Afternoon Tea At Bergdorf Goodman; Linda's at BG; Kate Spade Jumpsuit

 

It’s been nearly 20 years since the holiday honoring slain legendary civil rights leader Martin Luther King established the third Monday in January as a U.S. federal holiday. And five years ago, I launched my blog on MLK day. So yesterday, January 5, the millennials that I love, my daughter Channing, and one of her best friends, Serena, my best friend, Cynthia. And a new fabulous friend, Brenda, met for afternoon tea at Bergdorf Goodman to celebrate this milestone.

Afternoon Tea AT Bergdorf Goodman; Linda's at BG; Kate Spade Jumpsuit

You could say I’ve been in an English state of mind since the holidays when my daughter and I binge-watched the Netflix series The Crown. The British period drama reflects on Queen Elizabeth II coming into her own once she is crowned the ruling monarch of Great Britain. We can thank Anna, Duchess of Bedford, for Afternoon Tea, as she is credited with starting the tradition.

ASOS Wine Double-Breasted Vinyl Trench Coat; Afternoon Tea at BG; Linda's at BG

I couldn’t think of any better way to celebrate blogging for five years at The Age of Grace than afternoon tea at Bergdorf Goodman, the fancy-schmancy luxury store in New York City. It doesn’t matter if you’re purchasing the latest Diana Vreeland limited edition perfume or makeup trend from the Beauty Department; Bergdorf’s treats you like a million dollars with their exquisite customer service. I couldn’t wait to return to the iconic department store to explore Bergdorf’s Senior Vice President, Director of Women’s Fashion and Store Presentation Linda Fargo’s curated shop within the department store, “Linda’s at Bergdorf Goodman,” for fun blog photos.

ASOS Double-Breasted Wine Vinyl Trench Coat; Linda's at BG; Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman
Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman. Location: Linda’s at BG 4th Floor.

And last Sunday wasn’t my first time having Afternoon Tea in Manhattan. The first time was in 2014 at The Plaza, then again in 2015 at The Ritz Carlton.  The Bergdorf Goodman Cafe overlooks Central Park.  I didn’t get to see the view, but I plan to do another meet-up in the spring with a few bloggers I’d like to get to know.

Ladies lunching; Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman; Millennials and Boomers
Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman. My guests were Brenda, my daughter Channing, Serena, one of Channing’s BFFs, and Cynthia, my bestie.

The cafe was busy with lunch and tea service, so I’m glad I made the reservations in November. My time there was everything I expected. The service was excellent, the pastries were delectable, and the selection of tea and champagne was terrific. But I especially loved spending time with my guests. Some of my favorite ladies to swap stories with, be silly, and encourage one another.

Goody Bags

I made goody bags to thank everyone for their support and love. For the millennials, I found a Hats By Olivia Party “Boujee” drinking straw and a Hello Kitty clear pouch. For Brenda and Cynthia, I gave them sleep masks and flamingo pouches.

Afternoon Tea at BG; BG mirror selfie
Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman. Last photo of the day, a must mommy-daughter mirror selfie.
Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman. Benefits of Herbal Teas. Image Credit: Hello Natural Co.

Drinking tea is not only relaxing but also has many benefits for the body, depending on which type you enjoy. I prefer to sip herbal tea, mostly green or sage tea.

Afternoon Tea at BG; Citrus Roobios Tea
Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman. I’m getting ready to enjoy my Citrus Roobios Tea.

 And you, dear reader, I thank you with a grateful heart for visiting and commenting on my blog. I do appreciate your support. Thank you for reading.

Have a fabulous, healthy, and stylish week,