In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Lightly butter the bread and spread with the cream cheese mixture.

Cut the bread into neat tea‑sandwich rectangles or small rounds.

Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel.

Overlap several tomato slices in a short row, roll them gently into a rose shape, and place one tomato rose on each sandwich.

Garnish with a tiny basil leaf or a sprinkle of chives.

Chill briefly before serving.

Lovely served with hot tea, fruit, or a light salad.