On a recent trip to Seattle Chris and I spent some time exploring the Seattle Art Museum. If you are ever in the area this is an absolute must see stop. We could have spent a lot more time there but the time that we Continue reading →
This week I wanted to share my very first tea set in my collection. I had to recycle pictures and the quality isn’t that great but you will get some idea of this special set. If you have been with me since the beginning of Continue reading →
Teapot TuesdayPlace is here and my find came from Pike Place Market in Seattle. There was an amazing collection of teapots and tea accessories. I had a difficult time choosing which one was going to come home with me in my carry on. Fortunately Chris Continue reading →
Last week I shared a few tea infusers from my collection on the blog. You can check that post out here. Tea infusers and strainers are necessary for brewing tea and I have a few in my collection that are fun. Today’s offerings are functional Continue reading →
Join me today as I start a 3 part series on tea related items that are essential to brewing a good cup or pot of tea. I recently did a post highlighting some of my more fun and quirky tea infusers and you can see Continue reading →
My latest tea set is currently my favorite. I know I say that boat all of my teapots but this one really is. I promise. Back in May we were guests for dinner at our future daughter in law’s house. I LOVE to type that! Continue reading →
I have one of the best husbands in the world — hands down. Today’s teapot has a story as do most of the teapots in my collection. 5 years ago in August my father in law passed away. I had been splitting my time between Continue reading →
If you are like me you have a variety of vessels to drink your beverages from. My mug rack and mug cupboard is overflowing. One hard and fast rule of mine is to drink tea out of designated cups. I do not drink my tea Continue reading →
Oh the mysterious smile on Mona Lisa has captured many art lover’s eye over the years since Leonardo da Vinci painted the painting circa 1503. Who would have ever dreamed that that mysterious and beguiling smile could grace a teapot? This lovely apparently unused teapot was Continue reading →
Who doesn’t love an animal themed teapot? Today’s teapot features an Etsy find and is a Japanese Relco handprinted bulldog teapot. These were quite popular in the 1940’s so I imagine that is most likely the time frame of this pot as well. The lid Continue reading →
