Hello there! We are Dani and Xak
We love afternoon tea, coffee, and treats
Follow us on all our afternoon tea, baking, cooking, and crafting adventures. If it involves food, we are close by.
The LEGO Sabbatical: Building The Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon
In honor of Star Wars Day, Dani relives her Lego themed Sabbatical and fulfilling her lifelong dream of building the UCS Millennium Falcon.
Making Mini Macarons (A Gluten Free Dessert)
Xak makes the notoriously difficult French macarons for the dessert tier of our upcoming gluten free children’s tea party.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Top Hat Special Teas in Florence, South Carolina
We visited Top Hat Special Teas in Florence, South Carolina for the 6 course Victorian afternoon tea.
The Hallmark Hannah Swensen Movie Event: Apple Turnovers, Brie and Apple Sandwiches, and Apple Cider
We celebrated the release of the new Hallmark Hannah Swensen movie, “One Bad Apple”, with an apple themed menu featuring turnovers, cider, and sandwiches.
How I Became a Library Fangirl
It’s National Library Week and while libraries are incredible, I didn’t always think that way. After being reintroduced in my adulthood, I realize now how important they are to everyone.
How Macarons Helped Me Find My Better Half (A Love Story)
After years of attempting to make macarons, Xak and I finally conquered the tricky French sandwich cookie… and fell in love along the way!
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Rosemont Manor in Berryville Virginia
While searching for our wedding venue back in 2022, we discovered afternoon tea at the Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway, South Carolina
We visited Laura’s Tea Room in the tiny town of Ridgeway, South Carolina for a four course festive afternoon tea in a beautiful historical building.