Door prizes, too. Maybe it's time for tea. Hunt up tea pots, bake scones and cookies, and you're ready.
Hats are optional.
Admittedly, Gary and her mother, Marcia Ann Rentz, are partial to tea. They've just opened Vintage Lace Tea Parlor at 917 N. Monroe St. At their shop, you can bring your own hat or select one from their collection. But you certainly don't have to wear a hat, Gary said. She suggests that when issuing invitations to a tea party, you should invite your guests to wear hats, but make sure they know it's optional.