High SocieTea House

As I mentioned here, this weekend I experienced my first high tea. It was wonderful! We ordered the "Queen's Tea" which included a choice of tea (I choose the Crème Brulee flavor), quiche with soup or salad, amazing cranberry and caramel scones complete with lemon curd and clotted cream, assorted savories/mini sandwiches, sweets, and plated dessert. Needless to say we left with our tummies full. I can't wait for my next visit to the High SocieTea House. As stated on the menu, this teahouse is a place to explore the lost art of human relationships while enjoying the perfect pot of tea.

All in The Details

blouse, jeans, necklace, bracelets - F21, shoes - Marshall's, watch - Fossil, clutch - Gap

Lace trim and fabric covered buttons - it's these types of delicate details that I am drawn to.  When I saw this blouse online I knew I had to have it.  I was even more smitten the day it arrived at my door because I could truly see all the subdued embellishment up close and personal.  This is what I wore to our Sunday tea.  I'll tell you all about it tomorrow.

Scenes From The Weekend

{participated in the Revlon Run/Walk in memory of my grandmother, Maria Luisa Crespo}

This past weekend was pretty eventful. It started with participating in the Revlon Run/Walk on Saturday, a visit to the Magnolia Bakery, enjoying some delicious tacos at my favorite place, drinking red grapefruit margaritas while watching the fight, my first high tea experience, and some cat naps throughout. That being said I am read to face this busy week head on. Make it a great one!

 {the banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery is amazing}

 {red grapefruit margarita prep}

 {more to come on my first high tea experience}

{Jada was a fan of the blood oranges at our tea}

Eye Candy of The Week

{how awesome are these piñata cookies!?}

This weekend I have a couple of things planned – participating in the Revlon Run/Walk, attending my first high tea, enjoying some chips and guacamole and drinking homemade pink grapefruit margaritas. My little bottle of Patron Silver is ready and waiting. I leave you with some Cinco de Mayo inspiration via Pinterest.  Have a wonderful weekend!

{this is SO happening tomorrow}

{these personalized mustache straws are too cute}

{my recipe for elote - Mexican Corn is a must}

{papel picado always adds the perfect pop of color}

DIY: Tribal Inspired Sandals

I was on the search for a new pair of flat sandals the other day. All the designs that caught my eye had some kind of decorative embellishment, that quite frankly I could have done myself and pay a fraction of the price. Enter this easy DIY. It is not a quick one, but watching TV shows on my DVR helped the time fly by. Here are the steps...

{materials: an old pair of sandals, embroidery floss, super glue, scissor (not pictured)}

{tie a small knot with the first color of embroidery floss}

{glue the knot to the sandal}

{wind around the sandal - knotting each new color to the next}

{end result}

Cake Batter Blondies

Upgrading regular boxed cake mix into something a little more special is something I love to do as seen here and here.  This is another incredibly easy recipe that does just that.  I used Funfetti cake mix and added extra sprinkles as well as white chocolate chips.  The results were perfect blondies.  Crusty on the outside, chewy and moist on the inside. 

The Andy Warhol Shirt

blazer - Target, shirt - Marshall's, jeans, necklace - F21, shoes - bakers, bag - H&M, sunnies - vintage

I love a classic black and white striped shirt. I picked this 3/4 sleeve boatneck version at Marshall's last week for only $12.99. I'm all about the bargins! It reminded me of the striped shirts Andy Warhol used to wear.  I always gravitate towards a bold red lip when wearing black and white stripes. It makes for the perfect combination.