Our be-hatted hosts and hostess were from the far reaches of the globe (as were many of the guests who dropped by!): Lapaki Maka Hiamoe (Paki too those who know and love him) flew in from Hawaii, Orson came south on a cruise from the North Pole, and April hails from our very own Central NY, just north of our secret party location.
Left to Right: Paki, Orson, and April
Naturally we started with tea in the garden. A delightful blend of imagination and sparkles... "Would you like a cup?" April asked everyone with a twinkle in her eye.
"The tea is dazzling!"
For Paki, who was still on Hawaiian time (five hours earlier), it was still very early and he kept falling asleep in his tea... Just like the dormouse, only everyone was kind enough to *not* dunk him in the teapot!
"Don't fall asleep yet Paki!"
After tea, the three wandered about the garden, mingling with the guests who joined us, and searching for things of beauty and magic. Orson and April found some beautiful flowers who shimmered and giggled when Orson told them how pretty they were.
Orson flirts with the flowers
But poor sleepy Paki strayed amongst the singing roses and was soon fast asleep, carried off to Wonderland by their sweet melodies.
Paki sleeps
The rest of the afternoon was spent in quiet (to not disturb Paki) and joyful conversation and consideration of the wondrous place they were, and naturally some art was made special for giving away! (I can't believe we forgot to get pictures of it!)
We had so many guests drop by that Orson, April, and Paki decided to give away TWO door prizes (dor-prizes?) instead of just the one! So they had me go to Random.org to find out who the winners are, and indeed it is a mad and magical world because the numbers chosen are the 2 in my birth date!
Screen Capture
So, my dears, Amy and Junie, please drop me an email so I know where to send your Mad Tea Party *dor-prizes*! ^-^
P.S. If you haven't already, don't forget to stop by A Fanciful Twist to see who else was having a party!
P.P.S. Because I have been surfing the parties all day, and can see there are many more to go, I have decided to draw ANOTHER winner, so more people have a chance! On
what pretty photographs!
ReplyDeletea very lovely party indeed!
I shall send you that e-mail straight away!
That was a wonderful party! So sparkly and glittery, my favorite things! lol Thank you very much for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. It looks like you had a very "mad" time! Thank you so much for stopping by my party yesterday!
ReplyDeleteHad a lovely time at your MAD tea party. Great pics!
ReplyDelete~Eve
BTW: You are only the second blogger I have seen with the B.W.O. logo (I had mine up but took it down)...maybe that's telling me to put it back up again!
Take care~~~~~^_^
I'm so glad I stopped back! What a magicaly MAD day you had!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your hospitality! What a delightful party indeed!
>:0)
Tracey
Aaawwww aren't those two just sweet hearts. And they have a very romantic, refreshing tea party. I would like to taste what they're drinking. Looks really magical - sparkling in their teacup :-)
ReplyDelete(oh I'm not a participant. I just dropped by from vanessa and having so m uch fun)
Love the photos!
ReplyDeleteH :)
My numbers are 7 and 22?!?!? I can't think of better ones actually...all that aside, what a lovely and fluffy party! Thank yo so much for letting me attend!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations lucky ducks
ReplyDeleteFantasy Friday BLD are three fantasy pictures I put up from different artists and they are the meal of the day as in breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Renee xoxo
awwww...that was really cute! I love the snuggly little bunny. I think I shall be off to join him in la-la land!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
congrats to the winners...you poor white rabbit looks party-exhausted...please drop on by to my party...if you haven't sneaked in quietly already...
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful party you have had!! Love your pics and your sleeping bunny; so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteStop by my party!
Hugs
SueAnn
Lovely party. Thanks for posting. I love your work.
ReplyDelete-HurricaneKassi
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I love your tea party pictures, so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
-Carrie.
It is so curious that these Mad Tea Parties are still going strong! I've yet to clean mine up, so please feel free to follow me back down the rabbit hole before life goes back to mundane!
ReplyDeleteI love the magic in your cups, by the way! Beautiful!
Really great photos....so glad I dropped in to see your cute blog. You will have to drop in sometime for tea! Loved the sleeping rabbit shot! ~Nan
ReplyDeleteThe bunnies are too cute. I can't believe I won, Wahoo! Thanks so much random number generator for picking me. Loved the party. I off to celebrate.
ReplyDeletexo-junie
Thank you for a beautiful time at the party!
ReplyDeleteclink-clink our cups:)
Smiles,
kayellen
Lucky girls who won your door prizes, you are so thoughtful. Your Mad Tea Party was delightful, I'm glad you visited me so I could find you!
ReplyDeleteI have a giveaway right now, did you enter? Make sure you do!
xoxo
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely magical tea party.
The photography was great. I love the rose tea pot.You can still drop by party, I'd love to have ya.
8-)Myrna
I love your photographs...so magical and little Paki is so sweet. I'm so glad you stopped by. It's so nice to find new blogs and friends.
ReplyDeleteKaren
What a sweet party...I am whispering so I don't wake up Paki :)
ReplyDeleteDo please stop by for a spot of tea...and a video where Alice loses her temper..oh my!
Mere