The Perfect Tea Party
A few weeks ago, I took my daughters on a picnic up in the foothills of Pleasanton. The girls were especially excited about this as we put on fun floral dresses and skirts and headed out to find that perfect picnic spot.
We packed up our picnic basket with tea and teacups, muffins, macarons and fresh fruit and cheese among other delicious items. I brought a pretty floral quilt that served as the perfect canvas for our white dishes. I have had this tea set since before Laura, my oldest, was born and only have used it a handful of times. This was the perfect event to make use of them!
After spending the day outside in such a pretty and peaceful setting, you realize how important it is to spend quality time with your kids. Life becomes so crazy with dance classes, baseball practice and games, work etc, that you don’t get to slow down and take the time to just relax and enjoy each others company. We have been to this same area in the Fall where everything is brown and red. Since we have had so much rain in California, the grass is still green and many flowers are still in bloom. Both times, it has been a beautiful place to visit. Since we had so much fun, I am planning another picnic. This time the boys will be invited too. Although, I doubt tea will go over well with them. Fresh lemonade would be an amazing addition.
The picnic basket I used is available on sale online as well as the beautiful floral quilt. My skirt is on sale below. If you love this pattern as much as I do, there are some really pretty tops and dresses made in the same print and the best part…..they are ALL on SALE as well! I am so in love with every piece the Rebecca Taylor Spring/Summer line has. You should definitely scoop up some fun floral dresses. I know I will be wearing them for years to come. My top was also worn in this post (here) as well as my hat, (here) and my bag (here) and (here).
Top | J. Crew
Skirt | Rebecca Taylor
Shoes | Chanel
Earrings | Anthropologie
Bag | Free People
Hat | Palms and Sand
Picnic Basket | World Market
Quilt | Sova Country
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Liz in Los Angeles| 15th Jun 17
Omg, looks like so much đ
Courtney Bentley| 15th Jun 17
super lovely and pretty family bonding! loving your skirt!
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fashNcurious| 15th Jun 17
That looked like you had so much fun! What great memories!
Jennifer Laxmi| 15th Jun 17
These pictures are stunning as is your dress! I’m loving this tea party <3 So cute.
Brianne| 15th Jun 17
Beautiful shots. It’s on my list to set up an outdoor tea party like this sometime this summer.
Brianne| 15th Jun 17
Beautiful! It’s on my list to set up an outdoor tea party like this sometime this summer.