COUNTRY MEMORIES

32 pages
10 color pages
Instructions

I hope by the time you have picked up this book to read, that you are settled down with a warm cup of tea (or two). I created these ideas for all the little girls inside of us. I know most of us had a great taster (brother or doll) some one close, so you might want to remind him of those "Country-Memories". In victorian times, 10-year-olds might have had tea and dainty sweets in the afternoon with the ladies. they might have snacked on jelly biscuits, tea sandwiches and gingerbread, and they might have played tea party with dolls. "Color" teas were popular in the early 1900s. The hostess chose a color for dishes, linens, decorations and even food, which set the theme for the party. Often, guest dressed in the chosen color. "Girls practiced proper behavior, or etiquette, at tea parties. They never put their elbows on the table, and they sat up straight instead of slouching. When food was passed, it was proper to say 'Thank you,' not 'thanks,' which was considered lazy and disrespectful." For a dolls tea party, each guest is asked to bring her favorite doll in its finest clothes. The hostess is urged to use a miniature tea set and have tiny cakes to serve the dolls-and guests. this would be a good time to have a tea party with your favorite person and share a good painting book. Enjoy! This book is for all of you out there who like a little tea party now and then.