Sunday, August 30, 2015

I Couldn't Resist



Sometimes it good to NOT listen to oneself.
I told myself that I would not buy/look at any newly made teacups.
Then I went to Homegoods with one of my sisters-by-choice
and there it was ....
This beautiful black and white toile/transferware trio.
I couldn't resist.


Tea Trio


Square Plate and Cup and Saucer with floral design and birds!


Tea Cup
It is called Adelaide Grey by 222FIFTH.
Tea tastes wonderful in this cup and I had a nice salad on the plate.
Perfect.

In addition, I had a couple of wonderful mail calls.
Bigelow had a give-a-way on Face Book.
They gave away tins filled with Constant Comment to celebrate 
their 70th anniversary.
I have fond memories of drinking Constant Comment.
My mother and I would visit with a good friend and her daughter at least
once a week and drink Constant Comment -- and read tea leaves!
They also included a sample of Green Tea with Pomegranate
(delicious).
Tea Collage

The other mail call was from Angela at Tea With Friends.
She gave-a-way a fun teapot tea strainer and a tote bag.
A girl can never have enough tote bags.
She finds the most wonderful tea things.

Tea Collage

 I've had a tea-riffic time!
“I take a few quick sips. "This is really good." And I mean it. I have never tasted tea like this. It is smooth, pungent, and instantly addicting.

 "This is from Grand Auntie," my mother explains. "She told me 'If I buy the cheap tea, then I am saying that my whole life has not been worth something better.' A few years ago she bought it for herself. One hundred dollars a pound."

 "You're kidding." I take another sip. It tastes even better.”
― Amy Tan, The Kitchen God's Wife
Wishing YOU well and much joy.

 Thank you to the hosts of:
Mosaic Monday
Friends Sharing Tea
Tuesday Cuppa Tea





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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Pretty black and white set. I keep seeing teapots at the local thrifts and thinking of you! xox

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  2. IreneAugust 30, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Bravo for you, we all deserve a little treat now and then.

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksAugust 30, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    That quotation from Amy Tan is exactly right! We have to pamper ourselves once in a while. A beautiful new tea cup is a small indulgence!

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  4. Amy at love made my homeAugust 30, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Such lovely tea time moments! Your new cup and saucer and plate are very pretty! xx

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  5. MichelleAugust 30, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    You must be good to yourself to enjoy life :)

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  6. DebAugust 30, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Pretty...so pretty. :)

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  7. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)August 30, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Oh I love the tea set - it is beautiful, and it looks old too, so that should count for something. :-) And I agree - a good cup of tea is a magnificent thing. What a lovely time for you - with nice gifts in the mail.

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  8. eileeninmdAugust 31, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Hello, I agree, it is nice to treat yourself once in awhile. Your new tea set is cute, I love the bird and design! And congrats on winning the giveaways. The tea strainer, tote bag and the tea all sounds wonderful. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  9. podsoAugust 31, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    I would have been very tempted with that tea cup and saucer as well. I think you were wise to buy it especially since the tea tastes so good in it! ;-)

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  10. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 31, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I LOVE your black and white Adelaide teacup trio! I have four little square plates in the blue. Love them and the darling birdie pattern! The black is very chic and I like Constant Comment tea. I can't get it here but a blogger friend sent me some a while ago and I remember it was delicious. Congrats on the wins! You did very well, Snap, and thank you for sharing it all with us at Tea Time. Have a fabulous day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  11. LorrieAugust 31, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Such a pretty teacup and plate. Using lovely things enhances life in small and significant ways. Your mail has been filled with delight!

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  12. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 31, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I probably would have succumbed to that teacup as well...I love bird designs! Congrats on your wins! I love Constant Comment, and drink both the plain and the green...just plain comfort tea for me! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  13. A Bit of the BlarneyAugust 31, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Lovely teacup! Indeed, it looks like you had a "tea-rrific" time. Did so enjoy the post...I love tea parties too! Have a wonderful day!

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  14. Sara - Villa EmiliaAugust 31, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Oh, your new trio is so beautiful and elegant! Lovely photos and mosaics.
    Unfortunately I don't know how Constant Comment tea tastes, but I can imagine those tea visits were very pleasant.
    Thank you for sharing and have a lovely week!

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  15. ElizabethAugust 31, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    I love trio sets and love toile so this is just beautiful to me! I think I need to go to home goods !

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  16. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 31, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    You really made out well. I love the birds on the teacup. that would be perfect for a cup of tea on the porch near the birdfeeders.

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  17. SylviaAugust 31, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Love your teacup trio! I have tried Constant Comment and enjoyed it.
    What nice gifts you received,enjoy!

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  18. Martha's FavoritesAugust 31, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Love black and white tea sets. Yours is stunning. Good choice. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  19. DonnaAugust 31, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    One can never have enough fine tea...I love strong expensive teas...

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  20. SarahAugust 31, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful! I was at Home Goods recently. Yes, difficult to resist. '-)

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  21. TomokoAugust 31, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Hello,Snap.
    What a pretty arrangement of your tea set,red flowers, white circle lace and the bird is! Love the black and white tea set. So elegant!

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  22. Tea in TexasAugust 31, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    What a beautiful way to enjoy tea! The Toile cup and saucer is so pretty and Home Goods is always a tempting place. Your mail call has just the right tea and accessories for a lovely tea time. Hope you have a great week and thanks for the kind comments on my post!

    Pam

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  23. MargieAugust 31, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Congratulations on winning Angela's giveaway--that tea strainer is super cute! I finally tried Constant Comment this summer and quite liked it!

    Your new toile teacup is fabulous! Black and white teacups are hard to find so I would have snatched it too! If I can't resist a tea-related item at HomeSense, I would buy it and tell myself that I have 30 days to return if it I change my mind. Of course, I always end up keeping the item! Hee!

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  24. Nora @ Teacup TalesAugust 31, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    I have the same rule when I enter Home Goods..."I will not purchase a new teacup or teapot." It's so hard to follow it. I agree that your black and white set is definitely worth breaking the rules over. The square design on the saucer is so unique. It's definitely a keeper. Years ago I drank Constant comment constantly (no pun intended). I should try the green version.
    Love your quote at the end. I need reminders and a push to drink the good tea from the nice teacups.
    Happy Tea Time,
    Nora

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  25. DeniseinVASeptember 1, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Your new tea set is very pretty! Loved your post :) A very nice read along with the lovely photos.

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  26. xinexSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    So pretty! I love birds on china. I have this pattern in green n...Christine

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  27. annSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Home Goods is such a cool store. The cup and saucer are very nice. And Constant Comment is my favorite tea, too. Do your Celestoal Seasonkngs in Texas? While not expensive, it is a local company in Boulder specializing in natural herb teas. I love the chai.thanks for stopping by the Garden Spot.

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  28. Judith @ Lavender CottageSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Lucky gal to win some neat tea goodies. I would have been tempted by the trio too, enjoy your tea sipping from the new cup Sharon.
    Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.

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  29. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Snap!
    You're trio is just so pretty and I can see why it was hard to resist. You'll enjoy it so much, so it was a good purchase.
    Lucky you on your wins! Constant Comment is a wonderfully delicious and fragrant tea, and your wins from Angela are perfect for you.
    Happy Tea Time!

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  30. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Oooo, this is a lovely tea set. A pretty mosaic!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    The cup and the bird looks beautiful. They have a beautiful finish in them...

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  32. orchid0324September 5, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    I LOVE tea-cups; Wonderful and beautiful cups you introduced us. I have more than I should.I mean we use yunomi cup for green tea:-) Wonderful and beautiful pictures with mosaic♡♡♡ Love the sweet birdie♪
    Thank you SO much for your visits.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*

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