A STORY TOLD THROUGH LETTERS
Delightful stories delivered by mail.
Immerse yourself in a nostalgic
storytelling experience.
HOW IT WORKS
The Tearoom Diaries is a unique and immersive storytelling experience, a nostalgic story told through letters taking you back to another place in time.
When you subscribe you will receive a beautiful letter and vintage postcards hand delivered to your letterbox every month for an entire year.
The Tearoom Diaries is a charming gift for someone special or a wonderful treat for yourself.
THE DORIS MITCHELL LETTERS 1922
The year is 1922 and Doris Mitchell has left her home in Cornwall, England to start a new life in Melbourne, Australia. Doris is now managing the Stationery Shop in the Block Arcade.
After returning from the Great War, William Absalom has chosen to live a quiet life on the family sheep station in the Western District, the harsh reality of war has left him weary and withdrawn. But after a visit from an old friend William’s desire for life is unexpectedly reawakened.
**Doris Mitchell 1922 is the first story in the series, and although it isn't necessary we do highly recommend that you read Doris' Letters first.
The Lily Darling Letters 1923
The year is 1923, and vivacious Lily Darling is working at Winstone’s Flower shop in the Block Arcade, her floral artistry and vast knowledge of flowers is much admired by the ladies of Melbourne.
While attending one of her floral appointments Lily meets Edward, Head Gardener at Ripponlea. Edward is fun to be around and they soon realise they share a connection with the botanical realm.
**Lily Darling 1923 is the second story in the series, and although it isn’t necessary we highly recommend you read Doris Mitchell 1922 first.
The ISABEL MIDWINTER letters 1924
The year is 1924 and Isabel Midwinter is the poised and gracious manageress of The Tearoom in the Block Arcade. Her warmth and hospitality has endeared her to her patrons, yet her private life remains a mystery.
Christian Appleyard, a talented artist and
photographer with a keen eye for beauty, is instantly captivated by Isabel’s charm and grace. Compassionate by nature, he senses the sadness and fragile vulnerability behind her reticent smile.
**Isabel Midwinter 1924 is the third story in the series, and although it isn't necessary we highly recommend you read Doris and Lily first.
Based on true stories….
Our stories are based on true stories, real people, and actual events.
These nostalgic stories set in the 1920s centre around the Tea Rooms in Melbourne’s Block Arcade. The much loved charming Tea Rooms have been operating in the Block Arcade for over 130 years.
‘If only these walls could talk…..’
Our lovely letters will transport you back to the 1920s to join the young women working in the Block Arcade. Subscribe now and immerse yourself in their hopes and dreams, trials and tribulations and the changing world around them.
This was a gift for my mother who is absolutely loving the letters. She rings me every time one has arrived and she is so excited to receive them. I think this present was a definite success.
This was a gift for my mother who is absolutely loving the letters. She rings me every time one has arrived and she is so excited to receive them. I think this present was a definite success.
It is such a joy to receive The Tea Room Diaries. I look forward each month to their arrival and the beautiful cards that you also send. I will certainly be buying the next one's when these finish. Just love them.
My mother loves receiving the Lily Darling letters! They and the additional small enclosures are beautiful and the story of the letters amuse and delight her.
It’s such a wonderful experience. Waiting for the monthly instalment via snail mail. Relaxing with a cuppa while reading about Doris’s adventures. A glimpse into the vibrant past of Australian life.
My daughter bought me the Doris Mitchell story for Christmas and I was thrilled when my first letter came. I love the story and I especially love the postcards, they’re just beautiful.
I bought Lily Darling for my mum's 80th birthday, she is absolutely loving receiving the letters and thinks it's the best and most thoughtful gift she has ever been given.
I ordered for my friend and for myself…..we look forward to these monthly special letters, so beautifully presented. It is a pleasure to receive, sit with a fresh pot of tea and sink into those early years…..🙏🏼
What a great idea! I am loving my monthly instalments on Doris and her well written letters. This is the best Christmas present I ever bought myself. I am sharing them with my neighbour and she is also loving them. ❤️
I purchased Lily Darling as a gift for my Mum for Christmas, and I love that I get a phone call after each letter telling me all about it - I think I won Christmas this year! The quality is beautiful, and it's the sort of thing that you keep forever.
I purchased the Doris Mitchell Letters 1922 as a Christmas present for both my mum and mother in law and they are both thoroughly enjoying them. Would highly recommend this as a gift. Will definitely be purchasing the next series for both of them.
Meet The Creator
Susan Scott is a writer and creative designer. She created The Tearoom Diaries as a form of visual storytelling, inspired by a desire to spread love and beauty through art and literature.
Susan lives in a small country town in Victoria, Australia. When she’s not writing and designing in the Tearoom Studio, she likes to spend time nurturing her heavenly scented vintage garden.
She created this for you.