Hello sweet friends. I am so happy you have joined me for Tea on Tuesday!
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: But a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
Proverbs 17:22
All three of my grandchildren love books and always enjoy someone reading to them. The oldest, EM (almost seven) has become an excellent reader and now reads to her younger sister and brother. When both girls were very little, I began reading Beatrix Potter to them. The girls and I are fans of Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” written in 1902. I have read Peter Rabbit to my two granddaughters more times than I can count. We love watching the short videos on YouTube of Beatrix Potter – The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends. I enjoy them as much as EM and EK.
Mary and I are excited to welcome back Jennifer from Celebrating Everyday Life. You will find the links for Mary’s and Jennifer’s gorgeous tea settings at the bottom of this post!
Peter Rabbit is the story of four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. Their mother, Mrs. Rabbit said one morning, “Now my dears, you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don’t go into Mr. McGregor’s garden. Now run along, and don’t get into mischief.” Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little bunnies…
…but naughty Peter ran straight to Mr. McGregor’s garden. He hopped into the raised bed of cabbage, carrots, radishes, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts! He was anxious to indulge in all the fresh vegetables!
Peter discovered a cute watering can, perfect for hiding from Mr. McGregor!
A picnic had been spread next to the woodlands for two darling granddaughters. To my dismay, and the girls’ laughter, Peter had hopped on a plate that depicted himself. He wasn’t happy to eat just a carrot…
…but decided to try a bite of all the vegetables! Did he ever make a big mess of EK’s plate!
He hopped back to the raised bed and discovered a cute miniature Peter Rabbit and watering can. The adorable salt and pepper set was given to me by Mary, my fellow tea and flower enthusiast! Peter approved the set and decided not to be naughty and break it. He might have been banished from the party if he had messed with the set. Or worse, he could have been put in a pie!
Not only did naughty Peter get into the garden, but he also knocked over a flower pot, spilling dirt and wild butterweed onto the picnic table. It seems we had also been joined by a mischievous moss bunny sitting on a flower pot.
Every bunny knows you need tea for a tea party and not just any old tea, but Peter Rabbit English breakfast tea!
Peter takes notice of the other side of the garden, and discovers that moss bunnies might be multiplying. He also took notice of Mr. McGregor’s old rake and a fearful thought came to mind, but didn’t last long. Then, to his surprise, the “mini” Peter Rabbit, also being a bit naughty, had hopped upon the tea pot!
Not to be outdone by the little rabbit, Peter hops up to take a seat on the cute tea pot!
Naughty Peter was not content to sit!
Peter chooses to go back and check on the vegetable garden, and contemplates what to do about the hungry moss bunnies!
Peter determines he shouldn’t be selfish and invites the moss bunnies to share Mr. McGregor’s bountiful garden!
All three moss bunnies have eaten their fill…
…two are ready to play while one needs a nap, (kinda reminds me of my 3 grands)!
All of a sudden Peter eyes a carrot cupcake with cream cheese icing prepared for the granddaughters.
Would he dare take a bite? Just like Mr. McGregor, I might have to run after Peter, waving a rake and calling out, “Stop thief!”
I don’t know when I have had as much fun setting a table as I did this one! EM and EK were the inspiration for the entire setting. They were unable to come on the day I set up to photograph. So what does a grandmother do? I set it up again on Saturday!!
For more Peter Rabbit fun, check out his visit to the Sunshine Cottage!
You will not want to miss Mary’s and Jennifer’s beautifully styled teatimes. Just click on their links below for a dose of pretty!
Mary ~ Home Is Where The Boat Is
Jennifer ~ Celebrating Everyday Life
I so hope you enjoyed my Peter Rabbit tea party just half as much as I did. Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
So adorable Pam! Peter Rabbit is a naughty bunny…making such a mess, eating the veggies and hopping then toppling off the teapot! I know your grand girls had fun too, EM and EK are so sweet in their bonnets at your table. Love your pretty lily pad / cabbage leaf teapot! Your moss bunnies and table runner, Mr. McGregor’s rake, pretty watering can and veggie centerpiece are the perfect details. Love the addition of your foraged wild butterweed too. As always it’s a treat to share a cup of tea and teatime with you. I hope you’re enjoying the same beautiful spring weather that we are this week…perfect for digging into some gardening. Happy Tuesday ♥
Thank you, Mary! I still enjoy playing at my age ♥️
How fun! Your grands are lucky to have you!
Thank you, Cathy. I am so blessed to be a grandmother!
Such an adorable table, Pam. I love the naughty, frolicking Peter!. I’m sure your grandchildren loved this table. I know mine would.
Thank you, Lauren! The grands loved it!
Your post delighted my every senses! Thank you for a whimsical fun way to begin my morning. Now… where could Peter be hiding in my house!
Thank you, Shelly! I am happy it brightened your morning!
Adorable. Peter’s tummy is full after eating all the goodies -that’s why he plopped on his back.
You are probably right, Peter did overeat!
Your tale of Peter Rabbit was enchanting ! Thoroughly enjoyed your tale!
Thanks so much, Maureen!
This is the most precious Petter Rabbit tale I’ve ever read and the most enjoyable. I have a smile on my face still. Does EM and EK look at your blog? It would be terrible if they never knew and enjoyed the work you put into it. I love to play even at 81 and it thrills me to find that you enjoy playing also. Your imagination given to you by our Heavenly Father is a gift to all that see your work (play)
Alice, I am so happy you enjoyed. Yes, I do show the girls my blog. They love when they see a photo of themselves. I wish you lived nearby, we could have play dates with EM and EK!
I wish I lived close by too.
We would have so much fun!
Pam, this is the most precious post I’ve ever read. For some reason, I’m so teary. Yet, I giggled through tears at Peter not content to sit! And the girls, oh my. So darling!! You’re an amazing grandma, Pam. And human. It’s so good to be at your place today. It’s so good to be alive. It’s so good to be a child of God! I’m so happy to know and love you and your family. The beauty you display is truly a reflection of what God intended in our world, “Goodness!” ✝️💛💕❤️🙏🏻🎶
Karla, you are a sweetheart! Thank you my dear friend. Amen, it is so good to be a child of God. I am happy to know and love you and your family. Keep staying in the game ⚾️ I love you 🙏🏻💚✝️💛💕🎶
It’s my blessing, Pam! You have no idea how you lift me! It’s a blessing to know and love you, too! ✝️🥰💕❤️
I wish I could give you a big hug!
Me too, Pam! I feel it!
What an absolutely adorable chapter to Peter Rabbit’s adventures you’ve created here, Pam. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I hope you went through all the shenanigans with the girls for their enjoyment too. The added s&p from Mary add to the fun of it, and the outdoor scene makes for a perfect fairytale setting. I love Peter’s convo with the moss rabbits. And the spilled pot. Too cute!
Thank you, Rita! The girls loved it and I did, too!
Oh Pam, I had so much fun at the tea party! That Peter is a mischievous bunny, always causing trouble and making a mess! The woodland setting is so perfect with Mr. McGregor’s garden and I love the moss bunnies and the cute salt and pepper. Your narrative was so cute and I loved the way Peter moved around! I know you grands had a marvelous time, how adorable the girls look in their hats!
Jenna
Thanks so much, Jenna! This was the most fun I have ever had setting a table!
Oh Pam, this is such an adorable and beautiful setting! I love Peter Rabbit! My oldest son’s nursery was decorated in everything Peter Rabbit. You have thought of every perfect detail for your tea table, and those carrot cupcakes look scrumptious! The story you have told is absolutely precious. I know those pretty girls had a wonderful time at your tea party. Happy Tuesday, sweet friend!
Thanks so much, sweet friend! What a sweet memory of your son’s Peter Rabbit nursery!
Oh my goodness, I had the biggest smile reading through this! What a wonderful way to begin the day!! This may be the most clever, adorable table setting ever. You are a good PJ to recreate it for the grands. They look like proper English ladies attending tea in their hats. Was there also a much larger RM bunny eyeing the carrot cake?!?
How did you know there was a RM bunny eyeing the cupcake?? Thank you, Roxanne ♥️
I know you are loving doing these things with your granddaughters. My granddaughter loved the Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter videos I use to play for her. On March 23rd she blessed us with a great grandson. Hopefully, I’ll share Peter Rabbit with him and our great granddaughter who was just born last week. We are blessed!❤️
Congratulations on a great grandson and great granddaughter. God is so good ♥️
Pam, This is an adorable and fun table! I know the grands had a wonderful time. You always make such memorable activities for them to enjoy. I so enjoyed the narrative and the rabbits moving around was fun too. Tea time with Beatrix Potter is always fun. Enjoy your week. Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara! The girls loved it ♥️
Bravo! This is outstanding and quite adorable! Your littles must have enjoyed seeing this tea time. This Beatrix Potter Fan so appreciated your creativity, vision, and imagination!
Well done! I loved every little detail sweet Pam.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
The girls loved it and thank you. I think many adults love Peter Rabbit!
Oh and one more thing… EM and EK were so lovely posing in their beautiful Easter Dresses and hats! What a delight they are! 💗💕💗
Thank you, Sweetie!
Oh the girls are so adorable. I know that you enjoy your grands very much. Loving the tablescape and my eye went straight to that beautiful teapot! I love the green bunnies so much. I looked for some after Easter on sale but sold out at the few places I went too. Maybe I will get lucky! LOL! Happy week to you dear Pam. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you, Cindy! Wishing you a beautiful spring week!
You had me at Peter Rabbit! My all time favorite Pam post — right down to the girls in their sweet dresses and hats. Everything about this is perfect, from Peter and his mossy friends to the pretty plates and wonderful looking food! Bravo, my friend. I can see why you had fun!
Thank you, Jeanie. Ir seems adults love Peter Rabbit as much as children!
Well, if this isn’t perfect timing, I don’t know what is! My son’s 27th birthday is today and his baby nursery was decorated with Peter Rabbit! Oh, how I’m nostalgic today for that sweet story. Your post and photos are beautiful and sooth this mother’s heart. Thank you!
Thank you, Leslie Anne and Happy birthday to your son! I understand the nostalgia.
Oh Pam I love your story telling and the sweet, precious littles. I know they enjoyed your table and that mischievous Peter Rabbit. What a perfect setting in the “woods” and your beautiful table setting with all the elements and attention to detail thrills the little girl in me. I have always loved Peter and even grumpy ole Mr. McGregor. Happy Spring and God Bless your lovely family.
Thank you, Kari! The girls loved it! Happy Spring, my friend!
Such a precious post, dear friend!
Thank you, it was fun!
That is the CUTEST!! And your darling granddaughters are beautiful with the reset table! Thanks for the great story and lovely table! 💗
You are a sweetheart, Barbara. Thank you!
Pam, I don’t know how it gets much better than this. I am a big fan of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter. Yes, mother had a difficult time with Peter. I know the girls were over the moon over this table and story. They look so beautiful. All the elements came together perfectly and you told the story perfectly.
Thank you, Dianne. You are a blessing!
Oh my goodness, Pam! I’m not sure which I loved more, your table or your charming story!!! What a treat!! Your tables is absolutely gorgeous! And that sign is precious! So many enchanting details! Thank you so much for allowing me to have tea with you and Mary again. What a delight!!
Hugs~
Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life
Thank you, Jennifer. I love you sharing a cuppa with us!
Your post is so Enchanting!!!! As I read each paragraph and viewed each photo I felt like I was at your most delightful Peter Rabbit Tea Party!!! Your written story about Peter Rabbit’s adventure at your tea party was really clever and so entertaining! What a Fun Grandma you are to your two Darling Granddaughters! I am sure they were just in awe of your story about Peter and the trouble he got into on your tea table. Your springtime table setting is just so sweet for your two Precious Little Girls. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Isn’t being a Grandma the most wonderful Blessing ever!! There is a world full of Little Girl and Little Boy experiences that we can share with our Dear Granddaughters (and Grandsons, too) Enjoy every Precious moment with Each of Them! You have Beautiful Granddaughters. I love their festive bonnets!
Thank you, Debbie for your sweet comments. Yes, being a grandmother is truly a wonderful blessing. The girls always enjoy a tea party! Our 2 year old grandson just wanted to play with his trucks in the dirt (lol)!
Love love love this Peter Rabbit tea party. EM and EK are as adorable as ever. Hugs. Kris
Thank you, Kris. The girls loved it!
Totally enchanting, Pam! I love your retelling of the story, and EM and EK are too adorable for words. Of course you set up again for them!!! You and Mary have me planning my own Peter Rabbit tea party. I know you are surprised to hear that I have a few Peter Rabbit things here. Ha! Ha! Thanks for inspiring me to pull out Peter and friends. I won’t have the gorgeous woodland setting, but my garden is shaping up nicely now that spring has arrived.
Thank you, Sarah. I hope you will share your Peter Rabbit things. Everything you style is beautiful!
Oh, I am a big fan of Beatrix Potter’s and her delightful works! Your table was very charming and very perfect, and I am sure the grandchildren were most delighted!
Thank you, Mary! The girls loved it!
I’m sure your granddaughters enjoyed reading this little rendition of Peter rabbit! And of course the lovely Tea! I know I did.
Thank you, Marie. It was so much fun!
What a delightful Tea Party. All of the plates and of course the guests are lovely . The two cutest bunnies are the pretty little girls in their Easter hats. We are fans of Beatrix potter. The books and the Big Bunny in blue sits at our Easter dinner too. At a library sale Joan picked up a book on Beatrix potter which we treasure as a great find. Thank You Pam for sharing always your pretty tablescapes.
Happy reading Beatrix Potter books to your grand children.
Marion,Marilyn and Joan
You all are so sweet. I am so happy for you all that you found a special Beatrix Potter book.
Such fun Pam, I enjoyed it as much as the girls smiles tell me they did! 😊
You have a gift of story telling sweet friend!
Blessings, Jennifer 💕
Thank you sweet friend 💕
Pam, this is absolutely adorable! I loved your story of naughty Peter rabbit and all his mischief. What a gorgeous table to tell the story. So many sweet accessories on the table and I was just enchanted with it all. The plates are delightful and I’m sure that the grands enjoyed it just as much as you. What fun you have made here and there is such a smile on my face. Happy Thursday!
Thank you, Kim. It was a really fun table to set up for the girls!
Wonderful Tea Time! How precious and magic!
Thank you, Maristella!
Love your storytelling and the table is adorable! Peter Rabbit is so cute and so are the dishes! Very creative!
Thanks so much, Liz!
So adorable and love the last image!!!
Thank you, Shirley!
What a cute, precious post! I really enjoyed reading it! We love the “Miss Potter” movie about Beatrix Potter’s life and also really loved the Peter Rabbit movie. It is wonderful that you can share the books with your sweet grands!
I am so glad you enjoyed, Cheryl. Have a wonderful Tuesday!