Having tea and a biscuit at Kimball’s here in Westford with my gal pal, Gail Flannery, is dangerous! One can never tell what new project will come about when our two minds connect over tea! Within a few minutes of me mentioning that I would like for us to host a doll tea party, we already had the space booked and were working on the menu and doll bonnet buffet! Gail is a fabulous artist and baker here in Westford with her own certified kitchen. She specializes in butter-rich French treats that make your mouth water! We became fast friends last year when she helped me host my Winter’s Tea Gallery Reception at the PCA. The tea was such a hit, I knew that we would someday be at it again!

On Wednesday, April 20 from 1:30-4pm, Rumphius Creativity Unhinged and Sweet Visions Patisserie will host All Dolled Up! A Fashionable Tea at The Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA. Join me, Emily Piper of Rumphius Creativity Unhinged for a doll spring fashion sewing workshop including a “bonnet buffet” for your favorite doll! Then, enjoy a grand tea hosted by Gail Flannery of Sweet Visions Patisserie.

Springtime fashion, fine china, vintage linens, old-fashioned tunes, delicious teatime treats and favorite dolls! It’s the perfect way to celebrate Spring for adults and children alike! Come “All Dolled Up” in your favorite Springtime fashions and bring along favorite dolls and teddy bears for a Springtime fashion makeover! This is a great event to share during Spring Break with your daughter, grandchild or your child’s best pals.

$75 for a table of four – includes fashion workshop, full tea and gift bags. Ages 4-104! Reservations are a must as there are only 12 tables available for the event. To reserve, contact Emily Piper at rumphius@creativityunhinged.com or call 978.995.7002.

Curious about the fabulous tea menu presented on tiered china servers?
Here is a sneak peek (subject to change):

Traditional Cucumber Sandwiches
Tomato and Goat Cheese Sandwiches on Focaccia
Mini Currant Cream Scones
Assorted Filled Mini Cupcakes
Petit Fours
Spring Bonnet Cookies
Butter Shortbread Teapot Cookies
Honey Bee Cakes
Sparkly Pastel Meringues
“Tuxedo” Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Assorted Chocolate Truffles

Plus, of course, an assortment of fine teas and punch served in Gail’s collection of lovely china tea cups!

This is an event not to be missed! We hope to see you there in all your finery!