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Lynae Stelling dreamed of hosting a mother-daughter tea. Her vision became reality, Saturday, as the Orchard Historical Society hosted its first-ever tea party at The Rex.

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Tea party • Ali Sonnenfelt reacts to "Crazy Cody," who wants to join in the fun, Saturday, at the Orchard Historical Society's Mother-Daughter Tea. In addition to the puppet show, entertainment included musical selections, the history of Wimodausis and a vintage photo booth.

Society member Jillian Henn organized the morning brunch, which featured hints of vintage Victorian flowers, teapot tablescapes, tiers of assorted pastries, a variety of finger sandwiches, charcuterie boards, fresh fruit skewers and a plenty of tea.

Each place setting included glass snack trays and cups and vintage-inspired floral napkins. As a thank you, guests received a heart-shaped seed paper to take home for planting.

There was no shortage of entertainment. Kate Watson accompanied daughter, Paisley, on the guitar, as she sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and led the crowd of more than 65 guests in "This Little Light of Mine."

Stelling spoke about the history of Wimodausis, an early a movement for the advancement of women, organized by Susan B. Anthony. A club existed in Orchard in the 1920s.

Henn presented a puppet show, relying on audience participation for a pretend tea party.