Monday, September 28, 2015

The Office

Recently, I decluttered my office desk and brought in some of my tea pretties to enhance my workspace decor.

This 2-cup teapot was a gift from my mom. The "Keep Calm and Drink Tea" message reminds me to keep my negative emotions in check during stressful times at work.

I love this mismatched white and gold teacup and saucer. I bought the orphan teacup for only a quarter at a garage sale a few years ago and found the saucer last summer at a local thrift store. 

A few weeks ago, I accidentally broke the handle off. Whoops! I reattached it using super glue, but I didn't know if the repaired handle can be trusted to support a full cup of hot tea...so now this Paragon teacup functions as a teabag holder.

My other teawares were also repurposed to store stationery supplies and odds and ends.

 This stackable silver teapot was from a church rummage sale a few years ago.

This Murchie's tea tin was a thrift store find. 

This cute mug has a crack on its left side and now serves as a pen holder.

Last Wednesday, my co-workers and I welcomed the first day of fall with another social tea!

 I brought in my retro teacups by JAJ Pyrex. This pattern is called " Autumn Glory".

Of course, we drank pumpkin teas!
I look forward to trying more pumpkin-flavoured teas this season!


I'm joining the following parties this week:
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26 comments:

  1. Bernideen September 28, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Hi Margie:
    I love how you are using some of your tea accouterments. What a lovely tea time for work. Great posting! So glad you shared.

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  2. Martha's FavoritesSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Margie: Thank so much for partying again with me. I love the beautiful morning glories you have shared today. It is always a pleasure to see you. Hugs, Martha

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  3. Nora @ Teacup TalesSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Great uses of these different tea wares. I can't imagine a more elegant tea bag holder than your Paragon one. This weekend I saw so many pumpkin flavored teas at the grocery store. Would love to hear which one or ones you really liked. Have a great week!

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  4. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    What a great find in the teacup and then the saucer to match. I love when that happens! Sometimes I repurpose teacups too with a votive candle or a wee flower arrangement. You have made good use of yours too. I really like the teapot from your mom. Pumpkin teas; mmm! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely week, Margie.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. xinexSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    So sorry for your broken teacup. It is so pretty. I love the ones with yellow flowers too...Christine

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  6. CarrieSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    So clever all the uses for your slightly damaged teawares. At least they have a new life brightening up your desk! I have to limit myself to a heavy mug at work...I'm apparently extra hard on mugs when there.

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  7. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    What great things you've brought to the office, Margie. I love the mismatched cup and saucer and how nice that you've put the cup to good use. You and your co workers have a nice tea party, which must make for a conducive work environment. Now, which of your pumpkin teas do you like the best? I love to try seasonal flavors, like you!

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  8. LorrieSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    You have some great tea accessories! Love the golden cup and mismatched saucer.

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  9. Teresa SSeptember 29, 2015 at 5:07 AM

    Hi! I dont know why but i have to always see the porcelain stamp in the bottom of the cup. I love your golden flower cup too and your beautiful things..

    I hope that I have more room to collect these kind of beautiful things.. I really do my best.

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  10. eileeninmdSeptember 29, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Hello, so sorry about your broken teacup. It is nice you have another use for it. The tea party at work sounds like fun! Have a happy new week!

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  11. Judith @ Lavender CottageSeptember 29, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    I hope your work friends enjoy the tea things you're using on your desk, it would be interesting to see in person. The Keep Calm Brown Betty would be a good reminder for me too to have patience.
    Thanks for linking to Mosiac Monday.

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  12. quakerhillfarmSeptember 29, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    I am loving your office desk tea pretties! What a great idea to help you through your day! That brings a smile to my face! I always liked to surround myself with the things I love. It certainly helps the work day! Have a wonderful week, Lynn

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  13. Deborah MontgomerySeptember 29, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    So special for you to take in the retro cups for your co-workers to enjoy their tea in. So much nicer than using styrofoam cups (ugh) or mugs. It's wonderful to have some pretties at your desk to give it a cozy feeling, esp during a stressful day. I have an Eeyore, too. I think he's adorable!

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  14. Tea in the LibrarySeptember 29, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    What a great moral builder. Love your retro cups. Love how you have enhanced your work space to make it a happier place. Cheers

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  15. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)September 29, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Clever uses for your office items - and those yellow flowered teacups are simply darling - I'd never ever seen any like those before.

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  16. Marilyn MillerSeptember 29, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Thanks for visiting me at Delights of the Heart. Yes, as a teaholic you would love the tea time at Butchart Gardens.

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  17. doodles n daydreamsSeptember 29, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    I didn't realize that Pyrex made teasets and that one is very cheerful and summery (or autumny). And that looks like a very nice spread you had for morning tea - pumpkin tea sounds interesting.

    Diana

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  18. LindaSeptember 30, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    Margie, the teapot your mother gave you is so lovely, and I smiled when I saw Eeyore. Love him! :) Beautiful teacups!

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  19. SnapSeptember 30, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Love the Pyrex set ... wow! Great post on how to enjoy tea and recycle tea items that can't be used for tea anymore. Nice!

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  20. KarenSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Margie,
    You sound like so much fun to work with. What fun to have a Fall Tea Party at work. I love your office teatime decor. What a cute idea!

    I am so sorry that you didn't get the Aynsley $2.00 teacups and now regret it. I had to smile when I read that comment because I keep doing that too and don't follow my hubbies advice. A week ago I saw a cream coloured Sadler teapot for $8.00 in the states and didn't get it and just recently saw a rose one sell on e-bay for $510. U.S.!!!! Hubby and I went back to the little thrift store yesterday and of course the $8 Sadler teapot was gone. Michele at Finch Nest suggested that I start selling on e-bay so that my cupboards wouldn't be as full and you may possibly want to do this too. I just sold a flower decoration-bay on e that I got as a gift and it just wasn't my taste. It is a lot of work to post the item and mail it and of course I underestimated postage but at least I will declutter in the process. Happy Tea Day Margie! Have a Wonderful Week! Karen

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  21. janice15September 30, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Love your Pyrex Autumn teacups so sweet.. I love Pyrex as well.. Happy Wednesday evening with love Janice

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  22. Antiques And TeacupsOctober 1, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    What a great collection and certain to dress up your office! I have a teapot like that as well, that I won on a blog. Love your collection! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  23. September VioletsOctober 1, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    The addition of all these tea things must make you feel a little happy inside when you sit at your desk :) Such a shame about the teacup handle after you found the matching saucer. I just saw a clear tea pot at the thrift store this week, and although it made me pause and think about it, I left it on the shelf. Seeing your teapot makes me want to go back and pick it up for a cookie jar!
    Wendy

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  24. StephanieOctober 2, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    You make working fun, my friend :) What a sweet idea to have a tea social in honor of autumn.....the goodies have my mouth watering!

    Enjoy the weekend. Happy hugs to you

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  25. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeOctober 3, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    When I worked in an office years ago, we'd call our afternoon coffee break 'Tea at Three'. It was always nice to stop and socialize for a few minutes -- a nice break. So I really enjoyed learning about your social tea with your co-workers to celebrate the first day of autumn. Love the Pyrex Autumn Glory set. Perfect!

    Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
    Brenda

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  26. Rosemary and ThymeOctober 4, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Wow Margie, how wonderful that you are making your office such a pretty space. It makes all much better and easier to get through the day. I love this idea. I may to steal this for my office too,

    Have a great week,

    Janet

    You a beautiful collection of tea cups.

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