A 20-something friend mentioned that he would be attending a birthday event for a friend this weekend. While he regaled us with tales of birthday bashes past, and expectations of partying this weekend, I nodded and smiled...I had many a 20-something birthday bash in my day.I celebrated a friend's birthday this weekend as well. There was nary a keg in site, thank goodness. Mel's choice of celebrating at The House of Commons Tea Room was much more up this 30-something's alley. Who needs alchohol when you can have cucumber sandwiches instead?
The House of Commons is a favorite, I chose it for my birthday last year. It's near downtown off of 15th and Platte...one of those fun neighborhoods that houses eclectic shops and great places to eat (including one of my fav sushi places in Denver--Sushi Sasa). Throw in a tea room and this neighborhood has everything. House of Commons is fun and serves a traditional high tea without being over the top with lace and flowers. Instead, the dishes are pristine white, the decor is clean and uncluttered and they serve up your tea to you in individual teapots and pitchers of cream. Best of all is how amazingly friendly and fabulous the service is each and every time. That's what keeps you coming back. Well, that and Double Devonshire Cream piled high on scones.
now that looks like the best...a birthday with tea is so fun. I love cucumber sandwiches and scones
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Mel! That looks fun. I had my bridesmaid tea at a teahouse. Such fun. Sadly it has closed since then but I loved it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great place to visit. I can't say I found anything like that in Regensburg, though. Some places that I've seen in other cities had the frilly doilies, tacky wall paper and antique china. A complete turnoff for my husband and me.
ReplyDeleteI remember celebrating my 20's in pubs, dancing, etc. Now I enjoy staying at home with close family and friends, and going out for a special romantic dinner with just husband. Times have changed ... :-)
Thanks for the fun post, Mary! Tea is DEFINITELY way more up my alley than those crazy 20-somethings! Thanks for the fun day! It was a great birthday!
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