Five July Favorites
I feel like the month of July flew by faster than any other month so far. But, that’s sort of how it happens, right? As the end of the year approaches, days and weeks and months just sort of slip by faster and faster…
By Golly, Ollie!
formally Books and Tea
Hello!
Hello, my name is Jackie, and welcome to By Golly, Ollie! (formally known as Books & Tea). I have been blogging here for nearly a decade, though recently this site has endured several name changes and facelifts. I have attempted to repurpose this space several times, but I keep going back to my roots, which is writing about books and tea– even if those books are mostly picture books these days. Below, you will find my latest blog posts, my latest TeaTube videos, and a handful of tea and book recommendations. And of course, thank you for stopping by!
Latest Blog Posts
Oh My Darjeeling
I am unkempt hair and peanut butter jeans. Crayon scribbles on the walls and desk and couch. Teetering piles of work and dishes that still need to be put away. Oversteeped breakfast blends tamed with honey and milk are much better suited for me….
Alone Time and Yan Shan Mu Dan
Alone time is fleeting these days. I have been trying to find the time to write about a tea I tasted last Sunday morning, and I finally found it on a Thursday night after everyone else went to bed. I penned this post by…
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New on Teatube
Hi Tea Folk! I’m excited to release another brainchild series of mine that I’ve been dwelling on since the beginning of the year– TeaTubers as Cups of Tea. This series is basically an open love letter to all of the amazing TeaTubers who inspire me to create alongside them. I will be pairing them with a tea that I think captures their spirit and basically fangirl about how awesome they are. My first video HAD to be dedicated to the Tea Leaf Project because without Steph and the Tea Leaf Project, I can confidently say this channel would not exist.
Let me know if you agree with my Tea/TeaTuber pairing! Or, if you think Steph is a different blend, tell me about it in the comment!
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