Tea for two...or twenty.

We just can’t think of a better way to spend a beautiful sunny afternoon then at a garden party.
We recently had the pleasure of planning a birthday garden party in beautiful Ottawa.
With the ladies in their finest hats and the men in their ties it had us feeling a little nostalgic. There's something to be said about catching up with friends while sipping tea in your Sunday best.

While some enjoyed an afternoon of games (badminton, bocce ball and croquet) others socialized around the tea bar. Beautiful china tea cups sat in waiting for one of the many varieties steeping for guests. For those of you looking to hold on to the last fleeting days of summer, we'd have to suggest a garden party. In our opinion, few things rival a nice afternoon get together with a good group of friends and a chilled glass of strawberry champagne. Cheers everyone!

-L

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If you're planning a night in Niagara Falls anytime soon we have to recommend the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Fallsview. A recent event allowed us to appreciate the history of this great venue.

Some might say the hotel could use a little love but if you're the type of person that appreciates authenticity then this is the hotel for you.

Having been built in 1929 it's a piece of Niagara history not to be missed.

We truly enjoyed our stay, the rooms are smaller than we're use to (think hotel room in Paris or San Francisco) so not exactly ideal for two gals who often pack too many shoes, but we must admit there is something to be said about staying in the same room Marilyn Monroe called home for awhile in 1952. Admittedly, room 801 is not exactly the same as when Marilyn enjoyed it but that didn't stop us from soaking up the vibes. - L