Church Bazaar Hauls

Last month, I found some fun tea-themed items at some church holiday bazaars.

 

I couldn't resist this handmade tea cozy that looks like a hat!

 

 

Tea cozy hat #2

 

 

 

I also found a set of 6 dinner and salad plates and 5 bowls of Spode's Christmas Tree design! 

 

 

 

November tea empties

 

A new handmade mug

At the beginning of the month, I attended the local Potters Guild Fall Sale. The show was super busy with lots of people, so I didn't get a chance to take any photos.

 

 

I couldn't resist bringing this charming ceramic mug home. I love the 3D flower!

 

 

This "Healing Flower" mug was handmade by Genie Kim.

Fall Teas: Pumpkins

 It's not fall season without some pumpkin spice varieties!

 

 

Left: Pumpkin Spice black tea by Charbrew

Right: Sweater Weather Pumpkin Chai Honeybush by Monarch Tea Co.

Left: Pumpkin Chai black tea by DavidsTea

Right: Pumpkin Earl Grey black tea by DavidsTea

 

Left: Pumpkin Spice Chai black tea by Tazo

Right: Pumpkin Spice black tea by Benner's

Thank you, Kitty, for these delicious pumpkin teas!

Stash's Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea is my favourite pumpkin blend!

A Belated Birthday Present

A few weeks ago, I met up with a childhood friend who I hadn't seen in years. She missed my birthday party in January 2020 because of a snowstorm (one of the hazards of having a January birthday), and then the pandemic and life happened...

When finally got together last month, she brought my 2020 birthday gift, which I had totally forgotten about! Even though my friend and I hadn't seen each other in years, we picked up right where we left off!

 

 

I was delighted to receive this beautiful vintage bone china teacup.

 

 

This dainty teacup is part of Royal Albert's "Summertime Series".

 

 

October tea empties

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Orange Ginger Shortbread rooibos
2) Stash's Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea

Fall Teas: Apple Blends

I guess the apple could turn yellow or green
I know there's lots of different nuances
To you and to me

  

 

Apple Tea #1: Apple Pie a la Mode black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

Apple Tea #2: Apple Vanilla Cardamom Tarte Tatin black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

Apple Tea #3: Apple Cider black tea (Steve's Teas)

Halloween Mugs

I thought my house was haunted

I used to live with ghosts.

 

 

 

 My collection of ghost mugs

Afternoon Tea at the RBG Tea House in the Fall

Last weekend, I had afternoon tea at the Royal Botanical Gardens' Tea House.

 

 

The "Manor Classic Tea Tower" for 3 people

 

 

I enjoyed the RBG's Royal Blend Tea, a floral rooibos blend that was inspired by the Rose Garden in Hendrie Park. 

Fall Teas: Cardamom Blends

 Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends!

 

 

I'm always thankful for the visits and comments left on my blog.

 

 

I've been on the hunt for a creamy cardamom black tea and this Monarch Tea. Co's blend was everything I wanted and more!

 

 

DavidsTea's Cardamom French Toast black tea is one of my favourite cardamom blends.

Do you like cardamom?

A Bigfoot Sighting

 Last month, I acquired a new handmade mug by North Pine Pottery.

 

 

The potter told me that people either love or hate seeing the Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) on the mugs. I'm definitely on Team Bigfoot!

 

 

I like Bigfoot mugs and I cannot lie! 

 

The one on the right is by Salty Sea Dog Designs.

Fall Teas: Maple Blends

Maple teas are perfect for sipping in cozy sweater weather.

   

Dessert by Deb always has marvelous maple black teas.

 

Top (L-R): Triple Berry Maple French Toast; Coconut Maple Custard

 

Bottom (L-R): Maple Dipped Donuts & Coffee; Maple Almond Butter Tart

  

 

 

Maple Oolongs

 

Left: Dessert by Deb's Québécois Sugar Shack Maple Pudding

    

Right: Magic Hour's Maple Oolong

  

 

 

Murchie's Maple Toffee black tea

 

 

 September tea empties

 

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Lychee Mango Mochi green tea
2) Dessert by Deb's Orange Creamsicle Mousse rooibos 

2025 Fall Decor

 Happy First Day of Fall!

 

 

It's officially pumpkin spice season!

 

 

 

Pumpkins and Sunflowers

 

 

 

Of course it's not fall without some brown teawares!

A new teapot keychain

When thatteafreak recently shared the cutest teapot keychain on her Instagram account, I ran to my local Dollarama to find one.

 

This adorable mini teapot keychain ($3.25 CAD) is similar to the cu-teas plushies that I rescued at Dollarama earlier this year.

 

It makes me smile every time I see the adorable teapot keychain hanging on my purse!

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?

Tyrrell Tea by Tea...Indeed

 Hello, September!

 

 

 

Last month, my friend visited Drumheller, Alberta and brought me back Tea...Indeed's "Tyrrell Tea", a black tea blend inspired by the Royal Tyrrell Museum which features one of the world's largest collections of dinosaurs. 

 

It's a tasty Earl Grey blend with hibiscus flowers. Of course, I had to drink it in my handmade "Tea-Rex" mug!

 

I visited the Royal Tyrrell Museum in 2014.
 

 

"Black Beauty" was one of the best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex skulls every found. 

 

 

August tea empties

 What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Quebecois Sugar Shack Maple Pudding oolong

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Murchie's Coconut Cream black tea
2) Charbrew's Summer Berry black tea

Summer Teas: Watermelons

Salt air, and the rust on your door

I never needed anything more than watermelon teas!

 

 

Watermelon Black Tea: Summer Melon by Steve's Teas

 

 

Watermelon Green Tea: Watermelon Bubblegum by T. Kettle Teas

 

 

Watermelon Oolong Teas by Dessert by Deb

 

Top: Sakura Watermelon High Park (left); Watermelon Lavender Blush (right) 

 

Bottom: Watermelon Lime Slush (left): Strawberry Watermelon Yogurt Pop (right) 

August slipped away into a moment in time

Come Shop with Me at HomeSense: Summer Edition

I spotted some fun tea-themed items at HomeSense (aka HomeGoods) recently.

These elegant white with gold trim dishes would be perfect for a shabby chic tearoom.

 

 

 

This artwork would also be perfect for a tearoom.

  

 

 

This mini Blooming Tea Garden is too cute!

Summer Teas Inspired by Ice Cream Flavours

Ice cream-inspired tea blends have been a refreshing and healthy way to beat the summer heat!

 

 

Cold Brewed Dessert by Deb Teas (L-R)

 

a) Peach Orange Lemon Grass herbal tea

b) Mango Orange Gelato rooibos 

 c) Blueberry Mango Sorbetto rooibos  

 

 

Dessert by Deb's Ice Cream Parlour Tea Collection

 

Top (L-R): Blueberry Frozen Yogurt rooibos; Guava Coconut Cream black tea

Middle (L-R): Cookie Dough Chai black tea; Raspberry Chip Neopolitan black tea

Bottom (L-R): Papaya Lemonade Granita black tea; Apple Pie à la Mode black tea

 

 

Monarch Tea Co.'s Banana Split herbal tea

 

What are your favourite ice cream flavours? 

New Tea Towels

A few weeks ago, I hit the jackpot on some charming tea towels at HomeSense (aka HomeGoods).

 

 

Tea Towel Set #1: I'm smitten with the pretty pink and teal teapots and teacups design.

 

Tea Towel Set #2: I'm also a fan of this pretty blue teawares design.

 

 

Tea Towel Set #3: You can't have enough tea towels decorated with blue teacups!

 

 

July tea empties

 

What I have already restocked:
1) DavidsTea Cactus Rose green tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Peach Orange Lemongrass Popsicle herbal tea
2) Relaxing Rocco's Raspberry Lemon Verbena herbal tea