Every once in awhile there is some crossover in my love of tea and my love of books. Several years ago I read a book that has been in my stash for a long time. I had delayed reading it because I wanted to thoroughly Continue reading →
Getting Cozy on Teapot Tuesday
It feels like it has been forever since I have written a Teapot Tuesday post but here it is. My sister gifted me this cute little teapot for Christmas — I think she found it in some type of thrift shop (my favorite place to Continue reading →
Plain and Simple on Teapot Tuesday
Sometimes plain is beautiful. I especially think that this is true with today’s featured teapot. A pretty white teapot is the perfect teapot to bring to the table when sharing tea with friends, don t’ you think? This lovely little white number was an inexpensive Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday Goes to Scotland
Anytime we travel I always keep my eyes open for teapots. Our recent trip to Scotland provided many opportunities to find teapots. From fancy afternoon tea at one of our luxury accommodations to casual tea in pubs and restaurants, I was surrounded by teapots. The Continue reading →
A Vanderbilt Special on Teapot Tuesday
It seems like I have devoted quite a few posts to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Living under an hour away has allowed us to enjoy many aspects of our passholders membership over the years. It is well worth the yearly fee for us Continue reading →
Every Day I’m Learning
I have never pretended to know it all – far from it. I am a continual student and just appreciate the fact that I don’t know everything. Thank goodness for the internet. This past week a graphic popped up on social media and I saved Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday
Teapots come in all shapes and sizes and are made out of all kinds of materials. Our son, Aaron, has taken up 3D printing as a hobby and has made some pretty incredible things. It is a way to create something to fit a certain Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday—Yixing Teapot
. Today’s teapot was a great Ebay find again and it came straight from China. I have featured Yixing Teapots before on It’s Just Life and love their simplicity and unique style. Several of my Yixing teapots in my collection have been gifts over the years Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday at The Museum of the American House Cat
Today a look back at a trip to Sylva, North Carolina where Chris and I happened upon a delightful place. One of the wonderful areas in the Museum of the American House Cat included a section with cat teapots and tea kettles. Of course I Continue reading →
It’s All Hearts on Teapot Tuesday
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner it is time to feature a teapot that is all about hearts and love. I have a lot of red teapots in my collection but this one is one by Sadler that just screams Valentine’s Day, don’ t Continue reading →