and that is another birthday gone...

Yesterday was my birthday!

I got lots of lovely cards.

Mum made me this

spectacular cake which was as yummy as it looks.

An awesome Heart teapot from hubby as well as the lazy susan it is sitting on , made by him .

One of my dearest friends gave me the most beautifully perfumed rose plant "angel face".

Coupons from the kids including a "free carwash", which I cashed in as it was only valid for my birthday.

Mum in law made a stunning quilt which I am yet to take photos of...stay tuned.

Plus I went out for lunch with the family - so all in all a fabulous birthday.

T 4 2 - tuesday ...oops a little late.

Seems that it is now Wednesday, how did that happen?

So what do I have to show you today for T42.

Well this morning I was given a couple of lovely matching teapots from my dear gran, as well as some cosies she no longer needs.

Oops, it appears as though my collection has grown a little bit more!!

They are SWAN CARLTON brand Made in England.

And how cute is this elephant tea cozy.

Hot orange and brown - oh so retro. I love it.

And this adorable little checkered tea cozy...

Thanks Gran. She knows that I will take good care of these.

t 4 2 - tuesday

I am so pleased with myself as last week I tackled the massive task of dusting and rearranging all my teapots, and cleaning down the pelmets that they sit on. I made myself a deal a while back that I would not buy any more teapots unless I got rid of one - due to lack of space!! Well I cheated a little and bought some more recently and with a little rearranging managed to squeeze them in.....shhhhhhh.

So here is one of my latest additions from Teapottery

TAP Teapot

T 4 2 - tuesday

One of my favourite teapot makers is Swineside Teapottery England, Established in 1978.

You can read all about them on their website and browse through the wonderfully zany teapots they create.

I am lucky enough to have a few of their teapots in my collection and have recently purchase a few more. I could show you them all today but then what would you have to look forward to next week.

So for today I present to you the Woodworkers Bench Teapot.

complete with a saw handle

little workers tools

and how cute is that rocking horse

My project now is to create a better display cabinet/shelves/house!!!! to put my new additions in.

T 4 2 - tuesday

It was a long weekend here so excuse me for changing today to tuesday!! And usually on T 4 2 days I would show you some of my teapot collection but today I want to show you my latest teaspoon pendants. They are all now available to purchase at

GETspoonED

TEAPARTY

MOONLIGHT

SPRING GARDEN

So what else is new at GETspoonED??

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL PURCHASES

That's what!!!

T 4 2...Yes, it has been a while

I used to be very good and have a weekly T42, where I would dust off a few of my teapots and share them with you. It has been a while but I am hoping to be a little more disciplined and start dusting again!!

This pot didn't need dusting off as it is one that gets used quite a bit. It's a Churchill from the Georgian Collection. I thought I would start off with it just to get me back into the swing of it.

It started out as T 4 2

Then a couple of friends dropped in so it was T 4 4...

It is lovely to share a pot of tea

T 4 2....and DUST Craft Swap

Now that the pressure of Blogtoberfest is off I haven't blogged for a few days - but keeping up with my Tuesday commitment to dust off a teapot , we are back on track with T42 Tuesday.

Last week I showed you a couple of storybook teapots - The pinocchio being one of my favourites, and I also said how I really wanted to add some more storybook ones to my collection....Well, look what turned up in the post today!

The Alice In Wonderland Sadler Teapot from the Storybook Collection

The detail in these pots are just fabulous - look at the little teapot painted on the spout

And on top , another little teapot sitting on a book - it is just so cute

Now , that is not all that turned up in the post today - I participated in the DUST craft-swap again last month , this is my fourth one and I have had such fantastic swap partners.

This time I was partnered with Pia from Giantshoots and she sent me two of her tote bags which have been screenprinted with her own designs.

THE SLAVE and SHOPPING BY NUMBERS

SHOPPING BY NUMBERS is functional and helpful when you shop, as it lists all the common preservatives in your food by number and the problems that they can cause to your health - Great Idea Pia - Thanks :0)

Blogtoberfest Day 27- T42 Tuesday

Welcome to another T42 Tuesday -

Today we will be taking a peek at a couple of storybook Teapots

This one is one of my favourite Sadler Teapots from the Storybook Collection , it is thePinocchio

With beautiful illustrations and it looks like a stack of books - I am hoping to get another one in the series for my collection soon

Then we have The Tales Of Honeysuckle Hill

On the reverse it reads

Honeysuckle Hill is a small Hamlet located next to willow Brook. Nestled among the wildflowers and herbs are the homes of the locals, hence for generations most of the inhabitants have been named after the various wildflowers and herbs that grow in the area.

Vibrant and full of life, there is seldom a dull moment in Honeysuckle Hill. This thriving Hamlet is full of characters who all play an integral part within the community.

I have just completed 4 more of my

Alice in Wonderland spoon pendant

series which will be listed in store over the next few days.

The perfect accessory for a teaparty

blogtoberfest Day 14- One More Sleep...

Oops! Missed a day of Blogtoberfest but it was the 13th so no great loss.

So for all of my regular T42 followers , sorry I am a day late.

As it is my Birthday tomorrow I am going with a Party theme this week.

Adorable Party Clown teapot - Price Kensington Potteries

Of course there has to be Cake - Swineside Pottery

Or if you would prefer an icecream Sundae - or maybe you would like both..

mmmmmm

Don't forget my Birthday Week Sale - 20% off storewide at Etsy and Zibbet

also my resin ring giveaway ends on the 19th October so if you haven't entered yet you can do it HERE

If I don't get to blog tomorrow it's because I am off having too much birthday fun

blogtoberfest Day 6 - T42 Tuesday

As it is school holidays and we have been in toy making mode I thought it fitting to go with a toy theme T42 Tuesday.

These ones are all miniature teapots.

Mickey Mouse in his Chrissy Costume -

A little early for christmas but I think he is just keeping his eye on the kids for Santa

Stay tuned tomorrow to meet Popcorn -

a very cheeky little character which came to life today

Now , there is a wonderful giveaway to be found HERE where you can win an entire collection of Bespoke Illustrations

It's a wishlist T42

This week I am going to show you just a few of the teapots on my wishlist - not that I am short of my own teapots to show you, it's just that we had a long weekend here in WA and today has been busy, and to be honest I forgot it was tuesday - so now it is night time and there is no way I am getting up to dust off a pot .

UFO and alien by Andy Titcomb

Radio - I love, love, love this one...the funky retro radio with a cup of tea & biscuits, ball of wool and knitting needles on top

Jukebox

Band on Tour - How cool is this ??

Diner

The Teapottery, home of the eccentric teapot has my favourite designs.

So anyway, it will be my birthday soon so it doesn't hurt to have a wishlist started.

Don't forget to enter in my giveaway HERE