White Gloves, Anyone?

To add a little "pomp" to your affair, ask your guests or your guest of honor to gussy up-white gloves, a special gown, even formal wear would be tea-riffic! Please no scone-washed jeans!

Set the table in an elegant manner, using your white linen table clothes, napkins and sterling silver flat wear and serving pieces.

Dig out all your old china pieces-the more mismatched the better!

Be creative with the location of your high tea sit down.

You don't have to set the event at your dining room table. A small side table and chairs is a fun option too, or perhaps you can reconfigure a sitting area in a sunroom or outside in your garden.