Sometimes I come across things that I make a mental note of telling myself that yes, I will go back and participate in that later. Problem is things come up, my "to do" list grows, and well, I may not ever get around to that particular thing. Then, there are those things that I come across, and I actually find a spot for them on the "to do" list! And, yes, it may take several days of moving it over til the next day, but eventually, I will get around to it. So, when I saw that La Tea Dah was hosting the Gracious Hospital-i-Tea Blogathon I knew I had to join in on the fun! La Tea Dah, thank you for inspiring me to take a little time to enjoy everything about teatime! Although it is part of my business, I do sometimes get busy with things and fail to really enjoy some of the things that are dear to me that are all about TEA! So, I am a bit behind in joining in on the fun, but I will be adding some other "late" entries for some of the weeks that I missed, too. So, as they say..."better late than never"! This posting is in honor of "Week 3: Decor-a-Tea" (March 30th~April 5th). Here are La Tea Dah's details for the "Decor-a-Tea" post:
"Decor-a-Tea"
Share ideas and pictures that incorporate tea and/or tea themes into home decor. Displays, art, prints, fabrics, and collections all count in this category. Do you use teapots and teacups as a part of your home decor? If so, describe how.
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I have always loved teapots and all things tea related so our home has always had tea related goodies dotted here and there. And, somehow over the years, my sweet hubby has come to love them, too...oops, I guess that should be...has learned to live with them! We southern girls do like a little bit o' "stuff", you know! I tried out a maid in Kuwait ONCE (yes, my friends could not believe that while living in a place where I could have a maid that I did not want one...sounds crazy, I know!)...anyway, as she was leaving that day she said "Oh, madam, you have so much to dust...I would not want to dust all this!" Needless to say that was her first and last day...you just don't mess with a Southern Girl and her "stuff"! So, onto a little bit about some of my "tea stuff" that I enjoy. As I look around at some of my favorite things I decided to pick out a few to share with you...some things I have had for a long time, other treats have been gifts, and then, some have been those "must have" items that I have found when out shopping. So, grab a cuppa tea, and enjoy strolling along with me as I show you some of my favorite teatime decorations in our home!
This cute decoration is one of my favorite things! I used to have her in the tea room so when I moved back from Kuwait I knew she was definitely something I wanted to pick up in Alabama as we headed to Virginia. So, I made sure she was securely nestled in the front seat for the journey to Virginia...couldn't risk something happening to this sweet girl! I think this piece is just the epitome of teatime for a little girl...I know there were many times when I had my baby dolls and teddy bears joining me for tea! I have this piece in my kitchen where I can enjoy it every day!
Another favorite...this cute teapot inspiration board! I love keeping some of my favorite pictures and quotes on this tealightful board! Again, it's in my kitchen so I can enjoy it all the time!
This picture just happened to be the perfect colors for our kitchen area so of course, I had to make a purchase the day I came across it!
I love pictures dotted around our home...each time you pass one by you get to relive that memory for a moment!
This is actually one of my favorite cup and saucer stands, but when I found these adorable little treats (they are actually candles) I decided they needed a tealightful spot to be displayed! They smell so yummy, too!
Is it possible for me to have another FAVORITE??!! Yes, indeed!...especially when it comes to these sweet little tea girls! I absolutely love these...they have such sweet faces and just remind me of girlfriends having tea and savoring their friendship!
And, of course, would the powder room of a tea lady really be complete without a teapot lamp?!! I love toile so I was tealighted when I found this pretty antiqued silver teapot lamp with the black and ivory toile shade. Hope you enjoyed seeing a few of my teatime treasures!
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