Before I left to San Francisco I promised to bring you back something special...
So we stopped by this dreamy creative shop called 'Tail of the Yak' every little corner had something that inspired me.
Even their gold logo on their boxes were special~
The Christmas angel made of hay greeted me from the window
I couldn't wait to get inside, so I rang the bell to enter. 
And got my hands on something sweet & special for one of YOU!
I had them wrap it with their pretty bow & a little pink mushroom from Germany. 
Inside is a decorative ornate stone-like block. BUT, this isn't just decorative, little did I know, It's made of TEA! 
Compressed tea that holds the aroma of fine black tea.
They told me you break off a piece and brew it just like any other tea. So I got one for one of YOU and one for me!
Hold on... I have more for YOU...
Since we're coming into the New Year, I thought a 2010 Calender would be nice!
This is an exclusive 'Tail of the Yak' poster calender.
I hope you have a place for it and have room for tea~The winner will be announced New Years Day!!!
Just leave a comment and mention a favorite shop of YOURS that INSPIRES YOU!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to sharing the New Year with you!
xo,
39 comments:
Noel,
Tail of the Yak looks gorgeous! I wish I had been able to visit when I was in San Fran 6 years ago(if they were in business then).
Yes, sign me up for your beautiful give away!
Happy New Year! I also look forward to sharing ideas with you in 2010!
Mandy
What a fabulous giveaway.Merci in Paris inspires me.
Joyeux fetes
Leeann x
Oh Noele ~ please sign me up! I love Tail of the Yak. I think the original owner ... if not still ... was a calligrapher.
I have a favorite little store that I am going to post about soon. ... so stay tuned.
OOoh... I hope I win.
Happy New Year!! Can't wait to share more with each other in 2010.
xo ~ Dana
what a lovely shop!
gorgeous.
b x
i have never been inside tail of the yak, but i used to get gorgeous, hand-drawn catalogues from A Fine Romance in MN...and i think the owners were the same people...? could this be?
online: i love what i see at billet.jp
in person: i thought i died and went to heaven when i stepped inside the kyoto craft center.
How cool is that! A block of tea? never heard of such a thing but its the best idea. I love Eons on Pittsburgh. Its the best vintage store in the world and inspires me to hunt down vintage patters and fabrics, and set to sewing. Not that I'm any good at it but I dream. Happy new Year!
Erica
Scoopness~
What a fancy giveaway from my fancy little Christmas angel!! All I know is whoever wins this one is the lucky one! The box alone is a present! The calendar is not an easy one to get and will be treasured for sure all year! That tea is the MOST AMAZING art I have ever seen! Good eye little one and count me in!!! I LOVE YOU!! Uh Uh UH Now not later!!!\
XOXOXO's
I would love to shop there! The items you are giving away are so lovely! My favorite place to shop is in Lilburn, Ga. The shop is called "Antiques in Old Town". I am always inspired by the beautiful displays & treasures.
Thanks,
Sherry
Love that tea...so unique and so beautiful. Have happy holidays Noel...xv
What a fabulous give away....how generous!
I am inspired by a doll house shop in Paris..."Dentelle et Ribambelles"....it is such an inspiration to many...
"Happy New Year"
Linda
Beautiful and creative blog. You inspire me!!! The store that most inspires me is a small antique shop in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is called Uniques.
Living on a Mountain in Montana is beautiful but very lonesome. These wonderful blogs put a smile on my face and inspire me beyond words that you can make your world beautiful no matter where you live.
Your blog is just lovely and your talent, inspiring!
I have never heard of a tea block...but would LOVE to purchase one. Does TY have a website?
Hope your holidays are magical,
Debra
Oh what a gorgeous giveaway! How generous you are ... how gratfeul I'd be if I was the fortunate winner. Many Thanks & Happy Holidays to You & Yours. xo
Gorgeous, the tea block is fanciful. Happy New "year.
Bernideen's in Colorado Springs inspires me. Her shop is filled with delightful decorations and tea pots galore.
Oh I love Tail of the Yak and of course Bell'occhio too!!!! And here in Minnesota my favorite shop is called Nature's Harvest in Wayzata. It is a stunning shop with beautiful displays mixing in fresh flowers and plants into their gifts and home decor.
One of my favorite local shops is Colonial Retrospectives, a gallery that features local artists and artisans. asthenight at gmail dot com
Dear Noel, what a grate way to celebrate New Years. I have never seen anything like this tea block, looks amazing!Spectacular find!Wishing you all the joy and happiness.
i've never seen a pressed block of tea before,it's so lovely!
a favorite shop i frequent is called mrs. tiggywinkles,it's a gorgeous place located in the mission inn district of riverside california. it's definitely a must see if you're ever in that area.
What a fabulous find you made on your trip! The store looks so very interesting, and your giveaway is terrific. Stores that inspire, hmmm?
I live in AZ in the winter and the store here would be Paris Envy. When I'm in Montana for the summer - the store there would Red Neck Chic. They are both great stores with fabulous stuff!
Enjoy the rest of the year,
Jo
Now I know why I like your blog is I love Tail of the Yak - A good shop in the south is Paris Market and @Home in Savannah GA - just lovely.
Happy New Year
Cathy
What a beautiful gift!! I love exploring Paxton Gate in San Francisco - it's a home and garden store with a bit of an edge, so to speak. ;) You might enjoy seeing it when you're in SF - here's their web page: http://www.paxtongate.com
Happy Birthday to you Sweet Noel! May your life always be filled with much love, happiness and everlasting bliss!
BTW, I came over to wish you a happiest of birthdays, and leave it to you and your beyond generous and beautiful heart to be giving away a spectacular box of lovely treasures during your birthday week! Wow! Speechless, I am.
A true gem you are Noel!
tail of the yak is my favorite store.
i am glad you experienced it at christmas time.
peace!
I have heard of tea blocks, but never had one of my own! Would love to visit the shop you found.
Simply exquisite, Noel! Yes, sign me up....I love tea in any shape and form and that shape is just lovely! One of my favorite shops is in Monterey.....Tancredi.
Your Majesty,
Once again, Happy Birthday! How touching you thinking of us, as usual, on your birthday week. This just shows how humble you truly are:) This little store is one I would love to visit!!! Everything is so to die for! Amazing the block of tea, and so creative the Angel of hay. You must have been in heaven just seeing all of their treasures!! One of my favorite little boutiques, aside from gorgeous Parisienne inspired blogs, is in my wonderful state of New Jersey, in a town called Cliffside Park called "Dickens". Every time I go in there I never want to come out! They have beautiful treasures and findings, paintings, tufted stools and charming lockets. I could just go on and on. I will see if the owner will allow me to take Pics so that I can show all of you!!! Your blog of course is a major treasure and I wish you the very best New Year!!
Royal wishes,
Daisy
LaPetitPlume.blogspot.com
Tail of the Yak is my FAVOURITE shop! It is truly another world, so inispiring to see the 2 owners aesthetic so perfectly expressed. I go whenever I have the chance, but am never there near New Year, so I would cherish a calendar as I have coveted them for years. Please consider me. I'll invite you over for tea!!
Hi Noel,
Please count me in!! Sorry I almost missed this post. I have not been online - taking a wee blogging break, but just thought of you and a few of my good chums so stopped for a quick hello. Lucky I did! I hope I win!! In fact, I still want more stuff from your Etsy shop. haha. Now you have me addicted!
Glad your trip was FAB and wish I could visit those LOVELY shops. Isn't it a delightful spiritual treat when you find a great new shop?!?
xo Terri
LOve this giveaway!
tazimd@gmail.com
Thanks so much for a peak into a marvelously unique shop!
for some reason my commments keep disappearing. But i will try one last time! Thank you for a great blog design. I love it. I havent had the blessing of being able to visit the Yak shop, but a long time ago I had the pleasure of finding several little shops in Paris that I fell in love. I have been in search of that spescial shop here in America since then! the moment i saw the block I knew it was tea... its beautiful! My bday is Monday... nothing special planned... so kind of you to share a gift with your readers...and i share with you this week a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, i guess!
cathy b
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Tail of a Yak looks like a great shop. Love the giveaway idea.
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