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Thursday, March 01, 2007

Ultimate Blog Party-Party Post


Get ready for our party- a tea party of course! Welcome to Kimberly's Cup!

Click on individual menu items to go to recipes. Look around prior postings for fun tea party ideas and info. Find out a little more about me from My Favorite Things Meme. (Consider yourself tagged! Please comment/link back if you do the meme.)

What's a party without some party favors? Leave a comment by Friday and you'll be entered into the drawing for either a teacup candle, or a special tea party basket to have your own special tea at home. I'll do the drawing Saturday and post the winner then. Good luck!
~Kimberly




Our Menu for Tea


Tea in Your Favorite Flavor


Savories:

Quiche
Scones:

Devonshire Cream
Jam & Lemon Curd


Sweets:

Mini Fruit Tartlets
Trifle
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Lemon Bars

Need helping planning your tea? Visit The Tea Time Countdown for ideas.

Ultimate Blog Party

74 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:02 PM

    Thanks for the "tea". Enjoy the party!

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  2. Anonymous11:25 PM

    I just love tea parties and finger sandwiches . . . so girly!

    How cool to have a blog mainly about tea. Very creative! I'm a green tea person myself.

    Here via the Ultimate Blog Party!

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  3. Hi Kimberly
    love that picture
    I like the 1900s
    nice to meet you :)
    to view my party post go to http://jenz.wordpress.com/

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  4. Anonymous2:19 AM

    Very few people know how to put on a proper tea. Congratulations for perfecting the art!

    Sarah in Canada
    Ultimate Blog Party
    http://marvellousmousedesigns.blogspot.com/2007/03/were-gonna-party.html

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  5. Anonymous4:08 AM

    Yummmm, that menu is awesome. So very nice to meet you.

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  6. Mmm...everything is delicious! I'm looking foward to more pictures!
    Kelli

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  7. I always love a tea party. In fact, I'll be blogging about my last tea party later today.

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  8. Oooooh sandwiches with no crusts. Did you know that over here one of the main national bakeries has started selling a crustless loaf of bread. Don't know how they do that.

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  9. here via the blog party. nice to 'meet' you! I loved the tea party!

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  10. Everything looks so beautiful and delicious I wish I was there in person to have tea with you:) Thanks for inviting me!

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  11. Anonymous8:58 AM

    Oh thanks for the snacks..can't taste much with this cold though! :)

    Stopping by via The Ultimate Blog Party

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  12. Anonymous9:39 AM

    Just cruising the party blogs to say hello! Nice to meet you! I love "Anne", too! I'll be back!

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  13. Thank you ever so much. Your tea was simply divine!

    Now come on over for a tour of my home...but bring your snowgear, we're in the midst of a storm!

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  14. Oh i love tea!! Cream and Sugar please!

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  15. Anonymous10:45 AM

    I am having a tea party as well! Great minds think alike!

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  16. Anonymous11:03 AM

    Stopping in to say hi! Enjoy your party! Be back later to visit more!
    Stacey

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  17. Visiting for the party! Those goodies look awesome! Tanks for the recipes. Nice to meet you!

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  18. What a lovely tea party. I always enjoy a good cup with a scone every now and again! :)

    Don't forget to stop by and grab some party favors @ the 160acrewoods!

    Amydeanne

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  19. What a nice tea. You are lovely, too.

    I bookmarked the scone recipe. Looks great.

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  20. Oooohhh...I love a tea party and madeleines are my favorite. Thanks for a lovely contribution to the party!

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  21. Thanks for the tea. It's so nice on such a cold day! Have a great party!

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  22. Wow... what an outstanding blogging tea party. I'm definitely feeling outclassed in the party hostess category! :-) I'm glad to meet you and will be checking back to browse through your blog a bit more. Have a great day!

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  23. I love "Tea Parties"!!
    Your blog is wonderful!

    Linda

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  24. I am loving this blog party, and I've met so many new people! I really enjoyed reading your site. The doggie at the bottom is a cutie pie! I love my tea-for-one, and usually have at least a cup of tazo chai and a cup of green each day. It fits my 'be still' time. Come on by and visit my corner of the celebration if you get the chance!

    ~TaunaLen

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  25. I love the tea party... you have set out such a beautiful spread - makes me wish I was really there! Happy blogging!

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  26. Thanks for the beautiful place setting and the tea. Tea is my favorite drink!

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  27. MMMMMM....MMMMMM. GOOD

    Swing by for the party.. Had a great time. Ummm treats.

    I love meeting new friends. I will be back to see ya again.

    I have lots of parting to do tonight.

    PARTY ON

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  28. How fancy! I love that you have recipes to share! So nice to meet you!

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  29. What a lovely tea party! I drink tea every morning and I always keep a tray at the ready for unexpected guests. Your table is gorgeous!
    Stop by my blog and enter to win one of my prizes, too. Have a great weeekend!

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  30. Hi! I'm here for the Ultimate Blog Party!

    Party on!!

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  31. Making the party rounds. Oh my mouth is watering... scones, english toffee (my favorite), chocolate dipped strawberries... yummy. Have a great party week!

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  32. Anonymous6:19 PM

    Just wanted to stop by and say hi - thanks for the invite to tea! =) Orange-cranberry scones are my absolute FAVORITE scone. I also like the picture of your pooch! =)

    Stop by some time!

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  33. What a lovely party and a lovely blog! I love the CS Lewis quote on your banner...

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  34. Your tea sounds wonderful. Sigh. I need to go have tea at the Empress in Victoria again.

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  35. Anonymous7:34 PM

    What a fun idea. :)
    Joanna

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  36. Wanted to say hi. Love your dog pic..that is so cute!

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  37. The food was great! Enjoyed the party!!!

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  38. Thanks for the tea or ceai, as they say here in Romania!

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  39. I am in cyber agony - I can't seem to get through my screen to enjoy all those treats - they look DELICIOUS!!!

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  40. Anonymous6:40 AM

    Hi Kimberly, it's nice to meet you, I'm not hosting a party but thought I would visit some new blogs and say hello. Love the scones. I'm British (live in TX) and they remind me of home :-)
    Hugs Denise

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  41. I love tea parties! Thanks for the invite!!!

    I am over at Sew What's Up.

    Party ON!

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  42. Anonymous8:50 AM

    I love tea and the whole atmosphere surrounding it. A couple of years ago I had high tea with a friend at Harrod's in London. It was so neat.

    I will definitely be back to your blog again!

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  43. Lovely blog! I'm visiting via the blog party. :)

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  44. What a lovely blog! I have wanted to start having afternoon tea here in our home for awhile now...I'm so unorganized right now though that I'm fortunate to get lunch on the table! lol!! I'll keep on striving though and I'll be back to get recipes and ideas!

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  45. what a fun stop on the party circuit...

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  46. What a great party stop! Thanks for all the fancy food!

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  47. You have some great recipes here! I'm going to have to come back by and take note of a few. :) Happy Party-ing!

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  48. Always love a good tea! Oh, and chocolate covered strawberries? I am so there! I completed your quiz, good one by the way!

    Take care,
    Amy

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  49. Awesome tea party! You think anyone would notice if I drooled all over the photo of all those yummies? ;)

    And what an adorable puppy hanging out at the bottom of the page! I hope he's somewhere around at the party, 'cause I want to meet him (or her!).

    Thanks for having me over!

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  50. Mmm, tea and I adore orange cranberry scones! :o)

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  51. Anonymous8:07 PM

    My, you have a lovely blog! Though I don't like tea (please forgive me!) I love the idea of tea parties. I bookmarked the Favorite Things meme to come back and do later this week.

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  52. Anonymous3:57 PM

    Love the "warmness" of your blog! Thank you for sharing the recipes.

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  53. My favorite kind of party, a tea party!
    I'm adding you to my bloglines, and looking forward to looking around here a bit.
    Thanks for having me!

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  54. Beautiful party. I stopped by to say hi and your blog is so nice and welcoming. Thank you.

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  55. Hello! Nice to meet you. Thanks for the tea I feel refreshed now. So I can move on to the next party.

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  56. It is very nice to meet you. I have enjoyed the tea. Thank you so much for such a beautiful party.

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  57. Thank you for the invitation. It was wonderful and the tea was great (wants me to go and make myself another cup =).

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  58. I love your blog. Anything that has to do with tea is wonderful in my book. I will be back after I finish partying to read more.

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  59. Anonymous9:38 AM

    What a great tea party!
    I homeschool my girls and have been trying to think of ways to incorporate a weekly tea party into our schedules.
    I may have to check back here more often for ideas~ looks like you've got some great ones!
    If you can think of anything that might be helpful to me, please stop by my blog and leave me a comment.
    Thanks!
    Heidi

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  60. Thank you so much for the wonderful tea party! My 15 year old son is getting hooked on tea! What a hoot!

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  61. Thank you for the tea party! I hope you don't mind that I came in my jammies! I love tea parties! I'm looking forward to the day my little girl is old enough to enjoy them!

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  62. Oh my lands that looks absolutely tempting. I think I've just added pounds by looking at it. And now I'm really hungry.

    Thanks for such a warm welcome and all the great recipes. You are a hostess extraordinaire!

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  63. KImberly, I've been out and am just catching up on blog reading. What an awesome turnout for your tea party! :o) You're such a clever lady!

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  64. Yummy!
    I’m late to the party, is there anything left to drink?
    I’m a homebirthing, breastfeeding, babywearing, homeschooling, christian Mama in FW Indiana.
    And I love this Party!
    Come check me out too!
    Beth

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  65. Ladies,
    I am so glad you've all stopped by! Wow, what fun! Guess I'll need to refill the trays and keep the kettle on. Really, thanks for all the sweet comments. I do hope you stay and look around and come back to visit.
    Also, if you are leaving comments anonumously, that's ok, but be sure to put your blog address down so I can stop by your place.
    Blessings to you all!
    ~Kimberly

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  66. Anonymous4:46 PM

    Partying on a weekday... What a treat!
    Came by to say "Hi!" from party HQ.
    So... Hi!!

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  67. Oh yummy. The tea is fantastic! Those cakes look mighty tempting.....sigh!
    Please drop by my party and enjoy a slice of birthday cake.

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  68. Thank you for the tea and the lovely yummies! You are a great hostess =)

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  69. Late arrival to the party - but nice to meet you none the less and what fab tea :)

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  70. Anonymous7:06 AM

    Oh, how refined... and civilized... and.... neat! I love teas! Just this morning enjoyed a fresh cup of Early Grey... love it, love it, love it! Sleepytime, I'm there... chamomile, lemon zinger, peppermint. YUMMY! And what wonderful edible delectibles! I much prefer a tea party to a kegger!
    Will be back when I can poke around more... must go hop a few more parties while time permits!

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  71. What a lovely blog & wonderful recipes! I'll come back & visit ;o)

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  72. Anonymous7:58 PM

    We just celebrated my daughter's 6th birthday with a princess tea party. Love it! Girl, you made me so hungry...looks absolutely delicious! Sorry I'm so late! Thanks for having me anyway! :) Blessings!

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  73. Anonymous11:30 AM

    It is certainly interesting for me to read this post. Thanx for it. I like such themes and everything connected to this matter. I definitely want to read more on that blog soon.

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