Tenth Tea Cup and Mug Exchange

Today is the big reveal.

Enchanting Rose

Stephanie is definitely the hostess with the mostess! 

She makes the exchange so much fun and I can't imagine what a lot

of time and energy must go into arranging the exchange.

And, the amount of LOVE that Stephanie pours in.

So, here we go!  

This was the second time that I participated in both the mug and teacup exchange.

The pretty mug is from Grace Bone China.
The decoration reminds me of a water-color painting.
I smiled when I opened the package.
The sugar cookie mix with the bunny on the front was the first thing I saw.
Cute carrot cookie cutter, too!

I've put the pretty towels directly to work in the kitchen.
Such pretty spring colors.

I love lemon everything 
so I am really enjoying the Lemon organic tea by Moringa Tea.

This was Stacey Keeling's first time to participate in the exchange.
I was so lucky to be paired with her.
You can visit with Stacey at her lovely blog: Poofing The Pillows.
Thank you, Stacey!


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The beautiful Chatsworth Duchess Bone China teacup
came from Caroline (Carrie) May.
You can visit Carrie at her blog: Tea Time Journeys.

I love the cup with it's spring flowers -- especially the Morning Glory.
The box Carrie sent was filled with goodies:
an assortment of teas,
(I really enjoy trying all sort of teas and this was perfect.)
hand lotion,
chocolate,
a wonderful counted cross-stitch of a cat
(can't wait to start)
and
an iced fortune cookie strategically placed in the tea cup!

I had never tried an iced fortune cookie
and was in such a hurry to taste it that I ate part of the fortune!
Nevertheless, the fortune said good things were coming and tasted yummy.

Thank you, Carrie.
It was such a joy to open my spring tea package.


Another big thank you, hugs and love to Stephanie.


Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Participating is Fun Part 2:

The lovely Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose 

hosted her Ninth annual teacup and mug exchange.

There were 192 tea lovers participating from all over the world.

What a lot of work and

What a lot of Love Stephanie puts into this exchange.

I decided to go all out and take part in both exchanges.


I was lucky that Jill Torres, also a "first timer", sent me a mug.
Hard to believe all of this was in one box!
Everything was so beautifully wrapped.
A lot of effort went into the paper decorations.
Almost too pretty to open! 

Jill even included mice and cat nip for my kitties.
So very thoughtful.

I began to unwrap all the goodies.
It quickly became apparent that this was going to be a magical,
fun tea!


Jill is from Florida and she enclosed some Florida goodies.





A wonderful Florida souvenir spoon with a pelican.
(The pelican just happens to be one of my favorite water birds.)
Postcards with recipes.
Florida wouldn't be complete without a mention of Ernest Hemingway --
with Highland Select Tea --
"Infused with the author's spirit and passion for life."






More magic with Alice In Wonderland!
Fun mug -- drink me!
Wonderland Tea - The Official Unbirthday Tea called
Topsy Turvy Tea Blend. 
I'm going to fall head over heels for this tea.
Black tea with a delicious citrus and fruity flavor.

And a wonderful book filled with Wonderland ephemera.
It's been so much fun going through it all and I find things
I think I didn't see before.






The precious little bird frame was another little surprise.









I got out my Alice In Wonderland Tea for One Teapot.
I'm all set now to have a cup of tea and open the Ginger Nuts.



Last, but not least, Jill included these beautiful white on white hand made cards.




They are so gorgeous.
I think I'm going to keep them and frame them.

What fun this has been!

I'd like to thank Stephanie again
and special thanks to the talented Jill Torres for sending such a magical tea.

Wishing YOU well and much joy!


The Enchanting Rose

Participating Is Fun!

The lovely Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose 

hosted her Ninth annual teacup and mug exchange.

There were 192 tea lovers participating from all over the world.

What a lot of work and

What a lot of Love Stephanie puts into this exchange.

I decided to go all out and take part in both exchanges. 

In this post, I'm sharing the beautiful, 

vintage teacup that Nora Chin of Teacup Tales sent to me.

It is a Royal Albert from her own collection.

How lucky am I??





The teacup was just the first of the goodies in the box.





A box of Numi organic tea: Gunpowder Green.
Must be ESP ... Gunpowder Green is one of my favorite teas.






Wonderful Autumn decor.
Perfect kitchen towel for the fall that I put immediately to work!
I love owls -- isn't he cute ... look at those big feet!
I needed a small pumpkin.




They all look great with the rest of the gang!






One more sweet item that is hard to see.
Nora sent a plant stake that has a glow-in-the-dark ball.
In the evening it looks like the frog is visited by a fairy!




Thank you, Nora!
I had so much fun opening your box.
I love everything you picked for me. 

Thanks again to Stephanie for arranging the exchange.


 

Wishing YOU well and much joy!


The Enchanting Rose