High Tea Success!

In a follow up to my High Tea for Habitat.. I am please to say it was a great success!! With many helping hands, I managed to host a tea party with white table cloths covered in soft toned flowers, tea light candles and decorative birdcages to complete the serene look of a Sunday high tea.

None of my guests came empty handed which was unexpected and I am very appreciative of. With all of their extra touches, our goodies table was overflowing with special tea party treats that kept our tummies very satisfied. Some of our delicious commodities included home-made sausage rolls, cherry ripe slice, lime friands, Minnie Mouse cupcakes and mini pecan tarts (...just to name a few!) As guests arrived in accordance to the dress code (just for a bit of added fun) with ladies in their pearls and gentlemen in their bow ties, it was time to enjoy...

My running slideshow of photos from Habitat for Humanity Australia and Disney classic tunes completed the ambiance of a positive tea party feel, whilst showing recognition of the wonderful things that the organisation does and where the generous donations from my guests were going. I held a raffle which really got everyone involved and my very talented cousin sang for us as a special treat, which was a lovely surprise.

By the end of the day our donations jar was nice and full and we had raised a total of $672 for the organisation which I am very proud of. I am very thankful to the generosity of my guests for their donations and for the delicious treats they brought along to make this day the success that it was! I was so pleased with how the day turned out and couldn't have done it without the many helping hands that contributed to organising the day... so a BIG thank you to you all!!!

It's still not too late to host a High Tea for Habitat of your own with one last weekend in September remaining. So get your baking hat on and some happy tunes playing (Disney classics in my case) and get your loved ones together to support a great cause!

High Tea for Habitat

Habitat for Humanity Australia is an organisation raising money for families and communities in need across the Asia-Pacific region. They work on building homes and shelter for families in need and are now running High Tea for Habitat during the month of September to continue raising money for these communities. High Tea for Habitat is where you can register to host a high tea with family, friends and work colleagues to raise money and donate to this worthy cause.

I am hosting a high tea this month with my family and friends and am really looking forward to it. Not only do we have a reason to put on our Sunday best and eat delicious treats - but it is also to raise money and make a difference! When I registered for this great cause, I received a pack to get me started full of great ideas for my high tea, tips on raising money and even some samples from their supporters! 

I've been trying to brainstorm some fun ideas for the high tea and decided why not have all guests dress for the occasion too - in our Sunday best with a touch of pearls for the ladies and gentleman in their bow ties. I will also be holding a raffle on the day with this money all being donated and fun tea party related prizes! If anyone has some ideas for the prizes I'd love to hear your input.

If you have a free weekend this month, register to host a high tea yourself and support those communities less fortunate than us. If you don't have the opportunity to host one yourself or attend one this month but still want to get involved, feel free to make a donation below:

http://www.habitat.org.au/greenolivemelbourneshightea

I'm really excited to get involved and hope I have inspired some of you to get involved also!

Watch this space in the next couple of weeks to get a peek at how my high tea went. If you're hosting one, I'd love to hear how it went also! 

If you're already hosting one, happy baking!! 

Making new friends

First weekend of spring… check.

Sun shining to remind us that winter is officially over… check.

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than to take a drive to Richmond and enjoy a lovely brunch at Friends of Mine. On this perfectly sunny Sunday, their bright yellow awnings were projecting a positive ambiance to the street. All fun things come in yellow – like the sun, daisies, pineapples… even Mr. Happy and SpongeBob Squarepants – and along with this, the bright colour that draws your eyes to this adorable corner café! 

There’s a great feeling when you walk into this café too – with their great selection of furniture and décor to fit in perfectly with their many surrounding furniture stores in its Swan Street location. The entrance boasts shelves of grocer goods and a glass cabinet display of baked treats, including macarons and freshly made baguettes, and hanging above is a shining chandelier.

The menu has quite a selection, starting from a light breakfast to larger plates for lunch, and of course dessert! I can never resist an all day breakfast menu and had to go for some poached eggs, trying the Friends of Mine take on ‘Eggs Benedict’ with a side of roasted tomatoes - delish! 

 What I enjoyed most about this dining experience was the extra little touches that made the experience unique – like serving OJ in a jar, the array of lighting fixtures and the ‘old school’ school desks and chairs!

I definitely recommend checking this place out. It certainly made for a great Father’s Day outing for brunch and then some furniture shopping in the stores nearby. What’s also great to hear is that this place also takes bookings for functions at night and… they hold a high tea on the last Sunday of every month! Definitely looking forward to checking that one out!