November

Welcome to our November blog…still can’t quite believe its November already! We have had such a great response to our October blog and to our new look website – so THANK YOU everyone….please don’t forget to sign up and ‘follow’ the 'we-love-to-tea-party' blog!

Baby Shower...
With the busy wedding season firmly behind us, we thought it would be fun to focus on hosting or organising a baby shower! The English Tea Party would like to welcome and thank Jenny Haddad the founder of Dubai’s leading baby store DubaiBabies for being our guest contributor on this month’s blog!

Dubaibabies was set up in 2007 and offers the most gorgeous products for mummy, baby and toddler with products sourced from all over the world, finding many from the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. Jenny has given us her Top Five suggestions for baby shower gifts from DubaiBabies.com:
Not all mummy’s-to-be know whether they are having a boy or a girl in advance, therefore we have kept this list mostly neutral rather than pink or blue. It seems nice at the Baby Shower to give something more for the mummy than baby but this is purely a preference.

Aromababy Organic Skincare for mummy & baby – this hospital gift set has everything the mummy will need in hospital and beyond for herself and newborn baby. From nappy balm to moisture cream to pure baby wash, it is a collection of the most popular products from this Australian brand.

 From the fabulous Hotmilk Lingerie brand these stunning maternity pyjamas make a very thoughtful gift at a baby shower. Mummy can wear these in the hospital and then when she returns home with her bundle of joy. They allow for easy feeding whilst keeping mummy covered and of course stylish!

 A gorgeous gift basket filled with the fabulous Laundress products. Mummy will enjoy washing all her newborn baby clothes in preparation for the birth, knowing she is using only the gentlest of ingredients and the yummy smells of essential oils.

 Spoil the mummy to be – this basket is ideal for groups of friends who want to share a gift. It contains everything from an eco-friendly nursing cover and nursing pads to an apron style towel for washing baby whilst keeping mummy dry and a book filled with essential tips for new mums. All gorgeously presented in a white wicker gift basket and finished with organza wrap and a big ribbon.

If the mum to be does know if she’s having a boy or a girl then this gift set in pink or blue is a delightful gift to give. Containing the award winning Swaddle Designs swaddling blanket, 2 burp cloths and a comforter for baby, it makes a stunning gift set at any baby shower.


And now from the Hire Parlour...

Creating the perfect Baby Shower...what to hire
Based on 8 yummy mummys!

•  Two vintage teapots
•  8 vintage cups and saucers and 8 silver tea spoons
•  8 vintage tea plates and 8 silver tea knives
•  4 three tier cake stands
•  6 vintage bowls for the cream and jam and 6 silver spoons
•  1 sugar bowl and one set of tongs

Create a beautiful table setting by using some of our vintage inspired table runners on crisp white linen and hang metres of our signature bunting overhead….total vintage yummy mummy style!

For a quote on arranging a baby shower drop us an email, (UK) info@theenglishteaparty.co.uk and if you are in  Dubai on dubai@theenglishteaparty.co.uk

Remember to send in your photos of your vintage styled baby showers….. xx

Be Inspired

Our new fav find....

Through the great medium of Twitter The English Tea Party has been introduced to Fraser and Parlsey....one of the most gorgeous stationers around. We simply love their pret-a-porter range and this month to tie in with our baby shower issue, take a look at THE most wonderful Baby Shower in a basket range....totally gorgeous!

A very fashionable macaron….

John Galliano has collaborated with famous Parisian pastry café Ladurée to release limited edition macarons. The Dior designer’s macaroons - which come in boxes of either 6, 12, or 18 - pay tribute to his new perfume Parlez-Moi d’Amour. He chose rose and ginger flavors and created a limited edition box featuring references to the new fragrance.

All that is needed to make a truly fashionable tea break is a JG macaron iand one of our super stylish vintage tea cups...fabulous!

Lots of love
TETP xx