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Entrepreneurship:  Letty Mae's Tearoom is Open!  |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
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 Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 2:30:50 PM
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Well, its been a long haul, but Letty Mae's tearoom is open and I couldn't be happier. I started my tea biz in 2007 (The Birds and the Teas) and did ok in a couple other venues - then I met Laurie, who opened Letty Mae's (named after her grandmother)- and she invited me to sell my tea in her shop and eventually serve tea.
At first it was just a shop - with amazing signs, pillows, aprons, and too many other fabulous items to mention - while her husband finished all the kitchen work. The kitchen is complete and the health department approves and finally the tearoom is open! The decor is fabulous - and the food is phenomenal - and the tea, well, its simply the BEST! She sells homemade soups, sandwiches, salads (with homemade dressing), cakes (also homemade), and tea from The Birds and the Teas! You can also buy packages of my tea and too many cute things made by Laurie. So, if you're in or near Morris, IL - stop in and visit a while. You'll be happy you did!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com![]() |
Edited by - Tea Lady on Jul 26 2011 3:31:52 PM |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 2:32:39 PM
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Here's a picture of the shop - couldn't get the others to load...
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Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 2:35:58 PM
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Edited by - Tea Lady on Jul 26 2011 2:38:24 PM |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 2:37:57 PM
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My friend's husband just got back from London and Africa. He said that he loved stopping for tea everyday at 4 because it just seemed to slow life down and even kept your blood sugar level. My friend and I are talking about doing tea for the ladies in our neighborhood once a week just to see if we can start a tradition. We both love tea rooms and I sell tea too. Ours will just be a neighbor thing. Yours is the real deal!! Congrats and good luck.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 2:39:35 PM
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Thanks, Mary Beth! Best of luck to you too.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 3:33:38 PM
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I'm still having problems with the photos - but if you're on Facebook, check out The Birds and the Teas and you'll see some great photos of Letty Mae's.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 3:42:31 PM
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How wonderful! I love the name and the connection to the past. We held my daughter's bridal shower at a tea room that sounds a lot like Letty's. It was a wonderful time and we love stopping in for tea and some sandwiches in the afternoon. Sometimes we stroll in the garden and look at all the heirloom flowers.
Good luck and enjoy.
Alexis
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 5:46:38 PM
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Lorraine~ That sounds like a dream come true! I wish I lived near you - I would love to come to tea! I wish you much happiness and success!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 6:50:01 PM
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it sounds so quaint and welcoming. Good luck!!
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
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deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 6:54:47 PM
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Lorraine
lots of luck and the shop is adorable..
blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 5:42:46 PM
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Thanks for all the encouragement and kind words - I haven't been able to figure out the photo issue yet. Also, my website needs updating and I haven't had time for a while. There are some photos there - but I have more on Facebook. I wish you all lived closer - we could have a fantastic farmgirl party at the tearoom. Stop by anytime you're in the area - the tea's on me...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 7:02:36 PM
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Lorraine,
I LOVE teas! I did a tea this year for my ladies group at church. I love that you're keeping "Tea-ing" alive. I wish you nothing but smashing success!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lorraine
Morris
IL
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Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 4:18:03 PM
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Megan - thanks. How nice of you to do that for your group at church. Its always lots of fun and everyone enjoys it.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 6:24:03 PM
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Congratulations Lorraine! I remember you telling us about it at Carson's when MaryJane, Meg and the gang came to IL. Next time we are down in Morris, I'll stop in!
Dawn in IL |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 05:30:07 AM
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Dawn - that would be great. Hope to see you soon.
Did you know Morris has a fantastic Farmer's Market on the second Saturday of the month (Aug 13 is the next one) - from 8 am to 2 pm. Its a great mix of farmers market and flea market. Its called the French Country Market by 3 French Hens. Three shop owners developed it and its really nice. It goes through October. Take care...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 06:37:54 AM
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Lorraine, Thanks for the information about the Morris' Farmer's Market. Do they have any organic vendors? A ride out to Morris for the farmer's market a delicious cup of tea with perhaps a scone sounds great to me!
We'll be in northwestern WI for Windy Pines and her mom, JanetF, (my cousin and aunt) 100th family farm reunion that day, but we will definitely try to get down there for the September market.
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