This guest blog is by New Mexico writer Patrice Greenwood, a long-time guest who has become a very special, personal friend. You will see her love of beauty here, and will understand afresh the joys of taking time to appreciate

Wilfrid Koponen is a personal friend, and a friend of the Tearoom since the very beginning - 15 years! He has a longstanding interest and an in-depth knowledge of British  monarchy, and a passion for their royal culture. In this