I get it honest, my mom and I love to host a themed event.  Except, we don’t just throw together a party with decor from the closet and create a Facebook event, we go all out!   When my mom decided to host a holiday high tea between Christmas and New Year I whipped out some invitations, thank you Google Images, and bought a new dress.  My mom on the other hand, whipped out homemade butter scones, raisin and cinnamon scones, coconut cream puffs, fig and blue cheese tarts, and finger sandwiches to go with ten choices of flavored tea or cider, bought an adorable pink feathered fascinator and an outfit to match.  We pulled out the fine china, silver, and crystal, and hit up Home Goods for our finishing touches of fun teapots, a serving rack, and a buffet.

It was a lot of work but it was well worth it.  All our guests showed up dressed in their hat and gloves and some even brought vintage handbags!  Our wonderful guests requested that we make it an annual event!  So, here’s to a happy 2015 and possibly a new Mangrum tradition!

 

            {My outfit } Dress: Eva Mendes for NY & Co.   Bolero: Macy’s

Jewelry: Charming Charlie  Hat: The Orange Peel

{My Mom’s outfit}  Top: Stein Mart  Blazer: Stein Mart

Scarf: Vince Camuto  Fascinator: Angie’s

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