musings, recommendations

Life Update: Andge in Wonderland – The Alice Experience

Wherein I, Andge, lover of all things Alice and Wonderland-esque will chronicle in picture and words the insane experience that is The Alice Cocktail Party Experience.

Please note this blog is not affiliated in any way with The Alice Experience and I do not get compensated for any promotional reviews I leave below. Iโ€™m just a girl who has a shared love for Lewis Carroll and his fantastical world.

The lovely entrance to Wonderland

We start off at the door, which is a beautiful key-shaped entrance thatโ€™s oddly reminiscent of Kerstin Gierโ€™s book covers.

You see the similarities right?

Back to that door. Of course it wouldnโ€™t be to Wonderland without the tagline: Down the Rabbit Hole. You know Iโ€™m partial to it. So shall we head on down the rabbit hole together?

Upon entering, this is the wondrous view. Colours! Odd shapes. Random knickknacks. You name it, itโ€™s here. Separately they may be less overwhelming but together? Just brilliant.

Everything is completely on theme, from the wondrous tea party table spread to that GIANT Cheshire grinning down at us.

Not to mention, Wonderland wouldnโ€™t be complete without our very own Mad Hatter guiding us through whatever wacky tea party heโ€™s about to throw. Talk about getting into costume and character! This guy was absolutely marvelous.

I loved all the creativity and thought put into the smallest things, from the teacups on our table to the many suits decorating the walls and objects. (And by that I do mean the cards.)

The atmosphere was set and the party itself was interactive and loads of fun! From solving riddles to making tea (the alcoholic kind), it was a one of a kind experience thatโ€™s for sure.

This may look like ordinary tea – I can assure you, itโ€™s got some special ingredients ๐Ÿ˜‰

I must applaud the workers who make this party so lively and entertaining. Just look at that wondrous Queen of Hearts gown! I havenโ€™t had that much of a surprising good time since before the pandemic.

Overall, I never thought Iโ€™d get to experience any Alice in Wonderland themed anything but it goes to show there are fellow lovers of Wonderland out there like me. So hereโ€™s to going down the rabbit hole (outside of a book for once) and loving every moment of it.

Cheers, my friends โ™ฅ๏ธ
anticipations

Anticipated Books Coming August 2022

Welcome to August, everyone! As the summer begins its final chapter, we have a large list ahead of you of anticipated reads for the month of August to fire up before that September lull comes again. As usual, I have linked the goodreads links for your convenience. So many exciting books coming right at the end of summer; which will you be reading?


August 2

Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
My Imaginary Mary (Mary #2) by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill

August 9

These Fleeting Shadows by Kate Alice Marshall
The Lies We Tell by Katie Zhao
Furysong (The Aurelian Cycle #3) by Rosaria Munda
Jester by Brielle D Porter

August 16

Master of Souls (Kingdom of Souls #3) by Rena Barron
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones

August 23

A Venom Dark and Sweet (The Book of Tea #2) by Judy I Lin
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Would You Rather by Allison Ashley
Babel by R F Kuang

August 30

The Dragon’s Promise by Elizabeth Lim
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Nothing More to Tell by Karen M McManus
Lord of the Fly Fest by Goldy Moldavsky


And that’s a wrap! A long list for sure. What are you all looking forward to as the summer closes up? Let me know in the comments below!

anticipations

Anticipated Books Coming July 2022

Welcome to July everyone! Yes, July. Already. I honestly can’t believe it but at least there’s lots of news books to look forward to! As usual I’ve linked their goodreads pages for your convenience. Let’s see the line up for this upcoming month!


July 5

A Disaster in Three Acts by Kelsey Rodney
The Darkening by Sunya Mara
The Charmed List by Julie Abe

July 12

The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella
No One is Alone by Rachel Vincent
Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne

July 19

These Twisted Bonds (These Hollow Bonds #2) by Lexi Ryan
You, Me, and Our Heartstrings by Melissa See

July 26

Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen
Long Story Short by Serena Kaylor
Master of Iron (Bladesmith #2) by Tricia Levenseller
Accomplished by Amanda Quain
Beasts of Ruin by Ayana Gray


And that’s a wrap! What are you all looking forward to? Any really good ones that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!