It was my dotter's 15th birthday this weekend, and she chose to have a fancy tea party with her yarn sisters - all of whom are older than her. We cooked lots of yummy things - the sort of treats we don't normally have, like bleu cheese filo pastries, coffee cream chocolates, cucumber sandwiches, orange poppyseed shortbreads, and smoked salmon on pumpernickel....I dusted off my collection of old china cups, dug out the lace tablecloth and doilies, and we polished the silver... it was a lovely afternoon, with excellent company, knitting much in abundance, and delicious fibre gifts (many thanks, ladies). There's really something to be said for a proper afternoon tea with one's women friends :) I'm only sorry we couldn't invite more of our 'yarn sisters' - we clearly need to do this more often!
On the knitting front, the lurid green scarf is a little further on, hubby's Jet Jumper now has a front, and the sleeves have been started (both at the same time), and the cuff for the second Fibonacci sock is nearly finished.
It was a lovely afternoon, Jejune - you did us, and Othlon, proud. Thank you. : ) I just wish I could have fitted in more of the shortbread - it was scrummy but had partaken of too many other things by then.
ReplyDeletehow very civilised! hope she had a great time...i only met her briefly on thurs night but you should be very proud :)
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful!!!! I love a tea party. I'm all inspired now. That looks just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks - we all had a lovely time, and yes, I'm very proud of her :) I'm sure afternoons teas could be done more often - without cooking quite as much - it's so relaxing and civilised to sit down for tea with all the 'nice' things and friends ;)
ReplyDeletewell.. it was really just a SnB where we tried not to snort TOO loud :p
ReplyDeleteI AM A LADY!