Winter Time

"Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world." ~T'ien Yiheng

A. Tea Party in the Snow B. Marie Antoinette Note Cards
C. Tea Party Ponytail Buttons D. Hand Knitted Blue Tea Cosy

Reclaim Your Tea Party

It has been a while since I last posted, but I have returned to speak about a very disturbing subject. Unfortunately, the political group that calls themselves The Tea Party is tainting the idea of a traditional tea party. A real tea party is described as being "A semi-formal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served." Somehow, I doubt they serve Earl Grey at their rallies.

In response to this very sad state of things I created a bumper sticker at Zazzle. So, let everyone know what tea parties are really about: drinking tea!

Always Tea Time

Want to have your favorite teacup with you always? Aren't as thrilled about carrying it around like Lady Gaga? Here's a great alternative. A wonderful shop on Etsy called StayGoldMaryRose makes teacup bracelets! Each one is made from a vintage teacup. How freaking adorable!

Summer Time

A. Sugar B. Bike Lover Mug

C. Les Madeleines Collection D. Sun Tea Perfume

ParTea Animals

A. Party Animals B. Friends for Tea - Bunny and her Teapot

C. Tea and Cake D. Morning Mirage

T is for Teapot

If I were ever to have children, they would never have a chance against my obsession for tea... Think of all the adorable possibilities!

A. My Little Teapot Illustration
B. Tea Time Reversible Chenille Bib
C. My Very First Tea Party D. Children's Tin Tea Set

"The Teapot Song"

I'm a little teapot,
Short and stout,
Here is my handle (one hand on hip),
Here is my spout (other arm out straight),
When I get all steamed up,
Hear me shout,
Tip me over and pour me out! (lean over toward spout)

I'm a very special teapot,
Yes, it's true,
Here's an example of what I can do,
I can turn my handle into a spout,
Tip me over and pour me out!

Green Tea Wedding

It has been a little over a month since my marriage and seeing as how I definitely incorporated tea into the wedding, I figured I should probably show some photos. :)

Joey and I planned the wedding entirely on our own. A large portion of it was DIY, so of course somewhere along the way we decided on tea influences. We made our favors and they included a tin full of loose leaf tea and two candies that were tea flavored. Joey and I hunted through tons of used book stores for green and black books, which ended up being one of my favorite wedding projects. Also, my sister and I painted some of the tea pots... it was a lot harder than you would expect. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of my cupcake stands which I made out of alternating plates and upside down tea cups. They turned out very cute.

I definitely recommend personalizing your wedding if you plan on getting married! Tons of people commented on how nice it was to have the wedding reflect us as a couple.

Tea For Tattoo

I am willing to admit that I have grand plans for a somewhat elaborate tattoo involving a tea set. However, until I am able to get my lovely tattoo I must content myself with loving others.

A Solution to Life's Problems

 

Via Nikki Made (check out her other tea stuff)

Oh and guess what? There is also a Facebook group titled A Cup of Tea Solves Everything. And we all know that if a Facebook group claims such a thing, it must be true! So next time you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, be sure to kick back with a nice hot cup of tea and let your problems drift away. :)

Tea Art

The internet has done a great job of making unique art available to the average person. Here's some eye candy I've found for the tea lovers everywhere...

A. Black Bear Art - By far one of my favorite artists; her art is full of whimsical animals living every day lives.
B. Tea Time For A Secret Agent - I love the colors in this!
C. Beagle Steeping Green Tea - Animals enjoy tea too. My dog prefers coffee (much to my chagrin).
D. Kettle Song -Because a tea kettle is pretty too. There is something about this print that I really like.

Tea Jewelry

Etsy is often the cause of much drooling. I have to admit that before Etsy I had never thought about wearing tea jewelry. So fabulous!!!

A. Tea Time Lariat B. Tea Party Necklace C. Tea Cup Ring
D. It's Always Teatime - Golden Teapot and Teacup Necklace