Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Dessert Tea Fundraiser

I was recently blessed to attend the 2nd annual dessert tea fundraiser for Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center with a friend.  I was SO impressed by this event!  Being someone who enjoys teas, it was a wonderful experience.  From what I heard, the event has grown quite a bit since last year.  People volunteer to host tables where they are in charge of decorations and food preparation.  The theme was Love Life, and many people took a Valentine approach.  I thoroughly enjoyed walking around and seeing the variety of styles.

I had never participated in a silent auction before, but I enjoyed that part as well.  They had an option for purchasing items outright instead of bidding, and the item I most wanted was purchased that way after only a few bids.  I was disappointed, but I still won another item, a basket full of goodies.  And I got it below it's value price!

Our hostess did a wonderful job.  Her table was one of my favorites, and the food was thoughtfully planned.  Truly a feast for the eyes!  She even made the nametags!


Our table didn't have all it's food yet when I took these pics, hence the empty pedestal.  Isn't it pretty though?


Some of my other favorites.








This was the item I was hoping to win.  After I saw it was purchased, I took a picture.  :)

Our hostess.  :)

This gives an idea of the size of this event.  Look at all the tables!  I took this shot from my spot.  Our table was at one of the corners of the room.


I'm already looking forward to next year's fundraiser.  Maybe I'll even host a table!

2 comments:

Laurie said...

That looks like it was such a wonderful time. You always have the nicest photos on your blog. These were so much fun to see. I love how each table was different. What a fun idea, and sounds like such a great cause. Beautiful pics, Farrah.

Farrah said...

Thank you, Laurie! I wish you lived closer so you could have joined us! I could definitely see you at a tea. :)