Playing princess and dress-up is big business, but some say it holds bigger concerns for girls

It's mid-morning on a winter weekday, and 11 aspiring princesses are about to have their dreams come true. Sitting on the floor of My Girly Party in Farmington Hills, Mich., they're wearing pastel gowns adorned with sparkles, ruffles and tulle over their jeans and sweaters.

Major landmark reached

Edna Graves celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends Saturday afternoon at St. George’s United Church.

Tea time among the books

The Yorba Linda Public Library had the community over for a tea party Saturday.The Midwinter Tea featured experts from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Tea and Teacups speaking about tea etiquette and the history of tea rooms.Coming up, library staff is...

So. Norwalk library celebrates a day of tea and company

The South Norwalk Branch library will host its first Teddy Bear Tea Party, as well as its first American Girl Tea Party on Thursday, Jan. 19. The events are free, but registration is necessary.

Little Girls' Love of Dressing Up Is Big Business

It's mid-morning on a weekday early in January, and 11 aspiring princesses are about to have their dreams come true. Sitting on the floor of My Girly Party in Farmington Hills, Mich., they're wearing pastel gowns adorned with sparkles, ruffles and tulle over their jeans and sweaters.