Throw a pretty party was one of the things on my list that I was getting more and more worried about. I kept kicking myself for not having the backyard summer party of my ~~dreams~~ last summer when I, y’know, had a backyard. But, to finish this list I know I have to make sacrifices. So I sent a last minute text to Kanda, asking if she’d be interested in showing up at our tiny apartment for a “tea party” (which I made sure she knew I wasn’t talking about that wretched political party). Luckily, she said yes! We tacked up a sheet, laid our thrift-store quilt on the floor, boiled some water, and had ourselves a damn lovely tea party.
The night ended how our weekly get-togethers with Kanda always end – with at least 3 hours of passionate discussion. Usually about politics, but we throw in a few good rants about religion, education, and general life. We’re not breaking the “no politics at the dinner table” if it’s happening on a quilt on the floor, right? Ha.
P.S. This birthday list is the best thing I’ve ever done. I am so happy I made it.
Katy June 24, 2012 at 8:27 am
Oh it looks like a lot of fun, and so pretty! x
Sirens and Bells
Ines June 17, 2012 at 6:35 am
Loving it! so pretty!
Michelle Clement June 15, 2012 at 11:27 am
Ohmygosh….killin me with cuteness! :) Did you keep the quilt out all week? I totally would’ve…he he. Such a cute spot!
*Dream Weaver* June 14, 2012 at 9:49 am
Loving your photos.
Amanda Rose June 11, 2012 at 5:15 am
I love tea parties!
Carly June 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm
You’re almost there Kara! I know you can do it. And we can be teapot twins! I managed to find the EXACT same teapot at my local thrift store. Good luck!
karahaupt June 14, 2012 at 1:36 am
Teapot twins!! Thanks Carly!! :)
Cathy June 10, 2012 at 5:30 pm
My goodness, that fish!!! Ah super cute!
Katya June 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm
i want to have a tea party too!
ps. i loooooooove kanda’s lipstick <3
karahaupt June 14, 2012 at 1:36 am
Isn’t it great? She rocks it!
Mani June 10, 2012 at 2:25 am
I want to steal that fish teapot so badly! I love the idea of the tea party too, looks like so much fun :)
Caitlin June 9, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Your tea pot is so great. I’m all kinds of jealous. :)
Jocee June 9, 2012 at 7:05 pm
that’s not a pretty party, that’s a gorgeous party!
Mary June 9, 2012 at 12:39 pm
That is beyond cute. Your tea kettle is adorable and the decorations so magical!! <3
shaina longstreet June 9, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Okay, now I wanna have a tea party too. This sounds lovely. We’ve added “have a party” to our summer manifesto (you know like how Ali Edwards did…we made one too http://goo.gl/1hbGv) and seeing how simple but delightful your party was, it makes me hopeful that ours will turn out too.
I love your list and how inspiring it is. :)
Thanks for sharing!
Freya June 9, 2012 at 8:37 am
I like your kettle!
Mandie June 9, 2012 at 8:29 am
I love this! What a fun idea!
teddi June 9, 2012 at 7:43 am
i remember kanda from the i hey i know you series, or whatever you call it. kara, i like your tea party, much better than the wretched political tea party indeed! you both look like pretty little lovelies, & i quite like the quilt too. hooray for another thing crossed off your birthday list! boo-yah. ;)
Mandi June 9, 2012 at 4:55 am
Cute, looked like fun.
You could always bring the outdoors indoors and have a faux backyard party?
Something to think about :)
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Libby June 9, 2012 at 4:48 am
This looks so fun. I’ve really got to get a move on with my 15 before 15 list too–not only do I need to complete the majority of the tasks, I actually need to blog about several that are still drafts!
And your time with Kanda sounds a lot like the time with my family. Discussion and debate are the best ways to end an evening!
elisse June 9, 2012 at 3:24 am
Fabulous! :) And discussions at the end of a party, gotta love it! I usually end up doing the same..
Julia June 9, 2012 at 3:14 am
This list is so inspiring! I’d like to make my list too one day – similar, but with different aims. We’ll see, I have two years left:)