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Be a Royal Guest

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Sitting Pretty

We so love a British royal wedding and haven’t missed one since Diana and Charles walked down the very long aisle at Westminster in 1981.  After Andrew’s, Anne’s and Edward’s, a new generation is upon us and we sat glued to the screen when William and Catherine took the plunge 7 years ago.  And yes, we’ll be up early Saturday morning with our cups of tea and scones to see how Harry and Meghan make their special day…  well, special.

Barnard & Westwood Invitation

Barnard & Westwood Invitation

The invitations printed in black and gold with American ink on British stock by Barnard & Westwood were just like the ones Will and Kate had and we’re still waiting for ours!

Elderlower, Lemon and Mascarpone Cake

Elderlower, Lemon and Mascarpone Cake

Violet Cake‘s Claire Ptak is baking the lemon elderflower cake to capture the bright flavors of spring…

Philippa Craddock Rosetti Bouquet

Philippa Craddock Rosetti Bouquet

while the flowers (branches of beech, birch and hornbeam, and white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves) will be picked from the gardens and parkland of the Crown Estate and Windsor Park and arranged by Philippa Craddock.

George and Charlotte

We know George and Charlotte will be adorable and might even steal the show, as they did at their Aunt Pippa’s wedding last year.

St George's Hall, Windsor Castle

St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle

Bucking tradition, the couple will wed at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and will have their reception at St George’s Hall once they ride through town in a carriage.  Rumor has it the bride will wear a Ralph & Russo dress and will change into something looser after the ceremony.  We, of course, will attend in our pj’s…  Let us know if you’re watching, too!

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Happy Happy, Meri Meri

Buzz, Buzz

Buzz, Buzz

Two little bees had a birthday this week and received this adorable card in the mail.  Having never heard of Meri Meri, we had to do some sleuthing!

Gorgeous Gift Bags

Gorgeous Gift Bags

Flower Power Cupcakes

Flower Power Cupcakes

An award-winning paper design company based in San Francisco and The Cotswolds, England, Meri Meri is a wonderful source of cards, invitations, party decorations, gift bags and journals.

Thank You Meri Meri

Thank You Meri Meri

Who knew that when Meredithe (who’s childhood nickname was Meri Meri) sat at her kitchen table 25 years ago with paper, pens, and a big pot of glitter that her whimsical creations would end up on the shelves of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus

Pretty Princess Castle

Pretty Princess Castle

And in a piece shot by ABC for the royal wedding (the Middleton’s party planning company is a client!)

Send Mom Some Love

Send Mom Some Love

Meri Meri knows how to make people happy happy when it comes to celebrations – we know our day was little bit brighter because of them.  Hope your weekend is happy happy!

P.S.  Remember, Mother’s Day is Sunday!

Photos via Meri Meri

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Tip Your Teacups…

Something Got Lost in the Mail!

Something Got Lost in the Mail!

Since we didn’t receive the above invitation in time (sigh!), we thought we might throw a party of our own to watch the royal wedding.  Given the early hour (4 a.m. EST), the dress is pj’s and robes…

Rosy Roseate Robe

Rosy Roseate Robe

and a stylish fascinator!

Peony Party Piece

Peony Party Piece

We’ll sip tea from English china…

Wedgewood Harlequin Teacups

Wedgewood Harlequin Teacups

and feast on delightful cakes (made by the Royal cake designer, no less!)

Fiona Cairns Cupcakes

Fiona Cairns Cupcakes

And our guests won’t go home empty-handed since we’ll have beautiful botanical bowls to give as parting gifts!

Emma Clegg's Large Flower Bowl

Emma Clegg’s Large Flower Bowl

If you’re watching the royal affair while reading your blogs this morning, we tip our teacups to you…

Photos via The Lux Beat, John Robshaw, Gardens of Whimsy, the English Tea Store, Wedbits and decor8