kitchen tea recipes
Harlequin “Butterfly Bloom” teaware from Waterford Wedgwood
I do believe its time for tea, anyone like to join us? We just received the Harlequin “Butterfly Bloom” tea ware from Waterford Wedgwood – can you tell we can’t wait for Spring?
To cake or to cupcake?
If you love the idea of individual cupcakes for your wedding, but you’ve always wanted a tiered wedding cake, why not have both? This gorgeous individual cupcake tier from Martha Stewart is perfect as it looks just like a miniature wedding cake! Just choose shades of icing to suit your theme.
Scot style
These miniature works of art come from ‘Cupcake’ in Scotland, perfect for a garden party kitchen tea, and are our choice this week for cupcake Thursday.
Autumn treat
Autumn is well and truly here, and what better way to embrace it than with a cup of tea and a cupcake (especially on cupcake Thursday!) These gorgeous autumn inspired creations are from Das Cupcake’s in Germany, and we love that they are both simple and stylish.
Happy cupcake Thursday!
Summer Soirée
Online store emerald + ella is the answer to your prayers if you are looking for gorgeous party goods or vintage pieces for your next summer soirée. You have the option of purchasing from their shop or hiring for the week - they’ll even organise the courier for you!
Our favoutire summer soiree pieces are the hanging glass lanterns etched with flowers, moroccan-style tea glasses, yellow and white plates and Spring tulip paper cupcake cases (below).
Visit emeraldandella.com.au
five gifts from kate
If you’re starting to think about what to select for your gift registry, we have some exciting news… this February kate spade is launching five (yes five) gorgeous new collections!!! They are Illustrated, Bubbly, Sweet Pea, Chelsea Plaza and Grace Avenue and we absolutely love them!
Illustrated is inspired by the artful kate spade New York paper collections, with whimsical watercolors adorning tidbit plates, mugs a footed cake plate and a hors d’oeuvres tray. We think the brightly colored porcelain pieces would be perfect for a kitchen tea, or at a post wedding morning tea thankyou for your bridesmaids. Pictured left: Cocktails Anyone? Tidbit Plate 15cm.
Bubbly features spirited dots and delicate daisies on traditional stemware crystal shapes, with your choice of a pair of champagne saucers or pair of trumpet-shaped flutes, perfect for your wedding day toast.
Sweet Pea has a simple design of softly rounded curves. The modern crystal range offers both posy and hydrangea vases that work equally well in casual and formal settings.
Chelsea Plaza features confetti-inspired spots of varying scale to dress uphome décor pieces. The crystal range includes a large vase, bud vase and bowl each reflecting the classic elegance that is undeniably kate spade.
And finally, Grace Avenue features silver-plated picture frames, toasting flutes and an elegant desse, with a sweet pewter bow inspired by grosgrain ribbon adding a pretty feminine touch to the collection. We think the picture frame would make a perfect bedside keep sake with a special photo of you and your partner on your wedding day. Pictured left: Picture Frame 20 x 25cm, (also available in size 13 x 18cm)
If you just can’t wait to get your hands on them, the new kate spade giftware collections will be available in selected David Jones stores and from leading independent retailers in February. For stockist enquiries call 1300 852 022 or visit www.katespadechina.com.au
French Kitchen
Secret: The Real Weddings team love to indulge in great food and wine!
Okay… so its probably actually not a good secret but we do try to keep it on the down low…
It would be no surprise then that we have a soft spot for the iconic Bathers Pavilion Cafe and Restaurant. With an oceanic elegance, Bathers offers an understated modern venue to hold your wedding, and the team will be sure to spoil your family and friends with an incredible menu and indulgent wines.
Head Chef and Owner, Serge Dansereau has recently released an amazing new title, French Kitchen to share his passion with you at home. Serge combines his love of French technique, quality Australian produce with home cooking. In this beautifully photographed and designed book, you will find 230 classic French recipes for the home kitchen, all carefully developed to make French food accessible to the everyday Australian cook.
Apron required, toque optional.
A great gift idea for a Kitchen Tea, Engagement Party or just for the expansion of your own bookshelf, French Kitchen is available from all good bookstores for RRP AUD$59.99
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Luxury in a Tea Cup
The collection includes 4 flavours of decadent loose leaf tea; Exotic Licorice, Enchanted Rose, Luscious Lemon and our personal favourite Forbidden Fruit. All come in beautiful 50gm boxes for $12.95 or can be masterfully brewed and enjoyed at the store. The delicate tea cups are also available for purchase at $19.95 each as well – a perfect gift for a Kitchen Tea.
Cristina Re – Stationery Workshops and High Tea
A few months ago we told you all about the new Cristina Re boutique store, Where A Girl Goes – a gorgeous store that every bride to be simply must visit for inspiration!
Now there’s a few extra reasons to visit – stationery workshops and high tea! First, the stationery workshops. The “Brilliant Bride” workshop covers everything you need to style and create your own professional-looking wedding stationery, as well as a stylish place card, thank you card, favour box and lolly bag! And if you’re looking to add some beautiful details to your wedding styling, you might want to sign up for the “Origami Chic” workshop, which teaches you the basics of origami, and will have you creating cards, paper origami animals and more in no time.
All workshop participants receive an exquisite cupcake and coffee or tea from the in-store coffee bar AND an exclusive Workshop Discount giving access to 15% off purchases in-store, so you can stock up on paper goodies and keep creating!
But if one cupcake just isn’t enough, why not get your bridesmaids together and have high tea in the store? Choose from the Sweet High Tea, Gourmet High Tea and High Creativi-Tea… each has its own special menu! What a perfect idea for your bridal shower or hen’s night celebrations!
For all the details on workshops and high teas, head to the Where a Girl Goes website.
Kitchen tea ideas: High Tea
As your wedding day approaches, you’ll probably be planning some way to celebrate your singlehood one last time with your closest friends. For most brides this takes the form of a bridal shower, kitchen tea, hen’s night – or a combination all three!
Usually the organisation of such events falls to the maid of honour and bridesmaids, but if you or they are stuck for ideas – or time – consider attending a fun, feminine event instead of planning a party. One idea we love is getting the girls together for The High Tea Party – a lavish event held in capital cities around Australia throughout the year. Simply purchase your tickets, and you will gain access to an all day event that includes a decadent high tea sitting, complimentary pamper stations, tastings, workshops, parades, and boutique market stall shopping plus a gorgeous gift bag for each guest.
And this year, $5 from every ticket will be donated to The McGrath Foundation, to help fund the work of breast cancer nurses. So by attending, you’ll also me making a big difference in someone’s life!
The event dates are:
Brisbane: 5th-6th of June, the Stamford Plaza
Melbourne: 17th-18th of July, the Winsdor Hotel
Adelaide: 4th of September, the Stamford Grand
Sydney: 8th-9th of October, The Westin
For full details, and to book your ticket, head to www.thehighteaparty.com.au
