Beatrix Potter Inspired Tea Party | The Barn at Flanagan Farm

With the snow storm upon us, it feels good to warm things up by dreaming of the colors and smells of spring weather! Don’t get me wrong, I am loving watching these beautiful flakes fall down outside my window but theres something to be said for the smell of plants nesting in soil in a nursery, green fields and pretty little dresses!

The concept for this shoot began with the joining of little girls, gathering for a tea party Beatrix Potter-style in the sprawling meadow of a sixty acre farm. They revel in the excitement of trying on clothes and hats, and whisper about the summer wedding they will be participating in. Indulging in conversation about the Bride, how beautiful she will be, and they dream about what their day would be like someday. There were so many gorgeous photographs from this day (we essentially did two shoots in one) that I felt the need to split them up. Part two coming soon…stay tuned!

Oh it’s so much fun looking at these photos today! It was probably one of the most challenging days of my career to date, but I would do it again in a heart beat. We had huge and amazing vendor support and contribution (see the wonderful list below). Sharyn Peavey captured the day beautifully at The Barn at Flanagan Farm. A big thank you to Emily Carter of Emily Carter Floral Designs for lending us your beautiful models! Sweet babies…

Part one of this sweet shoot involved contributions from the following talented vendors:

Handmade felt adornments, accessories and toys: Mosey Handmade

Pie pops, cupcakes, lattice pie, cake and dessert props: Nothing Bakes Like A Parrott

Beatrix Potter inspired wood invite and other paper perfection: Parrott Design Studio

Necklaces, bracelets and earrings: D Cole Jewelers

Gorgeous and timeless children’s wear: Dahlia’s World

Table, chairs, sofa/settee and vintage tea cups: New England Country Rentals

Homemade fudge & candies: Old Port Candy Company

Hair styling: Head Games Salon

Photography: Sharyn Peavey

Event design, coordination, styling & props: A Family Affair of Maine

Published by Paula Cano

I am a passionate mother, a grateful and loving wife, an appreciative daughter, a stupendously lucky granddaughter, a very proud sister, a fortunate friend and a constant desire to live creatively, be inspired and share the love. I am also the owner and Creative Director of an event planning and prop rental business, A Family Affair of Maine. Here I aspire to share my professional experience as a party producer, host, designer, coordinator, promoter, craftsman, chef, Mom and partner in crime, not in that specific order. View more posts