Last year I organized a swan boat outing on Town Lake for when Gala Darling was coming to SXSW. It was a grand time paddling about in afternoon finery, and I wasn’t sure if this year I could top it … but a few months ago I was brainstorming events and I thought a tea party, perfect!

Using my new tattoo by Sunny Buick as a jumping off point for decor, I gathered some sweet tea party supplies in Paris, including …
Little bird-shaped sugars that are meant to perch on the edge of cups!
At the Bon Marche where I got these sugars, there were so many different kinds to choose from: little lips, puppies, hearts and even the male symbol… I guess for a Prince themed tea party? Which gives me a great idea for a future party… a Royal Purple tea party!
Spicy vanilla tea and sugar cubes in the shape of cards: hearts, diamonds, clubs and spade.
My collection of mix-match teacups, gathered from estate sales and antique stores over the years. Most of them I got for just $1 each, and when I’m not drinking whiskey or tea out of them, they hold my lipsticks and eye pencils at my boudoir table. I love how none are a complete set but all mismatch in just the right way. Underneath is antique pillow ticking fabric that I’m just crazy over.
The tree in my front yard is blooming and I stood on a stool on tip toe and cut little pieces off while the dew fell all over my face. It made the room smell lovely. I placed them in old juice bottles and a sundae cup. On the table I sprinkled little tea roses and lavender essential oils.
The roses are from my Valentine’s day bouquet that I hung upside down to dry out. These gum drops were dumpstered by one of my roommates and taste like pomegranate, black cherry, and sunny citrus.

The menu: vegan waffles with apricot jam, ginger snap cookies, lavender & blueberry chocolates, and bellinis.
Strawberry scented bubbles from Toy Joy were provided for all to use at their leisure. I also had chinese checkers.
My outfit was centered around this sparkly silver feather. I hadn’t worn silver makeup since high school!
Angel told us fantastic stories!
Gala Darling and Molly Crabapple had an adventure that morning involving put put clubs and a giant bunny!
I didn’t get a photo of the lovely Tina from Violetville Vintage, but she was wearing a lime green print dress with tiny goats on it!

Happy SXSW everyone!