Victorian party

We hope that you had a Very Merry Christmas in 2012 and are enjoying the start of the new year. We had a lovely time preparing Nostell Priory for its annual Christmas opening, and thought we’…

Victorian- Tea Time

The following is a list of the indispensable and necessary pieces of china and glass for correct dinner service, together with a menu describing each of the fourteen courses served at a formal dinner party.

Stray away from tradition and provide a uiniqe experience for all your guests.

I first posted this table in November, 2009. It was Thanksgiving, and I'd decided to host a (virtual) appreciation dinner ... along with a "coronation." In honor of this being the 150th week of Tablescape Thursdays, hosted by the inimitable Susan of Between Naps on the Porch!), I thought I'd share it again. If the tablescaping community has a queen (Susan of course!), perhaps we should also have a patron saint. My recommendation would be Hyacinth Bucket of the classic British situation…

Some work I did for Disney’s “The Nutcracker”. This is for a children’s bedtime book that ties in with the film. Book is called “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”, out now!

Please stop over to Cielo's Tea Party, our lovely hostess. Thank you, this was so much fun! I brewed a lovely loose leaf tea from Teavana, that my daughter gave me for an Easter Present. This was a lovely blueberry tea the flavor was wonderful and the aroma was fantastic, light and fresh. The weather did not cooperate for an outdoor party, so inside we were. This beautiful crochet tablecloth was my mother's as well as the clear plate and the pansy doily under the teapot. The floral plates I…