**PLEASE NOTE**
The first letter will be mailed within 7 Business Days of order placement, please allow 3-5 business days for delivery via Australia Post.
If purchasing as a gift, you will find a 'Gift Certificate' link in your confirmation email. This can be printed and given on the day to let your loved one know their gift is on the way.
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a quiet life on the family sheep station in the Western District, the harsh realities of war have left him weary and withdrawn.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.
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
Gai B.
I bought this as a gift for my 82 year old mother. She is loving reading the stories, and keeps asking when the next one is coming.
I think you are on a winner!
Maxine M.
Thank you I have loved the letters and cards and look forward to receiving them each month .
Mary-Ann N.
Sent as a Christmas present to my daughter interstate - she is loving it
Helen C.
So warm and fuzzy!
Louise C.
I bought this for my mother in law as a Christmas gift. She loves the letters and looks forward to receiving them each month. She said she was going to read them all again.
Jenny W.
Enjoy reading of days past
Penny C.
I gifted the letters to my mother in law for Christmas she loves them and looks forward to receiving them each month. It brings back memories for her of Melbourne.
Sue W.
I bought it for an elderly friend and she loves it
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.
Sue R.
A bit different from the books I usually read but am really enjoying the descriptive way she writes.
Susan D.
My mum is thoroughly enjoying receiving her special mail in her letterbox. Thank you!!
Beverley H.
Look forward to receiving each month
Bronwyn D.
I bought this for my mother in law in the UK and she is really enjoying it and sharing this with her sisters.
Zara F.
This was purchased as a gift, I am unable to provide feedback. Very appreciative of customer support and follow up with wrong address.
Lynne S.
I look forward to the arrival of my Tea Room Diary each month. The letters are beautifully written and presented.
Many thanks for the assistance when I needed to change address - nothing was too much trouble
Jennifer C.
Great gift
Kym H.
The letters are a wonderful read. It's so exciting to open the mailbox to find it waiting for me. Beautifully presented. An engaging story worth waiting for. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Julie W.
❤️
Tracey F.
This was a christmas gift for my Mother in Law. She loved the gift and has something to look forward to each month. It's the gift that keeps on giving! Thank you
Kathy B.
This was a Christmas present for my daughter, and she is really enjoying the journey.
Corena B.
Loving the story
Jenine B.
It's so exciting when the next instalment arrives in your letterbox. A lovely journey into a time left behind.
Wendy N.
I purchased this package as a present for my 97 years old Mum. She loves it and looks forward to each new episode.
Lorraine B.
I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas and she loves receiving the letters each month. She has 2 children in school and relaxes with a cup of tea to read them prior to picking the kids up.☕️
Helen C.
Although I am new to receiving these letters, I am so enjoying them.
Takes me back personally when one looked so forward to letters arriving in your mailbox with so much news of friends and family. Each month I can enjoy immersing myself into the era and life of Doris, the simplicity of expectations and the enjoyment and preparations of gatherings.
Tracy H.
I purchased the letters for my adult daughter who loves them so far and is looking forward to getting the next letter, she says it is like reading a book in fragments
Bev W.
I gave as a gift to a friend and she loves it.
Jeannene M.
I purchased this as a Christmas Gift for my mother. She is really enjoying it
Marie P.
It is a lovely story. I am keeping them in a binder.
I love the Valentines Day postcard too!
Susan W.
I bought the letters as a Christmas gift for friends and they absolutely love the beautiful unfolding stories. The presentation is beautiful and they love receiving a letter in the mailbox. Beautiful.
Beth T.
My elderly mother is enjoying her gift
Kerry P.
stylish and high production level
Lynette H.
I love receiving my letters.
The pretty note paper, lovely cards & pictures enclosed are a delight.
The stories of history in my home town are great to relate to my own visits to the city. Especially the Block Arcade.
They are a real treat and something to look forward to each month.
Faye B.
I am the purchaser of the Dairies for a very good friend. I believe she is enjoying reading them as well as her husband and she has passed them onto me as well.
Pene M.
The letters were so beautifully presented and reading through them takes you literally back in time! I am so enjoying these and will definitely renew for the next lot! Thank you so much.
Christine M.
First photo is in Egypt Karnak temple, second is of myself and my husband Glen whom I met in school. We have been married for 52 yrs. My subscription to the letters was a gift from my daughter Bella. I have enjoyed them immensely although I have only had 2 so far. Looking forward to the next one.
Donna A.
The most beautiful gift for my mother in law. She is collecting the letters and extras and saving them in a special folder. She looks forward to this mail once a month. Highly recommend.
Deborah P.
just beautiful
Alison N.
I gave this to my 80 year old mum for Christmas and she loves it. She looks forward to each letter and is enjoying the story as well as reminiscing about how things were back then and remembers stories her mum told her from the 1920’s. Was a fantastic original gift idea.
Jennifer C.
The recipient of this gift subscription, who does not live with me, was delighted to receive her first letter. I was sent a photo of her opening the letter.
Also, I was fortunate to meet up with her and actually see the first letter and the beautiful presentation with all the exquisite attention to detail, noting the personalised stamps and the hand written look of the address on the envelope. Thank you so much.
Marion D.
Bought this series as a gift for my girlfriend who loves letters.
Was such a surprise for her and loved the first of many to receive. The arcade she had actually visited.
She will also onsending to me so I can also enjoy Doris' diary.
Beautifully put together and written.
Thankyou
Elaine F.
Look forward to waiting for the post each month and an update on the story, love the nostalgia and peaceful pace of life lived in those times.
Gaile K.
I bought this gift for a relative, she has received 2 so far and is really enjoying the background information and the storyline
Marguerite D.
I gave this to a friend for her birthday
She was thrilled with it
Thank you for such an age appropriate gift choice
Rhea T.
Beautifully presented, look forward to my next delivery
Robyn B.
Brought this for my mother who really enjoys receiving the monthly installment.
Catherine O.
A Xmas gift to interstate daughter. She has only received two letters so far but says she is enjoying reading the letters, and the buzz of actually getting mail.
Says looks forward to looking in mail box for something other than bills.
Krystine W.
My dear old Stepmom loved the letters & looked forward to the them every month
Brad B.
Beautifully presented. Delightful story rich in nostalgia.
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