About me

I do like a nice tearoom. The Victorian novelist George Gissing once said that “the mere chink of cups and saucers tunes the mind to happy repose”. These are my sentiments exactly, and Mr Gissing’s wise words provide some explanation for why a good tearoom is such a delight.

I live in Perthshire (Scotland) and have written a book called “Tearoom Delights” (see The tearoom guidebook page for more info), which is all about my favourite tearooms in Perthshire, Angus and Dundee.

Up until recently, I was sometimes to be found working offshore on boats for a few weeks at a time, mostly in the North Sea. Working at sea is all very well but, as you may be aware, there is a deplorable dearth of tearooms on the briny. It may well be that financial constraints eventually persuade me to get back to the life aquatic, but for the nonce the temptation to stay on dry land surrounded by tearooms is too strong to resist.

I’ve recently finished my first novel and am working on a second, in the hope of being able to persuade some nice agent to take me on and allow me to spend my days writing, drinking tea and feasting on cakes.

I have a Tearoom Delights page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lornastearoomdelights and also a Teacups Press page: http://www.facebook.com/TeacupsPress

I’m on Twitter: @TearoomDelights

And Pinterest: tearoomdelights

Email: lorna@sent.com

There is also a blog for my publishing company: Teacups Press

If you would like to use any of my photos for non-commercial purposes, please feel free, and if you wouldn’t mind mentioning where they came from I’d be most obliged, thank you kindly. If you would like to use any for commercial purposes, please email me first, thank you.

Lorna

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137 Responses

on January 26, 2012 at 23:16 | Reply losangelas

hi,
Thanks for visitingmy blog and your kin words.
I really enjoyed reading your stories and look forward too read many more!
Angela
- on January 27, 2012 at 06:37 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thanks Angela, likewise with yours!
  Lorna
on January 31, 2012 at 17:16 | Reply loustar02

Great idea – will be looking out for the book even though I live nowhere near enough to check out the delightful rooms you’ll be visiting!
on January 31, 2012 at 17:44 | Reply tearoomdelights

Thanks Lou (hope I’m not being over-familiar in my mode of address). I’ll be doing my best to publicise it when it’s available, and you never know, you might find yourself up in bonnie Scotland one of these days just wishing for a nice tearoom.
on February 2, 2012 at 22:57 | Reply Cheryl

I love the idea of your tearoom book! It is wonderful to hear from other tea lovers:) Cheers!
- on February 3, 2012 at 09:03 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you kindly, I’m enjoying your blog and seeing the tearooms you’ve picked out. Obviously a world tour of tearooms is required.
on February 4, 2012 at 15:05 | Reply Nihacc

Wow! I love tea!! I wish there would be more tearooms here in Spain. If I visit Scotland one day I will follow your tearooms’ guide. Good luck with your book! Thanks!!
- on February 4, 2012 at 15:15 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, I hope you do make it over to Scotland one day and have the chance to visit some tearooms, you will be very welcome
on February 4, 2012 at 15:59 | Reply ohiocook

Thank you for the kind words and stopping by my blog.
- on February 4, 2012 at 16:05 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  My pleasure, thank you.
on February 4, 2012 at 19:56 | Reply anne

good luck with your adventure – looking forward to the aberdeenshire tea book!
- on February 4, 2012 at 20:09 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you, it’s a great excuse to go galavanting around Scotland, isn’t it? I lived in Aberdeen for 2 years so it’ll be interesting to revisit old haunts, and hopefully find some great new ones.
on February 4, 2012 at 20:59 | Reply christinelaennec

What a great project and blog! I look forward to following your progress. I really liked your story about the jittery tea-room owners who thought you were engaged in industrial espionage!
- on February 5, 2012 at 07:53 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, very kind of you to say so. I was wondering if such a thing might happen to me one of these days. I’ve had a few suspicious looks when I’ve been making notes, but that was the first ourtright accusation. Perhaps I should warn them in advance, but if they know I’m writing a review about them they might not give me their normal service.
on February 6, 2012 at 20:37 | Reply FundeMental

I love a good tea room too. There’s a few in my town but my favourite makes their own jams to go with their cakes and toasted goodies, has mismatched china and uses leaf tea so you have to have a tea strainer. It feels very decadent somehow.
- on February 7, 2012 at 07:29 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  It sounds like the perfect tearoom to me, and it does feel special to take leaf tea from china teacups. Tearooms like that are truly wonderful institutions, I’m glad you’ve got one near you.
on February 9, 2012 at 16:44 | Reply J.

Found your fun blog while on our friends tea blog http://teawithbetty.wordpress.com/ which I found during a visit to http://paninigirl.wordpress.com/ who I am very close to…
I can hear a SLIGHT Scottish accent while reading your post which is delightful. I love Scotland. Good job!

J.
- on February 9, 2012 at 17:08 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, I know teawithbetty but I haven’t come across paninigirl yet. I’ll be sure to have a look at her blog.
on February 10, 2012 at 10:04 | Reply girlinafoodfrenzy

Such a delightful blog! I love how unique your story is and so enviable too. I would love to taste test my way round Scotland one day
- on February 10, 2012 at 16:15 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, I must say I am enjoying all this tearoom business. It seems like a very civilised way to spend my time.
on February 10, 2012 at 18:38 | Reply Robert Adam

I always look for a tearoom when I am out for a shoot, I have a coffee and scone fettish HAHA however never thought of documenting it. I did once try to capture my Fav food in certain places however I could not resist eating the subject before thinking about photographing it so it was a waste of time project for me HAHA
- on February 10, 2012 at 19:12 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  It can be a problem right enough, when you’ve got a delicious freshly baked scone and a cup of steaming coffee in front of you! Thank you for your comment, I look forward to more of your beautiful photos.
on February 14, 2012 at 01:37 | Reply Cauldrons and Cupcakes

What a wonderful blog. So happy I stumbled upon it! Teacups and all things tea, including tearooms, are very dear to my heart. I look forward to your book
- on February 14, 2012 at 08:18 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, I’m happy you did too because now I’ve found yours and that coconut jam cake is making my mouth water
  - on February 14, 2012 at 08:26 | Reply Cauldrons and Cupcakes
    
    I do hope you make it – it goes so well with tea, or coffee…
    - on February 14, 2012 at 08:28 | Reply tearoomdelights
      
      I’ll be sure to let you know, thank you!
on February 17, 2012 at 20:50 | Reply Finn Holding

Lovely idea for a blog. You must get to see some beautiful places, not to mention all the tea and cake!

Thankyou for visiting ‘thenaturephile’ and taking time to leave a comment.

Best wishes

Finn
- on February 17, 2012 at 20:53 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you Finn, it is quite a cushy wee number, right enough. I’ll be back to look at your page again, I loved that barn owl photo.
on February 19, 2012 at 17:53 | Reply cindydyer

Hi Lorna,

What a contrast—working at sea and then taking tea on shore! I found it fascinating. And kudos to you, working on a series of tea books. Thank you for “liking” my strawberry post (Here’s a jolt of color for ya!) this morning.

My dear friend Sue is a tea room fanatic and published a page-a-day tea-related calendar (two years in a row) back in early 2000. You can read a little about it and see the publication (which I designed and produced as a favor for her) on this site (scroll down to the 4th block):

http://www.teaandcoffee.net/0204/product.htm

I’m going to tell Sue all about your tea blog so she can take a look at a fellow tea lover’s life!

I write about her often on my blog, and here’s a posting that is specifically related to tea (and a tea party that she and her friend Barbara, a master baker, hosted in 2009):

http://cindydyer.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/have-a-cuppa-tea-yall/

I’d love to know more about your “day job,” how your book is progressing, and your interest in tea!

Cindy

FYI: Although I’ve never been to Scotland (it’s on the list), I know some of my ancestors hail from there. My mother’s maiden name was McLean!

http://www.gardenmuse.wordpress.com

http://www.cindydyer.wordpress.com

http://www.cindydyer.zenfolio.com

http://www.gardenmuseshow.com (my upcoming photography exhibit)
- on February 19, 2012 at 18:12 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hi Cindy, thanks for all your comments and links.
  
  I’ve looked at some of your photos and they’re beautiful! I hope your photography exhibition goes really well, you must be pretty busy getting prepared for that at the moment. I’ve also looked at Sue’s blog and am now following her on Twitter, I can see she’s a gal who certainly loves her tea!
  
  My book is progressing quite well, thank you. I started it about a month ago but I’ve done most of the research now, so I just need a bit of self-discipline to get it written.
  
  McLean’s a good Scottish name, do you know which part of Scotland your ancestors came from?
on February 19, 2012 at 19:16 | Reply cindydyer

Hi Lorna,

I went to the site that Sue used to maintain and that’s not actually her anymore! Her company was Tea Memories, Inc., and although she stopped doing anything for-profit with it years ago, I didn’t realize she had let the name/domain lapse and someone else has taken it on. That’s actually another tea person that I don’t know. If you’re following her on Twitter, that’s not Sue, either—she hasn’t gotten the hang of the latest social media just yet!

You’re right about being busy preparing for the show! I think it will never end—the framing, matting, etc. I knew there was work involved, but I think I underestimated a tiny bit just how much. Of course, I can’t do ANYTHING halfway—I have to do it up grand, so I have far more pieces than I need. Whatever can’t hang in the allotted space, I’ll have available for sale at the reception in April as well as maybe open up an etsy.com store and try my hand at selling images there. Gotta do something with them!

I have no idea what part of Scotland—I’ll have to do some digging to find out. I have a cousin who did extensive research on my father’s side (Dyer), but I don’t know of anyone who had delved into the McLean clan (yet).

I love doing stuff like that on occasion—in fact, I started a blog to highlight and research random photos/families from images I’ve acquired over the years. That site is http://www.orphanedimages.wordpress.com. Sometimes I’ll post a family photo with a write-up, but mostly I’m posting (and researching when I have notes on the photo) other people’s relatives! I really should spend more time learning about the McLeans, I do believe.

Thank you for your kind comments about my work. I look forward to following your blog and keeping in touch!

Cindy
- on February 19, 2012 at 20:12 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  You have an impressive number of blogs! Old photos are really interesting, I had a quick look at your orphanedimages blog. I’ve occasionally bought some photos in a second hand shop that I just liked, even though I don’t know who they’re of. My mum has a lot of old sepia family photos that I should really get her to tell me more about.
  
  That’s a pity about Sue, but whoever has taken over from her is, at least, a fellow tea lover.
  
  It sounds like a good idea, to try and sell the photos on an etsy store, I’m sure you’ll get a lot of interested new customers that way. All the best for your exhibition!
on February 21, 2012 at 08:16 | Reply mehmudah

Loving the blog! Keep up the lovely work.
- on February 21, 2012 at 08:20 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, and you, you have a lovey blog!
on February 25, 2012 at 20:48 | Reply bethsciallo

what a fun blog! and excellent suggestions for tea. Let me know if you’re heading Ayrshire/Lanarkshire way. I know some lovely places for you to try
- on February 25, 2012 at 20:51 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much! I’m looking forward to that part of the country. I know Dumfries and Galloway pretty well but not Ayrshire and there’s much I want to explore.
on February 26, 2012 at 09:04 | Reply Jo Woolf

Really enjoyed browsing your blog, and I love your writing as well as your photos. Trouble is, I’m hungry for scones now!
- on February 26, 2012 at 09:50 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much. I don’t want to make matters worse but I’ve just baked a batch of spiced pear scones and I thought I might put some pictures on my blog
  - on February 26, 2012 at 10:02 | Reply Jo Woolf
    
    They sound divine! Pics, please!
    - on February 26, 2012 at 10:12 | Reply tearoomdelights
      
      You’re most kind. I’m just having one of them now with a wee cup of tea and then I’ll upload some pics
on February 26, 2012 at 20:25 | Reply mariakourtzaki

Thanks for dropping by my blog! <3 I must say I am intrigued with your mission! cant wait to hear more about your tea room delights. And some good scones recipes would be great too!
- on February 27, 2012 at 07:02 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, and thanks for dropping by my blog too! That’s a good suggestion, I’ll post my scone recipe some time.
on February 26, 2012 at 21:46 | Reply Tony

Thanks for dropping by my place today. MAybe we could get together at a nice tea room?
- on February 27, 2012 at 07:10 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  And thank you for dropping by mine! You never know, I might be in a tearoom near you one of these days…
on March 1, 2012 at 18:25 | Reply Pasta Princess

Hi I stopped by to look around your blog and thank you for visiting mine and the nice comment! Your blog looks great and I’m curious to read more! Have a great day!
- on March 1, 2012 at 18:27 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to visit yours too!
on March 6, 2012 at 18:59 | Reply simplicitymaven

Thank you for your kind comment on Tea is my Passion. I’m not aware of a single tea room in all of Panama, although there could be one, hidden away, like a precious gem. I’m following your blog and look forward to lifting a cuppa tea across the ocean with you.
- on March 6, 2012 at 21:20 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, I look forward to that too! If there is a secret tearoom hidden away in Panama, I hope you find it.
on March 9, 2012 at 19:12 | Reply furrylittlegnome

Thank you for reading my post titled “The Egg”.
Love your blog!
- on March 9, 2012 at 19:18 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  My pleasure, thank you for visiting my site and being so kind. We have a love of Creme Eggs in common.
on March 10, 2012 at 12:50 | Reply megtraveling

Hi! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the 7 x 7 Link Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/03/09/7%c3%977-link-award/
- on March 10, 2012 at 12:53 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Meg, I was delighted to see that this morning!
on March 13, 2012 at 19:53 | Reply Cauldrons and Cupcakes

Seems awards are your thing, Lorna!!!
I’ve just nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award! You can find out more about it here at my post:
http://cauldronsandcupcakes.com/2012/03/13/my-second-blogging-gong-the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Congratulations – it’s well deserved.
- on March 13, 2012 at 20:06 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Nicole, what a lovely surprise! It’s so nice to get this award, I’m really chuffed and most grateful.
  - on March 13, 2012 at 20:08 | Reply Cauldrons and Cupcakes
    
    Well, it’s not a Creme Egg cake or a magical bandage for your wrist, but I’m glad you’re chuffed all the same. Thanks for a blog that brings me so much happiness xx
    - on March 13, 2012 at 20:10 | Reply tearoomdelights
      
      I can get a Creme Egg cake or a bandage anywhere but this is very special, thank you, and what a lovely thing to say. Yours does the same for me, my dear.xo
on March 20, 2012 at 01:59 | Reply Tania Smith

Hi Lorna,

Just to say I have nominated you for the Blog On Fire award. Please do not feel pressure to accept but you are very deserving of this accolade! Thanks for all your nice comments on my blog too! You can find details here:

http://taniajessicasmith.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/why-am-i-pouring-myself-a-shot-in-a-furry-hat-6-awards-from-you-lovely-people-thats-why-cheers/

Enjoy!

Tan
- on March 20, 2012 at 07:51 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hi Tania
  
  Thank you very much, what a lovely way to start my day! And many congratulations to you with your awards, excellent effort!
on March 24, 2012 at 20:05 | Reply ybawany

Dear Lorna,

This blog is mouth-watering. I’ll keep visiting even if it means adding a few pounds to my already bulky frame!

Appreciate you liking my photos; it truly means a lot.

Cheers,
Yousuf
- on March 24, 2012 at 20:08 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hi Yousuf, thank you for dropping in and for posting your beautiful cloud pictures.
  - on March 24, 2012 at 20:09 | Reply ybawany
    
    You’re very welcome Lorna.
on March 31, 2012 at 19:03 | Reply Miss Cynthia L. H.

What a wonderful and delightful plan! I look forward to following you on your journeys across the tearooms of Scotland and wish that I could accompany you. ;^)
- on March 31, 2012 at 19:09 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you Miss Cynthia! Please do come along, I would love to have your company on the journey!
on April 1, 2012 at 21:06 | Reply megtraveling

Hi! I really enjoy your blog and I’ve nominated you for the Genuine Blogger Award and the Sunshine Award! Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/04/01/the-sunshine-and-genuine-blogger-awards/
on April 9, 2012 at 12:45 | Reply robin

Dear Lorna, I don’t know if you can stand another award (and I see that Megtraveling has also just given you two more!), but I couldn’t help myself! So, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Congratulations! (And all of these ought to help some publisher sit up and take notice. ) http://bringingeuropehome.com/2012/04/09/playing-favoritesbeing-versatile/
- on April 9, 2012 at 13:03 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Robin, you’re so sweet, thank you very much! I am a bit behind with the awards, I need to start passing them on to other people, but I very much appreciate you awarding me the Versatile Blogger Award, thank you!
on May 8, 2012 at 05:24 | Reply redteakettle

I’ve nominated you for the Kreative Blogger Award. Please see my latest post for more detail.
- on May 8, 2012 at 09:15 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  That’s very kind of you, thanks Cheryl!
on May 10, 2012 at 17:07 | Reply Eleenie

I’ve read a couple of posts and am hooked already on your blog, it’s great! My sister lives in Arbroath so I’ll be looking through to see if there are any tearooms worth visiting when I go to see her next
- on May 10, 2012 at 18:06 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much! There is an excellent tearoom in Arbroath (I did a post on it a while ago; if you type ‘Arbroath’ into the search box on my blog you’ll find it under the title ‘Perfect Partners’).
on May 21, 2012 at 21:58 | Reply Karen Catto

Love tearooms, what a wonderful blog!!! Maybe aberdeen is on the horizon?? I’m off to like your Facebook page
- on May 22, 2012 at 06:35 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much! I hope to get round to Aberdeenshire at some point. So many tearoooms, so little time!
on May 22, 2012 at 20:39 | Reply rigmover

Thanks for the visit and like on my blog, I’ll be reading your blog in more detail.
- on May 23, 2012 at 06:06 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you for popping in here! I was interested in your name because I’ve worked in the oil industry. Your photos of Norway are beautiful and make me want to be there. I’ve done a bit of work there and it really is a beautiful country.
on May 25, 2012 at 18:47 | Reply Arabella FullofLife

Hi Lorna – thanks for finding my new blog cheapeasydelicious, and for liking the fruit fondue post. I do like it when guests do some of the work…
Have you discovered Charleton Farm in Hillside (on the edge of Montrose)? I declare an interest – it’s run by my chum Karin McQuistan, who’s a power in the land and has made a fabulous enterprise to run alongside the family farm (specialising in raspberries). It’s the only place you can buy purple raspberry jam, since Charleton is the only farm that grows purple rasps! Karin, being Dutch, calls it the coffee shop, but they do lots of lovely tea and the food is deeeelishus. Very popular, especially after picking a basket of berries. [When you go, mention my name and get a handful of raspberries thrown at you...]
- on May 25, 2012 at 19:02 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  I’ve never heard of Charleton Farm but I had a look at the website and it looks great, thank you for the tip! I love raspberries and I’ve never seen purple ones so I obviously must address this post haste. I wouldn’t mind having raspberries thrown at me if they were aimed at my gaping mouth.
  - on May 27, 2012 at 07:22 | Reply Arabella FullofLife
    
    Karin will oblige!! Say hi from me. Purple rasps are something different, and unique (I think) to Charleton. The jam is to die for… And there are golden rasps too – I’ll put a golden rasp recipe on my cheapeasydelicious blog – another challenge for dinner guests.
    - on May 27, 2012 at 07:41 | Reply tearoomdelights
      
      Great, I’ll have to get myself up to the Farm. I love a nice raspberry jam!
on May 28, 2012 at 17:06 | Reply Elisa Cashiola

Hi,

Thanks for liking my blog post. Lovely blog you have, I do love tearooms I am working on creating a zen-like tea room one day!

Cheers,
Elisa
- on May 28, 2012 at 17:13 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hi Elisa, thank you for dropping by, your pink cheered my heart today! A zen-like tearoom sounds right up my street, when you’ve set it up I’ll come and chill out!
  - on May 28, 2012 at 17:22 | Reply Elisa Cashiola
    
    I’m glad it helped cheer you up today! Flowers always have that effect. Enjoy your Monday!
on May 30, 2012 at 00:57 | Reply Lilly Sue

You are so sweet to have come to my blog and “liked” me and left so many comments!! Thank you so much I hope you enjoy reading. I am glad I found your blog
- on May 30, 2012 at 06:23 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you, I’m really enjoying your blog! I don’t drink much now but a few years ago when I lived in a city I had my regular watering holes and always looked forward to a nice pint of real ale after work on a Friday with my good buddy. Nowadays, when I drink it tends to be bottled beer at home rather than on tap in a pub, but it’s great to read your descriptions, it reminds me of all the beers I used to enjoy tasting and waxing lyrical about!
  - on June 2, 2012 at 03:36 | Reply Lilly Sue
    
    Ya I typically drink more bottled beers at home just because it is cheaper and I enjoy having a beer while blogging or getting other stuff done. I find it funny when people only drink beers on tap…both have their advantages
    
    I am glad you are enjoying reading!!
  - on June 2, 2012 at 03:36 | Reply Lilly Sue
    
    Ya I typically drink more bottled beers at home just because it is cheaper and I enjoy having a beer while blogging or getting other stuff done. I find it funny when people only drink beers on tap…both have their advantages
    
    I am glad you are enjoying reading!!
on June 3, 2012 at 08:43 | Reply Annette

Hi Lorna, thought I’d pop over and check out your blog…what a yummy place! I have an Uncle who lives in Perthshire…it’s a small world! Annette xx
- on June 3, 2012 at 16:50 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thanks for popping in Annette, it is indeed a small world!
on June 4, 2012 at 00:21 | Reply midnighthues

Lorna, I am passing this recognition to you. This my token of appreciation for you.
http://midnighthues.wordpress.com/versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks!
Aparna
- on June 4, 2012 at 06:30 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you Aparna!
on June 12, 2012 at 15:30 | Reply backyardprovence

Hi Lorna! I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! http://backyardprovence.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/getting-inspired/
Ashley
- on June 12, 2012 at 15:38 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Ashley, that’s most kind!
on June 18, 2012 at 07:13 | Reply Brian Whyte

Hi Lorna
Just came across your blog. So looking forward to your wee book and visiting the tearooms you’ve found and I’ve missed. The search for quality home baking and a good cuppa in tearooms is a small passion of mine. Hurry up and publish!!
Brian
- on June 18, 2012 at 07:49 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hi Brian, thank you for your comment, it’s always nice to find a fellow tearoom afficionado! The book is in production right now and should be available at the end of June. I hope it contains one or two that haven’t yet had the pleasure of your company.
on July 9, 2012 at 13:42 | Reply The Charmed Cupcake

Hi Lorna,
Just wanted to let you know I love reading you blog and I have nominated you for the ‘Tell me about yourself Award’

Feel free to participate or not.

Angela
- on July 9, 2012 at 15:03 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Angela, most kind!
on July 16, 2012 at 10:51 | Reply Eleenie

Hi Lorna, I’ve nominated you for ‘one lovely blog’ award, here is the link http://denobears.wordpress.com/2012/07/16/one-lovely-blog-award/ Congratulations!
- on July 16, 2012 at 11:32 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Eleenie, that’s very kind of you!
on July 19, 2012 at 01:57 | Reply Robin Jean Marie

If you’ve got room on that sidebar for another image, Lorna, you can add the Best Follower Award…because you are.
http://bringingeuropehome.com/2012/07/18/is-there-an-award-for-procrastination/
on July 30, 2012 at 22:00 | Reply Just Add Attitude

I too am very fond of tearooms. i wish loads of luck with the book.
- on July 31, 2012 at 08:24 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, it’s going well I think. There is nothing quite like a nice tearoom.
on August 8, 2012 at 15:21 | Reply zoetic * epics

I just love it! I really admire that you’ve started doing something that is so simple, which you love, and sharing it with everyone! What a brilliant idea! Look forward to your discoveries and I’ll be picking up a copy if.when I go to Scotland!
- on August 8, 2012 at 15:55 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you! I’m delighted that you popped by and left such a nice comment.
on August 11, 2012 at 14:49 | Reply A Gracious Life

hello lorna! i love how your blog looks and the content too! your header photo…i love pretty teacups and dainty plates! will visit again!
- on August 11, 2012 at 15:52 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hi Kay, thank you very much! Your blog looks lovely too. I really enjoyed your post about the Olympics.
on August 19, 2012 at 22:31 | Reply megtraveling

Hi! I really enjoy your blog and I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award and the Beautiful Blogger Award! Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/08/19/a-second-year-of-travel/. (Now it’s official)!
- on August 20, 2012 at 06:54 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Meg, you are far too kind!
on September 21, 2012 at 01:17 | Reply allyoudoiseat

Your blog is so wonderful! I can’t stop scrolling through your beautiful photos! You’re adding a lot of travel destinations to my wish list and making me very anxious to plan a trip!!
- on September 21, 2012 at 06:44 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much, I’ve just been looking at yours and have been most impressed by all the tasty foodie pics. I still have a strong vision of those scones at the Devonshire tearoom… I would love to visit that place myself, although it’s rather a long way away for me. I’m delighted that you feel inclined to visit Scotland!
on October 6, 2012 at 19:35 | Reply megtraveling

Hi Lorna! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Super Sweet Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/10/06/super-sweet-award/
- on October 7, 2012 at 13:45 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Meg, how lovely!
on October 19, 2012 at 09:26 | Reply thinkingcowgirl

Hello. I love your line ‘but, as you may be aware, there is a deplorable dearth of tearooms on the briny’ Fabulous. Before I moved to Cornwall I was obsessed by tearooms – I was always trying to get my reluctant partner into one. I had dreams of running one too, until I saw what hard work it was and realised that my love might turn into something else quite quickly. But actually living in the Land of Tearooms is so relaxing that I can barely be bothered to leave my armchair. Have you ever tried fizzy scones? My friend has a recipe on her blog http://www.greenfieldnotes.wordpress.com. I’m going to try it. Looking forward to hearing more of your tearoom tales, by which I can live vicariously.
- on October 19, 2012 at 10:14 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hello! Thank you for popping in, I’m delighted to meet you and your beautiful cows. Like you, I used to have dreams of running a tearoom but have given up the idea since I also realised how much hard work it would be. Far better to drop casually into one, lap up the tasty treats and then shuffle off leaving the clearing up to some kind waitress. I’ve heard of these fizzy scones, they’re very popular in Australia I believe, but I haven’t tried making them myself. I really ought to, but somehow I can’t quite get my head around putting lemonade in scones. Terribly conservative of me, but one day when I’m feeling reckless I intend to bite the bullet and try them. Meantime I’m off to look at your chum’s blog, thank you.
on November 16, 2012 at 13:05 | Reply megtraveling

Hi Lorna! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Blog of the Year 2012 Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/11/16/blog-of-the-year-2012-award/
- on November 16, 2012 at 15:10 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Meg, I’m chuffed to bits!
on November 26, 2012 at 05:11 | Reply Peach Farm Studio

Hi Lorna,
We’re catching up on long overdue blogging and other adventures> As such we just put a little (about 30 fresh leaves) of long-ago-promised freshly-picked Lemon Verbena in the mail to you today, FINALLY!
Enjoy!
Cheers!
- on November 26, 2012 at 08:39 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Oh yes, I remember that now, I had completely forgotten. Thank you very much!
  - on November 26, 2012 at 15:37 | Reply Peach Farm Studio
    
    Simply pour hot water over them for a simple, aromatic herbal tea. Delightful.
    - on November 26, 2012 at 19:00 | Reply tearoomdelights
      
      Wonderful, thank you, I can’t wait!
  - on November 26, 2012 at 15:37 | Reply Peach Farm Studio
    
    You are very welcome!
on December 16, 2012 at 01:20 | Reply allthingsboys

Congratulations! I’ve awarded you the Blog of the Year Award 2012! Check it out here: http://allthingsboys.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/second-star-from-the-right/
- on December 16, 2012 at 08:33 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Wow, thank you very much, that’s most kind!
on January 1, 2013 at 20:17 | Reply Claire D

I just stumbled upon your blog and am so glad I did. I too love a good tearoom – I live in Washington State and we have a few beauties that my girlfriends and I try to visit a couple times of year. We always have the best time catching up over a pot of tea and tea sandwiches. I look forward to reading your posts in the future. Happy New Year!
- on January 2, 2013 at 08:34 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Hi Claire, and thank you for visiting. There’s nothing quite like a good natter over a pot of tea, is there? Happy New Year to you and your tea-drinking buddies!
on January 4, 2013 at 14:48 | Reply PragueByKaty

I’ve nominated your blog for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award!, because I really love it and I think it is very nice. Feel free to accept the award. If you want to accept, here’s the link with all the information: http://praguebykaty.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/praguebykaty-blog/
- on January 4, 2013 at 16:59 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Katy!
on January 25, 2013 at 12:57 | Reply Kodiak My Little Grizzly

I would LOVE to visit Scotland, Ireland, Norway etc…. I have 3 little (not so little anymore) that depend on me and youngest is DeafBlind and challenging… Thanks for bringing some Scotland to me and I will not go drink a cup ol tea and think of myself there and read your blog.
- on January 25, 2013 at 13:47 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you for reading, I’m delighted to be able to bring you a little for it Scotland. Ireland and Norway are also beautiful countries, both very green. I think armchair travelling is a fine hobby!
on February 12, 2013 at 20:49 | Reply furrylittlegnome

Just wanted to let you know that furrylittlegnome has linked you in her post for the Super Sweet Blogger Award! Take care.
- on February 13, 2013 at 07:39 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much furrylittlegnome, how lovely!
on February 27, 2013 at 20:13 | Reply dutchgoesitalian

Hi Lorna, I nominated you for the Liebster Award! More info on my post: http://dutchgoesitalian.com/2013/02/27/travel-confessions-liebster-award/. Feel free to accept or not. Have a nice evening!! Ciao, Letizia
- on March 2, 2013 at 15:30 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you very much Letizia!
on March 5, 2013 at 03:20 | Reply oatsgirl

Hey there! I nominated you for the Sunshine Award…take a look!
http://nutsoveroats.com/2013/03/04/sunshine-award-from-soulofspice/
- on March 5, 2013 at 07:55 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you Ashley, most kind!
  - on March 5, 2013 at 12:43 | Reply oatsgirl
    
    You deserve it–your blog truly is delightful!!
    - on March 5, 2013 at 12:43 | Reply tearoomdelights
      
      Very generous of you to say so, thank you.
on May 6, 2013 at 17:35 | Reply David Hall

Thank you for your support and kind comments regarding my entry in the Digital Lightroom competition.
- on May 6, 2013 at 17:50 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  My pleasure, thank you for commenting here. I loved your photo, I really dithered before opting for the train, I’d like to have voted for both.