A TEATIME BRIDAL SHOWER

Teatime with all it's lace, silver, and fine-bone china has to be one of my favorite themes for just about any occasion. Imagine this: Gloved ladies in wide-brimmed picture hats helping themselves to tiny tea sandwiches. Molly's bridal shower/tea hosted at the home of a family friend in San Diego was just that. Guests showed up in `hats and were handed a Mollytini once they arrived. The theme was decidedly shabby-chic with five different tablescapes. Take a look at the assortment of goodies both sweet and savory: tea-style sandwiches, desserts and pastries to die for. Molly had her mom's wedding dress on display alongside a dress her mother wore to her friend's wedding. What a lovely way to keep tradition going . . .