Elle Belle Enjoys A “Rawther Fancy” Holiday Tea

This fancy little lady had a Rawther Fancy Tea with Santa at Eloise’s house—aka, the Plaza Hotel—and it was a holiday dream come true! I arrived in my holiday finest and joined the other stylish little ladies awaiting our special tea party. elle belle santa

We dined in the pretty-in-pink Eloise tea room, where we were served the finest pink lemonade in our teacups, and noshed on special treats like jelly and cream cheese sandwiches, fruit kabobs, and even mini-cupcakes! I was so excited that I may have spilled a little, but the hostess was very charming and told me not to worry, since Eloise spills all the time. So, I continued on with my cupcake. Yum!

The best part came after the tea itself. We darling dolls took our grown-ups to go visit Santa Claus. We were mesmerized as he welcomed us with a hearty “Ho, ho, ho!” for our exclusive visit. We all  politely waited our turn to meet the big guy. Somehow I was last in line, but Mommy told me they saved the best for last. When I finally made my way to Santa, he listened to all my Christmas wishes and gave me a wink. Score! I am sure to be on his nice list. I posed and gave my big, winning smile to the camera for our requisite photo op. It warmed Mommy’s heart with holiday spirit.

While the grown-ups collected our North Pole pictures to bring home with us, Santa read the little ladies an Eloise at Christmastime book. Can you believe I had a private storybook session with Santa? That alone was worth the price of admission! Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, the story ended and Santa gave us all candy canes and high-fives. Wow! I am never washing my hand again.

We went back to Eloise’s boutique and where we received goody bags that rocked, and then we shopped until we dropped. Then I got to explore the Plaza and play Eloise-style before fetching a car home. The Rawther Fancy Tea with Santa made me feel well-mannered and sophisticated while having the best time ever. It had me jingling all the way.

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