Event Planning and Party Ideas

Princess Tea Fact

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:34:49 +0000

Portugal’s Princess Catherine of Braganza instroduced tea drinking to England. Tea drinking used to be very popular among Portuguese nobility at that time.

Tea drinking was done at “high tea” time at 4 pm in the afternoon. She was also the one that introduced the fork to England and the custom of eating with it.

For more tea trivia.

Credit picture: Wikipedia.

Princess and Frog Party

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:38:51 +0000

Disney just came out with a Princess and The Frog movie based loosely on the story the Frog Princess. How about hosting a tea party based on the story? Here are a few party ideas:

Princess and The Frog Party Games and Activities

“Kiss The Frog” Party Game. This game is played similar to the “Pin the tail on the donkey” style game. This kit comes with 12 kissing lips stickers, Kiss The Frog board, and a cardstock blindfold. Easy to play: Give one pair of lips to each player. Blindfold a player and whirl her or him about once or twice. She then steps forward and using only one hand, pins the lips in the first place she touches on the board. Each player takes a turn. The player pinning the lips nearest the frog’s mouth is the winner. Kiss The Frog Princess Game
Masquerade Ball. Dress up in prince and princess costumes and pretend to go to the Masquerade Ball.
Mardi Gras. Play some fun festive music or music from the movie soundtrack and have a Mardi Gras parade like in the movie.
Charm Scavenger Hunt. Hide charms all over the house or party room and tell them to help Tiana find the charms.
Musical Frog Leap. Play this game like musical chairs except have the kids hop around like frogs around chairs, small area rugs, or just pillows.

Princess and The Frog Party Food and Table Decorations

Frog Cookies. Serve cookies in the shape of frogs.
Princess and The Frog Cake. Make a cake with purple icing and place a Princess and The Frog topper on top for an easy but adorable Princess cake.
Lips sandwiches. Make tea sandwiches in the shape of lips. Use cream cheese mixed with strawberry jam to make a pink spread. Place on a decorative Princess and The Frog party plate.
Princess and The Frog Party Products. Decorate the table with themed Princess and the Frog party products. Add in colors of purple and green to compliment the rest of the party supplies like purple and green balloons, table cloth, favors, etc.

Bridal or Baby Shower Tea Celebration

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:49:25 +0000

Increasingly popular are “teas” that offer a luxurious way to pass an afternoon celebrating with special people and friends. Teas can be created indoors or outdoors, if the weather is good. Consider holding your tea shower in a lovely garden, on a lawn under umbrellas, canopies, or a beautiful tree. Patios and balconies are also ideal for this. In or out, you’ll find it a pleasure to be the hostess of a unique shower that gently speaks to the elegance and charms of earlier times. This is the perfect time to bring out your finest linens, china and silver. If you don’t have enough, try mixing and matching by borrowing, renting or buying some odd pieces either used or new.

Some menu ideas may be:

Shower Menu

Assorted Tea Sandwiches
Genuine English Scones
Lemon Coconut Bars
Russian Tea Cakes
Linzer Hearts
Walnut Bread
Shortbread Cookies
Personalized Initial Cookies (for each guest)
Champagne Punch or Mimosa
Non-Alcoholic Punch
Strawberry Iced Tea
Hot Tea

Pink Parisian Party

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:33:41 +0000

Just recently Brides.com posted a black, pink and white reception party and I thought the decor would be fitting for a Pink Parisian Party or even an Elegant Ladies’ Tea Party. Use silver tiered servers and fill with roses in various shades of pink, pink ribbons, and a solid colored table cloth. I’m not really digging the black and white table cloth, so I would go with all pink, all black or all white here. I think the Pink Poodle Party Color Scheme by Birthday In A Box goes quite nicely with these colors, so I would use that party package to bring out the colors and theme. Use real champagne or wine glasses at the table and for extra punch of color, add a feather boa on the table. Finish off with silver cutlery and cloth pink napkins.

Food with a Parisian flair:

Croissants
Mini Quiches
Strawberry Decaf Tea
Various Cheeses
Strawberries dipped in Chocolate
Crustless Egg Salad Sandwiches cut into small sizes

Every Day Valentine’s Day Tea Party

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:36:41 +0000

You don’t need to wait for Valentine’s Day to have a dainty tea party with some friends. Girls love hearts, pink and crafting so why not get a few friends together for some fun.

Valentine Tea Menu:

Serve dainty tea sandwiches
Heart ice cream sandwiches
Heart-shaped chocolate lollipops

Valentine Crafts and Activities:

Get craft materials like stamps, card stock, ribbon, glue, stickers and embellishments together, and let them use their creativity and make their own crafts.
Make things like invitations, picture frames, scrapbooking, pencil decorations, key chains, etc.
Make Victorian Valentine Crafts with lots of trim, lace, doilies, and vintage pictures.

Some supplies we found for our inspiration board were:

New Pink Poodle Party Theme

admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:39:01 +0000

Kids of all ages will love this new Pink Poodle theme party! With this fun, colorful theme decorating the party room is easy and fun. Just use pink and white balloons together with a pink poodle party banner. Another idea is to make pink poodle shapes out of contruction paper and stick them on to the walls of the party room.

Food suggestions for your Pink Poodle Party:

Serve Dog Bone Cookies
Serve a Mock Puppy Chow using Chocolate Sugar Pop cereal
Croissants
Fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate
Dog bone candy
Scooby Doo Graham Crackers (bone shaped)

Christmas Tea Party with a Rose Theme

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:06:32 +0000

How about getting a few family members or friends together for a Christmas Rose Tea to celebrate the Holidays and to catch up with old friends! Gather items with a rose theme like the Spode Christmas Rose Dining Collection, Spode Christmas Rose Tea Cup, a Rose Centerpiece with a Christmas Gingerbread House, and some Christmas Tea. Some supplies we found for our inspiration board were:

Pink Poodle Gift Ideas

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:45:50 +0000

Recent Pink Poodle Finds for a Pink Poodle Party or these make great gift ideas too. Love the Pink Poodle Charms!

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A real life Pink Poodle as a pet

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:46:31 +0000

Ever think of dyeing your poodle PINK for your Pink Poodle Party, think twice. A woman in Colorado was fined doing just that. The owner claimed she did that to call attention to Breast Cancer Awareness and used natural ingredients using kool-aid and beet juice.

Doesn’t she look adorable?

Maybe just getting a stuffed Pink Poodle for a Pink Poodle Party would be easier!

The Ultimate Victorian Princess Castle

admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:42:36 +0000

If you ever wanted THE perfect Victorian Castle for your little princess, here it is! This Victorian Castle is an authentic replica in child-size form! It has exquisite wooden trusses, with detailed Victorian and Gingerbread-style trim. The Victorian Kids’ Mansion even has 17 working windows! Lofted play area for extra space when a fancy tea party is in session or just play time with friends! The Victorian castle comes with FREE shipping! All you need is to send out the invitations!