Mad Tea Party Prep Swirls

I am back from a quick little voyage out of town, with my brain all a buzz.  I all of a sudden have a feeling of excitement dancing through me, as I prepare for the Mad Tea Party 2010.  (Oh and, it is not too late to sign up, as many have asked that question.  You have ooooodles of time to decide if you are going to join in ;)

        

My little apothecary shop, with a Witch's Potions and Spells Shoppe twist, has become one of my favorite places to hide-out in, and conjure tea party ideas.  After our last Halloween party, I decided I had to keep it, and not put it back in its gallery state...

   

It sort of told me it wants to stay as such.  What with its sprouting heart shaped vines, right out of the window sill, how could I say no?

   

The vine drops little seeds, and I let them stay there.  I can't help but notice that, both the leaves and the seeds, are heart shaped...

   

I am drying many of the fruits of the garden, with grand hopes to create some wonderful little teas.  Lavender and chamomile, with sweet scents, do inspire...

   

I stop to play a tune, on my old German pump organ...

   

I watch tender rose buds dry in shades that quite influence the eye.  For reds and fuchsias and purples from nature, do blow away the mind.  Don't you think?

        

   

Its just the place I need to be, to dream up ideas for this Mad Tea Party...

  

I don't like to stress out about party planning and art making.  I just leave the door open, and let them come find me ;)

And up until now, they show up with good timing...  (thank heavens and goodness me!)

   

But I dare say, I dare say, this tea party feels like it will be so full of magic and fun, and just the thing my year needed.  Clanking of tea cups, and striped stockings galore.  Mushrooms for seating and grass carpeted floors...

Oh Mad Tea Party, bring with you a spark, that all shall twirl and sway, and dance the evening away.  And perhaps, all shall be left forever with an extra dash of creativity, that will dangle from our hair, and sparkle each day at a quarter past three...

Oh yes!!  Let the madnesssssssssss boil and bubble!!!

        

And let the whimsy of it all, wash away our troubles...

Mad Tea Party Planning madness ~ Yummmmm!

I am excited about such fun, so I have to go run and make, and paint, and sprinkle glitter around today ;)

See you super soooon!

♥ ,V

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Comments

[Miss Linda]

I am soooo excited about the Mad Tea Party. I have taken pictures and now have to decide what to say. There are always more pics. to take and new locations to find.
Dried flowers are always fun, with new growth happening in fun places.
Let the fun and madness begin..

[Cori G.]

You my Fanciful friendling, are beyond darling! Happy sprinkling ;-).

xoxo cori

[Theresa]

Everything looks so magical already!!!! It will be the grandest time of all!!! :) Can't wait to see more of what you have up your sleeve. ;) xoxo Theresa

[I see the bridge! (Linda Lilly Cottage)]

Oh this really is the best part of the year don't you think? the imagining and the dreaming up an event that lasts the entire year.....when we float through on the memories?? Love Love Love it...and can I say this year I have ordered a big bunch of tissue paper for a grand idea I have...if it doesn't work out, I shall be up to my neck in coloured paper...not a bad thing I suppose.
Kiss Noises to you Vanessa, thanks for inspiring!
KN again Linda

[A Forest Frolic]

Ooooh, the excitement is just tooooo overwhelming V!! Wonder what we'll get into this year? Don't know...but I feel it will be more magical than ever too, yay!

Jamie :)
p.s. sprinkling a bit of glitter today too (but don't I do that every day, tee hee ;)

[waterrose]

Love the gallery and all of the subtle color. I've been thinking of the tea party since last night...can't wait!

[Maria-Thérèse]

Yaaaay! I am SO in! Did I tell you already? I haven't put the banner up in my blog yet but I will do it pronto. In the morning. I've been swamped by bookkeeping and my first business taxes etc...

Oh, and if I decide to go to Italy the night before the party again I'll be sure to have prepared ahead of time :-D

[SueAnn]

I too am excited for the Tea Party and have been "open" to receive any and all magical ideas that come my way! Love the vines growing on your window sill. Heart shaped you say? How wonderful is that?
Hugging you
SueAnn

[Maggi]

*sigh* Such a magical place, surely the perfect location for party planning...

Par-ty! Par-ty! Par-ty! Par-ty!

Wooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Kylee]

V~

Sooo excited for the party...happy happy joy joy!!

Oh and Miss V...where did you find that butterfly book you have pictured...it's so neato??

[two crazy crafters]

Oh Vanessa, Lindsey and I are so excited about the Mad tea party this year! Blow some magic dust our way so that ours can be full of magic too! Twyla

[Molly]

I tried to read this post on my G1 phone earlier...NOT the same, haha.
I love how every one of your photos is just magic - it brings out the excited fun and wide-eyed delight in me every time.
Ever since I posted about the Mad Tea Party on my facebook page I've had tons of ladies asking me all about it and if they can come. Looks like I'm having a real life party this year!

[eleni]

me and my little fairy witches are casting magic spells in order to be ready for our fabulous party!

[Marina]

Que maravillosas imagenes, las rosas secas con el fondo craquelado se ve encantador.

tus post siempre son divertidos y poeticos

ok, see you super soooon!

xoxoxo

[kj]

ms v,

ms. emily rabbit has a surprise for you on her post today. she says to hop on over.

love
kj

[Marjorie]

Oh me oh My!! What a fanciful tea parteeee it shall be, indeed!!

Paint & Glitter to You Miss!!

[María Cecilia]

Hola, I forgot how happy I feel when I visit your blog, you are so creative that I get so inspired. Love your creative place sourrended by so many dear things you do.
Greetings from Chile,
Maria Cecilia

[Deborah]

Oh my little New Age Hippie, more fantastical, swoon-worthy photos. Just gazing upon them gives me great joy and peace. De-Lovely. Happy sprinkling! **blows kisses** Deb ♫♪♫

[amy sperry faldet]

I love that you kept it! It is one of the best rooms I have ever ever seen. Would you mind letting me know where you get your old books. I am a bibliophile and would love to gather old books. I got a gorgeous little photo one from my friend and artist, Joanna Rowan Mullane and I am hooked. Thanks! I am swirling with anticipation and excitement, too! Blessings.

[Jorgelina]

Estoy esperando ansiosa el momento de la fiesta!!
Nos vamos a divertir muchisimo.
Besos amiga.

[Kim]

Vanessa:

I'm so excited about the Tea Party and I've already started making my plans!! Oh, it's going to be full of goodness and little cakes and antique teacups!! Thank you ever so much for inviting us all.

P.S. I watched the video of Baby a little while ago, and I'd like to thank you for posting it. I think about her so much and it made me feel closer to her to see her "in action." I did go through several tissues. I just cry for her and for you and Mr. Lovee and Matty.

Kim
Gerushia's New World

[somepinkflowers]

aaahhhh...

i got so Excited
about the Tea Party planning
photos here
that

i had to go make
a cuppa Earl Grey
just
Now!

:-)

i know....

{{ i love when that happens }}

PS--
i can smell the Lavender and chamomile
all the way over and
down
here
in florida

♥

[karen cox]

Oh, what magical inspiration...

Vanessa, I was on my etsy just now and there was a doll featured on the front page, so I followed the link to the shop and then to this lovely blog. Well now, this is really a kindred spirit of yours. If you haven't already, have a peek...
http://barbarixart.blogspot.com/
Karen

[Linda Diane]

I hope you have such fun planning your tea party. Oh how fun it will be to see what you come up with! Thank you for sharing yourself with us in the "Art Saves" article. I found it very interesting that there are styles of art you haven't included in your online world--as well as jewelry! Oooh, would love to see those someday if you feel led to share them with us. : ) I noticed you have multiple "Lindas" who comment, so I will now become Linda Diane to help you tell us apart!

[debbie egizio]

Your tea party preparations are delightful. I can't wait to sample some of that lavendar and camomille tea with the Madd Hatter. Have a great evening my sweet friend. ;)

[Kim]

Vanessa:

I just wanted to pop in and say how much I enjoyed reading your story in Art Saves on CRESCENDOh. I admire you so very much for sharing your heart and for painting the angels and for being so strong!!

Kim
Gerushia's New World

[Catherine Moore]

Exquiste!

[Betty]

Dearest Vanessa,
You have made me even more excited about my own Mad Tea Party Planning!!! It was so much fun and inspiration to visit your lovely apothecary shop once again!

Wishing you a beautiful day full of inspiring dreams and thoughts! And lots of love and hugs for you, Mr. Lovey, Baby and Matty!

Betty

[Andrea]

Love the gallery and all of the subtle colour!
Lovely.

[Andrea]

Just so very pretty, very inspiring!

[Tatieva]

So romantic & so beautiful !
Toujours un plaisir de me promener chez toi...
Kisses from France,
Tatieva

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[nina]

My daughter's 3rd birthday party is coming up in July, and I want to throw her a mad hatter tea party, do you mind if I copy some of your ideas (I can never be nearly as good as you) but do you mind? also what kind of effect to do you use on photoshop for your pictures? I want to do something like for her invitations, thank you