I had so much fun making a ridiculous spread of itty bitty treats for the little tea party birthday party. Olivia helped me with almost all of them. The little girls also trickled in and out of the kitchen, watching and helping where they could. It was easy to make most of the desserts ahead of time. The molded candies hold up without a problem; the cakes and cupcakes were baked and frozen several days in advance. The day before the party, we finished nearly all the details. On party day, Liv and I assembled the tarts and filled the cream puffs. The finished treat table was beautiful and irresistable.
The girls were darling piling their plates with every little treat their hearts desired. I quite enjoyed piling my plate, too. I can’t lie.
The tarts were absolutely
to-die-for.
No question my favorite amongst the treats. Recipe compliments of Martha Stewart; I just modified it for mini tarts and it worked perfectly. And I have to say, Martha has yet to steer me wrong on a dessert recipe. I’ll be making this one again, very soon. Like, say, for Father’s Day breakfast??
The ingredients for the tarts are very basic. And they’re perfect right now during berry season. Please make these; just splurge on the calories, use real butter, heavy whipping cream, whole milk, the good stuff. Just this once.
We’ll talk cakes in a separate post. They deserve their very own discussion.
Doesn’t everything look even better under that chandelier? I’ll share some of the other decoration details later, but I hope you can get a feel for the chandelier from these pictures. A bit hard to catch through the camera lens.
I haven’t made cream puffs in probably 15 years. I forgot how simple they are. I had planned to just fill them with freshly whipped cream, but I had plenty of pastry cream leftover from the tarts; I used a pastry bag and piped it right into the puffs. They were another adult favorite.
This was more of a visual presentation, but if you have any questions I will most definitely try to answer them.
Naturally Carol says
These are lovely photos..clear and bright. The other ones didn’t do the food justice..these do. This food is indescribably pretty..I would have wanted to taste every single item there! The flowery cake is iced superbly.
The Vintage Farmhouse says
Gorgeous spread! Yum ♥
KC says
Look at all those decadent desserts! Your yard serves as a lovely backdrop to the delicate treats and gorgeous decorations. What a dream party it must’ve been for your little girl, Stef.
Also: I’m having trouble posting comments using Internet Explorer, if that’s the case with you, maybe use Firefox?
Sarah says
This looks amazing! I want to bake now!
Leah R. says
The most adorable little girl party, ever! Wonderful, cheers to you and your birthday girl!
Kristie says
I just almost licked my computer screen.
I’m craving cake now. I can’t wait to see all the other little details of the party.
Oh. & don’t get mad if I copy this party too. ^-^
You throw the prettiest parties.
The Girl Creative says
Stefanie you are insanely talented! Oh my word. What little girl would not LOVE an event like that! Great job. 🙂
Toot Sweet says
I loved every photo. They were all very inspiring to me. I plan to have tea parties with my daughter when she is older.
Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life says
What a gorgeous party! Is the white teapot in the first photo from a candy mold?
Laura@Corner House says
So SO SO pretty. I featured this on my blog tonight.
Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says
WOW! Soooooo beautiful and dreamy. I’d love for you to share your post at my link party… I love the soft pink.
Jessica @ O. Alouette says
Everything is so beautiful and looks so delicious! Just lovely. I’m a new follower!
Jessica @ O. Alouette says
Well I want to be a follower but either Blogger or my computer is acting up! 🙁 I’ll try a little later.
Sue says
Wow, what a GORGEOUS dessert table! I love the tiny teapot topper at the top! 🙂
Deanne says
Love your girly blog, love your tea party ideas, I am saving some of these for my little girl’s tea party next year.
Beth says
Tea parties are the best! Nice spread 🙂
~Iffy~ says
Looks yummy! You are so talented. Stopping by from the Under The Table & Dreaming Party. I would LOVE for you to come link up to my party too & if you have time check out my giveaway going on until tonight at midnight.
~Iffy~
http://www.StayAtHomeNation.blogspot.com
Laura @ ON{thelaundry}LINE says
Oh man, all of these treats look absolutely breathtaking. So tiny and pretty! And they all look delicious, too. I can tell you poured a lot of time and care into this little party, and I’m excited to read about the cakes. I have quite a soft spot in my heart for beautiful cakes!
Katy says
Seriously, Amazing!!
Anne says
What a lovely little party. Your girls are very lucky. Everything looks delicious!
Anne @ Domesblissity
Anonymous says
Very beautiful.. Must have been a great success. Great memories for little girl and all and good ideas for me.
Erika
Elegantpaws says
What a gorgeous party! Beautifully decorated and those sweets look amazing. Well done.
Oh, My Darling says
Wow! Good for you, those treats all look amazing!
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мамаДаника says
Красивый, яркий ,и в тоже время нежный получился праздник!Красота и вкуснотище!
Steph says
I’m such a sucker for tea parties! So pretty!
Vicki Mehaffey says
I can not believe how pretty this is!!! Beautiful
Rachelle says
What a darling party! I was wondering if you would mind sharing your recipe (or the link to the recipe) for the itty bitty treats? They are darling and I would love to make my own for my daughter’s upcoming 5th tea party birthday. Thank you!!
Anonymous says
Your talent is amazing! Thanks so much for the awesome job you did at the photo class at the Auburn Church! Will be trying the canvas photos soon. Thanks again!
Ann