Sunday, August 22, 2010

Paris in a Cup - Orange, CA

~~ Paris in a Cup Tea Salon ~~


The day after Mr. VLT and I came home from Bastrop, I went on a shopping trip to California. (Ah!! The weather was so beautiful: sunny, cool, and gorgeous!) Every time I go to CA, my sister-friend Colleen and I go to the Orange Circle. It's a street in the City of Orange that is wall to wall antique shops, boutiques and wonderful restaurants.


And every time Colleen and I go "The Circle" we have lunch at this adorable tea house. It used to be an clothing boutique and antique shop. Then a few years ago the owners decided to turn it into a tea house. We've been going to it since it opened.


The decor is just amazing. The color combination is so rich, and classy and drop dead gorgeous! Yet, it's comfy and inviting too. I'd love for her to come redo my house!


You usually need to make a reservation to eat hear. We came on a Wednesday and almost didn't get a table. Luckily they had one little table for two available. I've always called ahead before, but I didn't this time. Lesson learned.


I forgot to take a photo of the shop at the front of the store. She has tons of beautiful and unique tea items, and the most bling-y and shiny jewelry! This is a little buffet she decorates for the seasons. It's it dreamy?


Since it was warm outside, a cool ice tea was what I needed. They serve individual teas in personal carafes. There are dozens of teas to choose from. I had the house tea. It's SO delicious that it doesn't need any sweetener.


A turkey croissant and the most delicious potato soup. You HAVE to try it if you ever eat here. I have the "Josephine" lunch plate which included the yummy confections below.




As I mentioned, I forgot to take photos of the gift shop, but not the bathroom! I know it's a little goofy, but even the bathrooms are beautifully decorated!











This is one of those places that you just want to visit again and again. Which I do every time I come to CA. It's worth the trip, I promise!
Paris In A Cup
119 S Glassell
Orange CA 92866
(714) 538-9411
Patricia :o)


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13 comments:

  1. stefanieAugust 24, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    what a gorgeous place to eat!!!!

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  2. Eggs In My PocketAugust 25, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    What a wonderful place to visit! Have a good time! blessings,Kathleen

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  3. ValAugust 26, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Oh, that plate of food looks so yummy! And I love the black and white in the decor....my sister-in-law would go nuts. Unfortunately, though, I'm in Michigan, and have yet to see California. Maybe someday....

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  4. Elizabeth and Gary August 26, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    I would have enjoyed the Paris in a Cup too!. I love the name!
    and lunch looked delish.. I really love how they presented the ice tea.
    Your trip to Bastrop Tx was wonderful and I really enjoyed reading about the B&B and the homes you showed us were beautiful and so full of charm, I'm with you anyone would do for me to live in also, they were all charming!.
    My husbands Sister and our Brother n Law own and run a B&B in IL. We are going for visit in late Sept. I will post about their B&B when we get back.
    Have a sweet day, Hugs~Elizabeth

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  5. luisaAugust 27, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Hi,gorgeous place is beautiful.Too all your post.I follow your blog.Sorry for my english please!!!

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  6. Gracefully VintageAugust 29, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Ooh La La, i want to go there, that is such a beautiful Inspiring place- Love the ideas for decoration as well
    Karryann

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  7. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsAugust 29, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    I love Paris in a Cup ! We live in Texas too but every time we are in Orange County that is one of my favorite places to go ~
    I also have to go to Bastrop ~ We have lived her for 15 years and I haven't heard of it ~
    Thank you for the wonderful photos !

    xoxo
    Lori

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  8. Warm Hugs DesignAugust 29, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Patricia I've missed you! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos and posting about your trip. Was such a joy. You really are a wonderful photographer!

    Hope you've arrived home safely...

    Warm hugs,
    Pam

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  9. AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Oh what a gorgeous post full of pretty, pretty things! I love your photos woman! well done! A++

    thanks too for coming by to visit me tonight...I look forward to getting back into my blogging routine!

    ciao bella

    CREATIVE CARMELINA

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  10. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesAugust 30, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    I am just here in Riverside and lived in Orange for years. I used to go to the circle all the time (live in OQ at El Toro) and had no idea it would get so popular. It's been a few years since I've been but daughters go all the time.
    It really is a nice place to eat and you are right. CALL ahead! LOL
    Enjoyed your post!
    Mona

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  11. Blondie's JournalSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Wow!! What a neat place. I'd want to really dress up and do a little shopping if I went. Had to laugh about the bathroom, I love it when I find a really nice one, but never seem to have my camera with me!!

    Happy Wednesday!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  12. About Vintage JewelrySeptember 4, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I love yours it's great!!
    Cheers

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  13. Laurie PowersSeptember 7, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I have been lucky enough to live near Orange for many years now and my aunt and I go there all the time. We have yet to go to Paris in a Cup - thanks for the reminder! Love your blog, by the way - I'm just beginning to seriously collect vintage linen and I'm still learning so much. Your blog is a treasure!

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