IN THE SPOTLIGHT Rent A Tea Party

My new pet rental firm in Orange County and Los Angeles – a service I now can’t live without – is Tricia Van Doren’s Rent- A -Tea Party. In addition to being extremely nice Tricia is accommodating, friendly and particularly responsive when working within deadlines. She has a first-class collection of Tea Cups and Saucers, Tea Pots and magnificent accoutrements you can’t wait to lay your eyes on – She has it all for your next tea party. Her tea pots are beautiful, big and colorful, with a mix and max attitude of flowers, vines, gold and pastels. Once grouped together these pieces look heavenly on a perfectly set tea table. From a “Tea for Two or for a party of 75 or more (Thanks Tricia - for everything I needed for last weekend’s High Tea), she has what you’re looking for. If she doesn’t have the piece you need I am confident she will find it.

I can’t wait to work with Rent a Tea Party again. Please stroll on over to Tricia’s website at http://www.rentateaparty.com, and give her a call and rent a tea party and create your own tea celebration this month

French Tea Bridal Shower

A simple French Tea is a lovely way to send your bride off to her new life with him.

French tea from Hediard or Marige Frere, a simple fresh fruit tart, petite tea sandwiches - exotic crab and dill, tomato, montrachet and basil and walnut, cherry are perfect choices for spring summer shower. For your sweets - Passion fruit drop scones and crème anglais along with petites fours secs. I like to prepare a fresh fruit punch – prepared the day before and chilled - it looks beautiful and makes a terrific focal point for your guests. Greet your guests, as some have driven miles with trays of sparkling water and sliced fruit. Your guests will love you for it.