Monday, September 2, 2013

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

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

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/








Friday, July 26, 2013


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: 

And for my High Tea ideas and updates visit here:

Thursday, July 25, 2013

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:
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

Saturday, July 13, 2013

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.