Category Archives: Afternoon tea
La Galette Des Reines At Le Meurice, Paris
January in France means the return of the delicious traditional Galette des Rois. Made from layers of puff pastry and an almond paste filling, the seasonal galette marks the feast of Epiphany and features a charm hidden within. The lucky … Continue reading
Little Cupcake Bakeshop – Nolita, New York
While staying at The Nolitan in downtown New York, we were drawn to the Little Cupcake Bakeshop and popped in for an afternoon treat. Established in 2005 in Brooklyn by four brothers, Little Cupcake Bakeshop is a cupcake shop with … Continue reading
Posted in Afternoon tea, Cafes, New York, Patisserie
Tagged Blue Velvet cupcake, Brooklyn cupcake shop, carbon neutral bakery, Coney Island cupcake, cupcake shop on Girls, Dreaming Princess cupcake, Gisele Bundchen cupcake, Lena Dunham cupcake shop, Little Cupcake Bakeshop, Mott Street cupcake, Mott Street NYC, Nolita cupcake shop, Prince Street NYC, Red Velvet cupcake, Rice Crispy Treat, The Nolitan Hotel New York, wind-powered bakery
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Pierre Hermé Paris – Les Jardins Macarons 2013
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the legendary Pierre Hermé, as he visited London to present an exciting preview of his new Les Jardins collection for 2013. Les Jardins is a collection of 12 limited edition macarons … Continue reading
Posted in Afternoon tea, London, Patisserie
Tagged Azur chocolate, chocolate and smoked salt, chocolate disc, chocolate Pietra, Corsican honey, Jardin Andalou macaron, Jardin dans les Nuages, Jardin Japonais macaron, Jean-Michel Duriez, Les Galets chocolate, Les Jardins macarons, Macaron Yasamine, Mogador, Pierre Hermé Belgravia, Pierre Hermé Les Galets, Pierre Hermé London, Pierre Hermé Lowndes Street, Pierre Hermé Macarons, Pierre Hermé Paris, rose and ambregris macaron, rose and caramel macaron, Sakura blossom, Valentine macaron
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Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2012 Designer Shortlist
The Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2012 shortlisted designers have been handpicked by the esteemed judging panel and will now compete for the prestigious prize. The diverse selection of promising designers span womenswear, menswear, fur, demi-couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and lingerie. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Afternoon tea, Designers, Fashion, Hotels, London, London Fashion Week, News, Paris, Shopping
Tagged Anndra Neen, Augustin Teboul, Calla, Calla Haynes, catwalk fur, Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2012, ESMOD Paris, Gregory Lamaud, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, IRM Design, Les Garcons Paris, Louis Gerin, Marion Lalanne, Pierre Alexis Hermet, Promenade Dorchester, Quentin Veron, Studio Bercot, Teatum Jones Dorchester, Teatum Jones fashion afternoon tea, Thomas Tait
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Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea At The Petersham, Richmond
The Diamond Jubilee is the perfect excuse for indulging in the quintessentially British art of afternoon tea, in fact, I’m sure Her Majesty would actively encourage it! I recently visited The Petersham Hotel in Richmond to sample its Diamond Jubilee … Continue reading
Lovestruck On Leighton Meester & Vera Wang
Yesterday, I was invited to a very special afternoon tea with Leighton Meester and Vera Wang at the Corinthia Hotel London to celebrate the launch of her new fragrance, Vera Wang Lovestruck. We took tea in the elegant, beautifully scented … Continue reading
Posted in Afternoon tea, Beauty, Hotels, Hotels - Luxury, London
Tagged Afternoon tea, angelica flower, Blair Waldorf, Corinthia Hotel London, Coty, English rose tea, fragrance, Gossip Girl, lavender éclair, Leighton Meester, luxury hotel Whitehall Place, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Marc Jacobs Lola, new Vera Wang fragrance, peony rose fragrance, perfume, pink guava, Tea Palace, tuberose, Vera Wang, Vera Wang Lovestruck
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