Royal Wedding Viewing Party!

(paper crown made for me by my friend Kathy)


Hello folks!

So I was getting excited for the royal wedding, but then got kinda sad when I thought of watching the wedding all alone in my living room. So at the last minute I put out a Facebook invite for people to come over. It went something like this.

Hey! Do you like british stuff? Are you excited about the Royal Wedding? Are you unemployed and looking for something to do at 5am this Friday?? Are you crazy and want to come over at 5am for mooch off scones, tea and mimosas? Come to Katie and Jason's house to watch the Royal Wedding! Folks, this only happens a few times in a life time, whether you care or not is another story. But anyway!!!!!

To my delight six people were cool enough to get out of bed at 5am and hang out.

I had prepared tomato cumber and cream cheese tea sandwiches, a spinach and gruyere quiche, and went to whole foods and purchased some scones and clotted cream. I also had a pot of english breakfast and earl grey tea along with mimosas.

It was a lovely party, and the wedding was beautiful.

Here are some photos!

Koji hangs on the table, waiting to knock over my tiny commemorative plate.

Tea cups and pots.

Party table with food and drink.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Happy Spring time!

Lovely weather here today in Baltimore.

Birds are chirping, flowers blooming, candied sweet potatoes are baking.

Have a lovely day!

The Neighborhood Trees are Blooming

Here are a few pictures I took around my neighborhood the other day.

A sea of pink flowers

Martha Easter Flower Arrangements

Had to share this photo from MarthaStewart.com.

I love the look of small flowers arranged together in interesting and magical ways.

"Unless they're down on hands and knees for an outdoor egg hunt, people tend to overlook the exquisite shapes and tones of minuscule spring flowers. Give these plants the close-up they deserve by using eggcups as vases, which can hold pink lilies of the valley, species tulips, grape hyacinths, narcissus, violets, pansies, bleeding-heart leaves, and other small wonders. Try several cups on a tray for an Easter centerpiece or a single one to cheer up a desk or a bureau." - www.MarthaStewart.com

Kate's Bridal Shower

I have wanted to post about this for a while.

One of my dearest friends Kate got married in October of 2010 and I got to be Co-Maid of Honor with another lovely lady Val. Val and I were in charge of throwing the bridal shower, which is something I have not done before but was excited for the challenge in putting my Martha knowledge to the test.

We came up with a traditional British tea Theme for the party, which I found out later is a popular theme for bridal showers. I thought this theme was fitting since Kate and I had gone on a Harry Potter tour in England together back in 2002 and very much enjoy remising about out time here. So it would be tying great memories in with a causal classy look for the party.

When I first thought of this theme I visualized the table looking thick with flowers, food, drink and treats. I wanted to bring out that old time english style that blends patterned china and linen without going overboard or getting the look too mashed up.

Let me just say that Val was a great person to have as a partner for this event.

I was in charge of making tea sandwiches, tea bulb party favors, and arranging flowers. Val made scones, truffles, and rice crispy treat Snitch cake! Val is amazing at baking and candy making! The scones where flaky and delicious and her Snitch cake looked amazing!

Other responsibilities where gathering plates, vases, and pitchers that fit the theme. We also made red and white sangria and assorted ice teas.

We worked hard on this party and I think that we achieved the look and taste of a traditional British tea!

I think Martha would approve.

Party Favors

Val's delicious scones with clotted cream and berry compote.

Chicken Salad on bread crackers topped with watercress.

Table set up and Val's Snitch cake atop a pedestal of every flavor jelly beans!

Assorted flowers in tea pots.

Val and I

Koji and Coffee

A little picture of my cat Koji sniffing coffee out of a teacup I recovered from my parents attic.

Making hand drawn cards

Trying my hand at drawing some cards for people.

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What do you think?

Do you like to make cards?