Serendipity and Following the Signs

Did you know - Im a believer in Serendipity and for those of you familiar with the Universal Law Of Attraction - Like attracts like.

Ever wondered about the science behind this statement? It's apparently got all to do with Quantum Physics! Neat huh!

Want it more simply? Check it out here

Click here to see how it happens to me all the time!

Just Another Magic Monday

Just Another Magic Monday!

Greetings chums!  How was your weekend? Where did you visit, what sites did you see and what joyful experiences did you share?  I've been having an incredible time and it just keeps getting better and better!  How so you ask?  I have abolished weekends and decided to keep that same fun feeling of a weekend with me EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!!! I have a series of ways to do this such as laughing at pictures of cats such as this one, finding the joy in simple things and of course, taking High Tea!!! So you need to read my latest article about how to make the most of NOW and get rid of Monday-itis for ever!!!!
Here's the link: http://www.getalife.net.nz/blog/get-focussed/just-another-magic-monday
And make sure you visit my wordpress blog as well: http://moniquebradley.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/just-another-magic-monday/

In the meantime, laugh more and be kind to yourself....Talk soon!!
Hugs,
M X

Happiness and the pursuit thereof....

Happiness and the pursuit thereof....

Greetings friends!!!  Well, what an amazing time I've been having!!!  High Tea last weekend was divine as lovely Partner Pete and I were joined by Sunita (The Duchess of High Tea) Rebecca, Sandra and Wendy.  It was incredible and we enjoyed each others company immensely!!  What a great venue - Brownstone on Ponsonby Road in Auckland and I was delighted to present each lady a little goodie bag with some special gifts courtesy of my friend Mark Donovan from Donovan's Chocolates, Petes 8 year old Daughter Leah (who made cat cards), Sunita who has a business called 'Fancy Pants Treats' who made fresh macarons for the guests and a massive gift from Shannon Simpson from Nana Anne's Home Remedies!!!  Face masks and fresh tea samples a-plenty for everyone and to top it off the food was fab....

If you're looking for more fun, please join my online community: www.getalife.net.nz

I'm hoping to book more High Tea events very very soon!!!

Such fun!

The High Tea Queen *waves regally*

To read more of my inspirational posts, visit:
http://moniquebradley.wordpress.com/

New Video upload!!  http://www.getalife.net.nz/blog/get-out/high-tea/happiness-is-a-fresh-pastry

Vaniye Patisserie - Parnell. HAVE YOU BEEN THERE YET?

One word: Heaven.
Yes, greetings from the High Tea Queen *waves regally*

If you haven't been there yet, you need to. I nearly cried when I walked in there...They have the most amazing and beautiful array of gorgeous culinary delights.  This patisserie is not just a joy for the taste buds but also for the eye. Visit their site: www.vaniye.com and if you fancy a visit, let me know.....would love to pop over again!

Contact Details

Address : 1/7 Windsor Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand

Email : contact@vaniye.com
Phone : 09 307 0839

If you're interested in joining me for one of my events: 

http://getalife.net.nz/blog/get-out/high-tea/high-tea-events

And for my High Tea ideas and updates visit here:

http://highteaqueen.wordpress.com/

And A Right Royal Welcome To Our New Contributor - The Duchess Of High Tea - Sunita Martin

Salutations my people, this is your Duchess speaking.  Allow myself to introduce….myself.

My name is Sunny and I am a BIG fan of the high tea.  I have been all over the world trying out different high teas in my time and am now in the process of helping my workplace, The Library Café in Onehunga, in perfecting their high tea.

I am also a baking fiend, and you’d do well to keep on my good side and live nearby to me as I bake a lot and test new things and invent constantly, but because I have Diabetes, I can’t actually take that step to know it is perfection.  And my husband is kind of getting sick of being the guinea pig.  I may not be able to take joy in my creations, but I sure enjoy seeing other people enjoy them! To learn more about me and my work you can visit the following sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fancy-Pants/302662673080914

Wordpress: http://highteaqueen.wordpress.com/high-tea-and-me-sunita-martin/

And to book for one of our exclusive events: http://www.getalife.net.nz/blog/get-out/high-tea/high-tea-events

Love and sweet delights,

Duchess Sunny XXX

Nothing says 'LOVE' like a freshly baked cupcake

Greetings to you from the High Tea Queen *waves regally*

Well, I adore cupcakes and other baked goods and as it was my partners birthday yesterday, I felt it was a good time to celebrate! AND CUPCAKES were a great choice thanks to the wonderful team at Frangipani Cupcakes in Auckland. How many of our major celebrations are attached to some sort of feast? Think about it...birthday's, weddings, christenings, funerals...they are celebrated the same in almost every culture!  So yesterday we devoured Red Velvet cupcakes with Chocolate (and Pink) butter cream frosting....WOW is all I can say....totally amazing and enjoyed by everyone who was lucky enough to get a bite! To read more about it and to hear my thoughts on birthdays and the emotion that goes with them, visit my blog: http://moniquebradley.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/nothing-says-love-like-a-freshly-baked-cupcake/

And to read more articles about joy and for a full version of this article, visit my site: http://www.getalife.net.nz/blog/get-a-new-story/nothing-says-love-like-a-freshly-made-cupcake

The Health Benefits Of Drinking Tea

What's that you say?  There are health benefits of drinking tea?  

Hello darlings!  It's the High Tea Queen here *waves regally* and I'm excited to announce that you can actually increase your vitality, health and well being by drinking tea!! 

Yes, you heard it here.... 

So your daily constitutional (i'm talking about tea folks) actually has benefits more so than drinking herbal or fruit teas...More antioxidents and some awesome things tha can actually inhibit the growth of cancer.  Yup it's true.  

You need to read the article.

It's posted here: http://wp.me/s3Idqa-123 and has heaps of other info on it for you to browse through.

Who knew that drinking more tea would be to honour they temple....

Honouring as we speak....

Also make sure you book your ticket NOW for our exclusive High Tea Event happening in Auckland. Tea tasting, great food, goodies to take home and such fun.  

Get your ticket here: http://getalife.net.nz/events/high-tea-events/high-tea-with-the-high-tea-queen-waves-regally

The High Tea Queen Gets Out And About - Vauxhall Cafe

Greetings chums!  It's Monique Bradley here - The High Tea Queen and what an exciting day it's been!
Just so happened that whilst out taking a stroll, I happened to make a return visit to one of my new favourite places to go...Vauxhall Cafe in Milford Shopping Centre.
Love the styling of this place

This is one of staff. He's a cool cat and suggested how I may like to taste my tea with Soya Milk...

Love the Logo!

Today I very excitedly tried the Tea menu and I have to say, I was not disappointed.....
I even made a video about it!

To watch the video, head here:
http://getalife.net.nz/hightea/the-high-tea-queen-gets-and-about-vauxhall-cafe-1

And to book your ticket for an exclusive High Tea event in Auckland, visit:
http://getalife.net.nz/events/high-tea-events/high-tea-with-the-high-tea-queen-waves-regally

Alrighty then!
Must dash!

Till next time,
The High Tea Queen *waves regally*

Oh - and for more articles on High Tea visit here:
http://highteaqueen.wordpress.com/

Good day to you chums! (By the way - you can find more of my amazing High Tea hints here: http://highteaqueen.wordpress.com/)

I’m Monique Bradley, Actor, Singer, Entertainer, Presenter and MC.

I have a huge background in food appreciation due to growing up with a mother who is a home economics teacher. I grew up in her kitchen, which was always on the go and from a young age I was cooking scones and other baked goods.

I have such fond memories of standing at the kitchen bench and looking at myself in the window in front of me to watch my performance as ‘Alison Holst’ – the Queen of New Zealand Home Cooking since her first appearance in the 1960′s.

I have had the great fortune of working as MC of ‘The Food Show’ in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch for the last 13 years.  One of the highlights for me so far has been to meet and work with Alison, my childhood cooking Idol who has been a presenter at the show and I believe I was so nervous, I curtseyed….It’s all a blur.

OK, So I’ll be honest, I’m not terribly good in the kitchen when it comes to cooking meals, but I LOVE baking and am certainly an excitable consumer and lover of this incredible tradition!

For me, the biggest buzz about High Tea is the tradition.  For 1-2 hours, you are sitting and enjoying.  All the stresses of life disappear as you make the most of the incredible baked delights in front of you, chat with your girlfriend (or boy friend) and solve the problems of the world. I’m convinced that there would be less world problems if the great leaders of the world took tea together.

This blog will be dedicated to the following:

My favourite High Tea Venues

High Tea Venues in Auckland (where I currently reside)

High Tea Venues In NZ

High Tea Venues around the world

The difference between High Tea and Afternoon Tea

High Tea and Brunch

High Tea at the…..(you can help me fill in the blanks with your suggestions or invitations)

How to eat well etc….

And recipes for different yummy things – as well as a suggestion on Etiquette, what to wear, what to do and a little more about the tradition of this incredible experience.

I look forward to loading reviews and organising events as well so make sure you start following my blog so you can redeem your invitation!

Be well!

Monique Bradley – The High Tea Queen! *waves regally…*