After New York and then London fashion week I decided to extend my stay back home by a week and relax at my friend’s house. We went out a couple of days ago for afternoon tea at The Sanderson Hotel themed The Madhatter’s Tea Party.
Bottom tier is filled with sandwiches, scones and pies. The middle is cakes, cheesecakes etc. The top tier has macaroons. The food was re-filled whenever requested for no charge.
The menu is inside an old book.
Sugar cubes in an old music jewelry box complete with pirouetting dancer.
Endless re-fills of tea. Brilliant.
Alice in Wonderland style drink bottles.
We skipped traditional tea (we drink that daily anyway) and went for these loose teas. I had the apple pie tea.
A venetian mirror lift – really? As if I’m not obsessed with venetians as it is (I have four).
The napkins are wrapped in riddle inscribed paper. The answer to the question is on the reverse.
You can see where I wrote my alternative answer to the riddle on the right.
I’ve wanted to have a posh tea for over five years. So glad I finally did it with one of my best mates in London. When the tier plopped down in front of us our mouths fell open. We sat for two hours drinking tea and working through the platter while catching up on everything.
Went with an old Zara cream dress over a black polo neck and Dr. Martens.
Romantic Tea says:
Seems to be a really cool place !
Eleanor says:
hahaha alcohol! that made me laugh! 🙂 this hotel looks stunning – that concierge desk is to die for!!! 🙂
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Karen says:
Can’t believe alcohol was the first thing that came to my mind. Yes the desk is v cool
Dominique Candido says:
amazing pictures 🙂
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Amber says:
Oh my goodness that afternoon tea looks heavenly! Enjoy your time in London.
Karen says:
Thx it really was! I’m back in New York now but loads of UK photos to post!
Elizabeth says:
Looks lovely!
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Lady Bug says:
The best day! I miss you already… So does Chops and Beauty Cat x
Karen says:
Ahhh it was brilliant!!!
Kathy says:
Ever go to Nordstrom’s in San Fran for their high tea? Here’s another one in the city:
http://alicesteacup.com/
Karen says:
No I’ll have to keep it in mind.
Cyrena Monique says:
Love!!! Right I’m making a reservation first thing tomorrow!!! C x
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Karen says:
Its really worth the splurge.
Muskaan Nandwani says:
Pics shows the beauty of it, really a very nice place http://thecatwalkblog.com
Sinead says:
What a dream! And the photos are terrific, Karen. I’ve really enjoyed taking this journey vicariously via your blog.
Karen says:
Thx Sinead. There’s more to come. You should take a trip.
Steph B-More says:
LMAO at your answer to the riddle. Lovely pics.
Karen says:
Couldn’t resist.
Elle @ (Eat.Style.Play) says:
Wow, such beautiful details. They really put in a lot of work for this, amazing.