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This week we're welcoming the three sisters behind Lucky Daughters, Linda, Nina, and Thuy, who grew up with Mahjong as the glue that kept their family gathered around the table. The three Vietnamese-Chinese-American sisters have created Mahjong tile sets and accessories that are Asian-led and story driven, meant to be passed down as treasured heirlooms. Tile talk dives into family business, Mahjong popularity, and what's next for these super creative an fun sisters!

https://luckydaughters.com/

TABLESCAPE PROVIDED BY LUCKY DAUGHTERS! STUNNING!

• Mat - Lucky Garden Mat / Imperial Bloom Mat
• Tiles - Lucky Daughter’s Auntie’s Table Tiles
• Racks - LD Natural Cane Racks
• Drink: Guest Choice : Apple Butter Margarita
  • Reposado tequila, apple butter syrup, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, an apple pie rim, and garnished with apple slices and cinnamon sticks

WHAT’S BLOWIN IN THE WIND?

American Mah Jongg is headed to Vegas, baby! The 11th annual Mah Jongg World Championship kicks off October 16 at Paris Las Vegas—and this thing is SOLD OUT. Players will compete in 12 rounds over three days for what organizers are calling the largest prize purse in American Mah Jongg history, including a $5,000 grand prize. And apparently you can even earn a Golden Ticket by placing in a qualifying NMJL tournament. Elizabeth…how have we not gotten ourselves a Golden Ticket?And if you think one dead hand ruins your night, last year’s World Champion Shelley Hoffman was called dead TWICE during the tournament…and still won the whole thing!

And that’s a mahjong for today’s Talk Talk! Thank you so much for joining us! Until next time, may your tiles be lucky and your table always welcoming!

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FEATURED GUEST: Welcome to the table! Lets Mahjong with Molly!

Molly joins us to chat about her Mahjong journey and AMAZING new App Tile Time! One Home for All Your Mahjong Needs!

Find instructors, play with friends, join events, and see your overall standings - all in one place, without needing multiple apps.

https://tiletime.co/

https://www.instagram.com/mahjongmolly/

TABLESCAPE:

• Mat - Oh My Mahjong!
• Tiles - The Minimal Line: Palm Springs from The Mahjong Line
• Racks - Double Acrylic Racks with magnetic pushers Bam! Let's Mahjong
• DIY Drink - Vegan white Russian: chilled Vodka of choice, Kahlua, Mooala milk, over ice with dash of nutmeg (https://mooala.com/products/oatmilk)
• Guest Drink- 1 part teq/ ½ orange liq/½ fresh lime juice
• Flowers- PROTEAS and palm, coleus (Proteas from FreshwreathscoUS on Etsy)

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WHAT’S BLOWIN IN THE WIND?

• ParisMahjClub - had a post on the mysterious workings of the NML:
• Inspired by the rumor the card price may be going up next year ($15 to $16-18) she did a DEEP dive:
• https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdXjnZ7o1BT/

Molly dives into her Mahjong past, present, and very exciting future with us!

Tile Tips!

• Molly dishes on what to do when you have a hand you cannot win! "Dogging" your tiles!?

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TILE TALK EPISODE 16: Mahjong Goes Couture: Meet Caroline Johnson of Mahj Tile Haus!

Today we’re sitting down with Caroline Johnson, the woman behind Mahj Tile Haus - where mahjong meets high fashion, and the table becomes the runway. Caroline, welcome to Tile Talk!

HOW’S EVERYONE DOING? Hair cuts, fantasy football, bringing new players into Mahjong! Dont fight it!

TABLESCAPE:

• Mat - MTH: Imperial Lotus
• Tiles - MTH: Imperial Lotus
• Racks - Clear or Tortoiseshell MTH
• HH Drink - Matcha Mai Thai

WHAT’S BLOWIN IN THE WIND?

• Apparently mahjong is moving out of our living rooms—and getting its own address!
• We’re talking dedicated mahjong parlors, studios , lounges and social clubs - they’re popping up around the country, and y'all, these aren't just rooms with four card tables
• One end of the spectrum: Charlotte's Heron House opened this summer in a 3,000-square-foot historic home. You can drop in and play for $25. multiple individually designed rooms, a boutique, lessons and events. And you don't need to be a member: $25 gets you in to play.
• Mid Spectrum: In San Antonio, The Polished Tile has opened inside a restored historic mansion, with memberships up to $225 a month.
• Other end of spectrum: And then there's The Hidden Parlor outside Boston—a private mahjong society with a country-chic dress code and a top membership tier of $4,000 a year. It's intentionally secretive. The exact address is shared privately with members/serious prospects. There's a “country chic” dress code. Athletic/overly casual clothing is discouraged. Members can come to play—or apparently just hang out, read or knit. And its top East Society membership is currently listed at $4,000 annually.

GUEST & TOPIC: ALL THINGS CAROLINE / MAHJ TILE HAUS

-Caroline, your career path is WILD—professional photographer, New York Fashion Week, Fortune 10 healthcare executive…and now founder of a luxury mahjong brand. Give us the Cliff's Notes version of how we got from there to Mahj Tile Haus.

IMPERIAL LOTUS & HONORING MAHJONG'S ROOTS

-Your newest Imperial Lotus collection, which we're obsessed with, feels different from your other collections because you very intentionally went back toward Chinese imagery and heritage. Where did the idea come from?

-Put your Fortune 10 executive hat back on for us. What do you think is happening with American mahjong right now? Is this a trend—or are we watching a permanent cultural shift? Behavioral shift?!

TILE TIPS: THE JOKER SWAP!

SIGNOFF:

Thank you for joining us today, CAROLINE!

And that’s a mahjong for today’s Talk Talk! Thank you so much for joining us! Until next time, may your tiles be lucky and your table always welcoming!