Bright & Cheery Afternoon Tea for Mother’s Day

Celebrate mom with an afternoon tea for Mother’s Day. A fun and tasty way to show your love and appreciation!

Are you enjoying May so far? With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d put together some fun and pretty ideas for hosting an afternoon tea. I think you’d be hard pressed to find a mom who couldn’t use a little pampering and indulging. Am I right?

Plus, tea parties are quite easy. Being a busy mom, I definitely look for short cuts and uncomplicated when it comes to entertaining. Of course, I still consider the details that make a celebration special.

If not, the bright and cheery inspiration I’m sharing with you today will surely brighten your mood. I know, more colour than you’re used to seeing from me, but I was craving it after a slow start to spring. What about you?

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Of course, I couldn’t stop there. I had to add the matching tea set, including dessert plates, creamer and sugar dishes, tea pot and adorable tiered server.

All of these would make perfect gift ideas for Mother’s Day too.

The gold-trimmed flatware was the icing on the cake (see similar here). Of course, nothing’s too fancy schmancy for afternoon tea. I like how it ties in nicely with the gold trim on the tea set.

I kept the flowers simple by arranging grocery store tulips along with dahlias I snipped from outside (yay for gardening season!). Both options are a great way to save when it comes to decorating a spring table.

Of course, I jump at any chance to pull out my milk glass vases. Use whatever you have on hand, even glasses or jars.

It looks quite impressive, but was super easy to make. I love these half-made-homemade cake recipes that are quick to throw together.

Fresh blueberries on angel food makes a delicious dessert for afternoon tea or Mother’s Day.

I also have an easy strawberry angel food cake version you may want to try.

I picked up scones and pastries at a local bakery. Usually I bake from scratch, but for gatherings I cheat a little sometimes. Mother’s Day doesn’t need to be complicated.

You can check out my recipes for spiced cranberry sconces and mini chai scones if you’re feeling inclined to bake.

Of course, baking always looks better when displayed on a tiered cake stand. Take a look at this beautiful collection if you’re looking for more options.

As you probably know, I enjoy mixing a bit of old and new when creating a tablescape. It always makes it more interesting (and budget-friendly). Thrift shops are a great source for vintage dishes and other decor.

You may also want to check out the recipe for my honey and rosemary blackberry jam. I served it in my grandmother’s tea cup for a bit of nostalgia.

In addition, I made some refreshing lemonade using sparkling water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup. This lavender and blackberry sparkling lemonade is another recipe you may want to try.

Aren’t the stemmed glasses with bees adorable?! They’re a perfect motif for spring.

And, of course, afternoon tea calls for delicious tea for mom! Do you prefer green, black, white, something else? A favourite of mine is mint tea.

I love that pretty tea pot with delicate blue flowers. Perfect for spring!

Tea is the perfect complement to any sweet treat.

Here’s to celebrating Mother’s Day with a lovely afternoon tea! I hope you enjoyed my afternoon tea table setting ideas :)

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