Wednesday, November 24, 2010

A CHRISTMAS TEA IN SCOTLAND



The blogosphere is of course buzzing with anticipation over Mr. Toast’s 2nd annual Christmas Tea…My, if you missed last year’s event, you certainly should revisit this spectacular gala. Mr. Toast is highlighting many special moments on his sidebar and throughout some of his posts. Please stroll over there to get a recap of the glorious event and to sign up to attend this year.

I have the perfect date for this Highland fling. I will be escorted by none other than the Laird of Glenbogle, Archibald MacDonald. Archie invited me to spend a few days before the event at his ancestral home of Glenbogle House. I just hope this time; the plumbing issues have been resolved. Keeping a castle in tip top shape can prove rather taxing, or so I’m told ;)... That ever so eccentric family and staff of his should make the stay very entertaining to say the least. It seems I will also be conducting a bit of business while visiting with the MacDonald’s. Apparently, the family are in an uproar over some ancestral portraits. The request was vague but has something to do with questioning their authenticity. Hum… Archie has asked for an Art Historian’s advice so, of course, I am more than happy to look into this for him.


(Here's a photo of my date, Archie, the Laird of Glenbogle. He's the handsome one, first step, in the middle of a cast of, err, characters. Trust me when I say that's the understatement of a lifetime.)

Ah, now that my date for this event has been secured, I must finalize my wardrobe. Check back after this Holiday weekend for a sneak peak. Hum...can't wait to see what Archie wears. He has been known to sport a variety of kilts so this should prove interesting.



And last but not least, Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of you!

7 comments:

Zuzana said...

I watch this from time to time on BBC.;)
Happy Thanksgiving dear Rebecca, to you and yours,
xoxo

Rebecca said...

It's one to easily watch over and over again ;)...

Had a lovely Thanksgiving, thank you! Are you still snowed in?

Michael said...

So perfect REbecca. thank you very much for already hopping over the pond and getting the xmas tea spirit going over there. How's the art history examinations coming along?

your clan there will be all a dither fending for you, I am quite sure. Can;t wait to see just how glamorous you surely will be.

Michael said...

Good to see you back btw even if just for this Winter Tea! :)

WrightStuff said...

If my son had been a girl, I was going to call him/her Lexie. (It was a very popular show 6 years ago!!)

Christine said...

Rebecca, the Laird is very handsome, lucky you. And hope the plumbing issue, if any, is resolved in time for your visit! See you at the tea!

Alexandra MacVean said...

Nice choice, Rebecca. Archie is....like....WHOA!!! (wink) Looking forward to meeting you and the others at this year's Christmas Tea. I heard last year's was just divine! And I've also heard you have exquisite taste in style. :)