Owls for Tea: A Fall Tea Party

My daughters and I are fond of the word "Cozy".  There is something about that word that makes us feel safe, content, relaxed and happy.  We are also very fond of the words "Tea Time", and have found that these three words do very well together as we often like to  have a "Cozy Tea Time" together.  It turns out that my grandsons are fond of tea time as well, and when they take a break from playing war, riding four wheelers, and digging in dirt and wrestling, being cozy suits them fine just as it does us.  So we are often in pursuit of a tea party with whatever member of the family we can include. You will find many varieties of tea parties on this blog, and this particular tea party, is a Wonderful Cozy Fall Tea Party, with an Owl theme, because 3 of my grandchildren were working on a little "Owl" Study in their work this week, and Owl seem the perfect accompaniment to the theme of this Fall Tea Party.  Here are a few pictures of our fun... and a couple recipes will follow; so, put the kettle on and enjoy with us.

We put up banners and decorated.

Himilce (my daughter in law), bought us these owl mugs from "Family Dollar".

So, so cute don't you think?

There were many owls at our party.  This one, and the little owl rocks that we painted (as seen at the base of the table arrangement in the first picture).  Himilce also checked out Owl books at the library;

An Owl Cheese Ball

....Sugar Bug wore her little Owl dress;

We painted some owl faces.

The Cowboy tea and coffee set, seemed appropriate because of the "Fall" colors.

Pumpkin scones

and of course, tea sandwiches, quiche and muffins.

Our favorite Fall Party Mix.....

.... and we drank cup,

...after cup....

...after cup of tea.

We read owl stories (love their sweet faces... such good listeners).

....and laughed and played and ate some more.

A Fall Tea Party Menu

Quiche

Tea Sandwiches, including Cucumber Sandwiches, and Humus Sandwiches

Owl Cheese Ball with crackers

Pumpkin Scones

Pumpkin Muffins

Fall Party Mix

English Breakfast Tea, Peach Tea, and Herbal Teas

Have a lovely Week Everyone!