“Home is where your teapots are!” That is what famed British novelist, Helen Oyeyemi says. Our home most definitely has a lot of teapots, each with its own significance. I’ll be sharing with you a few of my favourite ones.
1. Vintage Japan Redware Brown Betty Teapot
Brown Betty teapots are considered special because their shape allows the brewer to make a superb cup of tea. However, this particular one is special to me because it belonged to my maternal Grandmother (given to her as a gift from my Aunt, or so my Mother tells me). I remember exactly where it sat on the shelf in my Grandma’s apartment and when I look up at it in my own kitchen I am fondly reminded of her.
2. Tea for Me Set
My Mother gave this to me before I went off to university. I brewed many a comforting cup of tea for myself while reading endless chapters, cramming for exams and writing essays. It is such a cute little set.
3. Parrot Teapot
I bought this for myself at The Jammery in Kelowna on a girl’s trip with Megan about four years ago. It was a memento of our time together. The second I saw it, I knew I had to have it. It is cheery and unique.
4. TeapotsTeapot
Fresh off of reading Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland after watching the Tim Burton motion picture adaptation (2010) I found this in Chapters in the bargain section. I love the tea party scene with the Mad Hatter and his riddles. The teapot reminds me of the whimsy of the novel and film.
5. Yellow Modern Teapot
This sleek and bright teapot caught my eye at Teavana. I often enjoy a nice lemon-chamomile tea steeped in this one. I feel this captures my “city-side.”
6. Blue Dragonfly Teapot
My aunt and I used to go CrossIron Mills A LOT. On one of these trips she bought me this teapot after I remarked about it. Such a sweet reminder of our road trips together. The colour is incredible and the wicker handle is a neat detail.
7. Brown Mouse Teapot
How adorable is this teapot? I think it is easy to see why this is one of my favourites….Need I say more?
8. Purple Floral Teapot
My Mother-in-Law gave this to me and my husband as part of a set when we moved into our house. The shape and design are super pretty and the fact that she passed it on to us is wonderful.
9. Copper Kettle with Delft Porcelain Handle
Okay; so this isn’t a teapot but it is a fixture in our home on top of the kitchen cabinet. My mother has one just like it and this one too came from my Mother-In-Law. It’s antique and rustic and I love it!
There are MANY more, but I figured I should save some for later 🙂