Living Barbados Magazine November 2014 Edition April 2014 edition | Page 77

AFornthetage Teareasons
Vi very best Party
Photography by Julie Chalbaud

On a cool Friday afternoon in the St Thomas countryside, a
bevy of charitable ladies turned out in their finery for a good
cause, to support the Know Me Love Me Foundation’s Vintage
Tea Party fundraiser at Fisherpond Great House. Owned by
John Chandler and his wife Rain, this stately home is an exemplary example of old world charm, with its unique Barbadian
architecture and period furniture which made Fisherpond the
perfect location for an event such as this.
A busy morning had seen a hive of activity as this traditional Barbadian Plantation home was decorated with
vintage-style decorations, swaths of flowing white material
and theme props, while the gorgeous gardens were utilised
to their fullest potential and fabulous flower arrangements
were the centrepiece on each table. Tiered stands were full
to the brim with exquisitely decorated cupcakes, pastries and
French macarons and each place setting featured beautifully

designed menus and gorgeous antique tea cups and saucers
in a variety of designs and styles.
At 3pm, a sea of ladies in hats, gloves, pearls and lace began
to arrive and were greeted at the door with a Victorian style
paper fan and ushered through the house (catching eager
glimpses of the table décor along the way) into the lush gardens where a refreshing glass of Minted Blueberry lemonade
awaited. Guests were encouraged to peruse the wonderful
selection of generously donated items on display – including
a Caribbean Cruise, a weekend in St Lucia, stunning jewellery,
beautiful outfits, spa treatments, event tickets and more.
Opposite page: Roberta, Lady Simpson, Rafi Simpson, founder of the
Know Me Love Me Foundation, his wife Lauren and children from
Reynold Weekes Primary, St. Philip. Rafi is holding one of the backpacks
filled with supplies that were donated to the school children.
Above left: Some of the prizes at the Vintage Tea Party included a treatment form Coral Reef Spa and tickets for two to the SOL Rally VIP Tent.

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