HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-12-16, Page 22 News Record • Wednesday, December 16, 2015
New business provides
party atmosphere fit for a
queen and her princesses
Valerie Gillies
Clinton News Record
There is a new business in Clin-
ton that is bringing the magic of
make-believe and the fun of the
fanciful to its patrons. Her Majes-
Tea's Room opened for business at
the beginning of October at 19
Albert Street in Clinton. It houses a
mix of services and products
brought together by owner/opera-
tor Sofia Brindley.
Brindley explained where the
name of her store came from.
"Recently I became a very proud
grandmother which has changed
my whole world." Her face lights up
as she points to the framed portrait
of her now six -month-old grand-
daughter, Sofia Do, displayed in the
corner of the showroom.
Family has always been impor-
tant to Brindley. With the newest
addition, she realized that she
wanted to do something that would
remind people of the importance
of making memories and tradi-
tions. She adds, "As grandmothers
and mothers it's basically up to us
to keep this going."
It is the memory -making that is
emphasized at Her Majes-Teas
Room, as the service she offers that
is dearest to her heart is the
Queen's Tea Parties, styled after the
old-fashioned British tradition.
Brindley excitedly relates that all
little girls like to play dress up. She
then smirks and adds that even
when we grow up, women still like
to dress up. "The 'Queens Tea Par-
ties' allows us as grandmothers,
mothers, sisters and friends to host
being the Queen of our Castle and,
by doing so, we start the tradition
of hosting these parties. I feel in
today's society we are losing the
importance of family and spending
simple time with each other. With
all the electronics and distractions,
we need to grasp and instill the
importance of family."
Brindley's sisters were a huge
help with getting Her Majes-Teas
Room up and running and con-
tinue to participate in their own
ways. Stella Monk is Brindley's sis-
ter and partner in crime with the
tea parties. It takes a lot of work to
prepare for a party, especially one
such as they staged recently that
was a birthday party for approxi-
mately 65 people.
Her Majes-Teas Room provides
round tables, chairs with covers
and colour -coordinated sashes,
table linens, fine bone china and
24k gold-plated flatware to create
the atmosphere for the events at a
location chosen by the host. A Prin-
cess Cupcake cake is also available.
Catering is arranged by the hostess.
There are approximately 10 - 15
gowns available for the adult host-
ess Queen to choose from, com-
plete with a crown, as well as about
15 little princess gowns for the
younger party -goers. The Teas are
not only for children's birthday, but
can also be adapted to other events
such as bridal or baby showers,
Valerie Gillies Clinton News Record
Sofia Brindley holds one of the custom-designed tutus made by her sister that is available in Brindley's newly opened
bridal shop and consignment clothing boutique, Her Majes-Teas Room, at 19 Albert Street in Clinton.
retirement, honouring a special
friend and other occasions.
Monk also designs and creates
the famous custom-made tutus
that are available in both children's
and adult sizes in Her Majes-Teas
Room. They certainly add a touch
of whimsy to the bridal and con-
signment clothing displays in the
showroom. All of the bridal fash-
ions are new pieces at very reason-
able prices. Consignment bridal
gowns are not accepted for sale.
The remainder of the clothing is a
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men's and ladies' consignment
shop. Those interested can contact
Brindley to find out how the con-
signments are handled.
Companion lines of product
include Crossroad Candles, which
are scented candles, as well as
Abbott real life candles, which look
like they have a real flame, but are
actually decorative candles with
lights on a fabric flame giving a
realistic effect of a flickering candle
flame without the hazards of the
fire.
Another of Brindley's sisters,
Elena, is the ironing girl. Brindley
emphatically declares, "I hate iron-
ing!" She jokes, "Between the two
of them they keep me grounded to
not get too carried away." More
seriously, "The support of my fam-
ily is what kept me going everyday
when I doubted myself."
On February 28, 2016 Brindley's
shop will be do the entire bridal fash-
ion show at the Welcom Wagon
Bridal show in Exeter.
The back of the store houses Lash
Envy and Spa, the business owned
and operated by Brindley's neice,
Stephanie Monk.
Her Majes-Teas Room is open on
Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thurs-
days and Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
You can learn more about Her
Majes-Teas Room on facebook, by
dropping into the showroom at 19
Albert Street in Clinton or call Sofia
Brindley at 519-955-5507.
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Marie, Neil, Laura, Teresa and Dawn