For the past seven years I have hosted a theme tea party for my daughter's birthday, and this year's theme is going to be Downton Abbey. Lori has watched season 1-4 and loves the series, so I know she'll enjoy this theme.
I've been collecting ideas and putting them in a folder, along with magazines containing articles about a Downton Abbey tea.
Last February my friend, Angela, at Tea With Friends blog, wrote a post about the February 17, 2014 issue of Women's World magazine that featured an article, "Host a Downton Abbey tea party." I tried to find the issue, but it was off the news stands, so I had to order it as a back issue.
[1] Write a short note stating which issue you'd like to receive. "Women's World" is published weekly, so provide the exact month, day, and year that you need.
[2] Send a check or money order for $2.50 per copy if you are a U.S. resident. [$5.50 per copy in U.S. funds] if you live outside the U.S.
[3] Mail the money order or check, along with your request to:
Woman's World
Back Issue Department
270 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
[4] Include your mailing address and phone number [including area code] with your payment.
My issue was waiting for me when I returned from Kentucky, so it took about four weeks.
Another tea time item I ordered thanks to Angela, is fabric with Highclere Castle [Downton Abbey] printed on it.
It arrived last week, and I just love it. I only ordered a yard and a half, because I will use it to make a center cloth [topper] to go over the main tablecloth, and six napkins. I can envision it coordinating beautifully with a gold metallic undercloth - perfect for the Crawley family, and my family too! ;-) The fabric can be found online at Keepsake Quilting. It is 44 inches wide, and $11.36 a yard [plus shipping].
I'm definitely looking forward to planning this Downton Abbey tea party!
I'm definitely looking forward to planning this Downton Abbey tea party!
