Happy New Yrs Eve everyone! We actually just finished w/ our NYE’s festivities in the city and now just lounging around in bed to watch the NYC times square countdown (my sis and 3 nephews are there!).
This past weekend, my youngest sister celebrated her bday. We’ll leave her age out b/c it’ll remind me of how aged I really am. Yikes. Since she also happened to be in town, I took her to the Taj Hotel for some sisterly afternoon tea time. It was the perfect opportunity to catch up and bond over petit pastries and flavored teas. The fact that we were seated in a French room overlooking Newbury St. w/ a violinist playing in the background didn’t hurt either!
Here’s the birthday girl! My youngest sister, Geri.
The Lounge- Parisian inspired.
We sat by this window which looks out to Newbury St. The famous, most posh & stylish street in Boston.
Our tea pot of choice? My sister had pear, sis in law had shanghai rose, and I had spiced chai. Add some cream and sugar, and it was the perfect tea to beat the nippy air.
The cheese plate includes 3 different kinds of cheeses, fruits, and all sorts of toasts and crackers.
Chocolate covered strawberry – stamped w/ the Taj logo.
Felt like I was in Paris again! Afternoon chit chat over tea, tiny nibbles, and a violinists playing in the background…
My tea oufit- dress & heels by Zara.
My sis in law, Helen. A new mommy to a 5mth old baby boy!
The Taj was connected to Chanel. This can get a girl in a lot of trouble…
Reflection on elevator glass door.
As the waitress was bringing out the bday cupcake, the violinist played the happy bday tune. The experience was magical!
Loving my sis’s stylish ensemble- fit for the cold and holidays!
Every gal should take her sister, bestie, or mother out for afternoon tea. Sure, it’s a little pricey but the experience is priceless and one you wouldn’t easily forget. I can’t wait to take my little Zoey out for some mommy & me afternoon tea!
To be continued (more pics to come!)…
Have a GREAT New Yrs!
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Wonderful! I love dressing up and stepping out for a ladies high tea!
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Looks like you had a very nice time. It’s the most simpliest things that make us women the happiest.
Glad you enjoyed yourself, And thanks for sharing 🙂
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Soo agree w/ you! Have a great day! Best, Kellie
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What a lovely set of photos! Thanks for sharing, I love tea and crumpets 🙂 It looks like you had a wonderful birthday!
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Thanks for visiting my blog. These tea snacks look lovely. I discovered a little tea place near my home today and snapped a few photos with my iphone; one is up on the blog. I’m a bit gutted I left the DSLR at home but what can you do.
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yes, nice pics indeed! are you trained in photography or is it hobby? perhaps you’d consider a post on your photo equipment and tips to taking better photos! 😉
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Hi Cloudancer- Photography is just a hobby. I wished I was a professional! I’m probably the last person to asked for camera use advice b/c I just kinda mess around w/ the knobs and hope that it turns out great. Most of the time, it does! Just Luck, I guess. Have a Great New Yr! Best, Kellie
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absolutely gorgeous pictures!
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gorgeous pictures and i LOVE her shoes!!!!!
this makes me want to gather up my close chicas and head to someplace fancy….just because.
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Tess, You should ABSOLUTELY do that! Why wait for the perfect excuse to dress up and enjoy fancy things?! Just do it and enjoy yourself! Happy New Yr. Best, Kellie
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Happy Birthday to your sister! Love her shoes 🙂 Your outfit is very chic.
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What a lovely coat your sister has. And oh those delightful pastries…my mouth is watering.
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Beautiful photos and gorgeous afternoon tea! Happy New Year!
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Beautiful!
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I wish we had these sort of tea rooms here in Germany… I know them from London but miss them over here… Happy new year!!
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What a Blessed, and great time you all had together. Great pics. Be BLESSED, Mtetar
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Happy New Year!
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Beautiful photos, beautiful family!
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Hello, I love the pictures. Please advise how did you set up your camera to create the beige colour effect?
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Hi Izabela- The color effect was actually from the hotel itself (and not from camera setting). The lighting at the hotel was very dim and almost yellow. This usually makes it very hard to get nice pictures b/c of the lack of lighting. I typically don’t like to shoot under this type of light but they came out nice here. Happy New Yr and thanks for stopping by! Best, Kellie
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thank you 🙂
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Wow….that’s awesome 🙂
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Beautiful! I think I will definitely take your advice and spoil my twin sister with this here in Australia!
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I love the colors of the photos! Everything is lovely, the place, the dresses, everything! :)♥
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I am very found of tea , I like tea very much , when I got a chance I never miss it..In winter it becomes my best friemd..By the way nice pics…
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These pics are stunning! I have to take my mom out for tea now.
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