Hello and welcome to the Mad Tea Party 2014 here at KayeSwain.com. A Mad Tea Party is a bit outside my normal range of blog posts as I generally write about the real estate market and houses for sale in my neck of the woods. However, being a grandmother who has enjoyed many a tea party over the years, I couldn't resist jumping in with a floral, fauna, and critter tea party for the delightfully Mad Tea Party 2014.
First, let's take a gentle stroll down a lovely and lush forest to see what we can see
Oooooh, of course, one of my favorite secret gardens and a lovely garden spot to have a tea party in – complete with a vine covered patio roof to protect us from any real or liquid sunshine.
Come have a seat on my comfy garden bench – don't you love the storage box underneath. It helps me stay a wee bit organized and is so peaceful and restful in my secret garden.
Today, I thought we'd enjoy a spot of tea…
And some delectably delicious cupcakes – isn't this a great cupcake holder for a garden party – as much a fun home decor item as a practical kitchen tool.
Allow me to decorate with a few more flowers as well as some cheery music.
Of course, YOU are invited and most wonderfully welcomed here. And I'm sure my grandchildren will stop by at various and sundry moments. In addition, I have a few other fun little guests – cute critter friends I've met here and there.
Oh my, what a scrumptious tea this has been. And you, my dear guest, have been the best part of all. Have a lovely day – and thank you again for visiting me here at KayeSwain.com for the Mad Tea Party 2014. It was truly a delectable occasion. 🙂 Here's a tasty, albeit virtual, cupcake to send you on your way to visit more tea parties.
Mrs. Sarah Coller says
Thank you so much, Kaye, for the lovely party and photos of Puget Sound! We recently moved from Oregon to Arkansas and I didn’t realize how much I missed the water until I saw your post! We lived in the Seattle area—Mount Vernon—for about 18 months. Wonderful place to be! Hope you’re having a lovely Saturday. I’d love to see you at my party post as well!
Blessings,
Sarah
Lavender Dreams says
You sure have a beautiful place to ‘party’! Enjoy your day and if you stop by and have tea with me…bring a cupcake to share! Have fun! Hugs, Diane https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2014/07/through-looking-glass-by-lewis-carroll.html
Kaye Swain says
Thank you for stopping by Diane. I had a delightful visit at your site and I HAVE to ask – HOW do you add those adorable sparkles and stars to your photo? They are SOOOOO cute. Take care, Kaye
Kaye Swain says
Hi Sarah, Thank you 🙂 I’m so glad they were a blessing to you. It is, indeed, a lovely spot – and so is Arkansas as I know well with friends and relatives there! God is so good. We’ve been in several states over the past few years, and overall, there are so many pluses in each place, aren’t there? I had a fun time visiting at your site – we are definitely kindred spirits in so many ways 🙂 Have a fun and tea-ful day 🙂
Tricia says
Love the teapot!! 🙂 I do hope you will come visit my little tea party and Giveaway! FairyTalePhotoArt.com
~Tricia (my tea party link below):
https://castlesncrownsboutique.blogspot.com/2014/07/mad-tea-party-2014-and-giveaway.html
Gina says
What a totally enchanting place to live…you should have more tea parties 😀 XXX
Laura says
Happy unbirthday!
Thank you for a lovely afternoon stroll.
https://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-fanciful-twists-7th-annual-mad-tea.html
Kaye Swain says
Thanks Laura, for the visit and the enchanting time at your Mad Tea Party. And by the way – my granddog says WOOF to your sweet dog. 🙂
Kaye Swain says
So true Gina! And after all, we can NEVER have enough tea parties, now, can we? 🙂
Kaye Swain says
Thank you Tricia! I appreciate that. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to your site – LOVED your header photo of dog and CAT! 🙂
Amber of WhatAmberLoves.com says
A virtual tea party! Such fun! 🙂 🙂 ~Amber https://whatamberloves.com/2014/07/12/mad-tea-party-2014/
Jane says
Thanks for letting me join you on your woodland walk and I love having a wander around your garden, your flowers are beautiful and any party that invites the local critters is on my must attend list.
Carmen says
Hi, Kaye.
Thanks for inviting me to your party! Lovely photographs – Washington is such a beautiful state. Have a wonderful weekend.
~Carmen~
Vanessa says
It’s beautiful!!! Wish I could have you find me a fairy tale mansion in the forest 😉
Thank you so much for joining in the Mad Tea magic!
A very merry unbirthday to you!
<3 Vanessa {A Fanciful Twist}
Kerstin Bulin says
I´, late….i´m late…sorry nice mad tea party you had.
Happy unbirthday to you
Kerstin from germany
Cobblestone Prims
Nicole says
Thank you for that lovely (virtual) cupcake! The icing was divine!
Betty says
I loved getting to attend your beautiful tea party! I can see that we both love flowers a great deal. My mother grew so many different kinds, as well as a small, but really wonderful rose garden, so she taught me about them all. And I see that you have lived in several places where many different plants and flowers are grown. The Virginia countryside is so beautiful! I lived in Washington, DC for 15 years and I must admit that I do so miss all of the cannas, hibiscus, giant heart-shaped taro leaves, giant magnolias and other tropical plants that grow there!
Wishing you a wonderful rest of the Mad Tea Party weekend!
Betty
Rachel says
Loved seeing such a gorgeous garden, what a wonderful place.
Thanks for sharing it. 🙂
https://phoenixra.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/fairyland-goes-tea-party-crazy.html
Christina says
Oh what a beautiful place to live!- Love all of your photos -especially the darling forest friends – and a cupcake ferris wheel is now on my must have list haha
Cheers!
Jenn says
I love that you went outside of your usual blogging box! I hope you had a wonderful time, you had a gorgeous tea party!
https://broomsticksandlace.blogspot.ca/2014/07/a-fanciful-twist-mad-tea-party-2014.html
Kelly says
Love that tea pot and all the glorious nature muchness! Cheers! 😉
Silvina from Tazas y Cuentos says
Wonderful Tea Party! Such a nice place and beautiful photos. I specially love that tea pot.
Thank you very much for your visit. And yes, it was a necklace with a little teapot and a little teacup in my post.
Besos from Argentina,
Silvina
Lavender Dreams says
Hi Kaye! I used Picmonkey photo editing to put some effects on a couple of my photos. I think the effect is called space. It’s fun! Thanks for your visit and sweet comment. Hugs, Diane
Kaye Swain says
Oh wow! I love PicMonkey Diane. I’ll have to go back and find that. Thank you 🙂
Marilyn says
Thanks for tea and a view of Steilacom. I do love it there and the views are just perfect to serve with a cup of tea.
Rhissanna says
What lovely images. I love your flower photos! Where did you find that cute Book gif with the turning pages! So clever! Thank you for the tea.
Laura Morrigan says
What a lovely party! And so many animal friends!
Kaye Swain says
Hi Rhissanna, I used the Pho.to Lap Pro for iPhone – in that app, there is a choice of “New Reality” and in that, there is “Old Photo Book.” I love it! 🙂 Enjoy! And thanks for the lovely visit.
Kaye Swain says
Thanks Marilyn, for your lovely visit. And so nice to find another Steilacoom fan 🙂