February 1st Tea Party

Yesterday my girlfriend, Lori, and I drove over to Northville [about 33 miles west of where I live] to attend a tea sponsored by the Northville Historical Society.  It was the perfect way to begin a new month!  

The tea was very well attended and looked like a sell-out.  Lori and I sat with two delightful sisters, Janice and Sharon, and enjoyed visiting with them.  Turns out Janice used to come to The Whitney when she worked for the Visiting Nurses Association when they occupied the mansion [before it became a restaurant].

It was a lovely tea meal catered by Vicky O'Neil.

This is actually the seventh time I've blogged about one of Northville's teas, and they're always fun to attend.  I've had the privilege of being a presenter there three times.

Below was my place setting.  Our favors were a teapot shaped chocolate cookie and a heart shaped box of Russell Stover chocolates, very appropriate since Valentine's Day is right around the corner.

The tiered server before we dismantled it.

The four savories [in case they're too difficult to read on the above menu] were Chicken Salad with Cherries on Cinnamon Raisin Bread; Turkey with Basil & Parmesan Mayo on Light Rye Bread; Cucumber w/Dilly Cream Cheese on Italian Bread; and Craisin Pecan Cream Cheese Herb Wrap.  The tea was Cady Inn Decaf Raspberry Black Tea - their signature blend.

I missed taking a picture of the White & Chocolate Chip Cream Scone.   Desserts were Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Mini-Cupcake, Raspberry Tart, and Cream Cheese & Coconut Macaroon.

Following the tea, we walked the short distance to the church for the program Million Dollar American Princesses.

Pam Craig was the presenter and she gave a great presentation.  I've been reading up on the subject for presentations of my own, so I know she was spot on and very thorough.  The program was just a little over an hour and she talked about six ladies who traded their father's cash for class and European titles.  I enjoyed her presentation.

After the program we walked over to the gift shop.  Amy, one of my blog followers, attended the event with some of her friends, and we took a couple of pictures.

Amy's friend, Julie, [pictured below] will be attending a tea I'm going to next Saturday, so I'll see her again soon.

It was a deliciously enjoyable and educational afternoon spent with great people!