42. Tea party

whimsy meets elegance, youthfulness infused in a grown-up affair

An escape is inviting in the enchantments that seek to come alive.

You are cordially invited to our tea party, a celebration of elegance meeting frivolity, whimsy and joy. It may appear to be a grownup affair, but step through our fragrant portal of jasmine trellises and you will find we are quite lighthearted and a bit silly. We laugh, sing and nibble on sweet treats colored in shades of pastels while all manner of flora and fauna dance around. To attend such a gathering is to step outside space and time, where you will find your troubles simply melt away: at least for a few hours.

The fun doesn’t have to end when the tea party is over. You can take the sparkle and delight with you and infuse it into every part of your day if you choose. You’re holding this card as an invitation to sneak a little bit of enchantment into your world. You can be responsible while adding a touch of your personal flare. You may wear an eccentric nail polish, write with colorful pens or choose your favorite show tune for your ringtone. Perhaps your jewelry is a delightful array of hares and robins or you always have a silk scarf tied here or there.

It may seem like foolish flights of fancy or perhaps immature to some, but that doesn’t matter if a touch of your personal expression brings joy to your heart. A final note: whimsy doesn’t only appear in physical things. Your personality or quirks and how you communicate with the world – giving hugs to strangers or playing Christmas music in June – are also expressions of your youthful spirit.