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The first letter will be mailed within 7 Business Days of order placement, please allow 3-5 business days for delivery via Australia Post.
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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’s beauty and her enthusiasm for freedoms of the era, attracts the attention of more than one suitor; alas not all men are of good intention. Invitations to soirees and bohemian cafes leads her to fascinating encounters with creative and inspirational women, all keen to mentor and protect.
Lily’s journey of self discovery is filled with adventure, romance and unexpected heartbreak. Ultimately, Lily must learn that to find her true calling, she will need to follow both her heart and her head to succeed.
Josie S.
I love, love getting these letters, I look forward to reading them with a cuppa, and get lost in the story, in that time. Thank you.
Erin L.
I so look forward to the mail around the middle of the month . I loved Doris Mitchell and her story , and am loving Lily Darling and her evolving story.
Thankyou for this delightful pleasure each month .
Helen N.
My Mum bought me the first set of letters for my birthday and so I bought my mum the Lilly Darling letters for her birthday. They are gorgeous!
Benjamin B.
As someone who grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne I can relate to these places. Would often visit the city by train when I was a young teenager and loved and still do going to the Royal arcade when I manage to get down to the city. These letters were a gift given to me by my son who now lives in Canada and I love sharing them with him on our calls. I thank you for the wonderful antics these girls lived and feel blessed to share a part of their lives. Dianne-Ballarat
Wendy H.
I get these for my mother for Mother's day each year. She loves them.
Sue M.
I bought this for my mother. She looks forward to receiving the letters each month and keeps a scrapbook.
Fay R.
I like the concept as it reminds me of having penpals as a child.
Kerry M.
As this was a gift, I have not seen the real product, though my step mum says she loves it
Bernadette K.
Look forward to the continuing story of a different time
Dawn F.
Love this special gift I received from my daughter. I really look forward to receiving the letters & love the little extras!
karen j.
this was a present for my mum she loves sitting with a cup of tea and reading about their lives she really looks forward to getting the letters in the mail. this was such a beautiful present mum is 86yrs old and she loves the diaries.
Shari W.
Gave to mum for Mother's Day and she absolutely loved it.Such a wonderful present.
Joy M.
Great enjoyment!
Betty N.
The two letters received were great to read, bringing another time and era back into my life, when life seemed so different and exciting.
Innocence and joy in the simple things in life.
Looking forward to the next letter
Sue D.
Love hearing all about Lily and her life and adventures, can't wait for the next instalment
Julie C.
I began buying these in 2024. They are great reading, so I now post them on to a friend, who really enjoys them also. It encourages me to write her a note each month and put it in with a few more Tea Room pages.
Kate S.
Second story ordered for my mum because she loved the first story and enjoyed each letter.
Joy D.
Just beautiful I am an avid reader and I so look forward to receiving all the letters - even my husband knows and says - Oh you have another letter from the story lady -- lol They are stunning - from the actual content to the way they are presented and then further with their own little box that you can purchase.
The content is so wonderful it keeps you on your seat for the month until you receive the next letter. I love the settings and the old world theme back in the early 1900s taking us into Melbourne and what is happening in that era.
Cant speak highly enough - just ordered the third set and I have heard that there maybe 3 more coming.
Hanging on every breath.....
from Joy Dickson, Glen Huntly
Helen C.
I gifted it to a friend and she really looks forward to it every month. Absolutely loves it all and makes her feel special.
Mrs L.
This is the second set of letters I have ordered. I am a bit of a romantic and look forward to what the ladies are getting up to. I have a bit of a giggle at the very proper behaviour of the ladies but also find the innocent nature of the letters endearing.
Kristen T.
Absolutely love receiving my letters in the mail! Always look forward to them. Have recommended to all my family and friends.
Emma S.
Enjoyable storyline - nice to see links to Dorrie's (Doris Mitchell) story from the year before!
Gillian M.
I bought the Tearoom diary for myself for Christmas a few years ago and enjoyed it so much I recently bought it for my sister who is turning 80 on 14th June. I bought it in April, couldn't wait till June, and she is absolutely loving it.
Alexandra W.
I bought this for my 28 year old daughter.
She loves receiving her monthly letters.
She loves the stories and the stationery.
❤️
Valeria C.
It was given for a dear friend for her birthday. She totally loves the letters and looks forward to her next deliver
Coral P.
I love the whole retro experience of receiving the letter in the mail, it takes me back to a slower time and the joy of letter writing. The story is wonderfully nostalgic and sweet, and I love the little extras included. I can sit for a while immersed in Lily Darling’s story, a little sanctuary away from the modern pace of life.
Adele R.
I love the stories the girls have to tell, taking my thoughts to my mother who was also a florist now deceased but loved her flowers and gardens.
Dawn M.
My family and I are so into the first lot of Doris Mitchell’s letters and we love reading them, dressing up each month, have lunch together and talk over what is happening and what we think will happen. It’s so much fun. As you can see my two nieces are on team William’s side.
Kate S.
I first read Doris as my sister bought for my birthday and I posted it on to my 90yr old Auntie who absolutely Loved it. So I have bought Lily for my sister who also loves it. They are such a treat to receive.
Camila A.
I have bought two for different Friends who have been delighted with the gift and the beautiful stories.
Jacqueline B.
Purchased for my Aunt's birthday. It was a wonderful surprise & she absolutely loves it & looks forward to receiving the next letter each month.
Gillian B.
I bought the letters for my mother-in-law for her birthday. She absolutely loves them, and looks forward to receiving her packages every month.
This is the second subscription I've gifted her, and it's certainly made me her favourite daughter-in-law
Susan W.
I gifted the 'Tearoom Diaries' to two friends and they are enjoying them immensely. They love receiving 'mail' each month and have been following the wonderful stories.
Thank you for such a delightful gift.
Jennifer W.
I bought the subscription for my good friend, Nola. She had an unfortunate backward step with her health over a year ago. I do not live by and I knew that Nola would enjoy reading The Tearoom Diaries. Having a letter arriving once a month gives her extra joy to look forward to receiving each month.
Merle S.
fantastic gift. it's the present that last all year :)
Dianne H.
I just love my tearoom diary’s. Takes me back to my childhood where things seemed so much more simple and quiet. So nice to get a letter in the mail that isn’t a bill too.
Jan W.
Thankyou, such a perfect present!
Robyn H.
Was a gift for my mum - she absolutely loves it. Not sure what we'll do when this one finishes - can we have a 3rd series please?
francelle s.
I give this to my 90year old mum every Christmas. She absolutely loves them.
Cate B.
Gave this as a gift.- my friend interstate is thrilled! She looks forward to receiving these letters each month with great anticipation.
Leanne G.
I purchased this as a gift for a friend. She was very surprised and loved the idea. Waiting until the first letter arrived was exciting and the beautiful envelope and contents were a big topic of conversation. Each month time is set aside to open and enjoy the romance of the era and the life of the characters in the story.
Sharon D.
I bought this as a gift for family. they absolutely love each letter. The only thing missing is a ribbon to hold all letters together and add to the atmosphere created
Robyn W.
Enjoying the whole experience, always looking forward to the next letters.
Laureen D.
Can't wait to read the next instalment.
Margaret L.
The letters are beautifully presented and great fun to read. I look forward to receiving my mail each month. I love the postcards and little extras that also come with the mail.
Susanne W.
It's such a wonderful gifting idea!!!!
Jennifer B.
I look forward to my package arriving each month. It is like a friend arriving in the letterbox. I enjoyed the Doris letters and now the Lily ones are so readable and memorable, too.
Rhonda A.
I bought this as a gift for a friend in my hometown. I have not seen anything that has been posted out, as i live far away but by all accounts my friend is enjoying it and loves reminiscing the old times and the many changes that has happened in her lifetime
Deborah P.
i just love it
Wendy M.
This is my second subscription, both given as gifts to 2 special women. My elderly mother enjoyed hers so much that I got one for a relative who lives in the UK. She looks forward to receiving her letter and she always makes sure she sits in her garden (weather permitting) with a cuppa whilst she reads it. A special gift for that special person ❤️
Kathleen G.
The Lily Darling Letters 1923 were a birthday gift to my best friend of 50 years. She was absolutely thrilled to receive such a gift. The presentation and content continue to delight her each month. I cannot speak highly enough of Susan Scott. The time and care Susan extended to me when ordering was second to none!
Donna C.
I bought the Lily Darling letters for my mother as a gift after she loved reading the Doris Mitchell letters.
Ann M.
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. I gave her the Tea Room diary letters for Christmas last year and she was so happy there was another series that could follow on from those. Thank you for the effort you put in to make each letter special.
Margaret H.
Look forward to receiving the monthly diary letters. Very enjoyable.
Leonie C.
It was a gift for a friend who just love them. Looks forward to them sit down with a nice cuppa and reads them says she’s transported to an other time and place. Says it’s the best gift ever Surprised it just keeps coming for a whole year. We meet doing our nursing training over 30 years ago she’s still working I’m retired but this gift gives her lovely quite time after work.
John C.
The Diaries were a gift to my wife who has looked forward to their arrival. This is the second year they have been received. She says they are amazing reading.and are an amazing gift.
Caroline C.
This was a Christmas present for my son's grandmother. She has loved the letters and story and it's something to look forward to each month for an entire year. Really well done ❤
Sheree R.
I purchased for my elderly mother as a gift and she keeps a check on her calendar for when each one is due to arrive
Sharon W.
I purchased the 1st subscription for my 83 year old Mum for Christmas 2023. She has thoroughly enjoyed receiving letters and postcards every month. So much so I purchased the 2nd subscription for her for Christmas 2024. She is totally involved in the content and has been a great talking point between Mum and her friends. I believe some of them have mentioned them to their children and or have subscribed themselves. Hoping a 3rd edition comes out in time for Christmas 2025.
DONNA B.
Love it
Gwenda J.
Gifted the letters to my Mum and my friend and they loved receiving and reading the letters. They loved the extra items and thought they were beautifully presented.
Hoping that you add some other Diaries to the Collection.
Thank you
Lorraine C.
Enjoying every letter can’t wait for each month
Vicky M.
I bought this 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.
Caetlyn W.
I purchased this 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.
Janice T.
My daughter loves receiving the letters. Thank you for the hours that go into preparing them.
Penny H.
I just love receiving the letters every month I love reading books but this is just something special. I love all the extras that come with the letters the post cards and I’m learning the meaning of flowers. I highly recommend getting these you won’t be disappointed.
Carmen P.
Girlfriend absolutely loves this, on going Christmas/ Birthday present. Would love to see more than 2 different dairies.
Robyn T.
I was bought this as a birthday/ Christmas present from my neighbour and she absolutely LOVES IT !!!
Ingrid V.
Fabulous present. Unique and lasts the whole year.
Susan H.
i just love them can't wait for them to arrive. have bought as present for a friend
Lilian D.
Bought as presents and then for myself. Wonderful idea to have something to look forward to each month.
Lilian D.
Bought as a present and then for myself. Also the boxes to keep them for in for future reading. Such a great idea. Looking forward to other characters stories being released.
Leanne G.
Am only a few letters in to Lily Darling, and I must say, it is beautiful. The way it is written brings a picture of the way life was back then.
Jesse R.
I bought this as a gift, having bought the previous diary last year. Perfect gift and it was loved by the recipient.
Juls D.
I bought this for my friends birthday she loves them arriving each month. She’s enjoying them so much that She is buying me the other story letters for my birthday.
Marilyn P.
Words are not enough to explain my journey. I am so glad that someone provided this concept......it's lovely to experience a different time in history. The whole package makes you feel special. Cause no one receives letters these days only bills so when my letters come it takes a while to accept that I have an actual letter. Each letter is placed in its own special box for prosperity........
Vanessa B.
Difficult to comment on package as it was a gift to my sister from me in Australia. The family there said she loved it I can however comments on the purchasing experience. It was very easy with a timely and professional response. There was also good communication throughout the purchasing process. All this gave me confidence that the product would be of good quality.
Lyn B.
I've been enjoying the Doris letters so much, a gift from my daughter, that I have treated myself to these wonderful stories. You feel like you're there sitting having morning tea with all the characters.
Recommend
Sharolyn C.
This is the perfect gift for older couples who have everything and don’t need ‘stuff!’
Also a lovely gift for widows or people living in aged care to receive and to share with others around a cup of tea .
Kaylee D.
I love the Tea Room Diaries. I was gifted the Doris Mitchell collection for my birthday last year and made an album to hold all the letters and postcards. I enjoyed them so much that I gifted myself the Lily Darling collection this year and am in the process of making a second album. I look forward to receiving the letters each month and sit quietly with a cup of tea to indulge!
Patricia C.
This is my 2nd subscription ,that my daughter joined for me. After our covid lockdown she recognised how much communication between people was so important ,and just how much l missed receiving letters from my friends ,who are no longer with me. lts sadly a way of communication that rarely happens .The stories are told so well ,and l can picture in my mind where Lily is ,as l have live in Melbourne all my 85 years. lts just a lovely experience that happens every month for me.The letters truly look and read from a time l loved. My daughter also reads them after me ..
(written on behalf of my mum)
Lyn S.
After receiving the Doris correspondence I just had to continue with Lily's letters. It has been an absolute delight to receive The Tea Room Diaries each month, and to learn more about the history of the time. It made me feel closer to my own mother as she would have been the same age and I could imagine her working and enjoying life in a similar manner. I visited the Block Arcade on a recent trip to Melbourne which further enhanced my experience of Doris and Lily's world. I have also appreciated the little extras along the way. Thank you.
Rennae I.
My Gran had tears in her eyes with excitement when I told her about the letters! She loves getting the mail, so at 95 years young, it really is the highlight of her month (apart from my visits I hope!)
Leah
My daughter received her first letter and loves the whole package. “How amazing! Yes, love it. Super cool.” She is so hard to buy for so thank you. When Lily’s story is finished then I think Doris will have to follow. ❤️
Carol G.
Bought it for my Mother and she absolutely loves receiving her letters. So happy I found you.
Carol P.
I so look forward to receiving my letters every month! I am creating a scrapbook folder to display them in! Love the storyline what a magical time it was back then! Thank you!
Faye P.
My friend Faye is loving her letters .
Lynette S.
I got the letters for myself and friend who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, for something to look forward to each month. Now a few of us get together and enjoy the letters. It has so far been a great experience.
Jennifer W.
Bought as a gift for a very dear friend and she absolutely loves it.
Maureen R.
I bought these as a gift for my beautiful daughters. And they love them. A really exciting day on the arrive in their post boxes. Thankyou.
TARA N.
I am from the junk journal world and when I saw these letters I just had to have them. I read a review and blow me down if it wasn't from a friend. We are both in aged care Lifestyle in different states and had the same idea to read the letters to our residents. Well, they love them as much as I do to the point we run a special high tea plus I make ephemera to go along with the storyline. Once we finish Lily's story we will definitely move to the next. These letters have made many lonely people very happy, even my memory support residents stop their behaviours and listen which is pretty amazing. Thank you, sorry I can't provide photos of the residents.
Annette C.
Absolutely love these letters.
Bruna L.
I have finished reading Doris’ beautiful diary and I’m now enjoying Lily’s diary.
Marion D.
I absolutely love the letters, worth everything I paid for them I love the little extras that are added.The writing paper is beautiful and I love receiving snail mail again, Thank you.xx
Julie E.
I have purchased both Doris and Darling Lily for my 95 year old mother. She loves to receive letters and set in the 1920's brings back lots of memories of when she was young. Best gifts I have ever bought her.
Jeanne
Some sweet friends gave me a subscription to the Tearoom Diaries for my birthday last week. What a fun gift!
Glen C.
I bought these as a gift to myself. Love getting a letter in the mail.Very rare these days, so am really enjoying them. Great idea. Well done.
Edda S.
I love mine and can’t wait for each new arrival.
Jennie T.
My sister Judy sent this precious gift to me and shows how much she considers the person when buying a gift. I love receiving letters in the mail. I love the era these letters are set in and the stories they tell. I love to wander through the Block Arcade when I can. I’ve enjoyed tea in the tearooms. Perfect!
Hilary
Look where we were today! Arrived home and there was a letter waiting.
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