aplumb with activity

I wish I could hire this guy. :) But yeah, the unexciting news is that I need a plumber to complete my team in getting the work I need done for the shop!
The not-so-great sounding news is that another cafe around the corner just announced that it's relocating. I don't think it's been a year that they've been open. But, on the other hand, that spot is notorious for changing hands very quickly. Also, it's right next door to Van Gogh's Ear, an artsy cafe that's been around for 10+ years.
My space is across the street and down the road a ways. I hope I'm not competition, but rather that I add to the neighborhood and to the nightlife. A "Little Italy" effect, if you will.
I will hopefully have a plumber by tomorrow - I have to at this point! Wish me luck and send good thoughts!

This weekend flew by...

I went to the Union Italian Feast but I could only make it on Saturday. I and my S.O. handed out flyers and candy and ate some delicious pizza. Those big slices are just so fun to eat, but I digress. The people seemed receptive to the tea shop.
A lot of bumps in the road to the grand opening in the past few days, but things are movin' and a-shakin'. Amidst all of the permits and licenses, I am gathering together great musical acts - folk, jazz, acoustic, indie, and electropop.
If you or anyone you know wants to perform, email teatime@camsteaparlour.com.
I will be looking for more performance type acts in the near future.
Over'n'out. Hopefully good news to come!
By the way, does thisman's shirt really say Hugs Encouraged? Hmm.

More pre-Fest pics as promised

I went to meet the plumber and lo and behold...

...the Italian Feast has descended! It's funny to see a big ferris wheel in the street when you completely forgot there'd be a festival.
So my heat is fixed (don't ask me why my plumber was the one who met me) and things are good. I have a new sign in the window - thank you, city of Union! good niiitttee - and I put little signs in the window today to jazz it up a bit.
These images are the flyers I will be handing out this weekend complete with little (packaged, beware, stranger!) candies for your enjoyment.
I'll most likely take more pics to come! Happy Friday!

Getting everything together...

First comes the logistics of being in a space and running a business...then I can gather together bands, performers, and artists to really get a vibe going at Cam's/ Can't wait for that. And can't wait even before that to start working on the decor!
Loads of curiosities and art and comfy chairs, I assure you.
Just gotta chug along and get to it. Wooha!

Yay for new blog!

I have dedicated this blog solely to Camellia's Tea Parlour! After all, she deserves only the best.
I am happy and proud to carry on her legacy and am so excited to take on this venture.
It is rough, not gonna lie, but I know it will be well worth it.
I'm very excited right at this moment because I am going to pick up this counter tomorrow! It's from a lovely store in Brooklyn that's closing...and IT HAS MONKEYS ON IT!
Wooohoooo!
It's some kind of cosmic sign that everything is gonna be rockin', I think.
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