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Field Trip: Paris in a Cup and Orange Circle

10 Monday Feb 2014

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Recently my mom, Jennifer, and I went out to celebrate her birthday. We headed over to one of our favorite places for lunch, Paris in a Cup tea salon, in the Orange Circle, in Orange, CA.

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The menu looks fancy on the outside and it’s the perfect introduction to the delicious food and tea services described inside. The tea menu includes many teas that are familiar, along with many that are exotic, light and flavorful. Thankfully they also have a full selection of teas sans caffeine.

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From scones and finger sandwiches to soup and full tea service, Paris in a Cup doesn’t disappoint. We each ordered the Gigi Tea which includes a pot of tea, scones with cream and jam, finger sandwiches, and petit fours. The curried chicken sandwich is divine and the cucumber sandwich is delicious. Even the flowers are edible!

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The deserts were delicious, but I especially loved the chocolate pot de creme in a tiny chocolate tea cup. You can even eat the orchid if you wish!

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Because it was Mom’s birthday, she received a special surprise; a beautiful Eiffel Tower keychain with a touch of bling. She was over the moon happy at this generous and unexpected present from the shop.

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After we finished our lunch we walked over to Country Roads Antiques and Gardens antique mall and found a couple treasures I couldn’t live without.  I didn’t take pics but I found a black swan to add to my growing swan collection and a bakers tin that will be the perfect display for some of my tiny treasures.

If you find yourself headed to the Orange Circle, make a reservation for Paris in a Cup. (They fill up fast with groups of lunching ladies, birthday parties, and bridal and baby showers!)

Paris In A Cup

119 S Glassell St

Orange CA 92866

Phone (714) 538-9411

Thanks for joining us on our adventure!

xo,

Christine Barker

 

PS:  Want to read more about Paris in a Cup?  Here’s another blog post about their annual Breast Cancer fundraiser, An Evening in Paris.

 

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Event: An Evening in Paris at Paris in a Cup

01 Tuesday Oct 2013

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In April of this year Breast Cancer became very personal when my friend, Julie Weller, was diagnosed. As scary as it was for her to be living with the uncertainties, she was strong and brave and has been kicking cancers ass since May.  I created this HOPE mixed-media canvas in honor of Julie for a very special breast cancer research fundraising event happening this Friday at my favorite Tea Shop, Paris in a Cup. This canvas features my Swan Hot Air Balloon with Mr. Bun Bun riding along dreaming and hoping for a cure for breast cancer. At one point I got very stuck on what the canvas needed and wouldn’t you know that Julie was the first one to respond to my call for help on Facebook?  She told me it needed clouds and man is she a creative genius! That’s exactly what it needed!

This canvas and others will be on display at the W.H.O.A. (Women Helping One Another) table this Friday, October 4, 2013 at the “An Evening in Paris” fundraising event at Paris in a Cup. After that it will be available for purchase online with 100% of the proceeds going to Team Think Pink for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness.

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Paris in a Cup is a lovely tea salon located in the historic Orange Circle in Orange, California. From french macaroons to gourmet chocolates to a full formal afternoon tea, Paris in a Cup is a wonderful destination and I have enjoyed many an afternoon nibbling on finger sandwiches and sipping some delicious tea.

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The staff of Paris In A Cup in Orange has joined forces again this year with Team Think Pink, Inc. in the fight against breast cancer. This Evening In Paris Event marks their  5th anniversary.

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Paris in a Cup owner, Cheryl Turner, is a breast cancer survivor and has declared herself a soldier in the battle against this terrible disease. Every year she recruits her staff, friends, family and neighbors and enlists them for this evening of fun, food and door prizes. Please join them on Friday, October 4, 2013 and help win the war and defeat breast cancer once and for all!

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Buy your Evening in Paris Dog Tag today with a $10.00 donation to Team Think Pink, Inc and then join in the fight (fun) on Friday, October 4th from 4:30PM to 8PM for shopping, nibbling, sipping, networking, door prizes and fund raising. Call 714-538-9411 or visit the Evening In Paris link to purchase your dog tag.

Paris In A Cup
119 S Glassell St
Orange CA 92866
 (714) 538-9411
Thanks very much friends!
xo,
Christine Barker

Call for Art: PaperHaus Magazine Summer Issue and Madame ZuZu’s

08 Monday Apr 2013

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PaperHaus Magazine

PaperHaus Magazine is looking for submissions for their Summer 2013 issue.

Due Date: May 1, 2013

Here’s the details:


THE MIXED MEDIA ISSUE

DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MAY1ST 2013
We are accepting Layouts, Cards, Altered Projects, Mini Albums & Mixed Media in the following themes:

THEMES FOR SPRING:
  • SUMMER FUN
  • VACATION
  • CAMPING
  • MIXED MEDIA
  • JOURNALS
  • MINI ALBUMS
  • FAMILY
  • BEACH
  • THANK YOU CARDS
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY
  • INDEPENDENCE DAY
  • PARENTS
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR MIXED MEDIA PROJECTS, JOURNALS, ALBUMS AS WELL AS SUMMER HOME DECOR.

Please note, you must send the following information with your submission:

  • Send your first and last name, email address, blog or website information.
  • All projects have to be minimum 1500×1500 pixels in size.
  • Please include the title of the project as well as a complete supply list.
  • Photos must be clear, unobstructed and well lighted. Please include 1 complete project shot as well as 2-3 detail shots of your project. Neutral or white background is preferred.
  • In the subject line please include your name and the call you are submitting for consideration. (Ex:  Frank Garcia, Paper Hues)
  • Send a short description of the project (what inspired you, any tips or techniques you might want to share).
  • PLEASE DO NOT include watermarks. We will have your name under your projects.  Your blog will be listed at the end of the magazine.
  • Step-by-Step tutorials must have clear and visible images, with steps for every image.
  • If selected for publishing we will contact you in advance with further details.
Submissions for publication can be sent to paperhausmag@gmail.com
Thank you and we hope to see your amazing submissions soon!
-PaperHaus Magazine
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Also, I want to remind everyone about the Call for Art for Madame ZuZu’s. This teahouse is owned by Billy Corgan (yes, from Smashing Pumpkins!) and they will be displaying the art in their beautiful tea salon. The deadline is May 25, 2013 and you can see all the details here and and don’t forget to check out the Facebook event page.
Have a creative week!
xo,
Christine Barker