Showing posts with label silver teapots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label silver teapots. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tea Time Blues







Tea Time At

  Hyacinths for the Soul




Today's tea celebrates

 all things blue.





The cups and saucers were souvenirs purchased 

in Quimper, France in honor of my first visit.





They are antique pieces produced by 

the De la Hubaudiére faiencerie circa 1895.




The graceful teapot 

holds steaming water   .   .   .  




To use with vintage silver steeping spoons 

that feature mother of pearl handles.




I think they are bit more elegant than

using tea bags.   Don't you agree?




Just place the spoon in the cup 

and pour in the steaming water.




Can you smell 

its delicate fragrance?




These sugar tongs are petite, 

and beautifully embossed. 




One lump or two?




A friend gave me blueberries 

fresh from the farmer's market, 

so I made blueberry muffins to have with tea.




I used Martha's recipe found here.

They are made with cornmeal and 

 buttermilk, very moist and not too sweet.




Where there is food involved, 

you can be certain our Sadie girl

will be waiting at your feet.


Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

 My tidbit for today is, 

 "Take those pretty things out of the cupboard 

 and take joy in actually using them 

 for their intended purpose."

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Embellished with Flair




Recently we've been enjoying cooler temps,

and I'm beginning to sense a whiff of fall.






found this beauty while out thrifting.





She immediately 

knew just what it needed!




Now this charmer lives here at 

Hyacinths for the Soul.





Part of a fall vignette 

for the sideboard in the dining room.

~ Silver tea pot embellished with flair, 

sunflowers and a favorite piece of art ~




Sunday I stopped by Barnes and Noble 

 to  pick up a few magazines 

 for some fall inspiration.




Then fixed myself a tea tray.




I've had this darling tray by Mary Engelbreit for more than 

20 years, and I still smile when I pull this into service.




My husband's grandmother 

 monogramed this vintage tea towel.

 It's the perfect size for a tray. 




Tea cup is part of 

MacKenzie-Childs' Taylor Series




All paired with Patti's version of

silver dressed in my favorite black and white.

 ~ A Teapot Embellished With Flair ~




MacKenzie-Childs compote 

in Fran, a sassy new pattern.




Sables, a tasty French butter cookie, 

 for a bite of something sweet. 



Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

If you are not a crafty person like moi,

go see Patti @ Pandora's Box.

Pattie knows how to embellish with flair!

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Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Today's Thrifty Treasures @ Southern Hospitality
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen 
Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Tuesday Treasures @ Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
You're Gonna Love it Tuesday @ Kathe with an E
Cowgirl Up @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesday Tea @ Sandi's
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays @ Coastal Charm
Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Show and Tell Friday @ My romantic Home
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday @ Sunny Simple Life
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The Silver Lining of Thrifting


It's no secret.

There is definitely a silver lining

to shopping the thrift stores.



This tall, slender beauty was a recent

thrifty find at a small local shop of vintage goods.



It inspired me to gather my group of silver teapots.

~ Each A Thrifty Find Gathered Over Time ~




With their hinged lids kicked back . . .




I added fresh greens and

red berries for the holidays.



A nice compliment to . . .



The details of each teapot.



For the New Year they each

hold winter white Baby's Breath.




The delicate bouquets don't distract from

the graceful lines and wonderful details.



But rather offer a contrast to

elements such as ebony handles . . .




Or those wrapped with rattan.




Rings of Petite Bead Work




Simple Bands



Long Elegant Spouts



Stouter Ones Layered With Detail




Simple Lines




Or Elaborate Detail



Each offers its own charm . . .




Sitting atop a tray with charm all its own.

~ Do Tell ~

Have you found any "silver lining" in your local thrifts?

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