My best thrift score

When I'm treasure hunting for teapots and teacups, my purchases are guided by these rules: 1) It has to be in pristine condition; 2) It can't be broken.

Many years ago, I was at a thrift store and spotted a $4 teapot that had seen better days. When I lifted it up to inspect the inside, I heard something rattle inside--a piece of the lid had broken off (can you see where I glued the piece back?). Because the dirty-looking teapot was "broken", the store gave me an additional 50% off...

...and that's how I scored this exquisite Shelley teapot for only $2!

Sometimes rules are meant to be broken!

What's your greatest thrifty find?

Canada 150 Celebrations Continued

We couldn't let June end at work without having a tea social to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.

 I didn't have red and white teawares so I brought in my "Serenity" teacups by Shelley. 

Murchie's Canada 150 and David's Tea's Oh Canada! (not pictured) teas were served.

Canada Birthday Cookies  

What's more Canadian than Timbits?

Some of the tea treats brought in by coworkers. 

I got distracted and neglected to photograph the other foods.

I kept cool during the Canada Day long weekend by drinking iced "Tea the North" by David's Tea. Red and white ingredients (white tea, coconut, watermelon, rhubarb) were blended together to create this limited edition tea for Canada 150.

I wasn't in the mood to deal with the crazy crowds on July 1st so I just tea partied in the comfort of my home.

Happy Independence Day to my American friends!

I'm joining the following parties this week:

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Tea in the Garden