Jan 07

For my 30th my friend Jess shouted me an afternoon of High Tea at High Societea, Clayfield .. (check it out at http://highsocietea.com.au). What a great excuse to clean ourselves up and don a dress, heels and makeup for an afternoon of being ladies. The venue was beautiful, with roses being quite the theme, not only wallpapered inside the restaurant, also painted on plates hung on walls, and in vases on each table, and in every colour. White linen napkins, silverware, and beautiful painted tea cups and saucers set the table, we felt like we stepped into a Jane Austin novel, except we added our own touch.. a bottle of Pink Sparkling Wine! .. well it was a warm day!

Inside the restaurant

Our order came out in a 3 tiered frame holding 3 plates of different courses (covered in rose petals of course!). Bottom plate.. cucumber sandwiches, rolled asparagus sandwiches, mini quiches and frittatas. 2nd plate, mini scones, with home made jam and King Island cream, and pikelets. And the top plate, chocolate mousse (which had melted by the time we got to it), and little cakes and slices. Oh, and a pot of Lady Grey Tea, no Earl in the picture today.

Jess wondering how she's going to fit it all in her belly

Close up shot of the 3rd course

Our ladylike dresses had stretched, the wine gone to our heads, and the 2 hour sitting had finished and our afternoon of High Tea had come to an end. I definitely recommend a sitting at High Societea Clayfield for an afternoon of indulgence with the ladies, and just a great reason to wear that pretty dress.

Us looking like ladies for a change