My teapot is done! My teapot is done!! My teapot is done!! They called to tell me my piece was all fired and ready to pick up so I flew to Market 124 to get it and I was pretty pleased with the results! Not bad for an amateur!!! Now mind you I did not throw the pot--just painted it!!! … [Read more...]
Apr 17, 2012
Totally Teapot Tuesday
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I got this cute teapot on Ebay because it was just so different!!! Who would ever think to put King Henry VIII and his wives on a teapot??? … [Read more...]
Mar 27, 2012
Teapot Tuesday!!!!!
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I ordered this set a few months back from FAB.com (another one of my addictions) and I love it!! I brought it back to Iowa from Ohio this past weekend and unpacked it for the first time and was so excited because it is so beautiful!!! It comes with 4 cups and little teapot shaped plates----perfect for a couple little chocolates or tea cookies!!! Now I need to have a little tea party and use them!!! … [Read more...]
Mar 20, 2012
Teapot Tuesday
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One of several of my Yixing Teapots--this one with a cat. Wonder what a Yixing teapot is? This is what Teavana says about them. YIXING TEAPOTS Original Chinese, Yixing clay is a red clay found in the Jiangsu province of China that makes an exceptional teapot. These teapots "season," which means they take on the flavor of your favorite tea to enhance every cup. But they should only be used for one type of tea (white, green, black, oolong, herbal), since they soak in the richness of … [Read more...]
Nov 8, 2011
Teapot Tuesday Time!
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This beautiful set is one that I am getting from my in-law's home. I have no idea where it came from or who it belonged to but it is in great shape and obviously pretty old. I laid claim to all of the teapots and teacups in the house that my sister in law did not want. I love it! And to know that it came from my sweet in laws makes it even better. … [Read more...]
Oct 11, 2011
Teapot Tuesday
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This little cutie came from my Mom!!!! Isn't it adorable???? Holds maybe 1 cup but perfect for tea for one!!! … [Read more...]
Oct 4, 2011
Teapot Tuesday and Tunes
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A blog that I subscribe to--Tea and Sympathy, a tea shop in New York had a little thing going where you could send them suggestions of great tea songs! I thought it would be the perfect accouterment to my Teapot Tuesdays so for a few weeks I am going to use some of their suggestions to accompany my post!! Click on the You Tube video to listen to this week's offering "Toast and Marmalade for Tea" by Tin Tin!!!! … [Read more...]
Aug 30, 2011
Teapot Tuesday is Back!!!!!!
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It has been a rough few weeks but we are seeing our way through and have a good feeling that things are on the upturn! We spent a couple of fabulous days in Chicago where my dear sweet husband spoiled me and insisted on buying me an extravagant gift---a teapot of my choosing! Actually Chris picked it out at Neiman Marcus and even though it is by far the most expensive one in my collection now---I acquiesced. I mean, it is an investment, right??? So please--enjoy the pictures of my … [Read more...]
Aug 23, 2011
Teapot Tuesday is Back!!!!
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One of my more whimsical offerings from my collection!!! … [Read more...]
