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7 Simple tips to help you plan a fun Mother’s Day High Tea at home

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Even though Mother’s Day in South Africa is in the height of Autumn, there’s something about the day that’s reminiscent of flowers, birds chirping in the trees, happiness and sunshine.

We recently published an article informing you of which restaurants and hotels are offering Mother’s Day lunches and high teas, but if you can’t afford it or you’re looking to do something more personalised why not do it yourself? Mother’s Day offers the perfect excuse to get out your best English rose teacups, put those vintage teaspoons on display and throw a tea party.

ALSO READ: Mother’s Day: 15 Fabulous recipe ideas for a celebratory brunch

Even though traditionally, a high tea is a formal affair, you can easily plan and set one up in the comfort of your home. If you have little kids, organising a tea party offers a lovely way for you to bond with them. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a way to show your appreciation to your Mom, tea parties are a gorgeous way to spend an afternoon.

Your list of essentials include – 

cups
saucers
teaspoons and mini forks
sweet and savoury treats
tea
flowers
any decorations you’d like to add

Here are a few tips

1. Use a tiered cake stand to instantly add some some elegance to the table.

Lansering av Garden Style @prettyflowerbox må feires med Afternoon Tea ?????? ny kolleksjon lanseres denne uken #prettyflowers #prettyflowerbox #fashionflowers #oslo #amsterdam #norge #gardenstyle #afternoontea #pastellflowers #highteaparty #elegant #sopretty

A post shared by PrettyFlowerBox.com (@prettyflowerbox) on May 11, 2017 at 12:57am PDT


2.
Obviously only use your finest China!

??#Royaltea#hightea#Highteahire#HighTeaparty#crockery#crockeryhire#vintage#vintagehire#events#weddedwonderland#bridetobe#bridalshower#bridesjournal#kitchentea#teacups#royalalbert#royalalbertaus#teapots#teatime#teaparty#bride#birthdays#kitchentea#babyshower#bridetobe#bridalshower#events#sydneyprophire#prophire#sydney#pinkfloral#confetti @royalalbertengland ??

A post shared by RoyalTea (@royaltea_hightea) on May 9, 2017 at 3:40am PDT


3.
If the afternoon sun decides to grace you with its presence, move the party outside.

#afternoontea with a #view ??? #hightea #inverlochy #castle #hotel #relaischateaux #rsmspec #scotland

A post shared by RSM #RSMspec (@ranjitsundaramurthy) on May 11, 2017 at 10:28am PDT

4. Get creative with a centrepiece and make do with what you have.

#Regram @cristinaredesign ????#Royaltea#hightea#Highteahire#HighTeaparty#crockery#crockeryhire#vintage#vintagehire#events#weddedwonderland#bridetobe#bridalshower#bridesjournal#kitchentea#teacups#cristinare#teapots#teatime#teaparty#bride#birthdays#kitchentea#babyshower#bridetobe#bridalshower#events#sydneyprophire#prophire#sydney#pinkfloral#confetti ??

A post shared by RoyalTea (@royaltea_hightea) on May 9, 2017 at 3:23pm PDT

5. Add a personal touch by making some custom decorated cookies. 

Ningún idioma puede expresar el poder, belleza y heroísmo del amor de una madre – Edwin Chapin. Feliz día de las madres!!! ?? NOTA: no tengo galletas disponibles para venta ?? #lagalleteriarg #decoratedcookies #galletasdecoradas #motherscookies #mothersdaycookies #sweetsugarbelle #flowercookies #calligraphy #royalicing

A post shared by La Galleteria RG (@lagalleteriarg) on May 10, 2017 at 6:02am PDT

6. For a quirky detail, transform one of the corners of the room into a tea station with an assortment of teas to pick and choose from.

T-Bar! Delicious T2 Teas all served in the Mumma to be’s Great Grandmothers Tea Set #cbellaevents #t2 #teastation

A post shared by C-Bella Events (@cbellaevents) on Jan 20, 2017 at 11:47am PST

7. Less is always more – go for a minimalist tablescape like this.

Have an occasion to celebrate? How about a high tea overlooking beautiful Moreton Bay? We do it all for you, all you have to do is sit back, relax and take it aaaalllll in ???????? #hightea #highteaparty #tea #scones #cakes #dessert #delicious #relax #foodie #food #amazing

A post shared by Grand View Hotel (@grand_view_hotel) on May 8, 2017 at 10:09pm PDT

Here are a few sweet treat ideas –

Traditional English scones
Melting moments with cinnamon buttercream filling
Marshmallows with salted lime sugar
Orange and apricot jam squares

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Chocolate fudge nut pieces
Old-fashioned custard cookies
Vintage vanilla cupcakes with lemon curd buttercream

Gluten-free black bean brownie S’mores
Indulgent peanut butter, caramel and chocolate tart
Gin and lemon doughnut macaroon with a citrus and mint mousse

Funfetti cake

Gluten-free coconut, berry and chia seed muffins

Chocolate orange sugar heart

ALSO READ: How to make the perfect spongy and moist cupcakes for Mother’s Day

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