know how excited I get playing hostess. :)

I made little tea sandwiches....cucumber, dill spread and cheddar cheese, blueberry cream cheese spread and chicken salad.

And a pot of tea, using my new teapot so it's now broken in. :)

Fresh watermelon. I love using these long skewers because it makes it easier to reach when you're not so close to the bowl....

Isn't this perfect for a summery day? And it was almost 80 degrees today!

And last but not least, the personal raspberry pies...topped with a little heart because it was baked with love. I'll post the quick recipe for these pies tomorrow! They are SO EASY.



And the girls were able to to take home a personal pie of their own. :)

Until tomorrow...dream of raspberry pies and yummy sighs...

26 comments:

debra@dustjacket said...

Oh I so wish I was there to enjoy your company ...... and food! yummy.xxx

winnie said...

Those little pies are so nice!

Zaroga said...

Everything looks so wonderful. You photographed it well.

Anya said...

Did you make this self,
waaaaaaaaaw
It looks delicious and it looks so lovely !!
Have a nice sunday.....
hugs to Mocha Quincy Emma Michelle :)

Kareltje =^.^=
Anya :)

Maggi said...

What a fun time! Your table was lovely and those pies look so delicious!

Unknown said...

You are a wonderful hostess - and I LOVE those darling little pies

vintage girl at heart said...

What a wonderful tea!!! All of the little details were fabulous!!!! I do want the recipe for those sweet little pies. Glad you girls had a nice teatime!!!

Elaine said...

Wow, your first tea. Isn't it fun to host friends for an afternoon tea?

I am having friends over next weekend for a Wimbeldon breakfast with tea from Harrods. My next big tea is in Novweber, I'm expecting about 15 people.

The tea sandwiches sound yummy and the pies look so cute. And everyone gets a pie to bring home? Fun!

Noodlegirl said...

waaaaa everything look so yummy!

Tea Time With Melody said...

Your table looked fab. I really like the white bowl with the watermellon it looked kinda antique.

p.s. not fair they got TWO pies each. They looked delicious.

Amy J said...

You tea looks divine. Lucky guests! x

Anonymous said...

Just discovered your blog, and I have to tell you, I've always wanted to have a tea party with my friends, but I've never made the time to actually plan it out and make it happen. Your post makes me want to send out the invitations! Beautiful

Anonymous said...

You, my dear, are the perfect hostess! I wish I were your guest. ;) xo

Anonymous said...

Everything looks amazing! You are the Perfect hostess :) Can't wait for that recipe too! I'll have to make it for the 4th. Happy Sunday!

Tulip Bliss said...

Wow! I'm impressed! When can I come over?

Lisa Pogue said...

What a tablesetting with ALL kinds of goodies!! I love those desert rose plates. They will always be one of my very favorites!!

Hisako Hill said...

I'd love to come over! Is it really humid and hot now?

Mom:)

blushing rose said...

... am I to assume our invites got lost in the mail? Chuckle! Lovely setting, fabulous pies. TTFN ~ Marydon

Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...

I love having tea with close friends. I love the little goodie you sent home with your guests!

Melissa said...

Michelle,

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional decorator/caterer?

You have a gift.

Four Paws and Co said...

What a beautiful tea party! ☺ Diane

Heather said...

everything looks wonderful! wish i was there, lol! you didn't forget anything did you? :)

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Oh my gosh...you are making the rest of us look bad(well, me anyway) how cute are those pies!!! Your like me girlfriend Shannon....she is the one we go to for good food!!! Have a great week MARTHA,opps..I mean Michele!!

Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide said...

Those pies are adorable, and I bet they were so yummy!

Oregon Equestrian said...

Is that Franciscan "Desert Rose?" I grew up eating off Franciscan's "Apple" pattern dishes. A gorgeous and yummy table. Wow!

LOVE your music.

And your pinups.

Dawn Marie Howard said...

I love hosting too! Your table and pies looks so wonderful, I wish I could have been you guest!!