Teacup Thursday: The Queen Came for Tea!

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The Queen came for Tea today!!! 
The Iowa State fair Queen that is!! 
Paris Schnepf, of O'Brien County, was named the 2011 Iowa State Fair Queen. It was an honor to have her and Iowa State Fair board here for afternoon tea! The State Fair just opened today! The 2012 Queen will be crowned on Saturday!



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  1. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 9, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    How delightful! Thanks for sharing with us your lovely guests at tea. Wishing you a beautiful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  2. relevanttealeafAugust 9, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    How nice to have such special guests. Are you judging scones again this year? They did away with our State Fair in Michigan. ;-(
    Fondly,
    Phyllis

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  3. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 9, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    She sure is a queen!! Beautiful table and so much fun, loving this group. Gorgeous tablecloth! Thank you for hosting dear Miss Spencer, yet one more great party.
    FABBY

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  4. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 9, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    How fun with tiear as well! Quite an honor...and I'm sure she loved it!
    Ruth

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  5. Two Cottages And TeaAugust 9, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    A beautiful tea you prepared for the Queen! Thank you for hosting your lovely tea party.
    Nancy

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  6. Lady LindaAugust 11, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Having the queen come to tea! I'm sure she was so impressed with your lovely shoppe. How fun.
    Linda

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  7. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 11, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    A happy group of women for tea, especially the new queen wearing her tiara.

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  8. amherstroseAugust 11, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Just Lovely! Making memories for your guests.

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