How to Make your Childhood Dream Party a Reality

written by Georgianne Pijttersen

BEEP BEEP, A DRIVER PULLS UP TO YOUR FRONT DOOR...

Your hairdo is intricate and ornate and just done by your personal hair stylist who came to visit you this morning at a reasonable hour. You had a quick lavender latte with her and after that, you spoke about what amazing things you had in mind for your hair. Meanwhile, your precious fur baby is watching you in excitement. She too knows what today is too.  Then the makeup artist gets to work and transforms your “just-out-of-bed-look” to something youthful, fresh yet glamorous.  A perfect look for your party…

YOUR DREAM PARTY BEGINS...

The driver whisks you away in a beautiful pastel colored Daimler limousine. .After half an hour the car slows down and drives up a long driveway. At the entrance a waiter dressed in white with a beautiful flower in his pocket gives you a cocktail of champagne, pomegranate juice and a strawberry daintily floating in it. Your pupster wags her tail as she stares out the car window.  She so much wants to get out and run through the beautiful garden that starts to emerge.

Once at the steps leading up to the door, you let your pup out and you see her run through the bushes in search of her best friends. You want to do the same. You however, do not need to go through any bushes. Some of your friends are already waiting for you on the veranda. They have been welcomed by their personal assistant for today. Nothing will be left out…manicures, pedicures, a cooking lesson from Nigella Lawson.

If you’d like, your pup is allowed to sit with you at the table or on your lap. The fur babies also have their own entertainment and assistance. What you think stands out the most is their beautiful attire..luxurious bow ties, gorgeous top hats, neat dinner jackets and fun accessories. You are so happy, this is the party you always wanted to have…a party where you can dress up, where your dog can look gorgeous, meet up with your friends and you all can be treated like the superstars that you are.

YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE...

You might be thinking that this party is way out of reach for your average adult grounded in reality. That might be the case for most, but you are anything but average and we have a perfect attainable plan for you. Have a look at our fun checklist at the end of this post and let us know how you will be organizing your High Tea Dream Party which you can share with your loved ones, fur babies and friends. Glamour and style are within reach of us all…we just need to plan for it.  Isn't it time you started turning all those childhood dreams into reality?  You, your pups, and the kid in you deserve it!

TREAT THE LITTLE YOU INSIDE TO THE PARTY YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF...

GET THE PARTY STARTED...

This Epic Doggie Tea Party Checklist is your road map to making your childhood dreams come true...
LOCATION

• Find a dog-friendly outdoor garden

DECORATIONS

• Mix & match china and dog bowls from thrift stores or flea market finds
• Simple but classic flower arrangements (or wild flowers)

INVITATIONS

• Check out our Art Cards in the Playfully Refined shop

ATTIRE

• Dog bow ties, top hats, summer dresses, & big derby hats 

MUSIC PLAYLIST

• Amelie, alice in wonderland, or fantasia sountracks

HUMAN MENU

• pick up some tasty macaroons from the bakery
• An assortment of delectable teas (Earl Grey is my personal fav!)
• Champagne flute cocktails

DOGGIE MENU

• dog friendly teas from  woofandbrew.com or californiateahouse.com ​
• bake homemade doggie blueberry scone dog treats

WANT JEN'S BLUEBERRY SCONE DOG TREAT RECIPE?

She will be sending out her delicious (wheat-free) Blueberry Scone Dog Treat recipe exclusively for those awesome humans who are on our email list.  Sign up before Friday, 25 March 2016 to get your paws on it!

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AND SPEAKING OF EMAIL...

WAIT, WHAT?  YOU AREN'T A PLAYFULLY REFINED EMAIL A-LISTER YET?
 * No free monthly gifts like original coloring pages or printable photo booth props?
 * You won’t get the latest fashion trends from the runway customized so you and your dog look dope
 * No getting in on the scoop of my most prized tips and tricks for taking the best originally styled pictures of your pet
 * And you can forget about the latest and greatest fur baby products and dog accessories from our puppy boutique