Tea Time Ideas, Lamps, Pincushion, Keepers!

 

 Tea Time Tuesday, something a little different. If you have a broken or chipped tea cup or tea pot or maybe even some mismatched pieces that are sitting idle in a box, here are a few ideas gleaned from an article in a Home Decor post. (Hometalk Daily)

I am a lamp person. I have them on every table and tucked in any cozy corner. Living in the woods, we have lots of shade and that darkness, even on bright sunny days, needs a little boost, therefore we use "little lights" all over the house, and the studio!

This lamp, a tall one, is very cottage cute! These cups and saucers look to be intact, perhaps from a collection or a thrift store. All you need is one of the kits, sold in hardware and big box stores to wire up this cute little lamp. I might think of a smaller version. My collection is intact, so I would not drill them, Dieu nous en garde!!!

 A few years ago this was the project of the year for me. Making Victorian-Style pincushions from a teacup. I had a few chipped ones, purchased from a lot of antique dinnerware that were perfect for the project. I helped my aunt to make some as well for friends in her circle. Such fun!

The first one, on the far right, from an older post.

Since I use my pots in rotation I have only found one with a crack. This photo is an example of a good idea to me. Using the pot as a collector for small scissors, pins, thimble and the inner lid as a pincushion would be just right for my needlework nook in my bedroom. Since I must cover everything from nosy Lola, this would work out just fine to sit on the table beside my chair. Mmmm, need to find a pot. 

• My daily tea time is always a few minutes of rest and recharge. Having little items that are tea themed make it even more special. I do have a bit of a collection of tins saved from loose tea. I do need to find a way to use them day to day.
• Cool and rainy here today. The bones are aching. This whole business is exhausting. Thankfully, I am a reader, stitcher, planner. I can't do anything outside with the rain. I have two elevated cedar planters on the way. That way I can still have my little herb garden and maybe a tomato and/or a pepper plant or two. Not having my garden beds last year was very sad to me. I swore that I would find something to replace them. These planters are it!Elevated, lower shelf. That black thing is a re-useable liner that you empty, wash, and save for the next growing season. Mine are painted (safe paint) gray to coordinate with my patio benches. I am so excited, husband not so much. Assembly is required. Several years ago I used to pass a home where they built 10 raised cedar planters. They were amazing. I have carried that idea to use when I was ready. Now....they are deer nibble height so there will need to be some careful planning to add a deterrent. 😕
• Back to the dentist this morning, yes, I will be receiving a crown for the Queens Jubilee!
• I need to get some schooling from blogger Marly on how to raise and keep beautiful petunias. Hers are stunning, all season long. I'm think pink petunias, yes, pink. They will go well with the gray cedar.