Showing posts with label Floral Arrangements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Floral Arrangements. Show all posts

Monday, 3 February 2014

It's Ma Birfday

It was my Birthday on Wednesday.
Mr.L had the day off and we headed off to Manchester to visit 

I had heard so much about it and it didn't disappoint.
We were there four hours and would have stayed longer moving in to the Lodge Bar the adjoining Cocktail Bar if I didn't have run group that night - I will return!
Unhurried, relaxed, attentive service, we enjoyed the gorgeous Alice in Wonderland surroundings, along with wine, cocktails and wonderful food.

Red & black & black & white chequered walls, pink velvet buttoned ceilings,
everywhere a feast for the eyes.
The entrance lobby gives some insight to prepare for something a bit different
with it's baby grand piano, tented ceiling, china & floral display's.
Chandeliers everywhere - so pretty :-)
Didn't take picture's of our meal, I still feel a bit shy about getting my camera out - 
anyone else feel like that? Lots of my photo's were taken later when I had 
chatted with the staff and the Tearoom was quieter.
We had tea when we arrived as it was a chilly day, followed by a Prosecco (me), 
wine with our meal then off to the Dessert counter to choose something tatsy ;-)
French Martini, Mmmmmm
Pink wall's - identical shade to my hall, stairs & landing!
 In the corner was this wooden conservatory structure with beautiful floral 
displays clambering over it - I really want to book this area in the Summer holiday's
for me & Mr.L, the kid's & their partners for a treat!
 
How wow is this? Look's like it belongs on an altar!!
 
Lot's of speciality tea's - far more than this to choose from...
 Coffee to finish - then a mad dash across Manchester (in heels) 
to make it back in time for run group - lovely lovely day!

So, if ever you are visiting Manchester, consider a visit.
You won't be disappointed!
XX





Tuesday, 10 September 2013

En Francais

So, I escaped to France for a few days to celebrate my friends 50th birthday
 (hard to believe friends are turning 50 - just WOW)!

They live in a beautiful part of France, 68 miles South of Paris called Villemandeur, near Montargis a really pretty medieval town,  with canals, bridges and rivers to cycle :-)

I spent the days cycling, socialising & mooching around the garden which is gorgeous & so bountiful it deserves it's own post later!

& of course eating and drinking....

 Lots of small details were added to the birthday marquee. 




The main course was cooked by a Chef in the garden - seafood Paella.

Everyone was given a job to do.......I was on desert course with 3 others, we collected the plates and 'dished up' handed out to all guests, cleared away and washed up - what a fabulous idea!

Beautiful napkins.


 
Floral touches, courtesy of moi!


 

Glasses were decorated with gold & silver pens & used as table settings!




Canapés & champagne to start.






& this....I have no idea what it is but it was yum - and what a beautiful container!
I know it contained Cointreau, Blue Curacao and possibly Rum!!



We played games - one of which you were given a number. 
The men then came out carrying a chicken with a number round it's neck -
 this was mine....


As a team we had to 'herd' our chicken back to the coop
 without actually touching it with HANDS!
Ahem.....


Before entering the marquee to be seated everyone had the chance to sit here to make a card
 which you then hung inside, cute idea!


Marie's birthday chair!
Beautiful!


& The Birthday Girl Herself!


No party is complete without dancing - 
More to follow...
XX