Hello World!

Quick post to let you all know I'm still alive!!
...That is, assuming you're wondering if I still am.  :)

                                                                     TOP: RACHEL Rachel Roy black top

                                                                     PANTS:  7 for All Mankind

                                                                     ACCESSORIES:  Chanel necklace.

                                                                     PURSE:  Chanel Sac Rabat.

                                                                     SHOES:  Valentino espadrilles

Afternoon Tea Party

I was so happy to finally got to host my very first afternoon tea party with friends!

For the tea set, I was immediately drawn in to the Royal Albert bone china collection. 

I just loved the floral patterns and dainty colors which evoked grace, elegance and romance. 

I bought pieces from the Old Country Roses collection (the best-selling dinnerware pattern in the world since 1962!), New Country Roses and Polka Rose. 

For the tea selection, I highly recommend the following blends from Teavana: 

 Youthberry and Wild Orange Blossom

Blueberry Bliss 

Hawaiian Kona  

About 4 ounces of each should be good for 8 guests. 

As for the spread of savory and sweet treats, we prepared the following: 

• chicken salad sandwhich 
• pimiento cheese sandwich 
• asparagus roll-ups 
• flan
• pound cake
• white rice cake (our Asian twist to this otherwise very English affair) 
• scones
• madeleines 
• creme fraiche 
• lemon curd

As for outfits, I borrowed my friends headpiece and dressed in head-to-toe pink to match my tea set. 

Shocking, I know!
My good friend Ann also wore a light pink number and debuted the latest 

in her vintage collection of Mimi di N  belt buckles. 

My friends brought birthday cupcakes for me too!

Life Lately

L ife has really been very nice to me lately. 

Work travels has slowed down a bit, work itself has not been too busy, 

the weather has been great so far and I've been grilling steak almost every single day. 

I cannot complain one bit. 

Except to have more chance blogging. 

But then again, I'll have plenty of time for that once winter arrives again. 

Til then, I'll be wearing shorts, tending my vegetable garden and dining al fresco every chance I could! 

Wishing your summer is as lovely as the one I'm having!! 

 

                                                                     TOP: RACHEL Rachel Roy black top

                                                                     SHORTS:  Jlo boucle from JCP

                                                                     ACCESSORIES:  Christian Louboutin 'New Simple' red patent pumps.  Chanel necklace.

                                                                     PURSE:  Chanel Sac Rabat.