It is with absolute pleasure that I write this latest post.
I was recently treated to an afternoon at the gorgeous Cristina Re store and tea rooms. Located in Melbourne's trendy suburb of Collingwood and nestled between residences, upmarket cafes and warehouses, was this stunning storefront:
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Cristina Re. Where A Girl Goes.
I had never experienced a high tea before. The tradition of high teas, (the roots of which date back to 17th century England and its leisure classes), have always fascinated me and many times over, I had planned to treat myself to one. I am an experience girl. I do love to try new things! Especially lovely things! Like many of the joys in life, some of the best just get pushed aside in the day to day rush of living. There's always something pressing and less spectacular to fill our time but occasionally, just occasionally we get to them. And when we do...WOW!
The Cristina Re experience was for myself and my guest, Helen, one of those moments to cherish well into the future.
We arrived for our experience on a sunny Saturday afternoon after a week of persistent rain. The soothing atmosphere was tranquil and floaty and relaxed us the moment we entered. This store is so exuberantly feminine: butterflies, chiffon gowns, delicate teacups in a myriad of bright and pastel colours, scents of cake, tea and perfumed goods hung in the air with a beautifully blended aroma. Crossing the threshold here was to leave the outside world behind and step into a womanly universe. I can only think of the words perfection and elation to describe it.
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There was so much to take in. Cristina Re is both a store of paper craft supplies and provider of craft classes, high tea room and small group function centre which combines the experience of both.
You can take a craft class and high tea at the same time. Shoppers can stroll in and buy pretty stationery: card stock, pens, journals, giftware, crockery and cutlery. All of the stock, from the stunning store displays to the quality items available for purchase, are exquisitely detailed and beautifully feminine featuring Cristina Re's own designs. You can read more about Cristina's background here.
The Cristina Re store shines at special occasions. Typically they host everything from bridal showers to baby showers, birthdays and any special moment which might warrant an experience in beautiful surrounds.
But who needs an excuse?
Anyone is entitled to a special moment in splendour such as this. Everyone should allow themselves a special reward from time to time. If you reside in Melbourne or are planning a visit, make sure you head in store to treat yourself.
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Cristina's high tea crockery and cutlery is available to purchase in store and online. It is well priced and extremely elegant. It is also available in many major department stores. |
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Paper Couture. Stunning creations such as these are to be featured on Australia's Next Top Model and will be seen during Melbourne's Spring Fashion Week. |
For my visit, I was treated to a complimentary Sparkling High Tea and gifted an assortment of Cristina Re stationery items and teas in exchange for this review. The opinions expressed are my own.
To find out more, make online purchases or bookings, please visit the Cristina Re website here or Facebook page here.
Cristina Re. Where A Girl Goes.
Corner Langridge & Oxford Streets
Collingwood, Victoria
Australia 3066
Collingwood, Victoria
Australia 3066
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One lucky person has a chance to win a Cristina Re Luxury stationery pack valued at $150!
All you need to do is follow the prompts below to enter.
Competition is open to Australian residents only.
Winner will be contacted via email and given 48 hours to respond. If no contact is made, a new winner will be drawn.
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xxx
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I just went to High Tea last week at Raffles in Singapore - I wore a dress, heels and big dangling earrings! Loved it, there aren't too many opportunities to dress up mid afternoon!
ReplyDeleteI just love a good high tea, and being surrounded by gorgeous goodies to buy is an added bonus. High tea is frock, heals and bling time. Have been to Kerrie Craig in Queen Street Mall, where you get to eye off all her goodies and nibble like ladies at the same time. The ultimate girls day out! :)
ReplyDeleteI've had high tea at Christine Re and wore a tea dress of course. I hold a high tea each year for my birthday and Christine Re was my first port of call since moving to Melbourne. I coerce all my girlfriends to wear a dress (there's one non-girly one who begrudgingly obliges) but mostly we all love getting into vintage 1950's style fashion for the day. We've also hit the at The Tea Room at the NGV and the Queen of Hearts high tea at Koko Black. Next year we'll try the Stables at Como.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the PERFECT day out without kids - I love her stationery, she helped enveloped my wedding invites ;) I haven't had a high tea in YEARS, one day, one day! Great giveaway lovely :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a fantastic experience - I want to try one of those little pink cakes!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Lynda.
I'd wear my pink gingham dress!
ReplyDeleteI'd hit the shops and buy a special dress with a bit of colour that is perfect for 'Spring'. I hardly ever splurge on myself but this would be a must. I can see it in my mind, hope I can find it at the shops!
ReplyDeleteWould all depend on the weather, but either way it would be something girly and really pretty.
ReplyDeleteDiana O.
Hmm... for an "occasion" such as High Tea, I might have to put aside my jeans and don a pretty dress!
ReplyDeleteHoping to get to Melbourne at the end of the year. Looks like a trip to Christina Re for High Tea is first on my holiday to- do list! Thanks for a great review!
ReplyDeleteAll those beautiful, irresistible delectable cakes (especially tiny pink ones!), will simply NOT fit in anything other than something stretchy! Lol.
ReplyDeleteOnly my finest :)
ReplyDeleteA loose dress so I can look elegant and not look hideously fat from over eating.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures and review, It's like turning back time. Wear? A simple little black dress topped with a beaded cardigan
ReplyDeleteIt does look beautiful. When I lived alone I would always serve lunches like this!
ReplyDeleteI would go all out and invoke Jane Austen and wear one of those big beautiful dresses from the 18th century.
ReplyDeleteI love Christina Re! When I'm in a crafty shop, I spend a good half hour poring over her gorgeous DIY card books. I had no idea that she had a tea room though... which is probably a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI would wear my best preggo jeans so I could fit it all in! Nah... I'd wear something suitable chic so I can look tres elegant as I stuff all those delectable goodies in!
I would dress up as Alice in Wonderland for my high tea party
ReplyDeleteMy girliest dress and heels - with a brooch for good measure.
ReplyDeleteI don't get many opportunities to dress up feminine like because I'm always in my 'yard' clothes ready to get paint, dirt, food etc on me from my young son. So, if I were to go to a tea party like this one, it would be a perfect excuse to go and buy a beautiful knee length flowing dress, summery (because it's really hot here in Brisbane) with a gorgeous necklace and a cute pair of heels. I would put makeup on (because I rarely do) and just enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI love shops like these! Too bad I don't live in Melbourne.
ReplyDeleteMmmm I love high tea! And that did look scrummy! What a great idea, craft and food together!
ReplyDeleteA dress, heels and a fascinator.
ReplyDeleteYour blog took me away, would love that experience
ReplyDeleteI had a high tea during the day for my Hens doo a couple of weeks ago!
ReplyDeleteI wore some cute chunky heels, a baby pink dress with a collar and pockets on the chest! Looked very old school housewife!
Long black pants, a nice top, a blazer, heels, bangles
ReplyDeleteI have a lovely red dress by Melbourne designer Tiffany Treloar. With heels and gold earrings, it's perfect for high tea occasions!
ReplyDeleteI did high tea at my home for some friends. We all dolled up in our girliest gear. I so love being able to tap into the feminine side.
ReplyDeleteProbably a floral dress (mid length and fitted) with pretty heels :)
ReplyDeleteI'd have to pull out a dress and heels I think. I have a really lovely dress that I've never worn...
ReplyDeleteMy pretty cream-coloured dress - it is very vintage looking, with a scalloped edge, petticoat and cute lace peter pan collar. I'd pair this with neat pearl earrings and my cute lace-covered cream ballet flats for a delicate, distinguished look perfect for a posh high tea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance, LOVE Cristina Re and the pics look amazing <3
I always get out my best vintage frock and pearls - high tea is like stepping back in time for the afternoon
ReplyDeleteHi Jody looks like you had an amazing experience and I love those tea cups, I think I'll have to get some xo
ReplyDeletemy sleeveless soft-coloured floral dress, linen and cool, and my mother's old favourite! it'd be the perfect compliment to a 'secret garden' themed high tea, something that's exciting for both children and for adults!
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