tea for two

Hello Grateful Lifers! I hope this little post finds you well. It's a typical SF "summer" right now, which essentially means I am wearing boots and a cozy sweater in this foggy, cold weather. As a Jersey girl used to sweating her butt off in August, I don't know that I'll ever get used to this change (though it is a nice excuse to stay bundled up inside with coffee and a good book). There are some pretty big changes happening in my neck of the woods at the moment (all good!) which have caused a mode of less-social media/blogging-more-planning/growing/manifesting and I'm hoping to get back into a more frequent groove of hanging with you guys soon, but until then I just had to pop on and share this treasure of a San Francisco establishment....

On Sunday I had the extreme pleasure of being joined by my dear Kimmie at a delightful spot called Lovejoy's Tea Room, located in Noe Valley (a neighborhood I have admittedly hardly spent a moment in since moving here). There is just something about a classic tea room, with it's tiers of tiny cakes, sandwiches and scones...its mismatched china and feminine, yet quirky decor...its total acceptance of a delicate, light, cheerfully refined side of being a girl...that sends my heart a flutter, still, at 29 years old in the same way playing "tea" as a child was a frequent and cherished past time with my sister.

For two hours we chatted over delicious cups of tea and sweet, buttery scones, oohing and ahhing and practically squealing with delight at each new decor discovery (a knitted tea cozy!) or tiny frosted treat (I feel like Alice in Wonderland!). We were joined by multiple bridal showers and birthday parties, my heart practically melting into a puddle upon seeing two little girls wearing tutu's and carrying glittery, star shaped wands enter the shop with their mama.  The staff was warm, helpful and attentive to all our needs. It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon and my iPhone shots below truly do not do it justice....

big blue eyed Queen Kim :)

actually giggle-squealing I'm so happy to be pouring tea in my delicate china cup.

I highly recommend an afternoon at Lovejoy's to anyone craving a touch of the playful feminine. I personally can't wait to go back if for no other reasons than a) I could eat those delicious scones every day and never get sick of them and b) I want to wear one of their Pippa and Kate Middleton style hats while dining! Hey, it's likely the closest I'll ever get to feeling royal.

In Gratitude,

Trish