Treated like Royalty! Downton Abbey-inspired tea talk at Springfield Library

 

BTS duo of Barb G. and Pam B. 

One of the themes of the first Downton Abbey movie, which BTS features in its DA-inspired tea talks, is all the excitement and preparation that goes into entertaining royals - the decor, the food and extraordinary hospitality. This past weekend, we, along with guests at the Springfield Library, received the royal treatment which included a selection of teas served in fine china cups, a variety of scones, biscuits and cookies and lovely tablescapes with personalized napkins and fresh flowers. It was perfect for our afternoon immersed in the manners and etiquette of upper-class English society in the early twentieth century.

Fine china tea cups

Scones, sweets and savories served

At the invite of Cheryl Burtrum, Reference Librarian and head of adult services at Springfield Library, we brought our DA talk of tea and travels to this venue, and we were impressed by the set-up, the locale and, most assuredly, the guests.

Barb G. with Cheryl Burtrum, Springfield Library's Reference Librarian

After the program, many attendees, stayed for another cup of tea and conversation with the BTS duo of Barb G. and Pam B. It was wonderful. 

 Several guests stayed for another cup of coffee and bit more conversation. 

Dressed in a gown that represented the emerging fashions of the "Roaring Twenties" - dropped waist, rising hemlines (not quite yet over the knee!), and pearls -  I also donned a tiara temporarily. But, I didn't really need it - we were treated like royalty with or without the crowns.