Vintage Patisserie
The secret of a lovely afternoon tea is not only in the quality if its scones. It has to provide an atmosphere, take you away from your routine. You need to feel a touch of luxury, to feel transported to another time and space, to be charmed away… The moment is to be suspended in time somehow, nothing else should matter but the very moment. Though not as sacred a tradition as a japanese tea ceremony, each object does have an important place and role: the trio (cup, saucer, pastry plate), the elegant cake stand, the teapot. Whether you go for splendind china or shiny silver, this is cause for celebration, for beauty in each detail. Whether you are two or 10, it just calls for chats and confidences…
This afternoon, head to the Fashion Fete in Covent Garden. Vintage Patisserie has a little party for you there: real lawn, white laced garden tables and chairs, teapots turned into colourful vases, an extraodinary collection of vintage china, at the same time mismatched and dancing along wonderfully… You will meet Angela Doree, in 1920ies fashion, gorgeous red hair elegantly curled, smily divinely. She is so passionate it only takes you seconds to fall in love with her world. On the side is a suitcase with hats and boas to add a final touch – I haven’t seen a guest not going for those, giggling along!
For a mere £5, you can enjoy a cup of Tea Palace brew (the Lavender Earl Grey is a gem - took me right back to those memories) and a cupcake from Ella’s with their lovely sparkles signature. What a bargain!
Don’t have the time today? Not to worry - you can book a proper afternoon tea on their website. Vintage Patisserie proposes a few secret locations in London and for £35, you will get more atmosphere than a 5 * hotel could provide and more of a cocooning experience… 1920ies feel, jazz music, beautiful food, gorgeous table, plenty of dress up accessories to try on and even a gorgeous touch! How could any girl resist this? You can even upgrade to workshops, tasting experiences, personnalised cupcakes and chocolates… Have a look at this article to fall even more for it….
The Vintage Patisserie
Until 18.00 @ Covent Garden’s fashion fete, this Sunday Sept 19, 2010
Or book the experience on their website
8 Responses to “Vintage Patisserie”
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Cela fait stéréotype mais je ne buvais pas de thé avant de venir vivre à Londres. Bon c’était en 1986… Mes amis irlandaises m’ont initiée et ensuite j’ai découvert un salon de thé style bonbonnière où je venais me régaler en écoutant les conversations de supers mamies au physique de Miss Marple.
Bon dimanche Coralie -
Chocoralie says:
Ooooh, mais ou etait donc ce salon de the? A Londres? En Irlande? Peut-etre existe t-il toujours! Bon dimanche a toi aussi, je leve ma cup of tea a ta sante!
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Ce salon de thé était à côté du London Tara hotel où j’ai travaillé quelques mois. Je ne sais pas si il existe toujours. Il appartenait à la compagnie irlandaise Air Lingus. Il y avait à côté un restaurant français qui s’appelait “La ruelle” et le salon était à deux pas.
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Cou cou Coralie,
Tes images sont très belles. J´aimerais visiter cette patisserie
Bisous et bonne semaine à toi!
Elisa -
Marielle: le nom de The Muffin Man teashop te dit quelque chose?
Elisa: ah, si tu repasses par Londres, je t’invite! Bises, douce Elisa…
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Franchement j’ai oublié le nom mais à mon prochain séjour à Londres, j’aimerai revenir dans ce quartier. Derrière le London Tara Hotel il y avait de très jolies anciennes écuries rénovées en appartement.
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Fais-moi signe quand tu repasseras par ici…!
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