A Berry Merry Christmas

Only two more sleeps until the big day and there's lots of rushing around making final preparations. Just remember, amidst all the chaos, to take some time out for yourself and relax with a nice cup of tea.
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas
from Cliff, Paulina and Staff at The Berry Tea Shop
x x x

Mad As A Hatter

MAD HATTER: Have I gone Mad?
(Alice checks Hatter's temperature)
ALICE: I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret, all the best people are.

Spring Time - In The Garden

A day off from the shop today and thankfully the sun is shining. Time to get out in the garden! Today Cliff and I mowed the lawn, dug up the vegie patch and planted some herbs and flowers, while Jack, our gorgeous Cocker Spaniel, was nearby chasing lizards and rolling in dirt. Now we're sitting down to a well-deserved cup of tea and a slice of cake.

Mindfulness

"Drink your tea slowly and reverently,

as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves
- slowly, evenly, without
rushing toward the future;
Live the actual moment.
Only this moment is life" - THICH NHAT HANH

Food, Fashion, Friends

We absolutely love that leading fashion designer Fleur Wood has just released a new cookbook - Food, Fashion, Friends (Recipes and Styling for Unforgettable Parties). We adore the styling, photography and of course... the recipes!

Beautiful simplicity.

While reading the lovely Spoonful we came across these beautiful ceramics by Caroline Swift. We just love the simple designs, especially the white porcelain spoons.

Jessica Marais' Tea Connection

Iconic French bombshell Brigitte Bardot was the inspiration behind these sultry photos of 'Packed to the Rafters' star Jessica Marais complete with strategically positioned teacup. Alluring and enchanting. See more pics here.

Winter Colours

SOHI

Issue three of SOHI magazine is out now. It's full of beautiful photography and interesting articles. You can get your copy here.

Tea cup candles.

We just love these tea cup candles featured on Design Sponge. There is a step-by-step guide by Kate Pruitt, so you can make you're own!