Celebrating Mom’s Memory with a Heartfelt Tea Party

Honoring Mom with a Heartfelt Tea Party

One year ago, our mom passed away from ALS Lou Gehrigs disease, Mom was such an amazing woman who meant the world to us. Mom was a lover of tea parties, especially with her grandkids, we wanted to honor her memory in the most fitting way possible. So, my sister, my two daughters, three granddaughters, and I gathered in my backyard for a heartfelt tea party dedicated to her. It was a beautiful sunny day, not too hot, and perfect for our celebration.

Setting the Scene for a heartfelt tea party

For the table setting, I used white lacy placemats and an eclectic mix of plates. I had creamy blue plates with delicate edges and some black and white French fleur de lis plates.

The napkins were pink floral, adorned with white pipe berry napkin rings.

Over the years, I have collected a mix of different colored tea cups and saucers. I have gong to various thrift stores and I have some cherished ones from my mom’s collection.

Each place setting looked unique and perfect.

My granddaughter brought my mom’s yellow chocolate pitcher filled with blue and white flowers for the centerpiece. Many of mom’s favorite bowls and dishes were used. I also added small clear vases filled with cut flowers from the backyard.

A white porcelain pig that holds a chalkboard with “Gigi’s Tea Party” written on it, which belonged to my mom, added a charming touch to the table. The table looked so pretty, and we knew my mom would have loved it.

Delicious Treats and Special Recipes

For the food, we created a delightful spread of homemade and store-bought treats. My youngest daughter, Emily, baked cheesy egg puffs in a mini muffin tin and I made oatmeal cups filled with vanilla yogurt, topped with a strawberry. For my vegan daughter, we used vegan vanilla yogurt topped with blueberries to distinguish them.

I bought some little colorful macaron cookies from Costco, which were a hit. Mom loved all things French so the macrons were a perfect touch

My granddaughter made amazing vegan poppyseed muffins, sliced and toasted under the broiler with vegan butter.

Madeline, my vegan daughter, made gorgeous vegan cucumber sandwiches with tofu cream cheese, garnished with borage flowers and nasturtium leaves and flowers.

My sister baked my mom’s famous chocolate chip scones, and we also had sliced apricots with cherries and blueberries.

Madeline prepared a delicious herbal water kefir drink that added a refreshing touch to our tea party.

Cherishing Mom’s Memory

As we sipped our drinks in pretty teacups and enjoyed the delicious treats, we reminisced about the fun times and cherished memories we had with mom.

My six year old granddaughter Harper, made these cute signs to go in my little mouse place card holders. Plus I had her write everyone names on paper and place them on each persons plate.

Harper also helped me by placing all the cut flowers into one of mom’s favorite little vases. I just loved how everyone of us participated in this heartfelt tea party celebrating mom.

It was a lovely afternoon filled with laughter, tears, and heartfelt stories.

The tea party was a beautiful way to remember and celebrate our mom, keeping her love and spirit alive in our hearts.

A beautiful heartfelt tea party

Hosting this tea party was not just a way to honor my mom’s memory but also to bring our family closer together. We all miss her so much everyday and this was such a great way to honor her and enjoy the blessing she was in our life.

You will notice a blanket hanging from the umbrella…the sun started to get a little hot haha.

It was a day filled with love, warmth, and beautiful memories that my sister and I and my girls will cherish forever. If you’re looking to remember a loved one in a special way, a tea party can be a heartfelt and meaningful tribute.

Tea Party Recipes

Vegan cucumber sandwiches

These were so delicious made with tofu vegan cream cheese that you make yourself. Lots of fresh herbs and garnished with borage flowers, nasturtium flowers and leaves.

Vegan Poppy Seed muffins

Chocolate Chip Scones

Puffy Eggs