Tea, Scones, and Marmalade
The Tuck Box was constructed by designer-builder Hugh Comstock in 1927, either as his office or in response to his wife's hobby of making "Otsy-Totsy" dolls. It was first used as a restaurant in the early 1930's and was named "Sally's". The building just to the rear was also built by Comstock in 1929 and was used as a garden shop, and much later as The Tuck Box Gift Shop. The kiosk next to the patio gate was added in 1931.
In the early 1940's, two sisters from England started the small tea room which they named The Tuck Box. After operating the restaurant for eight years, Mrs. Bumbridge and Mrs. Watson, sold to another British couple, John and Elsie Grandfield. Elsie's delicious recipes have had the greatest and most lasting impact on The Tuck Box. Many are still in use today.
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· Renaissance · (52 months ago | reply)
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linda yvonne (52 months ago | reply)
This is an old photo of what it looked like when it was Sally's
sandy in seattle (52 months ago | reply)
timeless photograph .. beautiful composition and narrative ... thanks for sharing ..
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bean*mama (52 months ago | reply)
I LOVE this one! What a fantasy world come true this is. I love the window with the oval shutter. So charming!
Renata Diem (52 months ago | reply)
Lovely place!!!!! :)
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It is such an amazing looking house. It almost looks crooked because of the roof design and chimney. It is adorable!! LOVE it. I love the info you give!! I hope you have a great week Linda! Wonderful capture!
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Wonderful!! Would love to go there. I love these houses.
_Bonnie_ (52 months ago | reply)
Charmalicious!!!!
Deb and Dave (52 months ago | reply)
Looks like a great place to go.. Love it..deb
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Monica de Moss photography (52 months ago | reply)
Goodness- what a lovely magical looking place! This is such a wonderful shot!
Lisa Drummond (52 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! Great capture!
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Bigbird3 (52 months ago | reply)
Oh I should definitely love to visit this. I wonder if they serve hot crumpets with lashings of butter:-))
Bigbird3 (52 months ago | reply)
Linda lashings is a very old fashioned 1930's word for meaning lots of. Same as ""toodle pip". No-one in England speaks like this anymore, only in Agatha Christie novels and of course me - lol
Majlee (52 months ago | reply)
I love that little window above the awning. I feel as if it might be Rapunzel's little room. This is so adorable - definitely fairytale !
Linda Strickland (52 months ago | reply)
Oh how cool! And love the old photo.
Suzanne Dugal (52 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful place very original. Thank you for all the informations on it.
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NatureWalk (52 months ago | reply)
what a lovely place! I need a crumpet now.
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Joy C. (52 months ago | reply)
I love both pictures Linda! What a wonderful looking building!
colorfulexpressions (52 months ago | reply)
I ADORE THIS PLACE! If I ever had a shop, it would have to be here! Thanks for sharing. Your piece is spectacular...I'm sure they would LOVE to have post cards of this for sale!
bob1217 (52 months ago | reply)
Beautiful colors and textures in this shot!
Deb Snelson (52 months ago | reply)
Love it! I so wanted this to be a bakery or restaurant with that red and white striped canape!
Henri Bonell (52 months ago | reply)
Lovely place, great shot !
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ragdaddy (52 months ago | reply)
All these cottages you photograph are so wonderful and I love the history behind them. This on is incredible. I love the old picture of it too.
sabrina.ko (52 months ago | reply)
Great shot of the Tuckbox. I couldn't figure out how to get a good composition on this...
aamir.waheed (52 months ago | reply)
Lovely place for a snack!
NatashaP (52 months ago | reply)
Beautiful and captivating!
*plume* (52 months ago | reply)
Funny architecture and great capture !
leslie*thomson (52 months ago | reply)
so quaint and picturesque
lovely shot!
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cheroberta123 (52 months ago | reply)
This is very beautiful. Wonderful shot.
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TheNewJane (52 months ago | reply)
I just love your series of buildings and homes. They are so endearing.......
Mistress of Longears (52 months ago | reply)
Would just love to meet you for a scone and tea there tomorrow!
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absolutely beautiful! definitely deserving of a firebreathing DRAGON!
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this reminds me of a video game... what a beautiful building and so wonderfully rendered!
Mesmereyed (52 months ago | reply)
What an adorable place! Thanks for the old photo and information too. I think Walt Disney was inspired by this place. While I was looking at the photo I couldn't help but think "Disney".
1bluecanoe (52 months ago | reply)
you sure captured its charming personality...love it!
Hope you are hobbling along now!
Kim Naumann - Curiouser & Curiouser Designs (52 months ago | reply)
Such an excellent shot!
Martin LaBar (on hiatus) (52 months ago | reply)
Ah, another Carmel cottage. Nice.
~Chuckles~! " Intermittently Flickrin " (52 months ago | reply)
Picture Perfect! You captured this and the whole series of Carmel Cottages so professionally it makes me want to go! Enjoyed immensely!
Sounds like bigbird3 might know just how to "tuck into" some of the fabulous fair here at "Tucks Box"!
frazz46 (52 months ago | reply)
Oh what fun it would be to visit Carmel........your collection is delightful...!!!!
susie 1 (52 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot, love these quaint tea rooms!
beegirl211 (52 months ago | reply)
Oh, instant fave! Love the history you provide with the photos. My mom is a huge fan! I believe she has a book on Hugh Comstock..
loveitaly (52 months ago | reply)
what a delightful spot!
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KaCey97007 (52 months ago | reply)
Missed this one also... it's fab and love the old one also... Good work, Linda...
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CJTILL1 [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)
A marvellous photo and just the place to have you afternoon tea.
George*50 (52 months ago | reply)
That's just too cute!
moretrees (52 months ago | reply)
How interesting, especially w/ the old photo as reference. I hope this place will remain forever
mr moor (52 months ago | reply)
OH how lovely! I's so funny and festive and sweet. I think I know where Walt Disney found his inspiration:-) Beautiful!
mimbrava (52 months ago | reply)
What wonderful architecture!
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won7ders (52 months ago | reply)
I just LOVE these places in Carmel! They're absolutely fairytale-like! I really, really want to visit!!!!
Joyce (away from the cactus patch) (51 months ago | reply)
I was just going to say what won7ders said! So ditto! I love tea shops! This has to be the cutest one ever. Joyce