Mother’s Day Tea Party

My mom and I have a close, special relationship, and I’m so grateful to have her in my life. She is always smiling and laughing, and just so much fun to be around. Babygirl and I decided we needed a little girl time, so we invited ‘Noonie’ to join us for an early Mother’s Day Tea. We put on our favorite dresses, and headed to an adorable neighborhood café for a 3-course tea, fit for a princess.

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

I thought about hosting a tea party at home, but sometimes it’s nice to let others pamper you!

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

I don’t know much about tea (except sweet tea…I’m a connoisseur of that!), and there were so many to choose from, but we thought Mother’s Bouquet was pretty suitable for the occasion.

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

A first course of scones, sweet breads, fruit, fresh cream and jam…I’m drooling just remembering it!

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Could my mom be any prettier?! Good gracious I hope I inherited her genes…because I sure didn’t get her sweet spirit.

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Babygirl chose a caffeine-free cinnamon tea, and loved having her own pot and fancy cup. I’m surprised her pinkie isn’t up in this picture…she was reeeeally into the fanciness of it all!

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Second course was assorted tea sandwiches and tomato soup. Which I, of course, ate with another sweet bread.

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

I don’t know how we did it, but we managed to finish off the third course of cupcakes and fruit.

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

My pretty Boden dress was just perfect for the afternoon…I love the mix of colors, and light, airy swing of the skirt.

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

I think it’s obvious where I got my love of wearing bright colors!

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

Hi Sugarplum | Mother's Day Tea

The three of us see each other a lot at events for the kids, but it’s not often we take the time to sit and talk, and really enjoy one another. I hope I always have this sweet relationship with my daughter, and pray her kids love me the way mine do their Noonie.

Have you taken the time to enjoy the special people in your life? What plans do you have for celebrating Mother’s Day? Have you ever totally gorged on a 3-course tea?!?

{What I’m Wearing}
Dress | Boden Selena in Green Party Floral print
Sandals | Old, but similar here and here
Necklace | Similar
Bracelets c/o | Wrist Soiree & Gorjana (30% off)
Earrings | Kendra Scott
Watch | Fossil Tortoise (25% off!)
Self Tanner | By far the best I’ve ever tried, and with NO SMELL!

{Where We Ate}

I was thrilled to partner with Martha Stewart Omnimedia and Boden for this post, in helping to bring their styles to America. All opinions, mushy talk, and bloated tummies are my own.

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29 Comments

  1. What a beautiful treat. Three generations all together.

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  2. caycee wrote:

    Ok a few things here….. number one the obvious I love you!!! Number two you mama is STUNNING!! Number three your baby girl is the cutest ever!! Number four you are killing that dress!!! Okay I am going to stop now before someone thinks I am a crazy stalker 😉

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  3. I love going to tea with my mom and daughters!! This was the prettiest tea of you 3 beauties! We're going to visit College Girl this weekend so I can be with both of my chicks on my day.

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  4. How fun! And your mom and you look like sisters! Gorgeous ladies!

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  5. Your mom is beautiful!

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  6. aww this is so sweet! and i love your dress! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

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  7. Shelly wrote:

    Precious time! Great pix of you and your mom and daughter….all beautiful ladies!

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  8. Last year was the first time I hosted a tea party for all the mothers and daughters in the family. We vowed to do it every year, because it was so much fun. Mom's still in the hospital after her car wreck a couple of months ago and I just can't bring myself to host it without her.

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  9. Simply LKJ wrote:

    What a special day. Oh my word…you and your mom look so much alike. Beautiful! She looks like she could be your sister (meaning she looks young, not that you look old 😉

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  10. What a fun day! Your mom is just lovely. Perhaps you can coax her to share her skin care secret because her skin is flawless.

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  11. Sallie wrote:

    You most definitely got your mom's genes….it's already evident! Great pics!

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  12. I love my mom too! How cute are you three?? You look like sisters!! Nothing is more precious than this.

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  13. Oh how fun! I hope to one day do this with my little girl! You definitely inherited your mother's genes–I thought that even before I read the words on your post (I always scan the pics before!) I linked up to your diy otomi today! I thought it was perfect for a Cinco de Mayo post! The link is below you are interested. Thanks again for always sharing! I love that Boden dress–their catalogue is one of my favorites to read (for me and the little one!)

    http://www.allthingsbigandsmallblog.com/2014/05/cinco-de-mayo-inspired-fashion-and-decor.html

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  15. Your mother is gorgeous, and you have obviously inherited her genes! I was so blessed to enjoy a wonderful Afternoon Tea with my mom, sister, aunt, daughter and niece this weekend! It was 2 1/2 glorious hours of delicious food and wonderful company.

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  16. Oh so special! I love this. That is a fun tradition in our family, too. And your mom totally looks like your sister. Hello, amazing gene pool. How you doin'

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  17. Amy wrote:

    How sweet are you three girls?! Absolutely adorable!

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  18. Meghan wrote:

    This sounds like so much fun! I want to find a place near me that does this!

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  19. You look just like your mom…gorgeous! Glad you had such a sweet outing for Mother's Day..that's what it is all about, the moments and memories. Of course I loved your dress so I bought it in the navy floral…geez..thanks for the link…I think LOL!
    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  20. Jodi wrote:

    What a special outing. I can't wait to do that with my daughter and mom:)

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  21. That is so cool! I've got to find a place here for my daughter and I to do this! That photo of you our mom and daughter to gather is just the sweetest thing ever 🙂

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  22. What a sweet day! You are all adorable and I think the genes are on your side, you two look so much alike. Oh my gosh, could those little freckles are too cute!!

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  23. Alexa wrote:

    Oh my. What a very special day for ALL of you. Love the photos of your daughter…so special to be able to spend the day with such special women in her life. I'm absolutely adoring your dress too…those colors pop! 🙂

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  24. First things first…YOUR MAMA IS GORG! Loved all the pics and it looks like you ladies had a fabulous time! (And I absolutely love that Boden dress!)

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  25. This is the absolute sweetest! Your mom is a stunner, you have some great family genes! And I love the closeness you all share.

    Oh! And major dress envy! I have been coveting the navy option for months! You wear it well beautiful!

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  26. That looks like an amazing time with your baby girl and your mother! You all look so glamorous and beautiful!

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  27. Gorgeous girls! You all are just too cute!

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  28. I want to meet your mom- she looks as fun as you are! And cute as can be! I bet S had the best time ever. 🙂

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  29. Freckles wrote:

    Beauty runs deep in your family, geez louise Southern belles!! I want to have tea with you gals & I don't even drink tea.

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