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Lady Diane's Jane Austen Tea Party

7/23/2016

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I would like to formally welcome all of you to my MAD TEA PARTY on behalf of Miss Vanessa Valencia and all of the other lovely bloggers who have decided to participate in this years extravaganza!!! I have taken part in about 2 of Vanessa’s Mad Tea Parties before… I believe once in 2010 and once in 2013! Those 2 tea parties were hosted on my La Boheme Magique blog on blogger, that I had going for quite some time before making rebranding! I no longer blog there, but feel free to jump back in time and check out all of the magickal things I had posted on there, if you’d like! Now without further adieu, I would like to welcome you into our most fabulous tea party on this lovely Saturday morning.

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It all started one lovely day this past Spring, when I was called upon Lady Diana of Darcyland to attend her most fabulous tea party. We were to celebrate the life and work of literary genius, Jane Austen upon some scrumptious afternoon tea.  The invitations were most elegant and lovely!

Of course I had made the arrangements to attend such a marvelous party, but there was just one problem! I did not have an outfit to wear! What was I ever to do!?

I scouted out the most marvelous period costume for the event, just by visiting my local thrift shops. I think the total cost of my costume ended up being about $20 or so.

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2 of the stores that I had success in were “Younique” thrift shop, where I found a floor length spaghetti strap dress which was neutral in color. It was tan with some kind of floral pattern on it, which was nice, not overbearing. I found a nice bolero shoulder cover sweater that was a brownish color, which matched my dress perfectly. That was about $7 at Shopper’s World. I found a cute wicker gardening hat at the dollar store which was a nice finishing piece for my attire! On my feet, I wore a cute pair of brown leather boots, which I got a few years ago on sale at a DSW!

I accessorized my outfit with a handmade drawstring satin purse that my mom had hand sewn herself just days before the soiree! She had actually cut the poofy sleeves off of an old bridesmaid dress from the 80s. The dress itself was not quite up to today’s fashion standards… but the material was still gorgeous to repurpose for other uses, and the little purse was quite the nice finishing touch for my outfit. It also allowed me to carry some additional tea party items: A wooden hand fan which was just $1 at Pier One and some white satin tea gloves. My mom also lent me some dress up pearls for the occasion. I know the cell phones are not too “of the time”, but I couldn’t resist a good old selfie of my finished look!

After getting ready, it was off to the races we went! Oh well not REAL races, silly! We had to go pick up my crazy aunts!! I think they thought we were going to meet up with Mr. Hatter, because things ran a bit mad since we picked them up! Auntie Fi Fi and Maria were dressed in their best tea attire!

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Here is Lady Diane with our gift of Peppermint Tea for the afternoon!

LET THE SOIREE BEGIN!


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So as we arrived to the party, we saw some other lovely ladies in their hats and Sunday best outfits, rushing in as Lady Diane greeted everyone with open arms and double cheek kisses. We gifted her the Organic Peppermint Tea picture above, and Aunt Fi Fi made a cute little tea pot out of paper!!
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Everyone had brought their very own special tea cup to the magickal brunch! Mine is the 3rd one to the right with the aqua saucer with the pink rim. I got it at Marshall’s for about $6 for the set of cup and saucer. They had a cute variety of different colors and patterns, but I loved this one the most!
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As brunch proceeded, I was excited to see such a beautiful display of delicious little bite sized foods to pair with our soothing teas! I opted for a nice Rose Mint tea for most of the morning!
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Lady Diane had also prepared the most light and fluffy raspberry scones! I must admit, I had way too many than a lady should in a single afternoon! They were just way too delicious. A funny little incident happened upon our arrival. Someone had spotted what we thought was crumbs from a scone, lying in the middle of the floor. Upon further inspection, Lady Diane had revealed that it was in fact the cork on Aunt Fi Fi’s shoe that had fallen off! Her shoes fell apart right before our very eyes! Well that was such a laugh! Good thing Fi Fi had an extra pair in our vehicle!
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I cannot stress enough, just how elegant the whole table spread was. It was donned with porcelain teapots, china plates, multiple tiered platters of cupcakes, freshly baked scones, fresh fruits, tartlets, little tea sandwiches, fresh bean salad, and more!
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I was excited to gather my plate together and sit a spell so I could enjoy a bit of reading from one of Lady Jane’s most infamous novels!!
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​OH! But wait! Something is missing!!

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​I poured myself a spot of tea! The Rose Mint tea was so divine!!
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After teatime and brunch, Lady Diana decided to lead us in a game of the most colorful croquet! However, it was quite the windy day, so we did not play for long! “Hold on to your bonnets, ladies!” Below, Lady Dorothy has a croquet battle with Lady Maria (left) and poses under the shade of her parasol with Lady Diane (right).
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After croquet, it was time to wind down a bit. We took lots of pictures, giggled about Mr. Darcy, and even went back for some more finger sandwiches and extra helpings of tea! I broke away from my morning obsession with the Rose Mint tea, and decided to try the Ginger Peach, which was equally as warming and cozy! I must have filled my little cup at least 100 times!!!
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Lady Diane had decided to conclude the splendid gathering with some thoughts and sentiments that she had all of her guests write in her soiree log at her enchanting antique writing desk. She had us write inside of what was a diary of sorts, and we had to write in it with a quill pen and ink! Oh how challenging it was for some of us!
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I wrote the most very special message for Lady Diane:
“What a lovely party, to which I had the honor of attending! The rose mint tea and the raspberry scones were just to die for!!! Everything was just Mah-velous dahling!Hugs and Kisses – Lady Justie”
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Oh we had so much fun being so elegant today! But now it is time to close this chapter of our book and bid you farewell!

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However, before you pack up and leave today, I would like to invite you in a little closer and take a peek at some of the behind the scenes footage of this magickal gathering!


​I hope you enjoyed yourself!
​Won’t you come and visit again soon?

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A MAGICKAL INHERITANCE (PRACTICAL MAGIC FANFICTION)

9/20/2010

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I found an ad in the newspaper today for this beautiful house. As soon as I saw it, I was overtaken by a strong sense of deja vu. I knew right away that I had to go see it, maybe not to buy it , but just to see if anything about it could jolt my memory…
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​I used the email address in the ad, to contact Miss Jenney. When she responded, she wasn’t very welcoming, or descriptive in her email, but very shortly supplied me with the address. I decided to take the drive, since it was surprisingly not too far from where I lived.
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​When I pulled up to the house, I immediately thought It was the most beautiful house I had ever seen!

As soon as I walked in the door, I could feel something special. I stood in the Parlor and felt some kind of force pushing me into the kitchen and towards the attic stairs.
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It lured me up to the attic!
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​I followed a winding staircase to the very top and saw a bright light coming from under the entrance door. Upon entering, the light grew stronger…. I peeked around the corner and what I found was an old brown trunk. There seemed to be this bright magical light emerging from it!
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​I walked closer, and I proceeded to lift the lid with caution. I barely touched it, when it just flew open by itself!
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What I found inside was breathtaking!!
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I reached in, and pulled out an old spell book!! On the cover it said “
La Boheme Magique’s Book of Shadows” I wonder where this came from, and whose this was.
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On the inside cover it said property of Jet and Frances Owens, but that was crossed out. Underneath that, it said Property of Sally and Gillian Owens. That was crossed out as well! Underneath that, it said property of Antonia and Kylie Owens… It looks like it has been passed down from generation to generation… I wondered who would get it next…
I opened it up to center, and inside I found a magical spell…​
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​The left page appeared to be some sort of Bird Love Spell, where you are supposed to stick a bird with a pin needle to attract the one you love…

On the right side page was a spell titled “Spiritus”.
The recipe called for:
4 oz of Braided Wheat Straw Bundles
2 oz of Blue Sage
2 oz of Mandragora
1 Tbl of Henbane Pulp

and then there was a disclaimer which read: Henbane is poisonous!

This spell is said to revive the dead, but precaution must be taken, because it is said that they will come back as something dark and unnatural!!
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I figured I was not at liberty to try either of these spells, but I might need the book for something else, so I took it with me. In the trunk, under the book, was some old gypsyesque clothing, and I couldn’t help but play dressup! I took out a beautiful lavender purple lace dress with silk lining.
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​I finagled my way into the antique couture, when all of the sudden I felt a really cold draft as if somebody had ran past me!
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Just then, the old phonograph went on by itself, and it started playing Elvis Presley’s “You Are Always on My Mind” !! It made me jump out of my skin!!
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​I got that chill again, like someone had rushed past me, so I decided to go back downstairs!

As I was walking back down the winding staircase from the attic, this magical smell started to overtake me!!!
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It lured me through the magickal kitchen, and out into the garden. It was then, I realized what this smell was!!!! When I arrived in the garden, I saw a table seated for one, with the most amazing treat one could ever wish for!!

BROWNIES FOR BREAKFAST

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​The table was also adorned with an old photo of a dark haired woman. Her face looked very familiar. Next to her was a green vase that looked like it was from a botanical shop, and a watch inscribed with the words Sally Owens. On top of the plate, was a note… I wondered if I was supposed to read it. I didn’t want to impose, being that I was only here for an open house!
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​I could not contain my curiosity any longer ! I carefully pulled the pink and white silk ribbon , and opened the parchment…
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​It wasn’t addressed to anyone specific, but for some reason I felt like I was supposed to be the one reading this…

It read:

Our Dearest Inheritor,
You are sent here today not by choice , but by the magickal plan we have set for you! We knew you would be here one day! And it is only you , who will carry on the true gifts of The Owens Family! Please take a bite of one of our magickal breakfast brownies, a recipe which has been passed down through generations, and in turn you will inherit all that is planned for you!!

Your Beloved Aunts,
Kylie and Antonia Owens
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I looked around carefully to see if anyone was around. I skimmed through the letter again briefly. I kept telling myself that this was meant to be. I hopefully shrugged my shoulders, and took a bite.
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​I sat there for about a minute afterward waiting to shrink, or grow like Alice, but it didn’t happen. All of the sudden these wild roses started blooming out of nowhere! The vines started growing and thickening around the white lattice on the harbor leading out into the front yard overlooking the bay. I thought I should follow the path. This whole thing has felt like one sign after another.
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​As I was approaching the harbor, I felt a cold breeze like someone had run past me again! There was a toad resting along the pathway as if to say that I was going the right way…
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I arrived on the front porch, and I noticed a little table set up as if it were going to tell my fortune! On the table, was a crystal ball, and a tarot deck set out on purple silk! I had felt a cold chill run through my whole body. I felt like someone had run past me a few times again. Was there some kind of phenomenon going on here, or was I just going crazy?
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​I sat down and gazed into the crystal ball and what I saw took me by surprise!
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First I saw two little girls sending off rose petals into the moonlight. Next I saw a few women dancing around the same magickal kitchen I had walked through just moments prior. I then saw two lovers embracing. The last thing I saw in the crystal was this very house on Hallow’s Eve, white and statuesque against the midnight sky. There was a crowd below as if they were watching a show! Then, I noticed the black silouhettes, standing on top of the roof with umbrellas as if they were going to jump!

And jump they did!!

Who’s life was this I was seeing, and what did it have to do with me ??

It was starting to get dark out now, so I decided to call it a night. I would sleep on my thoughts about the house, and email Lucinda in the morning with all of these questions…

Just then, I saw a woman standing by the harbor. She had long strawberry blondish red hair, and she was holding a black cat. I felt like I had seen her before.

I had asked her if she was here to see the house as well, and if she had been able to get in touch with Lucinda Jenney, the realtor. She had told me that Lucinda Jenney was the late daughter of the late late Sarah Jenney.

She had explained, ” Sarah and Sally had been in a feud for years growing up, but that all changed when Sarah had helped Sally and The Aunts save my life. From that moment on, Sarah had promised to help protect and guide the Owens family for years to come. Sarah had a daughter Lucinda, who had grown close with Sallys’ daughters Kylie and Antonia.”

I had about a million questions running through my head. I looked down at the letter one more time, for only a few seconds. When I had lifted my head again to ask the woman all the questions I needed answered, she was nowhere to be found…

I decided to just go home and sleep, it had been a long day.

That night in my dreams, I had dreamt of people I had never thought of before. In my dream, my great grandmother was Sally Owens.

Witchcraft had brought my Great Grandma Sally and officer Gary Hallet together. Sally already had two children, Kylie and Antonia in a prior marriage with Michael, who was killed by Maria’s Curse. When Sally married Gary, she had a third child, Audrina Owens Hallett. Kyle, Antonia, and Audrina had grown up together . Audrina had run away when she was 18, and had given birth to my mother. Audrina had raised my mother by herself, and never spoke about her family. She had never heard Audrina speak of the Owen’s name, since she had the option to use her father’s last name. So Audrina is my grandmother and that makes Kylie and Antonia my Great Aunts! Time went on, and most of the Owen’s Family had either passed on , or lost touch. When I awoke, I had realized what everything meant. Lucinda is keeping her mother’s word, helping my great Aunts salvage whatever is left of the Owen’s Family history ever since that night they saved Gillian.

Then it hit me! The woman I spoke to lastnight who disappeared was the ghost of Gillian Owens! All day, when I had felt like someone had ran past me, was the presence of the spirits of my ancestors, letting me know that I was in the right place!

I then wondered if the prophetic dream was the result of that brownie bite I had taken, or pure coincidence! Just then, the cleaning broom in the corner of my room had fallen!
Is Company Coming? Well, what do you think?!?

​So now that you’ve read my post, what did you find interesting? Did you notice anything odd in any of the pictures? Maybe some silly little visitors? Everytime I say “I feel that chill…” , take a closer look ! And you will find the hidden surprise… some are more prominent than others, but it is a fun treat to find none the less!
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