Come in, come in, it is so lovely to see you. We were hoping that you would drop in and join our little party. Now don't be shy, I will introduce to people as we go along and of course will explain everything to you. You have missed the rose painting, when we had to paint the white roses red, that was the other day and thankfully it satisfied the Queen of Hearts ( you can see the work in progress a post or so ago).
Oh look here is that grinning Cheshire cat, I had heard he was around telling everyone some odd directions and telling them we were all mad here....he might be right but don't let that unnerve you, being mad is all the rage at the moment.
As you can see the table is almost set but we appear to have a bit of a problem. During an unattended moment when we were setting up it appears our tea cups and saucers have flown out into the 'garden' behind and before we can begin our Tea Party we must find a matching cup and saucer and then find the White Rabbit ( of which I have seen more than one of today) to collect and egg and spoon...odd I know but a lot of fun...lets begin.
Oh right, this is the White Rabbit we have to find, should have known that Cheshire Cat would be around all the mischief too, oh and we must hurry...can't be late...
Looking, looking, lots of looking...
Oh look in the bush, could it be...yes I do believe it is a match!
Right we have our matching cup and saucer ( and no wild animals attacked us, I was a bit concerned around that log when we grabbed our cup). On to find the White Rabbit, I think if we just follow the crowd we will be alright.
Oh look here is Rosey, I shall introduce you in a minute...oh I don't think these ladies are carrying their tea cups and their egg and spoon in the correct manner....
aah but these girls have the idea, with their own supervisor little K. Aunty Paul is so clever she has her eyes shut too! Wow!
Now we must go carefully as I have heard that our eggs are very precious and if dropped we shall be..oooh oh oh..oh dear Miss K seems to have been unbalanced by some mischief...
Now we have everything, lets meet a few of the others.
Here is the lovely Miss K with her gorgeous Mother Val and wouldn't you know it it is Vals birthday today ( she won't tell us how old she is though), what a bonus, a birthday to celebrate as well.
This is the gorgeous Rosey who wears many hats and has two blogs i can't sew which is also what she calls herself...hmm not sure about that..and her home blog is Agapanthus and Goldsworthy . She is such a star, look what she made for us to share...oh and here are two of her gorgeous daughters as well.
Roseys Riboon sandwiches...what fun she had making these..
Are these not the sweetest little treats you ever did see? Rosey and her girls made these too, how utterly gorgeous!
They even brought some pink feathered friends with them, we won't use them as croquet sticks, they can just hang around here.
We will have to have a look at the tea table to see what there is whilst we meet the others...some are a little shy, but oh so friendly.
Please don't mind the mice, they seem to have invaded the tea party but they are very sweet really and we have lots of teapots!.
Oh and another White Rabbit wearing a heart I do believe was made by the gifted Lucy Bloom , not sure if that was how she intended it to be used but you know how White Rabbits are.
More mice, make sure you have something to eat or drink as we move along, it is a very long table and a huge party, so you may be in need of refreshment by now.
Perhaps you would like to have a game of cards, they rather on the large size though, so maybe a game of snap rather than poker.
Oh just be careful when choosing a cake..somethings are not what them seem around here.
Have a seat you must be getting tired...I am sure there is a spare chair here...
Now I shall pour you a cup of tea from my favourite teapot. Stay and chat for as long as you long as you like. Before you go though I would love to know where you are from so please leave a little comment, my visitors book for today, just let me know where you live ,...well not exactly just the country or suburb.
Off to pour some more tea, ttfn Kiss Noises Linda Lilly Cottage, Queensland Australia.
Oh my goodness - what an amazing tea party!!!!
Posted by: liz | June 27, 2009 at 10:12 AM
CUUUUUUUUUTE!!!! Omigosh! Your party looks so FUN!!! Love the party whimsies and the darling Cheshire cat and White Rabbit. tee! hee! Everthing looks smashing! Your party looks like it was a huge hit!!! XOXO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer | June 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Hey Lovely Lilly Linda! Oooooh! I'm so sad that I couldn't come and have tea with you and the other mad hatters - it looks like so much fun!! If I was there, I would have snaffled the red dotty teapot to bring home, cos it matches the new set of red dotty coffee mugs I bought to match the new kitchen we will be getting the week after next!! And I LOVE the photo of you at the end - what a great photo!! Hopefully we can have our own tea party in the not-too-distant future when we manage to match up busy schedules. For now, I'll wish you a happy tea party from cold, overcast Toowoomba on top of the hill! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | June 27, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Pouting all through this totally,awesome,whimsical and fun post!
Why the pout????
I want to be there tooo!!!!!!!
Good on you for hosting such a thing.
Your kids are going to grow up knowing Magic really does exist!
Posted by: Kylie...cupcakes | June 27, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Your Tea Party sounds like it was so much fun, it looks like you had a touch of sunshine too...what lovely happy faces....
Elizabeth from the Gold Coast...
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 27, 2009 at 11:58 AM
What fun!! Thanks so much for inviting me to come and take a peak, Linda. It looks like you had the most wonderful day. A very merry un-birthday to you!
Sue
Posted by: Sue | June 27, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Oh how I wish I could have attend your tea party in person! It looks like sooo much fun. You are so inventive and creative! Very awesome!
Posted by: Trish | June 27, 2009 at 01:54 PM
What a wonderful whimsical journey! Thanks for letting me stop on by at your party!...Please come on over for a visit to my mad tea party for fun, games and giveaways!
Posted by: Chrisy | June 27, 2009 at 02:50 PM
So sad that I couldn't be at the Mad Hatters Tea Party in person but now I feel like I haven't missed out on a thing... what fun you all must have had. Such cute little critters were present too - where do you find such gorgoeus white rabbits?
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | June 27, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Oh everything looks like an absolutely wonderful dream... 8)
Posted by: Tracey | June 27, 2009 at 09:37 PM
Fantastic Party! those little tea cup treats are wonderful! such fun- xo natalea
Posted by: natalea | June 27, 2009 at 11:27 PM
i had so much fun with you...i am having my tea by the sea...with flowers in my hair...come join me...hugs, rebecca/cre8tiva
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | June 28, 2009 at 01:54 AM
This is the largest party I have been to today, I hope I can keep everyone's name straight!! I'm off to search for my cup and saucer...wait, I think I see a match!!
Posted by: sadira | June 28, 2009 at 02:15 AM
Oh, that chandelier! And the felt cupcakes are terrific! Just lovely!
I hope you'll visit my Tea Party and see what I'm decking out the party-goers in!
Posted by: Lori Anderson | June 28, 2009 at 02:26 AM
I had so much fun at your party today! I especially enjoyed all the desserts (mine are not quite what them seem either!).
Sharon the garden fairy
Posted by: Sharon G. | June 28, 2009 at 02:27 AM
This party is so much fun! I'm so glad all of the cups and saucers were found, whew! The treats and tea were delicious, thank you!
You're madly invited to my tea party, I do hope you'll stop by (if you haven't already of course)! :)
Posted by: Maggi | June 28, 2009 at 03:00 AM
what a fun party!! It looks like a most delightful time.
Posted by: cathie | June 28, 2009 at 04:34 AM
how fun! and tasty!
Posted by: Amy | June 28, 2009 at 04:47 AM
What a fun looking party! And all the lovely tea sandwiches, treats and such. Tea cups galore! Quite nice! ~Theresa
Posted by: Theresa Huse | June 28, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Now that's a way to throw a tea party. Lots of cute faces.lots of beautiful china and enough for all to eat. Looks like fun was had by one and all!
Posted by: Terri | June 28, 2009 at 07:44 AM
What a darling party!! It looks like you all had loads of fun!!
Thanks for the invitation!!
xo Debbie
Posted by: What Happens Next | June 28, 2009 at 07:49 AM
My GOODNESS! You REALLY know how to throw a tea party, don't you! I wanna come to this one next year, LOL! I love the hidden tea cup and saucer game while holding the egg on the spoon! How adorable! You are an amazing hostess. This looks like the funnest tea party EVER!
Posted by: tattingchic | June 28, 2009 at 07:59 AM
OMGoodness what a party you have going on! LoVe the teacups everywhere!! Do come have tea with Alice and me!
Posted by: deborah | June 28, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Your tea party is a big and beautiful affair. Your chesire cat is so cute. I'm very glad you were able to find all the teacups in time for the party.
Posted by: Shell | June 28, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Great photos! What a party! And I love all those tea cups!
Posted by: Nicole | June 28, 2009 at 10:40 AM