A new blanket for fall

I'm a huge fan of the TV show, Gilmore Girls, so I've been keeping an eye out for their plush blankets at the TJ Max stores since last year. I was beyond thrilled when I finally found a Gilmore Girls blanket at Winners several weeks ago!

 

 

The blanket is super soft and and big enough to cover a loveseat.

 

 

Lorelai and Rory Gilmore were huge coffee drinkers. But I'm going to pretend these are teacups.

Black teacups for the fall

 

 Have you started decorating for the cozy fall season?

Strawberry Teacups and Teas

 It's strawberry season!

 

I thrifted these charming Cath Kidston strawberry teacups and saucer a few years ago.

 

 

Dessert by Deb's Wild Strawberries & Northern Lights (Green Tea)

 

  

Dessert by Deb's Strawberry Watermelon Yogurt Pop (Oolong Tea)

Three Aynsley vintage teacups

A couple of months ago, I found 3 gorgeous Aysnley teacups at a church rummage sale.

 

 

Aynsley Teacup #1

 

 

Aynsley Teacup #2

 

 

Aynsley Teacup #3

 

I love the teacups' elegant sage green colour and gold filigree design which blend together beautifully!

A black and gold Paragold teacup

This week, I'm sharing a vintage Paragon teacup that I recently purchased at a church "Teas and Treasures" sale for only $3!

 

 

The elegant gold and black design caught my eye.

 

 

I have a weakness for teacups that are decorated inside.

 

 

The Paragon backstamp, circa 1939-1949

Easter Decor 2025

The bunnies have broken loose!

 

 

How green are my teacups?

 

 

Tower of teapots

 

 

My purple teawares always make an appearance in Easter.

 

 

Some more bunnies to love

 

 

A sweet Easter-themed tea time

 Happy Easter!

A Royal Albert Teacup

 Let's kick off April with a pretty pink floral teacup!

 

I found this vintage Royal Albert bone china teacup at a church rummage sale a few years ago.

 

 

I love teacups that are decorated inside!

 

 

The back design

Church rummage sales season is just around the corner...I look forward to hunting for more teacups!

More tea-related Easter decor at HomeSense

 The tea-related Easter bunny decor continue to multiply at HomeSense (aka HomeGoods).

 

 

I had to exercise great willpower to leave this Peter Rabbit teacup behind at the store.

 

 

 

Bunnies in teacups and teapots.

 

Have you started decorating for Easter?

St. Patrick's Day Tea

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Sipping Fortnum and Mason's Irish Breakfast black tea from a charming clover vintage teacup by Queen Anne.

 

 Let me tell you now, you're the lucky one.

Rose Teas for Valentine's Week

 Everything's coming up roses for Valentine's Week!

 

I found this stunning rose teacup from a church rummage sale a few years ago.

 

This vintage bone china teacup was made in England by Collingwood.

 

Rose Tea #1: M21 Luxury Rose black tea tasted delicious in this beautiful teacup.

Thank you, Brenda from It's a Beautiful Life, for sharing this lovely rose tea blend with me!

 

Rose Tea #2: Cupid's Breakfast black tea by DavidsTea

 

 

Rose Tea #3: Vanilla Cinnamon  Rose Sugar Shortbread black and rooibos tea by Dessert by Deb

 

Rose Tea #4: Sakura Milk Panna Cotta oolong, green, and rooibos tea by Dessert by Deb

 

 

Rose Tea #5: As You Wish black tea by Geek+Tea

 

 

Rose Tea #6: Cactus Rose green tea by DavidsTea

 

 

Rose Tea #7: Rose London Fog latte by Blume 

 

Happy Valentine's Week! 

Christmas Teawares

 Christmas time is here!

 

Pretty poinsettia teacups and teapots

The Grinch and friends

Day 9
DIY: Stash's Christmas in Paris herbal tea
Charbrew: Peppermint herbal tea

Day 10
DIY: Pluck's Chocolate Orange black tea
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 11
DIY: T Kettle's  Gingerbreak Cookie Rooibos
Charbrew: Afternoon Black Tea

Day 12
DIY: DavidsTea Cardamom French Toast black tea
Charbrew: Summer Berries black tea

Day 13

DIY: Harney & Son's White Christmas white tea
Charbrew: Chamomile herbal tea

Day 14
DIY: Tea at the White House's Sticky Toffee Pudding black tea
Charbrew: Earl Grey black tea

Day 15
DIY: Monarch Tea Co.'s Tangerine Dream rooibos
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 16
DIY: Dessert by Deb's Orange Cinnamon Rolls black tea
Charbrew: Rose Blush Black tea

Day 17
DIY: DavidsTea's Eggnog Matcha
Charbrew: Afternoon Tea black tea

Day 18
DIY: DavidsTea's Silver Bells oolong
Charbrew: Summer Berries black tea

Day 19
DIY: Murchie's Christmas Tea black tea
Charbrew: Rose Blush black tea

Day 20
DIY: Clearview Tea Co.'s Gingerbread Pearcake green tea
Charbrew: Chamomile herbal tea

 

Wishing you joy and peace on Christmas!

Remembrance Day

On November 11th, we observe Remembrance Day in Canada. We pay tribute to the Veterans who made sacrifices for our freedoms.

 

The poppy is a symbol of remembrance.

 

A pink truck and pink teacup

In October, the Mississauga Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund sell Pink Truck Tour gear (t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, quarter-zip sweaters, hoodies, and baseball caps) to raise funds for the Trillium Health Partners’ Cancer Program. The Pink Truck Tour has raised more than $1,000,000 since 2014!

 

 

I was more than happy to buy a hoodie and contribute to their 10-year anniversary goal of raising $100,000 this year!

 

 

A pink teacup in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

 

This Royal Albert Lady Carlyle teacup belongs to my mom who was influenced to get it by her teacup-loving daughter!

2024 Autumn Decor

I've got something to confess: my autumn decor has been up since the Labour Day weekend!

Pumpkins galore!

 

Tower of teapots

How do you decorate for the fall season?

Jane Austen Blend

I've been hunting for a creamy jasmine tea, so when Murchie's Tasting Lab released the limited-time Jane Austen blend in July, I hit the checkout button on my cart!

 

The Jane Austen blend was comprised of black tea (Keemun, Ceylon), green tea (Jasmine, Gunpowder), white cornflowers, natural and artificial flavouring.

 Of course, I paired the tea with my Emma teacup!

Murchie's tasting notes said it would have the "sweetness and cream of vanilla", but all I could taste was the jasmine. I added a splash of milk to get a creamier taste.

"I always deserve the best treatment, because I never put up with any other."

An Impromptu Tea Party

 Last weekend, I had an impromptu tea party at my parents' place.

My mom purchased these pretty Royal Albert Lady Carlyle teacups and saucers several years ago.

The teapot is by Royal Oak China and was gifted to her by a family friend.

We enjoyed Dessert by Deb's delicious Pink Velvet Strawberry Charlotte Cake green tea. I've never actually had a Charlotte Cake before, but I enjoyed the green tea's fruity flavour!

Our  tea time treat was a mocha roll.

Life is short! 

Use the fine china!