Hello & Welcome...won't you join me for High Tea? We just returned from our week long vacation to our West Coast...Victoria, B.C. Canada. We stayed at the Empress Hotel (check out earlier posts) and attended High Tea on Friday. I will let you look around the Tea Room for a minute then talk about the china that was used.
This was the view of the Harbour outside the window we were sitting at.
We were served fresh strawberries & cream when we arrived along with our pots of tea.
The tiered stand of scones....sandwiches and dainties was then presented.
Smoked salmon, water crest, cucumber and ginger chicken finger sandwiches were so yummy!
The fresh scones with cream and strawberry jam were the best I have ever tasted...
As you can see in the photos the dainties were also beautifully presented.
The china used in the Hotel Tea Room is Royal China made by Royal Doulton. The origional pattern was made by Booth factory in Stoke-On-Trent, England in 1914. Royal Doulton purchased the Booth factory and has a special arrangement with The Empress Hotel to be produced exclusively for the Fairmont Hotel. The Empress first used this china patern on 1939 when King George and Queen Elizabeth dined at The Empress Room on their visit to Canada.
The Hotel Gift Shop sells this beautiful Sterling jewelry made from the china and my Sweet Husband suprised me with these two pieces which I will always treasure.
Thank you for joining me today. I am joining the following lovely Ladies for Tea Tuesday...Thank you for hosting Ladies.
Martha @ hhtp://www.marthasfavorites.com
Terri @ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
Sandi @ http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Blessings,
Wanda
How nice of your husband! you will always remember your time there! Now I just ate dinner but after seeing your post I am hungry for something sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely ~ That is just the most romantic thing I have ever heard ~ your hubby is an absolute doll and what treasures to always keep near your heart ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda,
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing your wonderful high tea experience.
the food and Royal Dalton china is gorgeous.
How lovely that your husband bought you the two beautiful pieces of jewellery.
Happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
What a grand place Wanda! It is gorgeous everywhere you look.
ReplyDeleteYour sweet husband...now he's a keeper!!! Beautiful bracelet and necklace. He has awesome taste.
sending hugs...
Thank you for sharing high tea at the Empress Hotel. My mouth is watering. The bracelet and necklace are wonderful remembrances of this trip. How thoughtful! Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Wanda,
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious place to have tea! I have never been there but I hear from several, including yourself, that it is an experience. The china is beautiful and how sweet of your hubby to surprise you with the jewelery! The presentation of the refreshments is just lovely! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tea with us. It has been a real pleasure to visit you! I have fixed your link so hopefully you will get more traffic now. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter.
Blessings,
Sandi
Oh how very lovely! What a wonderful place to take a vacation and a tea! The treats look absolutely marvelous - lovely gifts - what a great husband!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a blessed time,
Kathy
Food looks delightful! Beautiful jewelry! Looks like a grand time!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jill
WOW HOW BEAUTIFUL!!! AND THE FOOD LOOKS SOOOO YUMMY TOO :)
ReplyDeleteXO~MARI
Oh Wanda....How elegant and regal! The high tea china was exquisite. All the food offerings look lucious. What an incredible place to stay! Thanks so much for sharing. Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely experience you must have had! Your gifts are beautiful. What perfect souvenirs! That tea was elegant and looks so yummy! Beautiful china!
ReplyDeleteI loved your post; I didn't know that about the china; how neat! I love the Empress. I haven't been to high tea for years and years. The tea looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely blog- I love the pictures on the above post.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend ~ Marie (your new follower )
Dearest Wanda,
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely post! It took me back to Europe too... you have so much more to offer in your region. Wish we had something like that here in the south east. Never mind, just have to create our own at home.
You got treated royally by your husband!
Lots of love,
Mariette