If you are new to tea drinking and brewing the post today might be of help to you. Tea infusers and strainers are both items that can be used when brewing loose tea. I recently did a post highlighting some of my more fun and Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – Lovely Antique Teapot
If you were following me back in 2011 when I first started doing Teapot Tuesday you will remember this one. It actually was one of my earlier acquisitions. I found this sweet set at an estate sale in Freeport, Illinois back in 1995 and absolutely Continue reading →
Teapot with Cherries and Chocolate on Top
Who doesn’t like a food related teapot? This little miniature teapot is the perfect one to complement a tea table and even if it is not functional it certainly is adorable. A little bit of decorative chocolate and cherries top this miniature teapot to make Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – Longaberger Style
No teapot collection would be complete without representation from Longaberger. Years ago Longaberger was popularly sold at home parties. While their baskets were the main star of their line they also offered some wonderful pottery pieces over the years that were pretty sweet. Of course Continue reading →
A Proper Tea Party
Last week my neighbor Elaine and I had a sweet little tea party with a few friends. Some could not come but we ended up with a really nice group and decided that we need to do this more often. Elaine had gone to the Continue reading →
Tea Fit for the Queen
Last week I shared that my friend Elaine brought me back a lovely little tea tray after she visited her daughter in the UK. I fully planned to share pictures and details from our tea party that was held on Monday afternoon but I just Continue reading →
Ready for Teatime?
I say it all of the time and I will say it again today – I have THE best friends. One of my Connestee friends and neighbor, Elaine, recently went to the UK to see her daughter who is serving in the Air Force. She Continue reading →
A Pop of Color on Teapot Tuesday
It’s always a good thing to have a teapot that brings joy to your table and this one definitely does that. My son, Aaron and his wife, Erin, got this one for me before they were married. I love it and it has a place Continue reading →
Ma’amalade Sandwich with Your Tea, Your Majesty?
I love a good celebration and during recent days I have caught a little bit of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It has been heartwarming to see some of the tributes and to watch some of the elaborate festivities. But nothing has made me smile as Continue reading →
Today’s teapot was a find in a great little resale store in Mason City called Unique Repeats from around 9 years ago. They have everything from fun furniture to vintage items including tons of teapots. Great store with a wonderful staff—isn’t it wonderful to find Continue reading →