Summer is here and the San Diego beaches provide the most pristine sand and clear blue sky, just perfect for a “Mommy and Me Tea Party”! Lindsay’s Tea Party searched high and low and found some “must haves” for your next “tea by the sea”.
A tea party essential is the British inspired facinator. We found the perfect pairing for a Mom and a Toddler at Jill Courtemanche Millinery in Solana Beach, California. Jill brings a young, feminine and contemporary approach to her hats while incorporating traditional techniques and craftsmanship. All of her pieces are created using vintage materials, trims and embellishments combined with modern fabrics, and many styles are produced in limited and exclusive quantities.
The ladies version is called “Fete” 
and is an open weave straw cocktail hat in ivory trimmed with a hand made silk peony in ivory and pale pink, open weave straw loops and bow and French net veiling. The retail price is $340.00 and the hat can be made in custom colors as well. LTP just loves the peony and we often choose these flowers in our many tea table arrangements and settings.
and is an open weave straw cocktail hat in ivory trimmed with a hand made silk peony in ivory and pale pink, open weave straw loops and bow and French net veiling. The retail price is $340.00 and the hat can be made in custom colors as well. LTP just loves the peony and we often choose these flowers in our many tea table arrangements and settings.
The toddler girls headband is a custom piece which would be available by special order and can also be made in custom colors. The piece is made of petite silk and cotton flowers with open straw loops and French net veiling (and a sweet little butterfly tucked in there). Please note the headband is metal so it’s flexible and within reason you can expand or contract it to fit the child’s head size. 
Next, we must talk lace, over at LTP we just cannot get enough lace this season. The vintage look, the soft feel, the elegance that is brought with each see-through piece as it flows and glides in the breeze.
For this beach tea, the girls dress, known as the “Autumn Lace Dress” is designed and made by Kona Mali Creations. 
Tutus, headpieces, and theatre have long been a part of Donna’s life. As a former ballet dancer, she lived to wear tutus and beautiful headpieces. Now as a stay at home mother of two prima ballerinas and one handsome little boy, they have inspired her to create timeless children clothing and accessories. In the store she carries a wide selection of beautiful unique and affordable necklaces, hair accessories, tutus, chic inspired dresses and much more for your precious little one! The accessories are perfect for special occasions and just about any tea party!
Tutus, headpieces, and theatre have long been a part of Donna’s life. As a former ballet dancer, she lived to wear tutus and beautiful headpieces. Now as a stay at home mother of two prima ballerinas and one handsome little boy, they have inspired her to create timeless children clothing and accessories. In the store she carries a wide selection of beautiful unique and affordable necklaces, hair accessories, tutus, chic inspired dresses and much more for your precious little one! The accessories are perfect for special occasions and just about any tea party!
This timeless off white delicate lace dress has beautiful scalloped edges on the hem and 3/4 sleeves, giving it a touch of elegance. To be as soft as an embrace the interior of the dress is made of cotton lining, which makes it soft and gentle. All seams are surged for durability and a professional finish. This vintage dress is versatile; it would be perfect for a flower girl, a birthday girl, portraits, or any special occasion and also comes in a cream/ivory lace color as well. Please keep in mind the dress was designed to sit above the knee as a mini dress which is fun for for all ages. This adorable dress retails for only $39.95 and has become a favorite of LTP fashions for children.
As the Editor of LTP, I receive products, promotional items and educational materials to use and share as I see fit. All opinions expressed are that of Lindsay’s Tea Party are honest and reflect my actual experiences. I would like to extend a special thank you to Jill Courtemanche Millinery for providing the beautiful facinators shown in this photoshoot. I would also like to thank Kona Mali Creations for the beautiful toddler girls Autumn Lace dress used in the beach photoshoot. And lastly, LTP would like to thank our resident photographer, Lindsey Marie Photography for capturing our fabulous tea party by the sea experience and enabling me to share my experience with Lindsay’s Tea Party readers. A special thank you to Wind & Sea beach in sunny, San Diego, for providing us yet another, perfect, and glorious day by the sea!
Beautifully done! The fascinators are gorgeous.
Thank you Maryann, it was a really fun photoshoot and the products were exquisite…from the facinators to the lace dresses! Too much fun!!!
Beautiful photo shoot! Exquisite lace dress!
Everything is gorgeous, breathtaking!
Thank you Christine!
Super cute!!
I love this photo shoot! You and your daughter are lovely and the fascinators totally make the outfits special.
LOVE THESE PICTURES!!!!!!!!
Jill Dillion told me about you & I have my 5yr. Old granddaughter living with me.