Voted Best Afternoon Tea - Phoenix Magazine Best of the Valley  

Well, it looks as though the summer is drawing to a close, that is only if you look at the calendar as here in Carefree, Arizona the temperature is still tipping the charts at over 90 degrees most days.

Still, September is the month for new beginnings. For some it's the dreaded "back to school" when the summer can never seem long enough. For others it's the thought of cooler climes, longer walks with the dogs, fall colors in the stores and the awful prospect that there are only about three months left 'till Christmas!

Here at the Tea Room we have lots of exciting events planned for the upcoming season, so make sure you mark your own calendars with some of the dates and events shown in this month's newsletter.

I took a flying visit back to England during August and celebrated my Dad's BIG birthday. It was great to get my Brit fix again and see all the family, sometimes being 6,000 miles away is just too far away. I managed to scoot back to the US before those crazy riots...what's happened to "jolly" old England?

Next year is a big year for the homeland when London hosts the Summer Olympics and it's the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. That's 60 years as our Queen! Yes, we will be celebrating in style at the Tea Room of course, so make sure you are forwarding our newsletter to all your friends so they don't miss out on the celebrations...and you might want to think about dusting off that tiara, too.

See you in for tea and cheerio for now,

Jo

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The English Rose Tea Room and the Desert Foothills Library present

Mystery Tea Author Series 

A new literary series brings nationally known mystery and historical fiction writers to the Library for book signings and discussion, with tea and scones from the English Rose Tea Room. 

Tuesday, September 13, 2:30 - 4 p.m. (SOLD OUT) 

Rhys Bowen

Bless the Bride, A Molly Murphy Mystery, part of Her Royal Spyness series

Thursday, November 3, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive  

and Deanna Raybourn, Silent in the Grave

$10, seating is limited.  

RSVP is required by calling Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286.  

Payment due with reservation.  
 
Books will be available for sale at each event. The Mystery Tea series is presented by the Desert Foothills Library in conjunction with the nationally acclaimed independent bookseller, The Poisoned Pen. Tea and scones provided by the English Rose Tea Room. 

The Desert Foothills Library is located 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek AZ 85331.  

For more information, visit www.dfla.org.

The English Rose Tea Room and the Desert Foothills Library present

The History of Tea     

Wednesday, September 14, 3-5 p.m.

at the Desert Foothills Library,

38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek.

$20

Includes tea, scones and presentation.

Bring your friends and join us at Desert Foothills Library as Jo presents, The History of Afternoon Tea, an informative, amusing lecture on the origins of tea and the fascinating story of the tea revolution in Europe and America. 

Hurry, there's still time to RSVP by calling the Desert Foothills Library

at 480-488-2286. Payment is due with reservation.  

Celebrate the Seasons at

English Rose Accents Home Decor and Gifts 

To celebrate the new season we are changing up the look in our gift store, too.

It's "bring on the burlap." Burlap is the new look for those that love a vintage, shabby chic décor. We are thrilled with our new "old" look, a little more vintage, a lot more romantic, a little less cottage and we LOVE it. The burlap accessories provide a more rustic, natural setting to really set off the glittering mercury glass and antique glassware.

Mark these upcoming events on your calendar today:

• September 13 - Mystery Tea, at the Desert Foothills Library. SOLD OUT. 
• September 14 - History of Afternoon Tea, at the Desert Foothills Library
• October 1 - Special Halloween Sale. For one day only, 25% off all Halloween merchandise for Tea Room customers.
• October 16 - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Fashion Show at the Tea Room featuring the fashions of Mumbo Jumbo Boutique of Carefree. 
• November 3 - Mystery Tea, at the Desert Foothills Library.
• December 9 - 11 - Carefree Christmas Festival, downtown Carefree.