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The year is 1922 and Doris Mitchell has left her hometown in Cornwall, England to start a new life in Melbourne, Australia. Doris is working in the fashionable Block Arcade and has formed new friendships with the shop girls in the Arcade. The girls meet in the Tearoom daily to chat about their lives, the latest fashions, changing hairstyles and of course, anything to do with romance.
After returning from the Great War, William Absalom chooses to live a quiet life on the family sheep station in the Western District, the harsh realities of war have left him weary and withdrawn. William is surprised when his feelings unexpectedly change after a visit from an old friend. Determined to put his troubled past behind him William embarks on a quest to rebuild his life and follow his hearts desire.
Alison K.
Very interesting. It gives an insight into everyday life of the era and people’s thoughts and reactions to events of the time.
Gwendolyn H.
I love the details in the letters and following along with the journey of the characters. love the cards etc too.
Wish they were longer!!
Thanks so much,
Gwendolyn
Jenny T.
Bought this gift for a friends birthday and she says they are interesting and she likes the little surprises and enjoys adding more to them each month!
Christine M.
I love receiving these. It takes me back to the days when I worked in Melbourne city and lived in suburban melbourne, in the 70' and 80's. Nostalic would describe it. The Arcade, Georges, Darrel Lea, theatre & tram travel. Now, in nth Victoria on farm, and loving the "jog" to memories. Thank you.
vicki r.
Both my mother and mother-in-law love the letters and were impressed by the idea of the gift-I get brownie points!
Christina D.
I love receiving my story updates every month. I look forward to receiving my beautifully presented letters and getting a cup of tea ready to sit down and read about what Doris and her friends have been up to. It’s also an enchanting way to experience a touch of Melbourne history I wouldn’t have otherwise known.
Tracey W.
Love them, very intriguing.
Michele T.
Gave this to my oldest friend for her 70th birthday & she was quite emotional & just loves it. We have shared reading it over a cuppa & look forward to the next one.
Well worth giving this to her & seeing the enjoyment she is experiencing after just one letter.
Helen R.
Love receiving these monthly letters
Jennifer W.
A gift that takes us down memory lane and gives us some history behind the Block Arcade.
Vicky B.
I love receiving the letters in the post and enjoy reading them
Ariane F.
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Suzanne M.
Lovely interesting, relaxing and yet lively stories in lovely old settings.
Alison D.
I was born after this era but grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne.
Love the images the diaries give me.
Andrea S.
I love receiving these letters from another gentler era.
Jennifer M.
Look forward to receiving my letter every month and sitting with a cuppa to read
Denise W.
It was a gift to my sister and she loves them
Brenda R.
I bought it as a birthday gift for a friend.
It makes us make the time to catch up.
Debbie D.
A lovely bit of nostalgia - like stepping back into the past for a little while!
Cathleen G.
It was so nice to receive such a wonderful letter in the post each month. Enjoyed a step back in time. I have visited the Block Arcade in Mel. when I visited the City.
Beverly H.
I purchased the Tearoom Diaries as a birthday gift for my mother and she is loving the letters and looks forward to her monthly delivery.
Ruby M.
I received the letters for a birthday gift and absolutely love getting them every month
Lorraine D.
Love the letters and always look forward to receiving the next one.
Dagmar P.
These were a special gift for a special friend and I do believe that she is enjoying them.
So beautifully presented.
Thank you very much.
Heather W.
I bought this as a gift for my mum. She really likes it.
Helen C.
We purchased the Doris Mitchell letters for our Mother for her birthday. She loves receiving, and reading, her letters/post cards every month. She texts me all excited when she receives them. She also goes onto your website and reads the additional information connected to the letters.
Tracey M.
Bought as a birthday gift for my sister
She loves the letters and looks forward to her next one arriving
I'm glad I made the decision to purchase these lovely letters for her
Michelle T.
My mum loves the letters thanks
Elizabeth C.
excellent product
Janine Y.
I love to sit with a cup of to tea and being able to settle down with my puss Miss Mavis on my knee and be cast back to those days of where young ladies were seen to do the right thing but also be a little daring. I can’t wait for the next instalment each month.
Pauline A.
purchased as a gift for someone else and they enjoy the monthly letters.
Loris C.
my aunty absolutely loves receiving her letters
Joy R.
Gift for my sister’s 80th they are beautiful and she looks forward to receiving them. Thanks to the quick response to our emails, much appreciated. Highly recommended, a lovely gift.
Amanda M.
The letters are beautifully written and transport you back in time with a wonderful sense of whimsy. They are beautifully presented and have several letters and little cards / gifts relevant to the story included. I’m absolutely loving the journey and look forward to receiving them each month. I highly recommend them and will move on to the other stories when I’ve finished this series.
Philippa C.
These letters were a gift for my mother who is in an Aged Care facility. She has thoroughly enjoyed each letter she's received & gets a lot of joy when the next one arrives. Loves all the postcards included as well. Thank you.
S I.
Their great
Customer
love it
Customer
Gave to my sister in a nursing home. Has brightened her day and give her topics to discuss with other residents
Jennifer J.
Love the letters and little extras beautifully presented.
Kerri G.
I purchased them for my mum as we have been researching our family history and learning more about the early 1900's - she absolutely loves them. I read the 2 she has received already when I visited recently (as I live in another state) and loved them.
Robyn C.
Our residents loved the story so far and can't wait until the next installment.
Anna W.
My mother in law is loving the letters. Looking forward to reading them myself.
Elizabeth B.
I bought the Doris letters for my Mum for Mother’s Day. She really looks forward to them arriving each month. She’s enjoying following Doris’s story.
Jodie W.
Gift for friends . They love it so far
Customer
Am enjoying the letters very much and look forward to receiving each month another chapter in the Doris Mitchell Letters .
Thank you.
Elizabeth.
Meg J.
I purchased the diaries as a birthday present for a friend and she loves them. We look forward receiving the letters each month and catching up to read up on Doris' adventures over a cup of tea.
Jenny B.
I bought this set for my mother in law. She has enjoyed reading the letters and meeting the characters.
Suzette R.
I bought it as a Mother’s Day gift for my 86 year old mum. She is loving receiving something … thats not a bill :) in the mail.
It’s a great concept…. My mum grew up on a farm as the second eldest of 12…. Back when going to the movies every week and watching the news real was the strongest connection to the world beyond….
Maybe in the future you could do one set in a rural location.
Leah W.
My siblings bought this as a birthday gift for our Nan, who is in her 80's.
She has received 2 so far and is loving it. She is impressed by the quality and story and is looking forward to the rest.
Would highly recommend as a gift.
Muriel G.
Gave this as a present to my mum. She is just loving receiving the letters. Even dad has been reading them. Mum showed some friends of hers, and they wanted to know how to receive this.
Valma O.
This was a gift for my mum and she loves them.
Vicki B.
I purchased these for my Mum's 89th birthday and she loves them. Each month a tantalising surprise arrives in the mail for her. Each month she gets to relish in the relationship stories of a bygone era . The writing style is a joy and the stories transport her to a more innocent time living in Australia. I would definitely recommend them as a special gift. Thankyou for thinking of them.
Dawn A.
Really look forward to receiving my letter each month. A truly unique experience of the early 1920’s life. A very engaging storyline. Love it!
Trudy T.
A set up for our first reading. Loving the letters and looking forward to our next afternoon tea.
carly r.
I got this for my mum for Mother's Day. She absolutely loves it and looks forward to the story evey month!
Janelle R.
These are such a beautiful gift! I look forward every month to the next instalment. Well written and fantastically presented. Thank you so much for creating this amazing idea. I am keeping each letter and creating an album with them. Thank you…Thank you…THANK YOU!!!
Maxine C.
This was a gift for my daughter in law. she said she is enjoying the letters. She has only received 2 so far but looks forward to receiving them and making the time to sit quietly with a cup of tea to read and she is left excited waiting for the next letter.
I think i might have to send myself a subscription!
Susan D.
Bought this as a gift for my Mum, she’s loving receiving the letters in the mail each month. Great concept. Fabulous!
Leonie B.
I gave this to my mother(89) for Mothers’ Day. She really looks forward to the mail each month and loving the story and presentation too.
Benita M.
I purchased as a gift for my sister, we live miles apart and I knew from when I first saw them online that she would love them and she certainly does. She told me on the phone this morning that she found the next one in her mailbox which put a smile on her face.
I visited last week and saw them ( and read them)for myself, they are so lovely .
Such a wonderful idea especially amidst this high tech world. ☕️
Lisa W.
Mum is on a nursing home and absolutely loves receiving her monthly letters. What an awesome idea and I’m thankful I stumbled across your FB website.
Kylie C.
I got this for my Mum and she loves receiving 'a real letter' each month. She tells me all about the letter and the story so far. She has even gotten a folder to display it all in. This is such a beautifully made and presented product that is something just a little bit different.
michelle g.
Wonderful concept
Patricia E.
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Kate P.
Have just received my 3rd letter and have thoroughly enjoyed reading them.
I feel like I have gone back in time and got involved in that era.
Gaye M.
I bought this as a gift for my mother-in-law who is in her 80s. We live 300km apart and we write to each other after we had a conversation about how exciting it is to receive a letter in the post. This was the perfect gift for Mother’s day this year. She absolutely loves it and reads the diary to her friends in the aged care facility.
Andrew W.
Loving reading the letters. Written in the old world way.
Beth B.
I purchased this as a Mother's day gift as my mother and I are separated by distance and have always kept in touch through letters. My mother absolutely loves these letters and looks forward to them each month. Mother's day sorted for next year!
Catherine R.
I bought this for my Mum for Mother’s Day. She absolutely loves receiving these letters in the mail. It’s a high light each month.
L B.
Very impressive with the quality of presentation, the interesting life stories and photos that add perspective.
Catherine B.
It was a gift for my mother and she is really enjoying the letters.
Karen H.
Mothers Day Gift for my 98 year old mum, who is thoroughly enjoying receiving her special monthly mail.
Victoria C.
This is such a beautiful gift. My daughter and I both look forward to the arrival of each new story. The little postcards and keepsakes that come with the letters are so sweet and it is wonderful to slip back in time, for just a little while.
Gail B.
I am not of that era. I was born in 1948 and I am very disappointed with how our world is evolving.
I love reading about life during those times. When people had manners and treated other people nicely.
I am totally enjoying receiving my letter every month.
Jo K.
It has been absolutely amazing, the most beautiful gift I have given.
Thank you
Customer
It is a birthday present for my sister in law..she is enjoying receiving each letter..and following the story.
Helen F.
Unique gift
Anne M.
Lovely stories and presentation. I share mine via snail mail with my friend in Sydney as we’ve always exchanged bits and pieces by mail. And this is a special occasion extra. Thank you.
Inger R.
I bought the Doris Mitchell letters for both my sister-in-law and a wonderful friend for their birthdays this year. Both are absolutely thrilled with them! They have shown me their letters and postcards and I am really happy that they are even lovelier than I expected. The bonus features on line were unexpected and very much appreciated. I suspect they will be receiving the Lily Darling letters next year! Thank you for such a beautiful and unusual gift idea!
Laura S.
I purchased this for my sister who had just had an operation. She loves the concept and the letters.
Toni R.
The Tea Diaries were a gift for my daughter. She is enjoying reading them.
June N.
These letters are a keepsake and can be read out loud (for atmosphere and excitement with some speculative questions or individually (privately and then pass on) at a high tea event with family or friends.
Vicki C.
I was stumped to find a present for my sister . At our age , 70s we have all we need !
A friend told me about Tearoom Diaries,
What a wonderful gift!
My sister was over the moon when she received her first letter ! It truly is the gift that just keeps giving .
I have recommended to others in our circle.....
Thank you
Customer
This was a gift for my friend and she said she’s really enjoying them. They are great.
A B.
Gifted to my Mum & she loved it ❤️
Susan D.
Always enjoy receiving the letters!
Sally B.
I gave this as surprise gift to my Aunt & she absolutely loves it. In fact each month she sends me a postcard or letter that comes with the diary & now I look forward to receiving my postcard .
Wonderful gift highly recommend.
Tracie S.
I bought the Tea Room Diaries as a birthday gift for a friend. She absolutely love both the letters and the postcards etc that come each month. She eagerly awaits the monthly letter to hear about the next adventures from the Diary.
Rachael v.
The recipient of this gift was overjoyed!
Helen W.
Enjoying following Doris's life and adventures. Look forward to receiving my envelope regularly with her letters and the additional surprize in each envelope.
Jenny V.
I'm really enjoying reading the letters, particularly as they are sent by real mail.
ROSSLYN F.
I enjoyed reading the letters so much that I ordered them for my dear friend Olive, who will be 98 on April 29th.
She has read January, February & March.
She laughs when she tells me that she hopes to live long enough to read all twelve months of letters !
She is passing them on to her neighbours to read as well
The letters bring joy to those read them.
Inger R.
I sent these to my sister-in-law for her birthday. She was so thrilled I'm going to send them to a friend as well! Thank you for such a unique gift to give.
Michelle C.
Purchased for my reading-lover Sister. She ABSOLUTELY loved this concept and looks forward to her monthly letters!
Dawn M.
Had our family (10 ladies) March Doris luncheon reading and we had a few dress-ups again this month. Everyone is still loving it and my daughter and Granddaughter visited the Block Arcade in Melbourne when visiting to “walk in the footsteps” of our wonderful characters and they also had lunch in the historic Tearooms. How very cool! It bought the story to life for us all with their photographs.
David Y.
I bought them for a friend's mother celebrating her 90th birthday, she thinks that it is a wonderful gift and looks forward to receiving the letters each month.
David Y.
It was bought for a relative and she really enjoyed the monthly letters.
Karen H.
Lovely gift
Irene N.
I bought this as a gift for my mother (80). She is loving it. A new letter arrived Monday. She told me she wanted the letter to just keep going. Such a nice thing for her to look forward to. I think I will purchase to other set when this one’s finished.
I make treasure journals and will make her one to keep all her letters in.
Susan H.
beautiful
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