Entertain: Beyond the Tea Party

Throw a chic — but simple! — girls’ get-together to brighten a winter’s day

By Jane Morley

: Photo by Heather Weston

Maureen Doron, owner of Bryn Mawr’s Skirt, invites six of her dearest girlfriends — including her ingenious interior designer Mona Ross Berman — to her charming Delaware County home for a not-much-fuss, just-enough-frills afternoon of delicate French sandwiches, sparkling spiced-pear aperitifs, elegant and easy canneles and meringues, and (almost) homemade cocoa.

See the full slideshow and plan your own effortless party here. We've even provided you with to-do and shopping lists. Does it get any easier? Enjoy!

Originally published in Philadelphia Home, Winter 2008

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turquoise dinnerware
Posted by Anonymous | Nov. 24, 2007 at 12:06 PM

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I loved the story "Beyond the Tea Party." I am interested in the turquoise and green dinnerware on page 92. Where can I find it? Thanks for the information and the story.

Recipes
Posted by Anonymous | Dec. 16, 2007 at 9:55 PM

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This is a great article, but there isn't a complete list of recipes. Does anyone have the recipe for the fig and almond salad, with honey pear vinaigrette? I'd really love to try it.

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