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March 24, 2015

Making it Affordable on Teapot Tuesday

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You all know that I love a bargain and when I find a bargain teapot it makes me smile from ear to ear.  On a recent trip to Affordables on First in Mason City I found a couple of great buys and of course they involved teapots.  I always love to stop in Affordables because it is always a treasure hunt of sorts to see what I can unearth on each visit.

I love this store on First (they have another location in Mason City on North Delaware Avenue) because they have a huge selection of furniture and home items. This is the endeavor of NIVC which was a Comments for a Cause recipient awhile back. They allow their employees to receive some hands on training and help to integrate them into the work force which is such a wonderful thing. The store on First has amazing employees and they are always so willing to help you find that perfect item that you are looking for.

You can imagine how excited I was to find this set .  It is beautiful and is flawless – it actually looks as if it has never been used.

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I think you can see why I love this one. The four little cups are perfect for sharing with friends and the kettle is always ready to put on so why not stop on over sometime?  I would love to treat you to a nice cup of tea.

We sell tea in Starbucks, but I think the experience is very different. I think coffee is something that is quick – it’s transactional. I think tea is more Zen-like. It requires a different environment.  Howard Schulz

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  1. donnahup
    March 24, 2015 at 06:47 am

    I love this set! It’s so beautiful! What time should I be over for tea? 😉

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 24, 2015 at 06:49 am

      Anytime you want to come is fine with me! You are always welcome at Mary Beth’s. 🙂

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  2. Marla aka Crazy Mom
    March 24, 2015 at 07:43 am

    Beautiful set! I love blue china and dishes.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 24, 2015 at 08:10 am

      Thanks Marla! I think it is becoming one of my top 10 favorites. Maybe….

      Reply
  3. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    March 24, 2015 at 07:54 am

    I can see why you snapped up this tea set. Lovely and just made for friendship.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 24, 2015 at 08:09 am

      It is perfect, isn’t it?? I love it. Love love love it!

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  4. Darlene
    March 24, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Sweet!! Perfect for green tea. I´ll be right over. XO

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 24, 2015 at 01:19 pm

      I am putting the kettle on. See you in say …. a day?

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  5. Gibber
    March 24, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Lovely 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 24, 2015 at 01:18 pm

      Thank you!

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  6. pattisj
    March 24, 2015 at 02:54 pm

    What a lovely set! I’m glad you rescued it before someone else got there.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 24, 2015 at 03:04 pm

      Me, too! It needed to come home with me!

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  7. McGuffy Ann
    March 25, 2015 at 02:23 am

    How pretty! Love that quote, too. Tea is much more intimate than coffee. It sets a mood.

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  8. Carl D'Agostino
    March 25, 2015 at 05:46 am

    I enjoy bargain hunting.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 26, 2015 at 06:54 am

      You and me both, Carl!

      Reply
  9. Rorybore
    March 26, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    beautiful. I think the blue and white designs are my favourite. it’s very calming and traditional and for some reason, that just seems like tea.

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  10. Helen Brown
    March 29, 2015 at 08:43 pm

    A very nice teapot set. I think that your blue ones are the nicest. enjoy your tea.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:23 pm

      They are really pretty and such a nice find at a thrift store. I love to see what they have there every once in a while.

      Reply
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    April 07, 2015 at 06:01 am

    […] in my collection even though it does not look like it would weigh much at all.   I found it at Affordables on First  where I have found other great teapots.   It is covered in fruit and painted in some great […]

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  12. benzeknees
    May 06, 2015 at 06:11 pm

    This set looks so classic!

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  13. Sadler Time on Teapot Tuesday - It's Just Life
    May 12, 2015 at 06:00 am

    […]  I have found several here to add to my collection as you might remember reading about them here and here and […]

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