A Disappointing Tea!

I am sure. every tea planner has had one of these. Well, my Victorian Valentine's Tea was a little disappointing for me because I feel I was not on point.

 First of all, my food was not out before my guest arrived. Therefore, I was still in the pantry preparing the last of the sandwiches. And the scones were still in the oven.

 As the guest arrived, I mistakenly asked them them to put their outer attire the in my ladies parlor which limited comfortable sitting space.
 
  I had planned for some of the ladies to sit in the ladies parlor and enjoy a small presentation, on DVD, given by the wonderful Lady Victoriana, on "How to dress a proper Victorian Lady"

 http://victorianaladylisa.blogspot.com/

 Speaking of comfortable sitting arrangement, It was not, because all my guest seemed to want to sit together in the fount parlor. which I found was very cramped.

But all-in-all, the tea was in abundance, the water was always hot and the sweets , treats and spirits were delightful. The guest came in grand Victorian style attire and egar to partake of Lady Estelle's Annual Victorian Valentine's Day Tea.

 I will plan my next years tea as a Victoria Valentine's High Tea.  It will be a small sit down  tea with a limit of 10 guest.   At yesterday's  tea, I had 16 guest in my tea salon which sits only 10 - 12 people.

I do want to thank my guest that attend and apologized for any inconvenience that it may have caused them.
My planning of this tea was interrupted by a snow storm the week before. I guarantee that next year will be most enjoyable. ~Lady Estelle~ 

Plans for the tea coming up this weekend

Now, let's see. I do not want the tradition tea sandwiches. I think I will try something new. I want small open face sandwiches of cheese, tomatoes, dill with or on sourdough French bread.

This has been inspired by Tea Time Magazine on page 24. It's a Mini open face Dill Havarti and turkey Paninis.

This issue has been my inspiration for my Annual Victorian Valentines Tea on the 16th of this month. Thank you Tea Time.

Must have lots of chocolate and strawberries.
 And "what made a hit late year" was that unforgettable Fruit Tart and Italian Pastries from LaSalle bakery..

                                                 "This is going to be another success!"