Hello dear friends! Welcome to a special edition of Saturday Smiles Tea and Roses. The image below is of Annabel's, a private club in London, currently covered in peonies and roses. Rare interior shots of the club were recently captured by World Of Interiors and shared HERE. If by chance a club member reads DTA please know that I am coming to London next summer. What I wouldn't give to take tea and wash my hands in the prettiest loo in all of London! (smile) The Summer of Love The ... View the Post
A Garden Tea Party
I am so happy to be participating in the Tea and Roses blog hop hosted by the ever-inspiring Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. If you are coming over from A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson may I say, "Welcome!" and weren't her lilacs amazing? I also decided to host A Garden Tea Party, Edwardian style. A Garden Tea Party The endless rain has finally subsided and my garden is starting to come to life. It seemed like the perfect time to enjoy tea outdoors. I recently found these vintage metal ... View the Post
The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
It was as if all the world tuned in on Saturday to watch The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This post will include all the following details: The Dress and Veil The Jewels The Flowers The Uniforms Pageboys and Bridesmaids Wedding Service The Procession Reception The Guests The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle The sun could not have shone any brighter on the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding day. The Queen bestowed ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Breakfast and High Tea Tablescape
Are you ready for tomorrow's big day? Storybook Cottage is decked out for a Royal Wedding Breakfast and High Tea Tablescape. High Tea Tablescape In the formal dining area, I have set out a high tea tablescape fit for a queen. The centerpiece contains several Royal wedding flower favorites. Bridal tea roses, blue delphinium, white tulips and gypsophila. The place setting features various shades of white, cream and pink. Lovely Gifts The handmade tablecloth was an estate sale ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Week High Tea Fit For A Queen
Welcome to Royal Wedding Week High Tea Fit For A Queen. As a rule the Queen takes her tea in her private quarters between 4 ~ 5 every afternoon. It is believed that the tradition of taking tea was begun in the 17th century by the French. Prior to the introduction of tea into Britain, the English only had two meals~ breakfast and dinner. Sometime during the middle of the eighteenth century, dinner for the upper and middle classes was changed from noontime to an evening meal that was served ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesday What To Wear
Welcome to the Royal Wedding Wednesday What To Wear or not to wear to a Royal Wedding. Royal Wedding Wednesday What To Wear Alas, my invitation to the Royal Wedding has yet to arrive. But for those who have received theirs, it clearly states what the dress code is. Military Uniform Morning Coat Lounge Suit (what the British refer to as a coat and tie) Day Dress with Hat Hmmm. Not much help for the women. Thankfully you have me. Military Uniform But let’s ... View the Post
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