Scandal at the Mansion

A Downton Abbey theme was the perfect setting for this lovely property sitting on the Melbourne city fringe. The guests, aged between 11-13,  spent weeks scouring op shops with their mum's looking for an ideal outfit to suit the post Edwardian era of the TV show.  An old fashion game of clue was played throughout the day and ended with a bingo game whilst watching an episode of Downton Abbey.

Amongst all the action the girls still managed to sit down and enjoy their High Tea in the 'North Wing' , they all sampled various teas (and the occasional hot chocolate), the scones were the definite treat du jour.

I must say when it came time for the birthday cake, never have I heard Happy Birthday sung so beautifully, only to find out the guests are all part of a choir. I was very happy when they decided to sing the song a second time. 

Next birthday in the office I will encourage my team to forget the monotone tune and aim for a higher octave :-)