I'm so very excited.
I know I haven't spoken of them in a while
but I'm heading over to visit
my favorite tea shop!
It's in Monrovia, California.
I'm craving this:
and maybe these!
Yum!
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Showing posts with label The Loose Teas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Loose Teas. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Tea Pots Post
You all know how I love tea,
Particularly
This one, from
these ladies.
But I also love teapots.
Summer loving pots of mine.
Someone though,
Jean at Sweet Nothings,
Jean at Sweet Nothings,
had a kettle that -
insert high pitched voice -
I'm in love with!
What do you think?
"Must have! Must have!"
Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Loose Teas
Yeah!
Every two weeks I get to visit my favorite place in Monrovia.
This time I was armed with my camera.
I know I just showed you the mug from Loose Teas, but I had bought it a few weeks ago for a present and had to wait to blog about it until after the b-day party.
So, just a few pics.
These are the friendly ladies that always know exactly what I need.
Thank you both!
And, just in case any of my family are wondering what to get me for Mother's Day.
I like . . .
Everything!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Serendipity Revisited
A few weeks ago I told you all about an amazing tea shop in Monrovia, California called The Loose Teas.
Having had such a wonderful experience there, I decided to try out my local "tea shop". I stopped in to the Biltmore to purchase a gift for a friend. I was quickly greeted and explained what it was I wanted. As I wandered around the shop with the clerk I explained that I was hoping to find something unique like what I'd found in Monrovia. Exasperated after not being able to show me anything that seemed appropriate, the clerk informed me that perhaps it would be best if I just went back to Monrovia to do my shopping. I must add this was said in a slightly condescending tone of voice. Well!
So, that's what I did. Look what I found.
Having had such a wonderful experience there, I decided to try out my local "tea shop". I stopped in to the Biltmore to purchase a gift for a friend. I was quickly greeted and explained what it was I wanted. As I wandered around the shop with the clerk I explained that I was hoping to find something unique like what I'd found in Monrovia. Exasperated after not being able to show me anything that seemed appropriate, the clerk informed me that perhaps it would be best if I just went back to Monrovia to do my shopping. I must add this was said in a slightly condescending tone of voice. Well!
So, that's what I did. Look what I found.
I like the bold colors and the way . . . 
It fits sooooo perfectly in your hands.
Friday, March 26, 2010
The Loose Teas
Serendipity. Not only do I love the way that word rolls around on my tongue, (ser-en-dip-i-ty), and the other equally fun words of serendipitous and serendipitously, but I love even more the meaning. Serendipity: chance, fate, luck, karma - and another favorite word - providence!
This week I got lucky. I was driving from Hemet, California to Bakersfield - a trip I make every other week. Typically I drive straight through, getting gasoline before leaving on both ends. But this week, as fate would have it, I needed to purchase a gift for someone dear to me. We were brought together by chance, and have become very close friends. It was her birthday! And I was going to visit her. I had the card, but I needed a little something.
As I drove, the thought occurred to me that a tea shop was what I wanted to find. My dear friend loves tea, and perhaps I could also find a tea "pretty." But driving on I-10 how would I ever find such a thing? In the distance, I spotted a sign for Bed, Bath and Beyond. This was probably as good as it would get for me. Feeling a bit disappointed, I took the exit and headed down the service road. So you can imagine my surprise when I turned into the parking lot and my car was heading straight - and I mean straight - for The Loose Teas Cafe and Gift. What providence!
Located in Monrovia - which is another great word to say!- the shop was amazing and so was the staff. They helped me with my present, even going so far as to place it in a beautiful bag with tissue. Gift wrapped! Later when I presented my gift it was loved. Now I'm cursing myself that I didn't buy a second, or a third. So I shall have to stop back next trip. By the way, the iced tea that I took to go - was serendipitously heaven.
This week I got lucky. I was driving from Hemet, California to Bakersfield - a trip I make every other week. Typically I drive straight through, getting gasoline before leaving on both ends. But this week, as fate would have it, I needed to purchase a gift for someone dear to me. We were brought together by chance, and have become very close friends. It was her birthday! And I was going to visit her. I had the card, but I needed a little something.
As I drove, the thought occurred to me that a tea shop was what I wanted to find. My dear friend loves tea, and perhaps I could also find a tea "pretty." But driving on I-10 how would I ever find such a thing? In the distance, I spotted a sign for Bed, Bath and Beyond. This was probably as good as it would get for me. Feeling a bit disappointed, I took the exit and headed down the service road. So you can imagine my surprise when I turned into the parking lot and my car was heading straight - and I mean straight - for The Loose Teas Cafe and Gift. What providence!
Located in Monrovia - which is another great word to say!- the shop was amazing and so was the staff. They helped me with my present, even going so far as to place it in a beautiful bag with tissue. Gift wrapped! Later when I presented my gift it was loved. Now I'm cursing myself that I didn't buy a second, or a third. So I shall have to stop back next trip. By the way, the iced tea that I took to go - was serendipitously heaven.
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