I am going mad, yes positively mad. Making this, and painting that. Baking this, and stitching that. But, I have help you see…
If you can crawl past the giant sunflowers, and their Jack and the Bean Stalk ways, you can get a peek at my helper.
Through the cottage window, a sparkle and a twinkle…
Why, it's Magic.
I am talking real magic, of the most fantastically imagined variety. Magic that lives where spider webs hold secrets…
In the little silver building, that used to be used for canning (many many years ago)…
But now holds, skin tingling goosebump magic galore.
If you believe, that is.
Through the Mystical Peacock door, is where you will find me.
Up to my eyeballs in orbs, preparing for mad tea, which is on its way in only one week, meeeeeep!
I know just what mixture I need…
To help make enchanted madness, out of weeds…
Oh, and did I mention that the flamingos have arrived, just in time for croquet?
Time does fly, but I just can't wait, Mad Tea, Mad Tea, in less days than 8.
Are you ready, to play & dance the night away?
Just remember, try not to be late, late, for a very important date 😉
I am up to all sorts of nonsense, and don't tell Mombie, but I have been sleeping with all sorts of things in my bed (fabric, dolls, paper etc.), and paint dripping down my arm…
All for the love of a Mad Tea Party!!
Off to prepare, and skip to my lou, I am so excited, zip-a-dee, do!
🖤 ,V
ps: This year's party feels very enchanted forest to me, and this video I happened upon, inspires that feeling- don't you think?
Can’t wait for next week and the tea party! A great summer celebration!
Yippee!
Love what you are cooking up!
Can hardly wait! ( Oh, do please go see a guitarist on You-tube even the Mister will like…my 19 year old found John Butler and his solo ‘Ocean’) reminds me of the hippie days…Choice! Groovy! Amazing! Incredible!
Cheers!
Miss Teresa
Oh Vanessa…my heart is all a flutter in anticipation. I am running late, so late for this very important date. I will need lots of magic and madness but I’ll be there!!
I can only dream of all the magical madness you’re preparing!!
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
Ohhh how odd that you should be thinking enchanted forest…our little mad tea event is looking very much like a enchanted rainforest or garden…I am beyond excited as are the invited guests and they don’t even know where we are going….
I do so love this enchanted time of year you have created…the inspiration you give to me has a knock on effect that makes others around me remember to have fun and embrace the madness in their lives….you are a star!
Kiss Noises Linda
So excited for The Party! Don’t have a blog myself to participate, but will so love being a guest of others, and especially you!
Hee hee, Vanessa! Couldn’t help but smile at the “don’t tell Mombie, but I have been sleeping with all sorts of things in my bed (fabric, dolls, paper etc.)” I myself have been known to assort my bed with various and sundry items whilst in the midst of various and sundry projects. Why, I have even been known to fall into bed with full make-up still adorning my face, too exhausted to remove it. Ooooh, please don’t tell . . .
Ooohhhhh!!!! Loveliness is in every little nook and cranny of your enchanted garden. While I too am running late I most definitely will not be late for this very important date. See you then, or maybe before…tee hee!! Now off I must be for party preparing.
xoxo Cori
I am so excited for the Mad Tea Party! So much to do… Your world is truly magical and I can’t wait to see what you will prepare. Love the video too.
Evelyn
Oh yes yes yes!!! Flamingos! I need some! Ooooo wait, will they eat my koi? Beautiful photos my beloved Magical Muse. You DO live in Wonderland. Three of my garden fairies are missing … are they visiting their cousins again? I am up to my ears in lace and mushrooms, sewing sewing sewing madly.
**blows kisses** Deb
I love your magic shed and all that goes on in there! Can’t wait to see more..
I think I might need the dress in the video!!! (And to grow out my hair two feet!) Great images as always. Makes me want a garden!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Lovely images, as usual, and inspiring video. Looking forward to the madness!
Never thought I would say this but
MEEEEEEEEEEEEE TOOOOOOOO!!!!
HUGS
JO
Can’t wait to see what you cook up, tee hee.
Tracy M.
Vanessa,
All things Bright and Beautiful
in this Mad Tea, I love it all.
Thank you for sharing your creative vision and dreams with us.
I appreciate your playful abandon
your elegant simplicity
and detailed embellishments.
You inspire me to connect with my inner playful nature.
I am looking forward to the “Mad Tea Party”, I will be off celebrating in Japan!!!
It’s hard to believe but the Mad Tea Party is only a few steps away….It will be loads of fun traveling around to see how everyone is celebrating. You are the one who is inspiring all of us….It is all wonderful to know you.
Thank you – we have joined the madness! Yipee! We will see you all on the 26th! Better late than never! Left this note on the invitation page as well! Thanx!
oh I will be working on some fun stuff this week too!!! I can’t wait for all the fun festivities to begin!!!!
Hugs
Diana
I am looking forward to The Tea Party But I will be at the We Make London Summer Fair on the 26th so I will have to set my post on auto and catch up when I get back. I do hope everyone won’t mind me being a little late in person 🙂 I have been busy making special things just for the Tea Party.
I tried email but I appear to be having problems being rejected, oh sigh, the story of my life 😉 Anyway, I need to be taken of the roll for the 26th. Life has vastly gotten in the way I won’t be ready for a proper tea. I’m sure the queen would be saying off with her head! I’m vastly feeling like the white rabbit pulling out my pocket watch. I don’t want to disappoint any party goers. I do plan to blog hop though as soon as I find my way out of these crocodile tears.
I am sure what you have planned for your Mad Tea Party will be absolutely divine, Miss Vanessa! I cannot wait!!!! 🙂 I have been busy working on mine…the excitement is building. Hurray! Theresa xoxo
You inspire me to want to create some fantasy. I can’t wait to see what you are creating behind the peacock door. I am sure it is magical.
This really was magic! Thanks dear! Can’t wait until Saturday! Blessed week to you dear! I send the faeries to help with all the preparations!
It is time…it is time. I can’t be late…oh off I got to finish preparations!!
Hugging you
SueAnn
h I will be working on some fun stuff this week too!!! I can’t wait for all the fun festivities to begin!!!!
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