It was a lovely few hours sitting still and connecting. Then we went on our way and back to our separate weekends.
While it is not cheap, it's certainly a lovely way to catch up with friends for conversation. For a few hours it was easy to love life.
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”
― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady
― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady
Wow those colours are beautiful
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I agree what beautiful blooms the first photo is amazing :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a bloomintastic week ;-)
Wow!!!!!!!!
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I'd have loved to sit amongst the flowers
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are indeed gorgeous! great place to have great tea..
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful flowers and I love your quotes. Sounds like a lovely afternoon..
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers and the colors are beautiful. Enjoying time with family is the best way to spend a day. Have a great morning.
ReplyDeleteWow - love all those flowers!
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ReplyDeleteThese flowers are beautiful.
What a fabulous place for a cuppa! Kudos the the gardeners!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow what amazing flowers, the colors are breath taking!!!
ReplyDeleteThese seems to be a paradise of Orchids.It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to gardening where you can share about plants and flowers here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2020/10/yellow-blooms-in-autumn-garden.html
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful flowers! I'm surprised at how many people that I know in Australia partake in 'high teas'. I had never heard of them outside of reading about 'high society' in the UK, so you can imagine my surprise when, just a few years ago, my friends in Australia started talking about them! The location of your high tea is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've never had a proper 'high tea' and am determined to do this as soon as I can. Your floral displays are delightful and your high tea sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteOrganising a high Tea? Well, don't do it at Gunner Barracks as the kookaburra there swooped and took food from our table. That was ages ago but I still remember it well. For my 60th I held an all female High Tea at our local big hotel: young granddaughters to old friends, it was very special. Thanks so much for linking up for Life This Week #231. Glad to have you add your post as part of the community here. Next week. the optional prompt is Good. Hope to see you there. Denyse.
ReplyDeleteOOOH, I like the Gunner's Barracks. Will keep that in mind...like the seagulls at the Opera Bar!!
DeleteOne of my most memorable experiences was High Tea at Kensington Palace. It is impossible to rush tea time, which is why I think it is a perfect way to end the day and transition to the evening.
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I think that's the charm of it. Not so much the food but it's a forced pause. That we plan and revel in, rather than rush.
DeleteIt is unbeliavable what you can create with plants! You had your High Tea in a fairytile setting. Wishing a lovely weekend, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and great plant wall - it's amazing,
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Kirsi
Simply gorgeous. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteI agree this is a heaven for the floral world, Thanks for joining in Garden Affair.
ReplyDeleteI love the high tea tradition of tiered plates with small pastries and savories on each tier. Gorgeous flowers.
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What a fabulous way to enjoy high tea. I miss the two places that used to serve it here. Lack of interest and high prices closed both. You gave us a lovely day for high tea and a beautiful setting. Thanks for this incredible entry you shared with us for T this Tuesday, Lydia.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's ridiculously expensive!
DeleteWhat a fabulous place for High Tea. Happy T Day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteAfternoon tea with all the trimmings is delightful. I was treated to one in Widsor, the last time I was in the UK. Enjoyed it thoroughly. A very soecial occasion.
Windsor
ReplyDeleteSigh, what a wonderful atmosphere in the midst of all those beautifully styled plants. And speaking of beautifully styled: I would have loved to see you in your Alice finery which Wonderland earrings - that was certainly super chic! It sounds like a very pleasant afternoon with your nieces.
ReplyDeleteHugs, all the best and happy T-Day, Traude
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Those flowers are vibrant! So beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteHigh tea is a wonderful experience. The flowers are just gorgeous. Happy T Day
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