✈️ European Vacation Part 2~ Brussels & London

Hey there! Today I'm back with part 2 of our European vacation recap:

Brussels~

Although we only had a little less than 24 hours in Belgium, I'm so glad we made the pit stop and got to experience a new country! We had the very best time trying waffles and mussels, checking out a Smurfs exhibit, grabbing a relaxing cocktail in our hotel lobby-the Hilton Grand Place, and strolling through the Grand Place.

London~

Manicure at the Bulgari Hotel Spa~

This was the most opulent spot I visited during our stay, and by the end of our trip my dry cuticles and hands were in heaven. The manicure, while pricey, was very good quality and highly relaxing. The ambiance of the Bulgari Spa is like no other spa I've ever visited before, truly stunning!

Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley Hotel~

The theme for the fashion inspired afternoon tea this season is "Couture Cakewalk" featuring cakes re-imagined and inspired from fashions most chic labels such as Moschino and Fendi. What's more fun than edible fashion? The little cakes were works of art, one was prettier than the next, and the atmosphere was lovely.

We also checked out the Hard Rock Cafe, David did a little birthday shopping at Selfridges, and he took me to one of his favorite Chinese Restaurants, Royal China on Queensway in Bayswater (we went 2 nights in a row, haha). Don't forget to look the opposite way than you're used to in the US! ;-)

David and I had an amazing time and I'm already dreaming of our next European adventure! Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)

Boston Public Library Afternoon Tea

While visiting Boston I was dying to try afternoon tea at the Courtyard Tea Room at the Boston Public Library. I made a reservation on Open Table and my mom and I took a quick Uber ride from our hotel (The Omni Parker House).

The cafe is tucked away in the very back corner of the library. It overlooks an Italian-esque courtyard and the room is gorgeously decorated in tones of grey and purple. The service and food were both phenomenal and for $39 pp I thought this tea stood up to many more expensive ones I've tried all over the world. We tried it on a Wednesday at noon, so it was quiet and not too busy. The menus are presented in old hard cover books-such a neat little touch!

My mom had the green wedding tea blend and I stuck with traditional English Breakfast. Of all the different bites we tried my mom's favorite was the mushroom and goat cheese crostini and my fave was the Earl Grey macaron. There was so much to nibble on we had to ask for a doggie bag!

If you're ever in the area and need a nice way to spend a few hours relaxing I cannot recommend this tea service enough!

Here are some pics of our afternoon:

Do you have a favorite place for afternoon tea? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you!

Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)