I’m so excited! It’s that special time of year again. You and I have been invited to join in on the fun of the annual Mad Tea Party being hosted by A Fanciful Twist. Last year, I attended with my post, Children’s Tea Party Sets and Ideas Is Enjoying a Touch of Grandma Madcap Fun and Grandchildren Glee 2010. But what to do this year? That was the question.
I considered various tea sets for children like this adorable Fisher Price childrens tea set for a little girls tea party. Would you believe, it’s educational! It helps you teach your little baby about numbers, shapes, opposites, manners, greetings and more. It even plays music. How fun. But it’s not quite what I was looking for. So I kept looking…
Now here’s a sweet and slightly more elegant older childrens tea set – isn’t it lovely? Delicate pink. Fine china. It’s only a two-piece setting but you can buy more pieces. Because it is breakable, it is for children 8 and up. It’s definitely closer to what I was thinking of for this special little girls tea party, but not quite….
Ahhh, now this is just what I was looking for. Already a favorite of mine, it’s a bit nicer for the older childrens tea party ideas but it’s not one of the breakable toy tea sets. In fact, it’s made of tin – so it’s a cute, pink, retro-style childrens tea set that all my grandkids can enjoy, from the older girls on down to the tiniest, and none have to fear breaking pieces. Perfect for grandmas like me with oodles of cute grandkids who are almost all three years old and up (which is the perfect ages for this delightful kids tea set.)
The tray in this set is 9-1/2″ x 6-1/4.” Besides the tray, there are 4 plates, 4 cups and saucers, and a teapot with a lid. Since I have so many grandkids, I’ll probably use two of these toy tea sets. If we have any extras, the girls’ dollies will gladly share with them.
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Now that I have the childrens tea set picked out, I know what my “decor” will be – flowers and fairies! And won’t that be a thrill for my little granddaughters, as they do love them both. All kinds of them.
Staring with these sweet pink tulips to go with the adorable pink children tin tea sets, and some scrumptious goodies. What more could little girls want for their tea party ideas?
Oooooh, I do believe I see a cute little fairy and her tea sets for fairies and children hiding deep in this pink flower. Do you?
Oh my, it looks like this lovely tulip has already taken off – perhaps with a cute little fairy in tow.
Don’t you love these pink flowers? They look like cute decorations for our little girls tea party.
Even this lovely pink tree wants to join in. And can you see all the lovely twinkly fairy lights? I do believe all the cute little fairy girls are busily preparing for the party – delightful!
Hmmmm, shall we spread out a lovely flower picnic quilt in the meadow and enjoy our cute tin tea set in a natural setting…
Or shall we set up the pretty pink kids princess table and chair sets?
Ahhh, nature and the flower quilt win today - they put us closer to the cute little fairies, figurines though they may be…
Of course, we need to add some yummies, like these delightful, delicious, and delectable cupcakes in their cute cupcake holder.
And who are some of the fairies who will be joining my cute granddaughters for this little girls tea party? Why some of their adorable and very sturdy Schleich enchanted fairies, of course! Isn’t she cute?
And now, it’s time for the grandchildren to come!
“Bring on those cute flowered childrens tea sets. I’m all ready grandma.”
How fun! One of my granddaughters brought her friend, the rainbow snowman. Perfect for this very special little girls tea party.
Another granddaughter chose to fly in for the tea party via airplane.
While a third granddaughter arrived to our little girls tea party via bubbles. I do believe I spy some fairies in the bubbles. Do you?
Ahhh, a special treat. One of my youngest grandchildren has come to join us. I’m so glad I chose the unbreakable kids toy tea set!
How sweet – this granddaughter arrived with Cally, her pet caterpillar. Perfect for a Mad Tea Party!
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Hooray! We’re all set. Now it’s time to visit A Fanciful Twist to see what scrumptious goodies she’s got for us this year. Last year’s was amazing, and I can’t wait! Thank you so much for popping by. Have a delightful day full of childrens laughter, tea a’plenty, and don’t forget to set a spell before you head on off. From Ann and Children’s Tea Party Sets and Ideas - a lovely adieu to you! ♥♥♥
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Oh what a special grandmother you must be! To choose just the very best tea set for your granddaughters. And to have the fairies visit is always the maddest of joys! I happen to love tulips, but I don’t think I’ve ever discovered any fairies living in ours. I think I better plant some pink ones this fall. But now, what’s a poor grandfather like me suppose to do? I have two grandsons. Being French, I believe everyone should have tea parties. That’s because it such a good excuse to serve French Macarons! Now that I’ve seen what fun you have with your granddaughters, I’m going to have to find a tea set that boys can use. I wonder if that one below that looks like corn would work? I know my little boys, only 10 months and 2 months, are a little young yet, so I have time to look around. But if you have any suggestions, please let me know. The dishes would have to look nice with caterpillars, too, because I know they will also bring caterpillars and worms and frogs and such. Thank you for such a wonderful time today!
Ahhh William, thank you so much for stopping by. And YES, I definitely have some ideas for a cute boys tea set or three. With SEVERAL little grandboys of my own, I have to be sure to do that. My grandsons are older than yours though, so I did not have to worry about breakability in my Blue Monday childrens tea party set but I DID find some nice non-breakable options for my Tea Party Ideas With Kids Toy Tea Sets for Our Little Princes (I’m sure that your little grandboys are, as mine are, sweet princes?
). And, in case your cute little grandboys can morph into adorable monkeys as easily as all my grandchildren, there’s also a fun Curious George tea set to entertain and delight. 
And now, I shall definitely have to put my thinking cap on to see about a cute kids toy tea set for even younger grandkids. Thank you again for a delightful and delightfully Mad Tea Party visit.
Ahhh it looked like you had a lovely time at the tea party with your grandchildren.
This was such a charming read – thanks for the well put together posting!
Do stop by for a spot of tea!
Tabitha of
http://pabkins.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-my-wonderland-wedding.html
A tea set that plays music? I would have loved one of those when I was a child! …who am I kidding, I’d still love one of those now hehehe
I’m also taking part in the Mad Tea Party blog hop and hope that you’ll visit my party to have some fun there too
http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-my-english-tea-party.html
Thank you for visiting my garden to have some tea! What fun tea set options you have. I like Cally. Lovely flowers, cozy quilt
Thanks for stopping by! Nice tea sets I must say!
What a lovely party, with so many lovely things! I love tiny tea sets!
Lots of great ideas! I love the idea of the tin set. I found china sets at Goodwill and I’m thinking of using them for display and getting something more for a 1-year old and using the china when she’s a bit older. Thanks for visiting my party!
Oh your grandchildren are just lovely..what magic you bring to each other and memories of this fun event. I just loved everything about this!
Well it looks like your party was splendid!
Thank you for letting me join in!
You are also welcome at my party….http://www.inthelandofspice.com/spiceblog/spiceblog/Entries/2011/6/25_Mad_Tea_Party.html
Thank you for visiting me.Love your tea sets.Your fairies must love you.Denise
So sorry I am late
For this important date.
I’m still making my way down the list.
With too little time
I’m leaving this rhyme
For I’m adamant about wanting to persist.
All this running about
Has left me dry in the mouth.
Might I have a cup of tea?
In a little tin cup
with a little tin plate;
please pour some tea for me
Oh my, the time
It goes so fast
I must be on my way
But fear not friend
I shall return
Please……Have a beautiful day.
eeee! nice touch with the pet caterpillar.
Oh Lovely!!! So sweet that you had grand children join in with you!! That makes it extra special. I have to say, I LOVE that tin tea set you chose!! I think I might have to have one myself
Thank you so much for sharing your nook in Wonderland!!
Love, A Fanciful Twist
Lots of lovely things here…I am secretly coveting that gorgeous floral quilt…so lovely of you to invite me x
how lovely to put such care into your play time with the GGirls!
I hope some day to be in your shoes
Thanks for the invite, please come visit me
Susan
http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2011/06/fanciful-twists-mad-tea-party-2011.html
oh my, I am in love with the pink porcelain tea set ( I collect them). Is it one of yours?
Thank you so much for the sweet visit. I’m so glad you’re feeling better.