Camellia Rose

Tea & Scones Recipe Book

2011-10-10T11:26:00.004-05:00

Have you seen the new "Tea & Scones" recipe book published by
Hoffman Media, publisher of nationwide magazines including
TeaTime Magazine, Southern Lady, and many others?
We just received our shipment of this beautiful book filled
with lots of scones recipes, including our "Drop Red Gorgeous"
strawberry scone recipe!
Camellia Rose is one of a only a dozen tea rooms across the country to be included in this beautiful book.
Stop in to view this new book or give us a ring to order your copy.
Oh and by the way, we have a limited signed copies, signed by
Lorna Reeves, editor of TeaTime Magazine! Cheers!
Have a wonderful day.

Florida Sales Tax Holiday

2011-08-13T07:46:00.002-05:00

What do Spartina, Switchflops, Christine Alexander & Not Your Daughters Jeans
have in common? They are tax free today a Camellia Rose!
Teatime and shopping, what could be more fun?
Cheers,
Ellen

TeaTime Magazine Photo Shoot

2011-07-18T09:40:00.007-05:00

We had the priviledge of having Mr. John O'Hagan of TeaTime Magazine take these great photos of Camellia Rose.

Camellia Rose Tea Room Ladies

My business partner, Lorena Jaeb, and me!

Lorena's Afternoon Tea, yummy!

Everyone had lots of fun during teatime!

Cheers! Keep sippin:)

Need a gift from our boutique? Something for everyone!

Love the hats!

This precious little girl has been visiting us since before she was born!

My daughter, Keri, and beautiful granddaughter, Hannah:)

It was wonderful funfilled day with tea friends!

My Highlights from the World Tea Expo

2011-06-28T13:07:00.003-05:00

I just returned from the World Tea Expo which I have attended for the sixth consecutive year.
This convention is open to members of the tea trade around the world.
Every year I gain knowledge and of the most current tea trends,
attend educational seminars from the industry's leading tea educators,
and meet other tea professionals from around the world.
I had the privilege of tasting rare teas from Hawaii and Viet Nam
with my favorite tea lady, Jane Pettiqrew.
I am so looking forward to sharing my highlights with my tea time guests
and waiting to receive the wonderful teas and accoutrements
that I ordered and will be available for purchase.
I have posted lots of photos on my facebook page. Please visit
Camellia Rose Tea Room & Boutique on facebook to view photos and details!
Cheers, keep sippin!!!
Ellen

Beautiful Gifts Galore

2011-06-16T19:56:00.019-05:00

For all our "Thymes" Fragrance friends, look what we have!!!

Everyone loves "Switchflops.":)

Have you tried "Lollia"?

Hand Knitted "blabla" dolls have just arrived, sooooo cute!

Have you visited us lately?

2011-06-09T20:41:00.009-05:00

Just thought I would share a glimpse of our boutique with you.

April in Paris

2011-03-21T16:26:00.002-05:00

Spring is in the air and Paris is on my mind!

That is why we will be celebrating

"April in Paris" at Camellia Rose!

We will travel to Paris with Parisian cafe music,

special lunch savories for our afternoon tea guests,

and a special new tea appropriately named

"April in Paris."

I'm so excited! Find out all about by giving us a

telephone call, visit us on our web site events page

or http://www.teamap.com/

Au revoir!

Have you heard about our BIG SALE on Friday???

2010-11-22T11:08:00.001-06:00

We're having a BIG SALE on Friday, November 26 @ 10:00 and you are invited! Our storewide sale and special promotion of buy one get one 50% off. Items include Christine Alexander, Trollbeads, Chamilia, Mary Frances and Not Your Daughter's Jeans. Layaway available and free gift wrap. Hope to see you!

Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are your Branches...

2010-11-22T10:38:00.006-06:00

Fun Times with Friends at Camellia Rose

2010-09-06T10:19:00.022-05:00

My beautiful friends, Judy & Joann, are a blessing to me! Love you, xoxo

Thank you Pam for bringing your daughter and friends:)

It is hard to believe Pepper, aka Peppermint, is 93 years young.
She is so cute and lots of fun!

These beautiful ladies are Susan, her daughter Stephanie

and beautiful granddaughter.

Happy Birthday!

Thank you having fun at Camellia Rose!

Roaring 20's Fashion Teatime

2010-09-06T09:59:00.010-05:00

Tracie's costumes are beautiful!

Too Cute!

Thank you Tracie for bringing a dress for me to wear:)

Tea with the Queen 2010

2010-08-16T11:03:00.005-05:00

Our annual "Tea with the Queen" event was lots of fun!

Summer Hat Festival

2010-08-16T10:50:00.005-05:00

We need your help deciding which of these four ladies is the

Summer Hat festival winner. Please cast your vote online for your favorite!

The winner will receive a free tin of their favorite loose leaf tea.

1. Paulette

2. Corene

3. Kelsey

#4 Shay

Victorian Fashion & Teatime

2010-07-27T07:12:00.016-05:00

Tracie Arnold creates fashion reproductions and presents our fashion teatimes.
Lisa Hiller, her daughter Deanna joined Tracie during presentation.

Beautiful gowns designed and created by Tracie.

Tracie shows guests her hat creation.

Awwwh, Audrey is our regular guest. A very lovely lady who makes friends with everyone!

Lora served her aunts and friend during teatime.

Friends having fun!

Treva and guests celebrating teatime.

Linda had a wonderful fun time with her daughter, Lorraine and granddaughter, "Princess V."

Our next fashion teatime is scheduled for August 28, "Roaring 20's!"

Give us a ring for your reservations today!!!

Have you seen our Boutique filled with wonderful apparel, accessories and gifts?

2010-07-22T21:06:00.021-05:00

Our Boutique is filled with wonderful surprises! Let's take a peek inside:)

Lindsay Phillips not only has Switchflops but ballet flats.

Love the cute Gretchen Scott basket purse:)

Stephen Bonanno leather sandals are

the newest addition to our shop.

Stephen Bonanno sandals are custom ordered

and hand made in Stuart Florida.

Just for you!

Have you ever worn Josephine by Rance?

Simply adorable aprons make a wonderful gift!

A few chic picture frames and charming accessories:)

Have you ever been Tickled Pink?

Christine Alexander swarovski crystal apparel

is comfortable, stylish and beautiful.

Kameleon interchangeable jewelry is very popular!

Lollia fragrance is a beautiful fragrance.

Relax......

Wish......

Breathe.....

Black Orchid by Tom Ford is one of our favorite fragrances,

we would love for you to try it:)

Stop in or give us a call and we can send you whatever you need!

Miss Florida 2010

2010-07-15T08:29:00.003-05:00

Congratulations Jaclyn Raulerson, Miss Florida 2010!
We are looking forward to celebrating teatime with Jacklyn
and you are invited!
Read all about Miss Florida 2010!

http://news.ucf.edu/UCFnews/index?page=article&id=0024004107a42ec8a01289848d7ab001151

Highlights from 2010 World Tea Expo

2010-06-15T15:41:00.017-05:00

Have you ever attended the "World Tea Expo?"

It may be hard to believe, but yes there is a convention for tea.

I have been fortunate to attend this event the past five years, and

I always look forward to attending.

Every year serious tea aficionados attend the one and

only industry event dedicated to specialty tea.

The World Tea Expo is the premier business-to-business event

dedicated to specialty tea; it's the three days each year when

industry members determine trends, optimize product lines,

increase knowledge and network with peers.

I am so excited to share a few of my favorite highlights

from this years expo!

We've arrived, let's go in!!

We're waiting to go into the expo hall, let the fun begin.

The one and only James Norwood Pratt.

This man knows sooooooooo much about tea.

I had the privilege of attending his tea tastings. I am holding

the new tea dictionary he authored along with two gentlemen from India.
I always look forward to spending time with noted tea author Jane Pettiqrew.

I attended a focused tasting of unusual black teas with her.

We tasted teas that are being grown in Hawaii, Bolivia,

Guatemala, Georgian, and my personal favorite from the UK.

I believe I own every book she has authored, which are quite a few!

Noted tea author, James Norwood Pratt and author Scott Hoyt.

Scott is the author of "The Meaning of Tea", a tea inspired journey.

I have heard so many wonderful reviews of his book

and DVD I had to purchase them.

I hope to share these in my shop with my tea friends.

This kind lady served me matcha tea, a fine ground green tea

whisked in hot water then served.

Lots of great health benefits, because you drink the leaf!

Isn't she beautiful?

This lovely lady was serving a Japanese tea, a Japanese tradition.

Farewell Tea Expo, until next year......:)

World Tea Expo

2010-06-12T12:10:00.002-05:00

Greetings from the World Tea Expo 2010!
I am discovering the newest products and tasting new
teas from around the world. I attended a tea tasting
yesterday with noted tea author James Norwood Pratt,
1st and 2nd flush darjeelings from India, awsomeful!!!
I will have lots to share when I return. Off to spend another
interesting day at the Expo:)

Rachel's Shabby Chic

2010-06-03T21:20:00.019-05:00

We have this lovely "shabby chic" shop around

the corner from Camellia Rose

These treasures are found at "Chic Antiques."

Rachel does wonders to create her "shabby chic" decor.

Let's go inside......

Hi Rachel, what's new?

Love this french shabby chic desk ......

I think I REALLY NEED this desk and lovely bench.

Rachel is always finding new treasures.

Simply beautiful!

I think this chic lamp will go perfect with

the desk and bench I NEED!

Lovely little table.

Be sure to stop and visit Rachel during

your visit to Camellia Rose!!!
You might find a little something you NEED!!

What do you think??????

2010-05-17T14:01:00.005-05:00

We have a newly designed website and a fresh updated logo.

Because Amy does such great work, I have narrowed it down

to two and I need help deciding which logo is our final.

Perhaps you would like to vote for the one you like best.

Just take a look by visiting Amy's blog,

http://cedesignco.blogspot.com/ to see our logos

and cast your vote by Tuesday a.m. Thanks so much!

Look up............

2010-05-16T09:10:00.005-05:00

Boutique Teapots Galore

2010-05-16T08:31:00.017-05:00

Sandy Clough

Royal Wellbeck England

Lomonosov from Russia

Lomonosov Bone China

Dunoon Bone China England

Bone China

Dunoon England

Dunoon

Camellia Rose Mystery Tea Party Cast

2010-04-27T14:59:00.002-05:00

Our guests thoroughly enjoyed these fab ladies

present our Mystery Tea Party.
We invite you to join us in July for our

next Mystery Tea Party.

Tea Lovers Devotional

2010-04-20T20:45:00.001-05:00

This little devotional is a great gift for Mother's Day.

We really like it and you can get your copy at Camellia Rose!!

New Fresh Look

2010-04-20T20:14:00.003-05:00

Camellia Rose is so happy

to have a new look!

We are still in the progess of

updating our site with lots

of new stuff!!!

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Ellen

Mini Teatimes has arrived.

2010-04-20T20:07:00.003-05:00

We received our first shipment of a book titled ”Mini Teatimes” today.
Camellia Rose is featured in this book which is

authored by Susan Rios and published by Harvest House.

The book contains two wonderful
recipes from Camellia Rose along with other recipes.
It retails for $9.95 and is a perfect gift for yourself or someone else.
We invite you to stop by and see it for yourself!
Cheers,
Ellen

Thank you Lynn

2010-04-20T20:05:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to thank Lynn for visiting us and writing
a kind review of Camellia Rose. I enjoyed
visiting with you and your daughter during your teatime.
And congratulations on becoming a grandmother again soon!
Hope to serve you, your daughter and future grandchild again
at Camellia Rose. If anyone would like to read the review
just click the link below.
http://southshore2.tbo.com/content/2009/dec/30/great-food-and-atmosphere-camellia-rose-tea-room/news/
Cheers,
Ellen

All about Camellias Teatime February 2010

2010-04-20T19:57:00.003-05:00

My mind is filled with new ideas to celebrate this upcoming year.
In addition to celebrating Valentines and our Mystery Tea Party
in February our first new event is all about Camellias,
scheduled for February 6, 2010. We invite you to join us
for a special presentation about Camellias. During teatime
we will have an horticulture expert here to share his
knowledge about raising Camellias. He is a walking
encyclopedia regarding every exact detail of Camellias.
This will be your chance to probe his mind about
gardening in general.
Stay tune for more upcoming celebrations!
Cheers,
Ellen

The Mistletoe Tester

2010-04-20T19:50:00.001-05:00

During our busyness on Christmas Eve,

we had a special visitor.

“The Mistletoe Tester” (aka Derald)
stopped in to visit us

and his cute wife, Shirley.
Shirley has been employed

for me since the
tea room opened.

She prepares the delicious food
we serve to our guests.

She also has a beautiful
voice and sings to our guests.

We love you Shirley & Derald!

Brianna sings for us. December 2009

2010-04-20T19:37:00.005-05:00

Our guests were
delighted
during tea time yesterday
as Brianna
serenaded them with
Christmas songs.
I was especially touched
as she sang “O Holy Night.”
We love having Brianna and her mom, Susan, visit us
at Camellia Rose and look forward to her singing again soon.
We are blessed!

Brianna and her beautiful mom, Susan.

Friends from Disney

2010-04-20T19:31:00.002-05:00

We have met so many wonderful people

through our tea room and some have

become special friends.

Today our friends from

Walt Disney’s Grand Floridian Tea Room
were here for tea. Dotty and Pat

are not only our regular guests but

Camellia Rose friends!

They are a blessing to us.
We will see you again soon ladies!

Merry Christmas!
Ellen

We wish you a Merry Christmas! December 2009

2010-04-20T19:20:00.005-05:00

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!”

I just love saying that to everyone this time of year.
We have been celebrating Christmas everyday with our guests. From the beautiful Christmas lights and decor, Christmas music we play all

day long, our delicious food, which includes

the cutest little Christmas mice and

scrumptious beef tenderloin, and of course

the many delicious teas. But more
importantly we are celebrating the birth

of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Yesterday our guests were reminded

of the true JOY of Christmas during
our mystery tea party. Then we had an

old fashion Christmas celebration with

carolers singing our favorite Christmas

carols. It is hard to believe Christmas is almost here.

I want to invite you to discover the JOY we

are celebrating at Camellia Rose.

Please stop in so we can wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS personally!
JOY IN CHRIST,
Ellen

Merry Christmas December 2009

2010-04-20T18:53:00.013-05:00

Christmas at Camellia Rose

Mini Teatimes November 2009

2010-04-20T18:51:00.000-05:00

I just received exciting news that Camellia Rose is
featured in a new book titled “Mini Teatimes” authored
by artist Susan Rios and published by Harvest House!
This book is expected for release in January 2010. I am
looking forward to viewing “Mini Teatimes” and we will
have them available for purchase. I will keep you updated.
Cheers,
Ellen

Afternoon Tea or High Tea?

2010-04-20T18:45:00.000-05:00

High Tea is often a misnomer. Most people refer to afternoon tea
as high tea because they think it sounds regal and lofty,
when in all actuality, high tea, or ”meat tea” is dinner.
We serve afternoon tea at Camellia Rose which consists
of the traditional English menu of scones and devon cream,
tea sandwiches, desserts and endless pots of tea!
High tea is a hearty dinner served late in the evening and
consists of meats, cheese and breads.

This meal was served after a long day

of hard labor for the middleclass.

Christmas Tea 2009

2010-04-20T18:33:00.005-05:00

The Camellia Rose staff had lots of fun

celebrating tea at the Grand Floridian!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2009 Growing Business Award Nomination

2010-04-20T18:27:00.001-05:00

I am truly thankful that someone in our community nominated
Camellia Rose for the “2009 Growing Business Award.”
Many thanks to the kind person who nominated us.
I would also like to congratulate “In The Field” magazine for
winning this award. If you would like to read about the awards
just visit the link below.
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/nov/06/plant-city-businesses-library-take-bow/

Gone with the Wind Teatime November 2009

2010-04-20T18:23:00.003-05:00

Our guests had a wonderful time at
our “Gone with the Wind” Fashion Teatime.
Tracie’s costume was beautiful.

Teatime Couple

2010-04-20T16:20:00.002-05:00

I love seeing our guests

enjoy their special time

together during teatime.

Too cute!

Friends from Scotland

2010-04-20T16:15:00.001-05:00

It is always a pleasure having guests

dine with us. I especially love
making new friends.

Wendy visited us for the first

time last spring
and we were thrilled when she

brought her friends back while they
were on holiday here from Scotland.

We are so excited because
we plan to visit her in Scotland this summer! New friends are
just one of the blessings that come

from owning a tea room.

Fun at Camellia Rose

2010-04-20T16:11:00.002-05:00

A few of our guests having fun at Camellia Rose!

Susan & Brianna

2010-04-20T16:03:00.003-05:00

This lovely lady has become a friend

and frequent guest of Camellia Rose.

We love having Susan and her beautiful
daughter, Brianna, visit us.

Brianna brought her friends last
week to experience teatime.

Lovely little teatime ladies.

Victorian Teatime & Fashion September 2009

2010-04-20T15:23:00.004-05:00

My granddaughters, Hannah & MacKay enjoyed

greeting and serving our guests.
Our guests had so much fun during our
first Victorian Tea & Fashion teatime.

Tracie and my servers take a moment for this beautiful pic.

The girls looked beautiful in

their Victorian inspired uniforms!

Another wonderful event at Camellia Rose!

Tea of Significance June 2009

2010-04-20T14:58:00.004-05:00

Every year in June our community has a fundraising tea

for the Plant City Pregnancy Care Center.

We always host the tea tasting table and sponsor a table

for this worthwhile event. This year we chose a baby shower theme

so that we could give some of the table decorations to the center

and they can pass them on to the moms.

Our centerpiece had baby dolls and fresh roses!

Of course this was a team effort,

so I recuited some talented friends,

Judy, Joann and Erica.

Erica monogramed baby diapers to use a napkins for the event.

Everyone had a wonderful time!!

Annual Tea with the Queen 2009

2010-04-20T14:50:00.002-05:00

We had the honor of hosting the 2009 Strawberry Queen,
Lauren Der, and her court for a special tea time!
Our guests had so much fun taking pictures and
conversing with these young ladies.
We presented Lauren with the new strawberry tea named
in her honor, “Lauren’s Berry Basket” during this event.
Plant City girls are “Drop Red Gorgeous!”

2009 World Tea Expo

2010-04-20T14:29:00.001-05:00

I always look forward to attending the World Tea Expo. In
addition to seeing and making tea friends from around
the world, it is a great opportunity to stay at the forefront
of the industry’s latest trends, increase knowledge and
great networking opportunities.

This year’s World Tea Expo was filled with so many
memorable experiences. I had the opportunity of
tasting three new wine flavored teas, all alcohol free.
In fact, these teas are the first of their kind and were
unveiled to us during a special tea tasting at the tea expo.
I am looking forward to serving these new teas to our guests!

The “Tea Blending” seminar I attended was so much fun.
We actually hand blended three different teas, Chai,
English Breakfast, and Passionfruit. I can’t wait to share
them with you. This class has inspired me to learn more
about tea blending. I already have some special recipes in mind!

I had the pleasure of visiting with Susan Rios, the talented artist
whose artwork is featured in many of Emilie Barnes tea books
and also painted the beautiful art canvas oil painting of
Camellia Rose Tea Room. I hope you have stopped in our shop to
see it. She will be publishing a new tea book next year
through Harvest House and Camellia Rose will be
featured in it. She has agreed to visit us next April for
a book signing and painting class. I can hardly wait!

This year the expo introduced the “Attendee Appreciation
Program” and I was fortunate to qualify because I have attended
five consecutive conferences. One of the perks of this program
was a private luncheon with the guest speaker being
Mr. John Harney, founder of Harney Teas. Mr. Harney shared
some of his experiences over the years since beginning his
business blending teas in the basement of his home many years ago.

It is always a pleasure to listen to James Norwood Pratt share his
tea knowledge as he takes us around the world tasting different rare teas.

I found lots of new tea books and hope they will be delivered soon
to our gift shop so you can see them first hand.

I am so looking forward to sharing all the interesting things I learned
at this year’s expo with you when you visit Camellia Rose.
Cheers,
Ellen

Queen Katherine April 2009

2010-04-20T14:19:00.001-05:00

This lovely lady is Katherine Fletcher, one of Plant City’s
former Strawberry Festival Queens. She lights up the tea
room when she visits us and overflows with joyfulness!
We have added her autographed picture to our strawberry
queen collection and look forward to her next visit.

Good Friday Guest April 20,2009

2010-04-20T14:16:00.002-05:00

The gentleman pictured here with my mom, Mr. Herald, visited us
for tea with his family. After they finished dining, his wife and
daughters went into our gift shop. Then he happened to find one
of the old Bibles I have collected to display in our dining room and
sat down and began to read. This was the first time I had witnessed
anyone reading one of my Bibles during tea time. I was so touched to
see this gentleman reading I went over to talk with him. I asked him
if he was enjoying himself and in return he asked me if I memorized
scripture, somewhat puzzled by the question, I replied that I have
memorized a few verses. So of course I had to ask him what scriptures
he knew from memory. He then started with Joshua 1: 8-9 and continued
to overflow with scripture from memory. During our conversation he
explained he began memorizing in 1963 when Moody Bible sent out
cards with scriptures to memorize. His testimony is a reminder and
encouragement to me of the importance of scripture memorization.

A Special Celebration March 2009

2010-04-20T10:58:00.003-05:00

Girls of all ages love to celebrate teatime
at Camellia Rose!

Plant City Gals are Drop Red Gorgeous March 2009

2010-04-20T10:51:00.002-05:00

It’s Strawberry Festival time in Plant City! We have strawberry tea, strawberry scones, strawberry tarts, chocolate covered strawberries and the list goes on! Our newest strawberry treasure are “Drop Red Gorgeous” tees!

As you can see, Plant City girls are “Drop Red Gorgeous”!

Victorian Rose Cake

2010-04-18T14:06:00.002-05:00

One my favorite Camellia Rose Cakes!

Exciting News 2008

2010-04-18T14:03:00.001-05:00

I have some exciting news to share with you. We are now supplying our scones and various other baked goods to a well known upscale hotel located in downtown Tampa!They wanted to upgrade the quality of some of their menu items and we have the opportunity to work with them to achieve that. We are so thankful to have this opportunity and look forward to many more to come!
Blessings,Ellen

Romantic Bellagio 2008

2010-04-18T13:57:00.003-05:00

After four busy days at the expo I could not leave without visiting my favorite hotel in Vegas, the Bellagio. As I approached the main lobby I was filled with anticipation and curiosity as I wondered what the theme would be in the conservatory. I also began to remember how delicious the fresh made crepes would taste. Upon entering I first noticed the beautiful glass flowers covering the ceiling as I walked across the tile floors filled with designs of flowers and butterflies. Then I caught my first glimpse into the conservatory filled with people everywhere looking at the beautiful scenery created from fresh flowers. Trains were winding around images of Mount Rushmore, larger than life sized floral covered bald eagles overlooking from their large nest, hot air filled balloons hanging from the ceiling, red, white and blue beds of hydrangea sand azaleas celebrating our national colors. I stepped back to take in the entire scene and as I watched people from all countries taking pictures and admiring this breathtaking display,my eyes gazed up to the ceiling and my attention was drawn to six huge American Flags. My thoughts then focused on the number of men and women who had given their lives so I could have the freedom to enjoy this moment, thinking not only of the current war but the previous as well. People I knew who sacrificed their lives for my freedom. My emotions were filled with thankfulness. Thank you to all who have served and now serving in our military. My crepes were just as delicious as I remembered from before and I even splurged on a cappuccino gelato! My visit to the Bellagio ended with listening to Frank Sinatra sing as I watched the dancing waters in front of the hotel.
Another wonderful memory from the Bellagio!

World Tea Expo Highlights 2008

2010-04-18T13:30:00.004-05:00

Greetings Friends,
This is my very first post and I am so very excited to share some of my favorite highlights from the World Tea Expo. This year the expo was held in Las Vegas. Of course we all know the cute little line that states, “what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas”, but not in my case. This was my fourth year of attending this grand tea aficionado’s event and each year I learn and see new things. The moment I entered the convention hall I began to take it all in. My first stop was a tea tasting with James Norwood Pratt. He has authored many books about tea and is well respected for his knowledge of teas. We tasted and learned about teas from Darjeeling and India. I think it so awesome that tea brings so many people from around the world for this celebration. It is interesting to meet people from Germany, India, China, Japan, England and Kenya. Every country has it’s own tea traditions and varieties of tea. I then went on to visit many other importers to taste and discover new teas. My favorite being a strawberry white tea, which we now have at Camellia Rose. This white tea has a very delicate taste with a hint of sweetness from the strawberry. I discovered some beautiful new glass tea pots in various shapes such as a pumpkin. These are a perfect visual to watch the tea leaves unfurl as they steep. Beauty is one of the many facets that I appreciate from the tea leaf. This year I met Susan Rios, she is an artist and her work is featured in many of Emilie Barnes books. She will be painting an oil canvas of our tea room. Once she has completed it, we will be offering smaller versions to sell to our guests. I can hardly wait to see what she comes up with! I also selected some beautiful pieces of teapot jewelry to bring home for our customers.Of course it was good to see acquaintances from previous expos and catch up on the latest with them. My dear friend Scottie from Royal Tea Cozies had many new and beautiful tea cosies displayed. This busy four day event went by so quickly. Now I look forward to sharing some of the favorite things I experienced with my tea room guests. I will never forget the words of wisdom from James Norwood Pratt, when I met him at the first tea expo I attended, “there are no tea experts, we are all lifelong students of this ancient beverage.” How very true, I am a lifelong student of tea!
Come, join me, as we share a cup of tea!

New Website Is Launched!

2010-04-10T14:57:00.001-05:00

Check Us Out - www.camelliarose.com got a facelift. Be sure to visit our site to see the all new look and design created by CE Design Co. We can't wait to show off! Don't forget to visit the contact page and click the link to become our Facebook Friend.