7 Paint and Sip Ideas for Hosting Ladies’ Night: Tea Party Table Inspo

Katie T — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Tea party table settings don’t have to be limited to just a tea party! I know that sounds a little counterintuitive, but it’s so true! What I mean is, that I recently hosted a girl’s paint night and wanted to serve a meal to compliment the evening. Due to the nature of painting, I didn’t want to serve a large meal, so instead, I decided to serve finger food and give the tablescape a feminine touch, like what you’d see at a tea party!… Minus the tea, but I think you get the point! So today, at Katie T’s Home, I’ll walk you through the 7 paint and sip ideas for hosting a ladies’ night! Also, don’t forget to get your FREE menu downloadable template in the tea party food section below! So, let’s jump in!

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Katie T’s Cottage Home Fun Fact #27

Fun fact time! This is a new section I’m including on my blog posts so my readers can get to know me on a personal level!

So, for my 27th fun fact, I want to share that I LOVE the beach! I’m so excited that the weather is finally warm enough to go to the ocean.

I’m thankful that I live in MA, so there are plenty of beaches to go to, that are relatively close.

If you live in the area, do you have any beach recommendations? Drop it in the comments, I’d love to hear it!!

So now, let’s jump into the 7 paint and sip ideas!

Drink of Choice: Tea vs. Wine

Okay, so obviously, if it’s tea party inspired, it would imply there was tea. I get it. However, we did not have tea, but we did have wine!

The determining factor in choosing the best option is knowing the preferences of the ladies you are serving it for.

And hey, who’s to say you can’t have both, right?!?! Just keep in mind the space, which I will discuss in more depth in the next section.

But for me, space was limited. So, I decided that one would be better than having both.

But, this has inspired me for the next time I host a lady’s night. Lately, I’ve been getting into making my own tea (vs. the premade packets you traditionally buy at the store).

I thought it would be so cool to have a tea party with multiple ingredients to make tea, and it can be a make-it-your-own-styled tea. Kind of like a tea-inspired buffet. I feel like that would be SO cool!!

Tea Party Styled Food

Hosting paint nights is super fun and exciting because it puts a spin on the traditional ladies’ night. Plus, something is appetizing about having a meal made of finger food.

This leads me to my next point for hosting a ladies’ paint night. And, that would be to have tea party-styled food!

My menu consisted of cucumber sandwiches, banana chocolate chip muffins, cheese and crackers, jalapeno cheese rolls, and for the piece de resistance, a fruit tart for dessert!

Also, as a bonus for those who want to impress your guests, I have a FREE digital downloadable that you can edit and add your menu to the blank template!

I did not have this for my paint and sip but, as I’m putting this post together, I figured this would be an excellent addition to the tablescape The image below is an example of what it would look like with text. You can handwrite on it as well!

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Another thing to keep in mind, as mentioned above, is the space on the table. My table was just under 6’x3′. We had just enough room for all 4 ladies, food, and painting essentials.

I could have taken a little more space, but the flip side to that argument would be that the paint supplies and food wouldn’t have been in arms reach, so keep that in mind as well.

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Rustic Cottage Dishware

For the 3rd tip out of the 7 paint and sip ideas for hosting a tea party-inspired ladies’ night, I’d recommend having rustic cottage dishware!

Now, some of you may ask, why cottage dinnerware vs any other type of style? And the answer is very simple. Literally speaking.

The cottage style is simple. It has enough textures and design elements to showcase the space, but it’s not overpowering.

I’d also argue that cottage style is an overlap of other trendy styles. These styles include modern, farmhouse, boho, and even traditional.

Modern cottage styles are the “one size fits all” in the design world. At least, in my personal opinion.

Set of 2 Wooden Serving Platters Food Tray Charcuterie Board…

DELLING Large Serving Platter Set 16/14/12inch Large Serving…

ELIXIR GLASSWARE Crystal Red Wine Glasses – Premium…

Libbey Acacia Wood Cake Stand with Dome Lid, Ball Top…

And what better way to showcase your modern cottage dishes than to utilize them during your paint night?!?! I mean, when you think about it, what’s the point of having nice plates and dishes if you never get to use them??

Floral Napkins and Elegant Plates

Next up in the 7 paint and sip ideas is to have floral napkins and elegant plates.

I found these napkins at Marshall’s and ordered these plates years ago when I had my small Covid wedding. I saved the extra plates from the wedding for the perfect opportunity. And, this paint and sip was it!

Having a feminine touch to the table setting showcases the idea that this is a lady’s night.

So perhaps you don’t go with those specific napkins and plates. There are additional items you can add to capture the idea that this is a lady’s night and give it a feminine touch.

For example, you could add flowers or floral arrangements on the table. Or have feminine decorations surrounding the table. Another option would be to ask your ladies to dress up, but keep in mind that you’re painting, so this may not be the best setting for that.

Paint Essentials

Next up in the 7 paint and sip ideas for hosting a lady’s night is to have the right paint essentials!

I went to school for art, so over the years, I’ve accumulated a LOT of art supplies. But the basics for an event like this would be:

Canvas
Easel
White and Primary Colors Minimally (You can always mix the primary colors to get any other color), but black is always nice to have on hand, too.
Paint Brushes and disposable cups with water to wash them
Disposable Paper Palette

Now, on a side note on the disposable paper palette. I was introduced to these when I went to college. I was used to the small or reusable plastic palettes from high school. So, at first, I didn’t think I was going to like these, but they are great for two main reasons!

One, you can throw it away. I always hated cleaning the reusable palettes because it was messy. And unless you have a slop sink, washing paint down a regular sink is never a good idea.

The other pro to these paper palettes is that it’s easier to mix paint. Due to its flat nature, it’s easier to mix a new shade because it lends itself to having an open space (vs. the reusable pallets with the small divots in them).

Set the Tone with Lighting

Next up in the 7 paint and sip ideas is having the proper lighting! This is huge for two main reasons.

One: you can’t paint if you can’t see what you’re doing.

Two: it sets the tone.

If you’re looking for an ambiance vibe, try opting for candles or string lights, especially if you are outside.

Just keep in mind an open flame on a table that may already be crowded.

For my situation, having candles would have been an added risk with the amount of reaching over to get food or a different paint color. However, if you’re set up with more room, then have at it!!

Good Company

Last but not least, having good company is SOO important!

I enjoyed this painting night because I got to do it with my friends. It’s always a good time to see them.

I know this point is kind of a no-brainer, but it holds so much weight, so I thought it was worthy of mentioning.

You cannot replace good friends, so be sure to make them feel at home, no matter what type of evening you’re hosting