“The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end that’s all there is.” -Carson, Downton Abbey, Season 6
Hello, sweet friend…
Eat your heart out Mrs. Patmore. (aka…the cook at Downton Abbey who believes she runs the house)
Today I thought It would be fun to share with you the highlights of a recent Downton Abbey Tea party I attended in California at my California girlfriend’s house with my California girlfriends!
I felt so privileged to be included in this special afternoon…and even more excited that I happened to be in California when it was being hosted.
The first course was a homemade mandarin orange/almond scone.
The second course was a delicious creamy butternut squash soup.
The Third course was a delicious bow tie pasta salad was served with sandwiches. The sandwiches were a maple pecan cream cheese on pumpkin bread…egg salad on a 12 grain bread…and a turkey avocado on a soft roll.
The Fourth course was chocolate pudding with fresh raspberries & ice cream paired with shortbread cookies.perfecto!
Lady Marcia & Lady Rebecca 
Lady Donna, Lady Marcia & Lady Sally 
Lady Sally wearing her fascinator 
Lady Rebbca, Lady Beatrice, Lady Sally, & Lady Louise…pearls…bangles…baubles, beads & a tiara.
Don’t miss Part Three of Vacationing…A Christmas Open House
You ladies sure know how to have fun!
The food looked delicious.
What a wonderful Tea —the Hostess thought of everything—the big bonus was the lovely jewelry dish !! You have amazing friends !
What a joyful gathering of friends, AND with a Downton Abbey theme! What could be more memorable?! You ladies all look lovely and I love the food and table setting… ;0)