I recently participated in a lovely teacup exchange hosted by Stephanie of The Enchanting Rose.
A Lovely Teacup Exchange
This is the second time I have participated in the exchange and it is a true delight to not just create a lovely gift for someone but also receive a sweet package.
I was paired with the delightful Debbie Harris of She Graces Her Home. Mrs. Harris is a true kindred spirit who loves pink. I sent her a handsewn tea cozy, a pink rose teacup and other goodies.
A Sweet Cottage Teacup
My wonderful real-life friend Kitty of Kitty’s Kozy Kitchen received my name.
I was absolutely delighted with the vintage Storybook Cottage teacup that she found for me. She had no idea that I collect cottage teacups.
My crazy kids thought that the cute teapot cozy that Kitty had knitted was a dog sweater for Gracie. LOL!
The book Kitty sent, The Twelve Teas of Inspiration, is a new favorite. I will actually be using several of the recipes in the book at the Harvest Tea to be held this Saturday. It’s not too late to RSVP!
I’ll be back on Friday with a few vignettes of the One Room Challenge week 6.
Laura
Oh my, just look at Gracie! To cuute, dear Laura 🙂
The tea cozy from Kitty is simply beautiful and her creations are always made with such sweet love. I enjoyed seeing your treasures from Kitty and I had to smile when I found out the two of you have met face-to-face.
And what a lovely package you sent to Debbie, my mom 🙂 She actually has a blog and the address is: http://shegracesherhome.blogspot.com
Thank you, dear Laura, for joining the fun and making the exchange extra special. Hugs to you! Stephanie-The Enchanting Rose
***If this comment went through twice, I apologize. My computer acted up when I hit “Publish”***
What beautiful gifts you sent to Debbie, who sent me my teacup from Stephanie’s very first exchange. We have been friends ever since, and I even had the pleasure to meet Debbie and Stephanie this past summer, in Colorado. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the gifts that I sent to you, Laura. I so enjoyed putting your gift box together. It’s so funny to see your sweet doggy in the crocheted tea cozy, and I loved seeing it on your teapot, too. Our sweet hostess was so thoughtful in giving your name to me, as my recipient. Love and hugs to you, sweet friend.
I’m just laughing and laughing at your doggie in the tea cozy. That is so funny! I’ve never heard of cottage teacups before – this one that you received is so pretty. How wonderful that Kitty received your name , how fun is that? She was spot on with her gift to you. (And to Gracie – hehehehe).
What pretty things! So funny about the “dog sweater”. That gave me a chuckle. 🙂 Both teacups are just so beautiful. 🙂
Love the teacup that Kitty found for you. I’ve been looking for a cottage teacup and haven’t found one. I giggled about the teacozy/dog sweater! I’m going to have to ask Kitty for the crochet tea cozy pattern.
Hi Laura~ such a beautiful cottage tea cup dear Kitty gifted you with. She is such a precious, precious lady.
I have enjoyed your gifts that you so beautifully packaged up for me, thank you once again.
I see my daughter, Stephanie, has sweetly informed you that, yes, I do have a blog 😉 I do hope you come for a visit sometime.
Enjoy your day~
Awe, love all the pretties. Hasn’t it been so much fun doing the exchange? I have so enjoyed it and also browsing around at others goodies. Hugs and blessings dear lady.
Cindy
I love witnessing the friendship shared with the ritual of drinking tea!
What lovely things you sent to Debbie. And, the cottage teacup you received is perfect for you. I think Gracie may have just started a new fashion trend!!
The teacup exchange is a lot of fun. I like seeing what other people give and get – I get inspiration for the next time round. The cottage teacup is just beautiful!
I had admired the wonderful package that you sent to Debbie on her blog. What a lovely package from sweet Kitty. I have the same pretty cottage teacup. The crocheted tea cozy/dog sweater made me smile. Too cute!
Such a fun exchange.
Hi Laura! OH, my, what lovely treasures coming and going ! What gorgeous pictures you have shared with us..
Isn’t the tea cup exchange FUN???? It’s something I hope never to miss – this is my 4th one so far, and my tea partners have become good friends.
Hope all is well. Big hugs!
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What fun to visit with you and to see your Gracie sporting the tea cozy – I’m pretty sure there was a rather disgusted look on her face…lol. She was probably well aware that it wasn’t a new coat for her! Enjoyed my visit and so happy to see all your goodies you received.
You received, and gave, so many treasures. My memory was jogged by the exchanges of long ago when I first started blogging. I love to see it happening again, as well as giveaways. It’s a chance for the giver to share their creativeness, and a very happy recipient!
Gracie looks fantastic…great alternative to a tea cozy!
Jane
Kitty is just the sweetest thing. I had to laugh at your doggy’s little adventure. You tea cup is just beautiful. I know you had fun…I can tell just reading your post.
Lovely gifts! ! How funny of your kids to put the cozy on the pup!!
Kitty is such a sweet lady! Your goodies are delightful. I saw Debbie’s post the other day and couldn’t help but admire how beautiful everything is that you gifted her.
Who knew that tea cozies could double as puppy sweaters? So cute! I am just loving seeing all the sweet and thoughtful packages people put together for this exchange! It was my first time taking part, and it’s been so wonderful — I will definitely join in again next year!
What lovely gifts you gave and received!
Hi Laura, what a fun exchange once again. Your gifts sent are lovely and I know Debbie truly is blessed by you. Kitty’s gift to you is beautiful and the teacup is so charming and perfect for you. Look at your sweet pooch wearing the cozy!! It fit him to a” TEA” Both Debbie and Kitty are dear friends to me and Kitty was my partner several years ago. Sadly I could not participate this season but enjoying my visits to all of you that did. Enjoy the season and all the blessings you can hold. Hugs, xo
It’s so much fun to see what everyone has given and received! I love your cottage teacup!
Hahaha! That tea cozy is so pretty — on the pot AND on the pup! I met Kitty through the last exchange as I sent her a package. She’s a delight!