Welcome to the Spring Tea Party hosted by Follow The Yellow Brick Home. As I write this post it seems that many in the world are awaiting the arrival of Baby Sussex. There has been much anticipation and speculation on the first child of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. As a devoted watcher of the British Royal Family, I too am eager to hear the birth announcement and celebrate with A Right Royal Tea Party.
UPDATE: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 5: 26 am. The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz. The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth.
A Right Royal Tea Party
If you are stopping by from Common Ground may I say “Welcome!” Debra always has the best vignettes.
A few months ago I spied a very sweet tablecloth at an estate sale. The Maypole theme is truly perfect for the season. As is the pastel pink and blue color palette.
As I have a deep fondness for all things English I couldn’t wait to bring this gem home.
The linen tablecloth features truly exquisite embroidery. Look at the French knots used for the sweet maid’s hair!
With the tablecloth in place, I selected white Johnson Bros. plates, my Grandma Mary’s pink damask napkins, and her cut-glass luncheon plates. The silver plate came from Green Stamps collected by my great grandmother Lenora. The wee cups, Double Phoenix Pink Flora ironstone, were given to me by dear Rita.
I have a small collection of precious antique baby spoons and decided they were the perfect accent on each plate.
The floral centerpiece is nestled in an antique tea tin that marks the silver jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. They are the paternal great-great-great-grandparents of Baby Sussex.
A small mason jar sits inside the tin and holds roses and peonies grown in our garden. I prefer heritage roses as their scent is absolutely amazing. Since no pesticides are used on the Storybook Cottage flowers the petals that grace the table are perfectly food safe.
Tea for Two…or Four
Other cut glass dishes are used to hold fresh fruit, nuts, meats, and cheeses for this high tea. The small tureens hold Devonshire cream and lemon curd to accompany the scones. You can read about the differences between Cream Tea, Light Tea and Full (or High) Tea HERE.
My sweet friend Carol recently sent me this amazing dish that commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
I used it on the sideboard to hold candied sweets.
The French bottle drying rack is also perfect to hold a collection of Royal family teacups.
Front and center is the loving cup marking the wedding of Baby Sussex’s paternal grandparents, Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Although the tea originally in these canisters was enjoyed long ago I keep the canisters to hold other lovely teas. Can I offer you a cup?
I hope you have enjoyed A Right Royal Tea Party. Up next on the hop is my darling friend Cindy of County Road 407.
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Congratulations Duke and Duchess on your baby boy!
Laura
Laura I certainly enjoyed your Right Royal Tea Party! What a beautiful tablesetting full of creativity! I love all of your heirlooms and royal treasures. Your Maypole tablecloth is divine! and truly a keeper!
Thank you so much for joining the hop. Enjoy high tea!
Oh Laura! I have no words — and then the words come tumbling out! It is just beautiful — so perfect for our long-awaited (and awaiting!) Baby Sussex! The tablecloth and that wonderful Coronation bowl are two perfect treasures and I love the idea of using your tins as vases. I’ll need to remember that one! I love that we share that Brit-royal interest and collectible thing and it’s fun to see some of your cups and such! The food and roses, perfect dishes — all just right. Fit for a prince or princess!
Of course your tea party would have some of the best English collectables. I love, love that commemorative bowl. What a sweet gift from a friend. It’s perfect for you. That tea tin is amazing.
Hi Laura, I’m in love with your linen Maypole tablecloth. I have a huge appreciation for the beautiful details and stitching of the handwork. Just gorgeous! I also enjoy seeing your royal family tea cup collection. What fun!!
Laura, you really are a royal watcher!! What a great theme for a tea party. The tablecloth you found is beautiful and special. I love beautiful handwork. All your dishes, especially from grandma Mary, are just perfect.
How beautiful your tea party table is. Love the table covering and the glass plate with the spoon place in the center. Very pretty. Happy Spring!
Laura, in case you have not been watching the news, ITS a BOY!!!
I love your Royal Tea Party, the flower arrangements are beautiful in the vintage tea canisters. I have pinned them all. Your collection of Royal plates, cups, etc makes this all the more special.
Have a great day!
You are not kidding with the title of your post. You have collected so many perfect treasures to share with a nod to British royalty. It seems especially appropriate with the announcement of a new baby royal joining the world this morning. The tea tins, the mugs, all of it coordinates perfectly. I love the mug stand with the special spot to display your teapot! That is so unique!
I love that I”m called your “darling” friend! LOL. Love your linens and entire table. It’s so elegant with those rose petals too. And how fantastic to have a commemorative plate like that? I’ll have to check that out next time we get together.
I love your themed tea party! AND what perfect timing – a party for Baby Sussex who was born today! I am salivating over the teas that you are said are gone, the royal wedding tea and the 60th Jubilee tea! I bet they were delicious!
Your table is so beautiful – and so timely with the birth of Baby Sussex! I love that tablecloth and your gorgeous flower arrangement!
Shelley
Oh Laura, I’m totally smitten with your Royal Baby Tea!! The embroidered British luncheon cloth, the baby spoons, the tea canisters, ALL precious and amazing. How perfect that the Royal Baby be born on the morning of the Tea Party Hop!
Oh my what a lovely tea party! I too love Harney and Sons tea as well. I love devonshire cream but also adore clotted cream! You sure know how to host a tea party…so lovely!
A sweet table setting. I love the embroidery on that tablecloth! What a find! I have a square pink damask tablecloth I found somewhere that I use that way – diagonally across another tablecloth, since it won’t cover the whole table itself.
That table cloth is a real find. I love it. Your tea party would be a great success with me!
The embroidered cloth is lovely. Everything looks beautiful.
Your Right Royal Tea Party is perfect for welcoming baby Sussex into the world. Your royal collectibles were so fun to see and you used them beautifully for this table. The tablecloth that you found is so pretty and I can only imagine how long it took someone to make. Everything looks so nice!
Hello Laura,
I love your Royal Tea Party Theme. It is full of so many beautiful collectible and china. That embroidered tablecloth is exquisite!! A true piece of handmade art.
Happy Mother’s Day to you… It was fun joining you on this fun and inspiring “Spring Tea Blog Hop”..
Janet
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Dear Laura,
I smiled all the way through the photos of your Royal Tea Party as I, too, love all things Royal and you thought of so many beautiful details. That Merrie England tablecloth is really exceptional and you will enjoy it for years to come. It’s in terrific shape for it’s age! I’m so glad you are thrilled with the Coronation candy dish. My 5 grandchildren (ages 10–16) have never heard of the Maypole tradition (how sad) …..Happy Spring! Your peonies are so beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful! All of the English accents are just so beautiful, but the embroidered linens are stunning!
Your tea party table is gorgeous! The royal theme is very timely with the arrival of Baby Sussex. I love the embroidered maypole cloth – what a lucky score! The rose petals sprinkled on the table is a lovely added touch. And I love all your royal tea cups!
I am always amazed at how you create such lovely Royal themed vignettes. Your Royal Tea is gorgeous.
Everything is beautiful, but I cannot get over how sweet that Maypole tablecloth is. It was absolutely meant to go home with you.
This post was so much fun Laura! We have some of the same commemorative teacups which makes me so excited. I swear Prince Harry looked like he was walking on the clouds when he came out to greet the press and talk about the baby’s arrival. It’s all so exciting. Love your tablescape lady and all the gorgeous royal details. It’s perfection! Hugs, CoCo
Laura,
I always enjoy your posts that include information about the English royal family. All of your vintage memorabilia is perfect for your tea party on the day of the latest royal baby’s birth. Your vintage tablecloth is a treasure with its exquisite embroidery.
Happy Mother’s Day,
Judith
I love all your English treasures!! So wonderful! That linen tablecloth is amazing. It’s fun to see how you pull it all together in such a fun way!
Everything is amazing but the tablecloth is a real( or Royal?) treasure!!!Just splendid!
Your Maypole tablecloth and floral arrangement of roses and peonies are lovely.