Where's My Pearls?

Yesterday I was very fortunate to be invited to attend Linen and Lace at Cleveland's  annual Garden Party. Marilyn hosts it for those who have supported and encouraged her throughout the year to say thank you! Isn't that the nicest thing. I have known Marilyn it's lovely owner for many years and always admired her exquisite taste and hard work. So I had to get a bit lacy and find the pearls.....

Well as lacy and pearly as I can get! Off I went to meet some of my close friends who also know Marilyn. The shop has a little courtyard beside it and this is where it was set up...just perfect.

The front table in the photo was ours and those are my lovely friends. Bev was trying out her new Vintage Cloche hat before Melbourne Cup. She just happened to have bought it from Marilyn lol! Here is Gaye and Sandra looks very elegant and swish!

The tables were set beautifully with gorgeous china and pretty flowers from Marilyn's own garden.

I loved the pink depression glass dish! Oh and the scent from the Sweet Peas..mmmh! We began with Champagne in elegant pink vintage flutes.

We were treated to a fashion parade of some of the beautiful vintage clothing and accessories available at Linen and Lace..some of which is beautifully handcrafted by Marilyn herself.

Of course there were pretty teacups....constantly being refilled...

accompanied by a delicious high tea...and yes refills!

I had the loveliest time, being with dear friends Sandra, Gaye, Bev and new friend Annette and surrounded by such gorgeousness. Afterwards we got to pop into the shop for a browse...It is overflowing with such beautiful treasures.

On various visits to the shop I have looked lovingly at some beautiful silver earrings fashioned from the handles of petite teaspoons. I couldn't resist this time as there were tiny little birds on these. Bit of a splurge but I don't often do it.

I also replenished my supply of beautiful Lavender hand cream. I told Mr R. I wouldn't be too late but after lots and lots of chatter and laughter I was very late home! Definitely a "Diamond Day"!
This morning I enjoyed another little treat with my morning coffee....this beautiful magazine gifted to me by my friend Bev yesterday.

Ok back to my pretty pages...
Enjoy your Sunday.
Namaste and Blessings,
Michelle xxx