Bazaar Times

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to check out the Christmas Bazaar at my parents' church.

I was pleasantly surprised to find numerous gift baskets containing teapots, teacups, infusers and teas...

...and vintage English bone china teacups! 

Be still my heart!

I didn't need any more teawares, but I figured that the $$$ would go to a worthy cause...

...so I brought home this fun basket!

Contents included: a purse, scarf, Frieda Kahlo socks, water bottle, memo pad and chocolates.

The reason I got the basket: My eagle-eye spotted this super cute teapot on this fun purse.

I also couldn't resist bringing home this pretty teacup with a lavender band which is part of the Royal Albert's Gaiety Series - Tango.

Have you shopped for a charity recently?

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2017 Fall Teacup Exchange

It's time for The Enchanting Rose's 11th Teacup and Mug Exchange reveal! 

Special thanks go out to our amazing hostess, Stephanie, for undertaking the Herculean task of coordinating this fall's swap and ensuring that it ran smoothly for more than 200 international participants. Thank you, Stephanie!

I sent a teacup to the lovely Deborah from The Beautiful Matters who expressed her gratitude for her package with this pretty thank you card. You can see what I sent Deborah by visiting her blog here. 

I was delighted to receive a package from Cindy at Creations by Cindy.

Polka dots and purple are two of my favourite things!

My teacup was safely packaged in this charming box.

The beautiful "October Calendula" teacup and saucer is perfect for sipping autumn teas.

How pretty is this Earl Grey Tea's packaging?

These yummy cookies and chocolates made my sweet tooth VERY happy.

Cindy also generously sent me: super cute funky socks (in purple and yellow!), stickers, a tea-themed magnetic calendar, a tea towel, a book and bookmark.

Thank you, Cindy, for spoiling me with such a wonderful package!

2014-2017 Teacup Exchanges

The Enchanting Eight!

Please visit The Enchanting Rose to see the other fun teacup and mug swaps!

The Enchanting Rose's 11th Teacup & Mug Exchange Reveal

2017 Fall Pottery Show

Last weekend, I went to the 2017 Fall Pottery Show in hopes of finding some new tea-themed ornaments for my Christmas tree.

There were lots of festive holiday decor...but no tea-themed ornaments.

Can you guess what this is?

It's a "Sugar Baby" container!
(I don't think I'd be able to sleep if this creepy head with gold eyes was in my home.)

Some seasonal teapots.

An interesting teapot wall art.

I came thisclose to bringing one of these teabag holders home with me, but the loooooong line-ups at the cashier made me realize that I didn't really need another teabag holder!

While I left the pottery show empty-handed, I did pick up this puny mug from The Handmade House.

It's now my favourite mug to use at the office. HA!

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Pumpkins and Scarecrows

At a recent visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), I saw some unique pumpkins.

2015 Favourite Pumpkin Winner: 'Ghost'

2016 Favourite Pumpkin Winner: 'Triamble'

2017 Favourite Pumpkin Winner: 'Galeuse D'eysines'

The Christmas bazaar season has begun! I didn't really need another coaster set, but I couldn't resist these charming fabric tea-themed coasters. The colours are perfect for fall.

The Keeping Room

At this year's Scarecrow Saturday in the Valley, Scare Bear served a creepy feast: salad of ball, spook-getti, pumpkin gut cupcakes.

The Beanermunky Chocolate

I was happy that Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons, won first prize.

If you're in the Greater Toronto area this weekend, come out to the RBG's Second Annual Tea Festival!

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Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere

A few weeks ago, we hosted an autumn tea social at the office.

We sipped Caramel Apple herbal tea in my Fire King peach luster teacups.

Once again, I forgot to photograph the food: veggies, samosas, crackers, hummus, and cookies.

I've managed to resist the urge to buy ALL the pumpkin teas out this season and limited myself to The Polar Tea Co.'s pumpkin chai. This tea contains real pumpkin pieces and was delicious with milk.

Pumpkin Treat #1: Pumpkin spice whoopie pie

Pumpkin Treat #2: Pumpkin spice scone enjoyed with Stash's decaf pumpkin spice tea.

Pumpkin Treat #3: Foundy's pumpkin spice ice cream was DELISH!

I wished that I had stocked up on this limited edition ice cream.

Pumpkin Treat #4: Pumpkin Spice chocolate by Lindt.

What pumpkin teas and treats have you been enjoying this season?

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Join The Famous Five's Pink Tea!

 You are invited to join the Famous Five's pink tea party.

The Women are Persons! Monument in Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario (photo taken in 2015)

So pour yourself a cup of tea...

...and listen to the conversation that lead to the historic ruling on Oct 18 1929: 

 "Women are Persons!"

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Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians!

Pumpkin teapot by Kaldun & Bogle

The lovely autumn/Thanksgiving cards that I received from my Canadian card and tea exchange group.

To celebrate Fire Prevention Week (Oct 8-14), I'm sharing this adorable fire safety for kids' book called "No Dragons for Tea".

Last spring, McDonald Canada's Happy Meals offered mini versions of this book (they could fit in the palm of my hand). If you missed the promo, you can also purchase the book from regular or online bookstores.  

Screengrab from the London Fire Brigade's Twitter Feed

My stone cold heart melted a little when I saw this sweet photo of Greenwich firefighters hosting a tea party with isolated seniors as part of their fire safety education program for older adults.

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