A Different Sort of Tea Party

I am in the mood for a tea party.  Funny, but I'm not the kind of gal that attends tea parties, but the thought of sipping a stiff Earl Grey tea out of a pretty cup has struck my fancy today.

And to complement that tea, I would make a lady finger, fruit and brandy truffle.  Yummy!

My recipe is so easy for this truffle, a child can make it.  Use 2 pkgs lady fingers, blend up 2 pkgs instant vanilla pudding, have available blackberry brandy, and fresh or canned fruit.

Stack the bottom and sides of a clear bowl with lady fingers.  Add a layer of vanilla pudding, fruit and a sprinkle of brandy. Add another round of lady fingers than repeat the layers until the top of the bowl is reached.  The top should end with pudding and decorative fruit. (And one more sprinkle of brandy, if you are brave!)  It's easy, beautiful, and my friends LOVE it!

Instantly, I know why I'm dreaming of treats, I've been low carbing it for the past week.  There will be no tea and crumpets for me today.

Unsatisfied after drinking a mug of tea (not a pretty tea cup at all), my imagination takes over.  I decide to look for ways to upcycle teacups.

I love this idea; teacups as drawer jewelry sorters.  I have a couple on top of my dresser too!

What other ways can I upcycle pretty teacups?

A pin cushion!

Now I am getting the hang of this.

A teacup herb garden

I am enjoying this search for perfect teacup reincarnation.

This isn't an upcycle idea, but what fun to display all the pretty teacups.

Now this is clever:

Teacup Dessert Stand

One more teacup upcycle brings me to the birds.

I definitely feel satisfied and I've had my own manner of low carb tea party, delightful.  Now what shall I dream up for dinner.......hmmm.