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January 25, 2012 · Volume III, Issue I
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201 Easy Street * Carefree, Arizona 85377 * 480-488-4812 * www.carefreetea.com Voted Best Afternoon Tea - Phoenix Magazine Best of the Valley |
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A Note from Jo
 | New Year's Greetings from Jo and the Girls
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Welcome to the first newsletter for 2012!
"Happy New Year" to all my lovely Tea Room readers. We are currently mailing this newsletter to over 1,200 tea enthusiasts!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and perhaps, like me, you are now looking at that space where the Christmas tree was and wondering what to buy to fill in the gap. Isn't it strange how empty the house looks after everything is put away? Amazing too, just how many weeks after Christmas, glitter will still stick to the carpet, the furniture and the TV screen.
I don't make New Year resolutions. Like most people, I forget immediately what they are. However, I am happy to say I have done a few 'virtuous' New-Yeary-type-chores at home:
1. All the dogs finally got the haircut and bath I had been promising them since Labor Day.
2. I finally went through my closet and donated a whole truck load of clothing to good causes.
3. I cleaned out the fridge from the detritus of too many leftovers. Mmm, didn't realize there was quite so much blue cheese in there.
And so now, to planning the New Year at the Tea Room. Onwards and upwards as we anticipate spring, my most favorite season in the desert. We have some really exciting events planned for the Tea Room this year.
Make sure you take note of the special guest who is coming on February 5th. If you are a Jane Austen fan you will definitely want to be there!
Enjoy this month's newsletter and remember to pull out your calendar and mark down when you plan to visit us. We'll be waiting.
See you in for a cuppa!
Jo
English Rose Tea Room
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Spotlight on Tea Room Staff
Bev Brewer Celebrates 10 Years
with the Tea Room
In celebration of our upcoming anniversary, I wanted to take a moment to recognize Beverly Brewer who has worked at the Tea Room since the very first day. She told herself she would give the job three months. Bev has brought so much to the Tea Room over the years. Staff and customers alike all adore her. Congratulations Bevy on a decade of tea!
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 English Rose Tea Room 2002-2012
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, March 1
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Help us celebrate 10 years of serving tea in Carefree. We can guarantee live music, great food and some special surprises for our loyal Tea Room customers.
Call 480-488-4812. We look forward to spoiling you!
| "I so appreciate everyone who has come in for tea over the years. Your love and support of the Tea Room has ensured that we have become THE destination spot for tea lovers from all across the globe. You have all helped me to prove my point: An English tea room in the middle of the desert is not such a crazy idea after all!" - Jo Gemmill
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THIS IS A LIMITED SEATING ENGAGEMENT. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY.
 | "Mr. Darcy...Isn't he gorgeous?
Hands off! I saw him first!" - Jo
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Tea Room to Host Literary Tea
Jane Austen's
Pride and Prejudice Sequel
Sunday, February 5
Admission $45
Includes author meet and greet, inscribed book,tea, scones and cucumber sandwiches. Unfortunately, it DOES NOT include a personal audience with Mr. Darcy.
Jane Austen fans are invited to spend an afternoon at the English Rose Tea Room to meet Ava Farmer, author of the book, Second Impressions, which tells the tale of "what might have been," had Austen lived long enough to write her own sequel to Pride and Prejudice.
Tea, scones and cucumber sandwiches will be served and guests are invited to dress in clothing from the era. Seating is limited. Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance by calling 480-488-4812. All attendees will receive a signed copy of the book.
Second Impressions is a historically and socially accurate account of the Darcy family, set ten years after Pride and Prejudice ends. Written in the idiom of Austen's time by Farmer, a fictional nom de plume, the novel explores changes in the lives of the story's heroes and heroines in post-Napoleon and late Regency Europe.
Published by Chawton House Press, the book draws history from the novels, maps and other volumes that comprise the Chawton Home Library at the Center for the Study of Early English Women's Writing at Chawton, Hampshire, England.
Ava Farmer is the fictitious nom de plume of Sandy Lerner of Upperville, Virginia. Lerner was a founder of Cisco Systems. She also founded Urban Decay, a grunge cosmetics company. Lerner now spends her time running her farm, farm stores and tavern and carrying on the legacy of Austen and her work.
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Make your reservations by calling 480-488-4812.
Payment is due at time of reservation.
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Valentine's Day
at the Tea Room
Tuesday, February 14
Valentine's day is the day for love, so naturally we will be offering a 'lovely' valentine tea. There are some beautiful one-of-a-kind treasures for your beloved and we are serving a special Valentine's tea with chocolate and rose petals, yummy.
Call for reservations.
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VALENTINE'S BLEND
by Harney & Sons
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Chocolate tea with rosebuds in a beautifully packaged tin.
Perfect for shipping.
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IF MUSIC
Be the Food of Love,
Play On.
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Delight in our collection of nostalgic love tokens and memorabilia.
Prices start at $10.
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TOKENS OF LOVE
from
English Rose Accents
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We can't say enough about our Valentine's Day selection. Whether it's for your best man, your best friend or that anonymous beau, we have glitz, glamour and gorgeous gifts to show 'em you love 'em.
Valentine Tray, $12.
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 Back to the Future...
The Tea Room Contributes to Historic State Centennial
Town of Carefree Time Capsule
Valentine's Day is a landmark day for Arizona. Hence, it is referred to as the Valentine State.
This year, 2012 also marks the 100th year since Arizona became recognized as a State.
On February 14, in celebration of 100 years of Statehood, the Town of Carefree will be burying a time capsule at the iconic Sundial at the Carefree Desert Gardens.
Guess who has been asked to write a letter to be buried in the capsule? Yep, yours truly!
So, I am just deciding what to write. Should I include my much revered scone recipe? Or, the secrets of making a decent cup of tea? Or, maybe just include the menu for lunch, or even a sample? The contents of the capsule will be 'dug up' 50 years from now.
Wow, just imagine the unveiling ceremony, and there buried deep inside the capsule is a fossilized scone from that olde worlde English Rose Tea Room that used to be in Carefree! Hey, maybe the Tea Room will still be there. Now there's a thought.
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Treat Yourself to a Tea Leaf Reading!
 | Janice Roper, Tasseographer
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Meet Tea Leaf Reader Janice Roper
and Learn What's in Your Future for 2012
$25 Tea Leaf Readings
Mondays and Thursdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Other times available by appointment.
You can find Janice in the English Rose Accents Gift Store. Make a day of it and schedule lunch at the Tea Room, followed by a tea leaf reading. And, don't forget to bring a friend.
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Call 480-488-1162 to schedule your personalized reading.
Reservations recommended.
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 Don't Miss These Upcoming Fashion Events
at the Tea Room
Mumbo Jumbo Boutique of Carefree presents
Spring Fling and Bling!
$20, Includes Tea and Scones.
Sunday, March 25, 3 - 5 p.m.
Featuring the latest spring fashions from Phoenix Fashion Week's emerging designers, Hourglass Apparel and Mabella Chic.
The Hat Show
Friday, April 13, 4 - 6 p.m.
$20, includes tea and scones
Featuring hats for every occasion, including the Kentucky Derby. You'll enjoy the latest Kate Middleton influenced fascinators, Victorian bonnets, haute couture and vintage styles. Purchase a hat at the show!
Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, May 5
Must wear a hat to attend! Hat contest and mint tea juleps. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Luv Shack Horse Rescue. Look for more details in our upcoming newsletter.
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Make your reservations by calling 480-488-4812.
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Don't Miss These
2012 Tea Room Events 
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Mark these dates on your calendar today:
- February 5 - Ava Farmer, Pride and Prejudice sequel, author meet and greet.
- February 14 - Valentine's Day.
- March 1 - Tea Room 10th Anniversary Celebration.
- March 25 - Spring, Fling and Bling fashion show by Mumbo Jumbo.
- April 13 - Hat Show by Mumbo Jumbo.
- May 5 - Kentucky Derby party.
- May 13 - Mother's Day.
- June 1 - 3, Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Celebration. Look for upcoming details in our newsletter.
- Also in June, the Olympics in London and a "Tea-athalon" at the Tea Room.
For information or reservations,
call the Tea Room at 480-488-4812
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Everyone is treated like royalty
at the English Rose Tea Room
Make your reservations today by calling 480-488-4812.
Click here to visit the Tea Room website.
www.carefreetea.com
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