{Fabulous Flashback} It's a Jolly Holiday with a Mary Poppins Tea Party!

'Tis the season to snuggle up with your sweetie, cozy up by the fire, and watch classic movies that remind us of why it is so wonderful to be young at heart and imaginative. This week's post pulls from an old favorite of mine...Mary Poppins! A lot of my friends poke fun at me (and some join in my love) because I adore timeless musicals, Disney movies, and other classic flicks filmed before my time. My parents always exposed me to these films, which I'm certainly grateful for, but there are those that weren't acquainted with classics such as Mary Poppins. So if you're totally confused right now with my favorite-movie-rant, let me expand your imagination with a Mary Poppins Tea Party! If you already familiar with Disney's cinematic genius, you'll find this post "practically perfect in every way!"

A Mary Poppins Tea Party is ideal for a young girl's birthday party or a leisurely ladies day out. With the holidays just around the corner (can you believe it's already almost November?), we've tailored this party to have a festive flair. The caramel apple imagery and adorable tablescape seen above is courtesy of the Party Wishes blog. She has literally pinpointed every detail of the movie and incorporated them into the party's theme. Some favorite ideas are:

• have everyone wear Mary Poppins inspired hats: (perhaps the white tie around the neck number tickles your fancy, or you'd like to be a little more casual with a plain black one adorned with little flowers)
• provide artful activities such as kite decorating (to fly to the highest height of course) and sidewalk chalk (to jump into their drawings)
• play games such as "Tuppins Toss" or "A Spoon Full of Sugar" relay
• set up a photo shoot with a carousel horse

Some other ideas we came up with are:

• choreograph a "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" dance and have everyone perform for the parents at pick-up time
• bake penguin shaped cookies (inspired by our favorite dancing waiters)
• adorn your tablescape with holiday florals (poinsettias are best and pick up the red hue of Mary's lipstick)
• hang umbrellas and parasols from the ceiling to take your decor to new heights
• have an "I Love To Laugh" contest where everyone tells their favorite joke - award the winner with delicious carnival-inspired treats (candies, cotton candy, lollipops)
• give every guest a party favor goodie bag: fill it with a Polaroid photo that you take of the little one in her costume, a mini snowglobe, a cuddly stuffed animal penguin or horse, tea treats, a Mary Poppins tree ornament (perhaps a DIY project), and maybe even a copy of the DVD or soundtrack. Make sure to wrap them in holiday paper or accessorize with a festive bow!
• send a Holiday Tea invitation such as: Merry Tea, Poinsettia Tea or Sugar Coated Sweets.

Make sure to visit our Partyware section of the site. We have adorable holiday cups, plates, and napkins that you can mix and match with Mary Poppins decor.

Spit Spot! There's no time to waste! We've planned the most delightful Mary Poppins inspired holiday tea party for you and your special guests. So with a "bit o'magic" and a lot of imagination, this Fabulous Flashback can be as festive as ever! And just remember..."in every job that must be done, there is an element of fun!" Enjoy!

Image Credits: Party Wishes Blog, Movie Still, Hanging Umbrellas, Mary Poppins Snow Globe, Mary Poppins Inspired T-Shirt

Comments

[Dawn]

So adorable! I'm glad there are other tea fans out there.

[Unique Invitation]

Mary Poppins inspired hats it's attraction of party.But I would like to ask you what about your invitation and gift.I would like to recommend you message in a bottle gift .