STORIES TOLD THROUGH LETTERS
Step into the past and into a story told through twelve beautifully presented letters. Each letter is enclosed in an exquisite envelope and nestled within a charming Keepsake Story Box
A truly unique, and enchanting storytelling experience.
open the box and step into the story
Step into a world of The Tearoom Diaries, a truly unique and immersive storytelling experience that brings the past to life through beautifully illustrated letters, vintage postcards, and curated keepsakes.
Each Keepsake Story Box contains twelve exquisitely presented envelopes, one for every month of the year, each holding a personal letter from a young woman living in the 1920s. As you open each envelope, you'll follow her joys, heartaches, friendships and dreams, through the changing seasons of 1920s Melbourne.
You might choose to read one letter each month, or one each week, the story is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
Presented in a beautiful Keepsake Story Box, each letter from The Tearoom Diaries is an enchanting escape to another era, and a heartfelt gift to cherish.
DORIS MITCHELL 1922 ~ keepsake story box
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 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live a quiet life on the family sheep station in the Western District, the harsh reality of war has left him weary and withdrawn.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.
Lily Darling 1923 Keepsake Story Box
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 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.
ISABEL MIDWINTER 1924 Keepsake Story Box
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.
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.
Based on true stories….
The stories in The Tearoom Diaries are based on real people, personal memoirs and historical events.
Discover the timeless charm of captivating stories set in the heart of 1920s Melbourne, where the beloved Tea Rooms in the Block Arcade has welcomed guests for over 130 years.
‘If only these walls could talk…..’
Step into the past with our enchanting letters, and join the young women of the Block Arcade. Within each beautifully curated Keepsake Story Box lies a year of memories waiting to be discovered one envelope at a time. Share in the hopes and dreams of Doris, Lily, Isabel and Pem, as they navigate friendship, romance, and the changing world around them.
Open each envelope whenever you choose and let the story carry you gently into the charm and elegance of a bygone era.
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.
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 the writer and creator of The Tearoom Diaries, a form of visual and immersive 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.