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Food and Fun Mar 29, 2013

A Too-Too Cute Tutus and Teacups Birthday Party

"I am a planner by nature and knew the day after my daughter’s first birthday that I wanted to do a teacups and tutu theme using soft pinks and oranges for her second," says Johanna Saucier, mom to 2-year-old Presley.

by Kate Stahl

"I am a planner by nature and knew the day after my daughter’s first birthday that I wanted to do a teacups and tutu theme using soft pinks and oranges for her second," says Johanna Saucier, mom to 2-year-old Presley. "With that much time to plan, I kept adding details up to a week before her party. I believe it's the details that make a party memorable and unique."

"I incorporated teacups in the cake balls and printables and in real teacups purchased from flea market and used for floral arrangements," she continues. "I also wanted subtle and sweet touches of tulle, including the pom garland, tutus for each little girl, and tulle wands." But the details don't stop there. From a DIY dress-up closet and shabby-chic doily accents to a framed photo dessert table backdrop, there are so many ideas we want to steal from this party. Our favorite, though, has to be the tulle-topped ombré cakes that lined the party table. Simply "tutu" chic! Keep clicking to check out all the details of this inspired party. As Johanna says, "What little girl doesn't love to twirl around in a tutu?"

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Shopping Oct 11, 2010

Tea For Two: Felt Sets For Formal Tea Parties

Clockwise from top left: kiddycouture Strawberry Tea Set ($65), littlecrafttage Felt Tea Time Set ($12), kiddycouture Lady Sassafras felt tea set ($50) and itsthesmallthings Tea and cookies-set ($14).

by Rebecca M Gruber

It's high time for tea! The perfect opportunity to put on a party dress and practice manners, a tea party – either real or make-believe – can be a daily event for tots. Lil ones who love inviting their best friends (and favorite stuffed animals) for an afternoon tea party will have the prettiest, unbreakable, table on the block with these felt sets.

Clockwise from top left: kiddycouture Strawberry Tea Set ($65), littlecrafttage Felt Tea Time Set ($12), kiddycouture Lady Sassafras felt tea set ($50) and itsthesmallthings Tea and cookies-set ($14).

Shopping Jul 13, 2009

K Is For Keen on Kettles

When a lady is expecting a baby, she often trades her mocha latte in for a hot cup of decaffeinated tea.

by babysugar

When a lady is expecting a baby, she often trades her mocha latte in for a hot cup of decaffeinated tea. Then the baby makes its debut, but mommy doesn't have to give up her affection for the kettle. She can still sip on the brewed herbs and rock her newborn in the comfort of a tea themed nursery. In lieu of books, line a row of teapots on a shelf. Polish up antique and family silver cups and place them around the room for a bit of sparkle and shine. Sass up the pots and cups with a teapot lamp, a fancy chandelier, a pearl adorned box, frilly aprons, strings of pearls or a framed pair of gloves. Splurge on a tiered sweet stand that can hold the babe's keepsakes instead of petit fours. But if mama sneaks one in, we won't tell! L is up next on our alphabet nursery series! Love, letters, lions, oh my!

KidKraft Garden Party Collection Canvas Art Set of Four

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Politics Apr 16, 2009

10 Protest Posters From Yesterday's Tea Bagging Affair

Thousands of Americans gathered yesterday to rally against government spending and higher taxes.

by POPSUGAR Sex & Culture

Thousands of Americans gathered yesterday to rally against government spending and higher taxes. Young and old alike held homemade signs at the tea bagging party (that's right, I said tea bagging) to express their unhappiness with the Obama administration. As for the signs? Politically correct they were not.

Check out this gallery of posters from the protests and let me know if you think that calling Obama Hitler, a communist, or a fascist helps or undermines the protesters' arguments.

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taxes Apr 15, 2009

Picture It: Tax Day Now Tea Party Day/Halloween!

A father and son dressed in patriotic costumes join in a tea party demonstration in Lafayette Park across from the White House.

by CitizenSugar

A father and son dressed in patriotic costumes join in a tea party demonstration in Lafayette Park across from the White House.

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News Apr 13, 2009

Tea Parties Prove Conservatives Are Growing (Grass) Roots?

A revolution might be coming this Wednesday, April 15.

by CitizenSugar

A revolution might be coming this Wednesday, April 15. Antitax protests, known as tea parties, have been brewing around the country, and they could boil over on tax day. T.E.A. stands for "taxed enough already."

On Wednesday, conservatives around the country will evoke the spirit of the American Revolution. Some of the transgressions of congress and the president to be protested include: voting for a $500 billion tax bill without even reading it; spending trillions of borrowed dollars; wanting government-controlled health care; trying to take wealth and redistribute it to others; and appointing a defender of child pornography to the number-two position in the Justice Department.

Basically there's a lot going on. Some sample slogans offered by TeaPartyDay.com? Party Like it's 1773. Obamanomics: Chains You Can Believe In. Commander and Thief. Your Mortgage Is Not My Problem. Liberty Is All the Stimulus We Need.

Economist Paul Krugman thinks the Tea Parties, which he calls AstroTurf — aka fake grass(roots) — should be mocked. To see why, read more

Eco Oct 01, 2008

Ecotot: Green Tea Set

My daughter is obsessed with tea parties.

by babysugar

My daughter is obsessed with tea parties. I love watching her gather her stuffed animals around the table and serve them cups of her finest brews, but I've been hesitant to buy her an actual tea set because the only ones I've seen are made with questionable paint sources and plastic.

The eco-conscious company Green Toys makes a tea set that will leave the worrisome mother gleeful. Crafted from recycled milk jugs, moms can rest easy knowing that the "green" tea their tot is steeping is phthalates and BPA free. For $25, the cheery hued plastic finery serves up four cups, saucers and spoons, a tea pot, creamer and sugar dispenser.

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Baby Showers Apr 10, 2008

Tea Party: Hostess and Party Favors

Torn on what to give your guests at the end of your tea party baby shower?

by babysugar

Torn on what to give your guests at the end of your tea party baby shower? No worries, we've got you covered.

If you invested in inexpensive teacups for the shower, fill them with goodies and gift them to your party goers. Another idea is to wrap up beautifully decorated sugar cubes from Aida Opera Candies in cellophane and tie them off with a ribbon. Or, toss a few Twinings tea bags and the sugary sweets in the teacups to create an even prettier package.

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Baby Showers Apr 08, 2008

Tea Party: Sippers

Tea parties can be old–fashioned, sophisticated or modern and cool – it's up to you.

by babysugar

Tea parties can be old–fashioned, sophisticated or modern and cool – it's up to you. Set the tone for your tea party baby shower with cups and saucers that fit the mood. Spruce up your wares with these designs that keep things simple and aren't a huge expense.

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