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live a quiet life on the family sheep station in the Western District, the harsh reality of war has left him weary and withdrawn.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.
Although it isn't necessary, we recommend that you read Doris Mitchell 1922 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 profound connection with the botanical realm.
Lily Darling 1923 is a flow on from Doris Mitchell 1922, and although it isn’t necessary we highly recommend that you read Doris’ Letters 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.
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 Kilmore, Victoria with her teenage son James and their Border Collie, Bonnie.
When she’s not writing and designing in her studio, Susan likes to spend time reading, cooking and nurturing her heavenly scented vintage garden.
She created this for you.