Today's the day for the fabulous Miss Vanessa Valencia's "Mad Tea Party"!
For those of you not familiar, this year makes it officially an annual event; a magical cyber tea-party of sorts, where just like Alice, you can "begin at the beginning and go on until you come to the end: then stop." :)
Just click here, and you'll be magically transported to Wonderland (the beginning) and make your way from there to visit all the other Mad Tea Partiers, including yours truly!
The King of Mice and I had our own little Mad Tea Party this morning, attended by the White Rabbit in the form of a teapot. Three white rabbits if you count the sugar and creamer...
Don't the cupcakes look yummy?! They're French vanilla, with real vanilla beans and homemade buttercream icing. I topped them with sprinkles galore and sugared black raspberries....
The tea is called "Happiness", and was very kindly sent to me by a wonderful collector who makes these delicious blends herself - soooooooooooooo good! If you'd like to try some, you can visit her at Magical Momentz (I ♥ the Flower Power blend!)And while we're on the subject of tea, isn't it absolutely liquid magic??!! I adore tea, and think there are very few day to day troubles that can't be assuaged by a deep breath and a cup of hot tea. Pure magic. ;)
I'll be spending the weekend "visiting" with the other Tea Partiers, as I put the details on an Alice inspired tea chest....
It's the very last one I have, and I've been saving it for something special. The piece itself is beautifully made by a local artisan. I love the brass piano hinge at the back. A little sketch, a little paint, and it's transformed....
Oh!! And silly me - in all the excitement, I nearly forgot. I have a little Alice in Wonderland inspired giveaway to share! Just a little trinket - a purple glass bottle, bejeweled and labeled "Drink Me". Fun, yes?! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment here, and if you're a blog follower (very easy to sign up), you'll be entered twice. Easy-peasy. I'll draw a name next Saturday morning. :)Off I go visiting now, running as late as the White Rabbit.....
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Yummy. Those cupcakes would certainly make a delicious breakfast too.
ReplyDeleteCarol R
LOVELY post and it cheered me up! I would love to win the Drink Me piece!
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Chris (-:
How lovely Carolee... the cupcakes look so tempting!
ReplyDeleteLori
What a lovely party! And I can't wait to see the finished painted chest...
ReplyDeleteHave a magical day!
xo Debbie
I'll be right over! Please save me one of those oh so delicious cupcakes and a spot of tea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely party indeed...yummy cupcakes!
ReplyDeletePlease stop by my house for a little tea and a giveaway too! xo
www.mariagrimes.blogspot.com
Oh the mouse! He is the perfect host, no? Thank you for letting me come to your party, it was delightful!!
ReplyDeletei am following you now...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
ReplyDeleteThe King of Mice is my absolute favorite!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll visit my Tea Party and see what I'm decking out the party-goers in!
I definitely need a trip through the rabbit hole these days! Thanks, as ever, for all your creative delights, Carolee!
ReplyDeleteAll hail the King of Mice and those cupcakes are delicious! Such a fun tea party, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYou're madly invited to my tea party, I do hope you'll stop by (if you haven't already of course)! :)
Ah that is the first time I saw the king of mice.
ReplyDeleteI like him, and your tea-party- fotos look great.
Have a wonderful weekend
Janine
Oh! I'm drooling over those bunnies! Hear that? My tummy's growling over the cupcakes! Oh, and happiness tea, what could be better? And the drink my vial, and a hint of things to come! Cant wait 2 c YAY for You!
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Fabulous photos ... a merry tale! I think I must have a cup of tea!
ReplyDeletei'm sooo small you will hardly see me-but then i have had a nibble of a mushroom!
ReplyDeletelove the drink me bottle too!¬
love lea
Your paste made me smile! I love cake!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I loved the adventure of your tea party, thanks so much for sharing this with us. It was a delight (I think I can taste the sweets) Beautiful and creative art!
ReplyDeleteYour cupcakes sound so wonderful with buttercreme frosting and sugared raspberries!I totally agree with you that a cup of hot tea can make you feel so much better. Its tempting to join facebook just to see what wonderful things you do to the tea chest. Enjoy your party!
ReplyDeleteWhat in incredible tea party and the Kind of Mice...is very charming!! I am a follower too!! Happy Mad Tea Party!!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful party you had here. and your beautiful blue glass "drink me" bottle is another simply gorgeous creation.
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Vanilla bean! yummmm. This party is quite filling!
ReplyDeleteooh, yummy! And I can't wait to see your Alice inspired piece! Wish I lived closer I'd be right over to have one of those cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished Alice inspired piece. I am off to find you on facebook so I can watch your progress!
ReplyDeleteSome people just have the talent! Enjoyed visiting.Wish I could stay!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute post! I love your tea party. That "drink me" bottle is adorable! I'd love to win something like that! :)
ReplyDeleteYour party was lovely....sugared berries..yum...can't wait to see the finished box.
ReplyDeleteA sweet party and the cupcakes look so good.
ReplyDeleteGreat tea party! have a *mad* day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sparkling wonderous delightful party you've created here! I'm in love with the rabbit tea set! Thank you so much for having me at your whimsical place. Come on over to my party - if you haven't quietly crept in already....
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCarolee....So awesome..Drop my name in the bottle...Hugs
ReplyDeleteSonia ;)
I would love to attend your party but unfornunately I can not. I could be there in "spirit" if only I had something to drink!! The "DRINK ME" piece could make this happen!
ReplyDeleteHave a "Magikal Evening"!*~*!~*
Hugs & Kisses xoxoxox...
Cheri R.
So nice to meet you at this event of the year…
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tea party…
Please stop by for a secret give away to be found by
the golden key…just highlight between the stars.
A very happy mad tea day to you,
a lovely party indeed!
ReplyDeletekarin
chocolate cupcakes...my favorite!
ReplyDeleteYou’re invited to please visit stop by and visit my party where we’re having a tea of a time!!
Thank you for inviting me to your lovely tea party! I've had a very good time. I must run it is getting late and I still have a few parties I must attend. Have a magical weekend! Twyla
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea party spread, I'll have one of those yummy looking cupcakes please!
ReplyDeleteJessy
The King of Mice is such a sweetie, I'm going to keep an eye on your blog, I'd love to see the finished tea chest!
ReplyDeleteBut not as late as I! Where in the world did you find such a delightful little Tea Set? Your white rabbits are simple divine.
ReplyDeleteHappy Un-Tea Party Day!!!!
xoxo Cori
Hi Carolee!
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely party! I love the king of mice and the little white rabbit tea set and that tea is delicious!
Sarah :)
This was all it was meant to be; pure magic.
ReplyDeleteRenee xoxo
A very Merry Un-Birthday to you, Carolee!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. What a lovely tea party you are having. All the treats you have. It is hard to resist all the wonderful goodies you have. Hope that your day is filled with fun. I would love to win the drink me cup.
ReplyDeleteI love your art! Halloween is my absolutely favorite holiday! I have so much fun decorating for it! Glad I found you. Thank you for visiting me
ReplyDeleteI can only begin to imagine what you will do with an ALice inspired tea chest!!!! You are a true magical being and a wonderful inspiration!! Many hugs your way my friend!! Thank you for being a fantastical part of WOnderland!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your painted box!
ReplyDeleteA very Merry Unbirthday!
Erin :)
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I so NEED one or two of those cupcakes! Drooling!
ReplyDeleteLinda
How sweet! I'm having fun at your party ! Please visit me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful tea party! i absolutly love your bunny pot! how precious!
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing!
Thank you so for the visit!
I had a wonderful time!
>:0)
Tracey
thank you dearly Carolee! I helped myself to 2 cupcakes! I hope that's okay;) I've been under the weather for what seems like weeks...this was just the thing to lift my spirits!! xoxo...jenn
ReplyDeleteDarling bottle!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely party. The King Mouse is a spry little chap. I think those cupcakes look scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteI am also having a giveaway on my tea party post at http://treasures-found.blogspot.com ...I hope you will stop by!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
What an adorable tea sea and I lovelovelove the little bottle! Do stop by my blog too for we've finally got the pics up! ^-^
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late. I just barely escaped from my own mad party.
ReplyDeleteAS ALWAYS - I find myself enchanted every time I visit. So glad that the King of Mice attended your party. It wouldn't be the same without him.
Can't wait to see your next finished piece.
A "happiness" tea? Everyone needs that :-) Yes, everybody needs a dash of happiness tea in their lives. A very clever friend you have to think of such a thing. It must surely makes you smile every time you take a sachet and mix yourself a cup of tea. Do you think the whimsical looking bottle with the drink me sign holds happiness in it too? :-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent post Carolee. Can't wait to see the tea box when it is finished. What a wonderful reason to have a tea party.
ReplyDelete♥, Susan
How fun!!
ReplyDeleteCute tea party! The rabbit tea set - wow!
ReplyDelete58Cherries
I am wondering who got to enjoy all those scrumptious-looking cupcakes? Yum! I love the adorable teapot set - who is the craftsperson? I have really been enjoying the Alice-themed postings. Thank you for being you!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs from C.I.
What a wonderful Mad tea party! so yummy cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteyou´re invited to my tea party, too!
xoxoxo
from cold winter
LOVE your SWEET Bunny teaset and HOPE to win your lovely prize!!!YOU can't beat CUPCAKES!!!
ReplyDeleteIt 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 to Haute Whimsy before life goes back to mundane!
ReplyDeleteWonderful...loved the photos and Did you really paint the chest in a weekend??? you are good !!!!!Hugs to you...so glad you had a tea party too !!! Mica
ReplyDeleteIm having so much fun, thank you.
ReplyDelete-HurricaneKassi
What a very nice party and your tea caddy turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great party! The cupcakes look soooo yummy!
ReplyDeleteHugs :)
Irma
Oooh, I am wondering, what would a modern day Alice drink out of a beautiful bottle like that.....?
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, as is all of your work- I'm so glad I peeked in!