Tea. An aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub (bush) native to East Asia. After water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. This according to Wikipedia. Whateevveerr. All I know is that there is nothing better than a hot cup of tea, or two, or three to get my morning, my afternoon and my evening started. Laughs. And ice tea is served year-round in my home as well. I also make a pretty mean currant scone which would make my British/Irish/Scot ancestors proud. So it should be no surprise that I would pay homage to tea at Petit Lac Des Cygnes.
Several builds were considered before settling on the Pavilion de Boulogne by China & Goodies. It’s not a massive structure; four rooms in all measuring 19 meters x 24 meters. Land impact is on the heavy side, but the Pavilion textures and overall appearance are outstanding.
The vestibule is the first room you enter. Its furnishings while ornate are kept to a minimum. In the center of the room is a round table with a small portrait of Marie Antoinette, for which the Pavilion is named. Lilacs scent the air.
Off to one side of the vestibule is the former boudoir now a private dining room for two.
Returning to the vestibule, through the double doors you will find the oval Grand salon. Here is the main tearoom furnished with white wrought iron furniture, afternoon tea, and all the trimmings. The doors can be opened to catch the gentle breeze.
On the other side of the vestibule is a “raucheffoir,” or small warming kitchen where tea and all it entails is prepared.
Outside in the surrounding garden are tables, each set with a different tea set that is interactive. Armillaries house an intan, birds chirp merrily, water trickles softly from the fountain while lights twinkle through the maple trees. A lovely spot for friends to gather or maybe a romantic interlude for two?
Your ride can be found here. Be kind to one another. TWMA♥
I would like to thank:
1st Photo
China & Goodies: Pavilion de Boulogne
3D Trees: Golden Shower Tree
Onsu: Night Soil Planters
Botanical: Boxwood Hedge, Maple Tree
Studio-Skye: Sakura Tree
Novus: Fondness Statue
Morf’s Mesh: Wrought Iron Sign
Apple Fall: Wrought Iron Table and Chair from Christmas Bake Off Gacha
2nd Photo
China & Goodies: Louis XVI Bibliotheque Table, Bronze Trianon Chandelier, Gilt Sconce en treillage, Mantel Astronomical clock, Bouquet of porcelain WHITE lilacs, Bouquet of porcelain lilac lilacs, Chenet a la Chimay, fireplace logs
Fancy Decor: Printemps Mirror, Faline Candlestick, Printemps Box
Ariskea: Letters from Versailles Gacha
Theory: French Ormolu Photo frame
3rd Photo
La Galleria: LOVER’S Table, Kerman-Light-Blue-Ivory-Gold RUG
Tres Beau: Slipper Chair
Fancy Decor: Printemps Mirror, Printemps Candlestick, Spencer Paintings
Bazar: Forest Dining Set Place Setting
China & Goodies: Montgolfier Chandelier, Pendulum de Minerve, Chenet a la Chimay, fireplace logs
Ordem da Rosa: Antique Cupped Drapes
Ariskea: Les demoiselles Portraits and Marie Antoinette Letter from Versailles Gacha
LODE: Royalty Vase [Crimson]
4th Photo
Spargel & Shine: Bistro table & Chair
Erratic: Tea Service from An English Afternoon Gacha
China & Goodies: Bronze Trianon Chandelier
Ordem da Rosa: Antique Cupped Drapes
Nomad: Classic Fountain
Studio-Skye: Sakura Tree
5th Photo
Apple Fall: Plantation Dining Table, Neva’s Kitchen Shelf RARE, Hanging Wicker Basket, Pestle & Mortar, Silver Antiqued Rabbit, Lovebirds Candle, Recipe Books, Rusted Flour Tin, Rolling Pins Assorted, Sourbread Loaf in Tin, Stockholm Entry Cabinet RARE, Reaching Plant common, Gourds in Vintage Bowl, Neva’s Antique Scales, Pan Rack, Elvira Teapot
Spargel & Shine: Fanny’s Lace Curtains
Post: Marquette Gas Stove, Marquette Sink, Marquette Monitor Top Refrigerator, Wood Floor Grate, Marquette Braid Rug
Dutchie: vintage metal dishrack, sand, soap and soda set,
Floorplan: vintage egg basket, le lait can
tres blah: Dirty Dishes from Hodgepodge Gacha
Hive: hanging glass light
6th Photo
Apple Fall: Wrought Iron Table and Chair from Christmas Bake Off Gacha
Botanical: Boxwood Hedge, Maple Tree
Nomad: Classic Fountain
Robin(S)Woods: Tea Set Pure White v3.1
Onsu: Night Soil Planter
Medieval Fantasy: Adonis with greyhound dog
Silas Merlin: Cupid from Marble Statue Gacha 2, Psyche from Marble Statue Gacha 6
The Secret Store: Lavender from Wild Flowers Gacha
Hive: worn garden bench
Pixel Mode: Armillary
3D Trees: Cypress tree, Golden Shower Tree, Wisteria
China & Goodies: Pavilion de Boulogne
