TEAPOTS in the LOU

March 22, 2015 42 Comments

Have you noticed the old vintage silver-plated teapots are available at almost every thrift shop or consignment shop around?I have and it makes me sad. Most people today would never use such a SET.Even if they drink TEA.

I am guilty as I put that BAG right into the CUP!HORRORS, I know…………

So, I happen to see this service at a local CONSIGNMENT SHOP for about four months.IT spoke to me but I do not have a flat surface left to display it on.I really only wanted two of the five items………I like silver vessels for purposes other then what they were meant to be intentionally used.The shop wouldNOT split up the SET.I understand that ,and do BELIEVE in it, so I was okay with purchasing the entire SERVICE!

Now where I put it might SURPRISE YOU!

OH DEAR………in this photo you see my light BLUE tub.Thats another story for another day!It’s cast iron and six feet long and was CHEAP!The ITALIAN HUSBAND made me do it!Ruined my entire VISION for the BATHROOM!AS I said, another POST another day!

The TEA SET works here perfectly…………..bobby pins, nail files,make-up pencils,lipsticks everything has a HOME in my DIVINE RED velvet box.Which sits on top of a cute little three drawer bit.

Consider SAVING one of these sets the next time you pass one.It would be great in the kitchen too with utensils for the table.I assume YOU still SET a TABLE for meals?I know times are changing and I am barely keeping up……………I am VINTAGE you know.55 in JULY.

SPEED LIMIT AGE.

Same day as that DARLING PRINCE GEORGE.

I do think they will have a little GIRL this time.What are the chances that this little girl might be called ELIZABETH?That would be the BEST GIFT of ALL…………….as that is MY given name.

Here we are four months away from the DAY of my BIRTH and I am already talking about it.Let’s change the subject…………..

LOOK what I saw at the SAN FRANCISCO FLOWER & PLANT SHOW.

I think I may need to make this GARDEN GODDESS for my backyard……….

Can you make out her face?Then her body and hair are branches and flowers………

A SPRING GODDESS…………………we shall call her.

I found HER worthy of the entry fee.I bet that MAGICAL MISTER PAUL over yonder CLICK HERE could whip her up in NO TIME!

DON’t forget I will be HERE:

SELLING MY WARES………….visiting with other DIVINE people.

You MUST STOP by and say “CIAO BELLA” if you are in my neck of the woods……….

This show is one of the BEST!

This VINATGE CONTESSA is having TECHY problems with HER SUBSCRIBERS so I would suggest if you have found me by some MIRACLE to re-SUBSCRIBE on the LEFT side bar.Otherwise, those of you that follow BLOGLOVIN should find me there.However, I did it and since I am Not to adapt at this kinda stuff I have my doubts!You can always GOOGLE me every two weeks or so to see if YOUR VINTAGE CONTESSA has written a NEW POST!Needless, to say this has upset me,but if you spread the word and re-SUBSCRIBE perhaps I will be back in BUSINESS.

I keep telling myself it’s just a little blog………GOT my HEALTH and my FAMILY all is GOOD.

FONDLY,

YOUR VINTAGE CONTESSA………..XO

WWW.THEVINTAGECONTESSA.NET

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French Basketeer
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April 1, 2015 at 12:30 PM

Aha so now I get to plan a little French Birthday Party in the summer!!! I was going to say where is this consignment shop, with gorgeous rhinestone and chanel….oh, of course, that’s just your loo. LOVE the tea set; I love tea sets!!! xxoo~A
D. A. Wolf
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March 30, 2015 at 2:38 PM

I hope the show is: was a huge success! And I love the tea service. (Love ‘repurposing’ creatively.) I must admit I dunk my Earl Grey in microwaved H2O. Dreadful, I realize.

I smiled when I read that you are out of surface space (or nearly). I’m out of book space! (Stacks everywhere)…. And date I admit, walls are my problem. Even hanging salon style) and leaning little artworks around baseboards and against furniture…. Um… I am spatially challenged.
Cher
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March 28, 2015 at 4:28 PM

My Mother’s silver teapots make wonderful vases for flowers. even the sugar and creamer can be used . Quite lovely, actually!!
- contessa
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  March 29, 2015 at 7:51 AM
  
  I AGREE CHER…………STUNNING.
Our French Oasis
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March 26, 2015 at 8:23 AM

I have subscribed again also, although then it told me I was already subscribed! I make green tea every day and courtesy of my husband, in a pot! He bought me several Christmas’s ago a beautiful cast iron tea pot from Teavana. It sits on an equally heavy trivet with a tealight keeping the tea to a perfect temperature, so all afternoon I can just refill my cup of green tea, civilised and happy. However, the same said husband does not drink green tea but regular brown tea, builders tea as we call it in England! Now he likes his in a mug with the tea bag and a splash of milk. The luxury of sitting down and drinking tea from a bone china cup and saucer – sadly it’s mugs all the time here!!!
- contessa
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  March 27, 2015 at 7:07 AM
  
  I so GET IT.How lovely you have it READY all day long!!!
  Good Husband……..I think you should keep him around!!!
  Now,where is a photo of THAT desk he sits at!!!!!
  I am waiting…………XX
Tone on Tone
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March 25, 2015 at 4:29 PM

Too divine, grand contessa!!! That is a fabulous set – glad you took it all home. And love your creativity, darling. I only use my teapot for flowers these days. But what a great idea to hold kitchen utensils. Cheers
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:45 AM
  
  TEAPOTS as vessels for FLOWERS…………CANNOT GO WRONG!!!
foodiefan
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March 25, 2015 at 12:14 PM

I too have re subscribed as wasn’t getting any of your emails so thank you for letting me know. Just love what you have imaginatively done with your tea set. My father would only ever have silver at our table and woe betide anyone that put plastic on the table! We were brought up eating with proper sterling silver cutlery so I decided I would do the same with my family and I’m glad to say that our boys have a real appreciation of good quality silver, although they have been known to whinge when they have to clean it . Very sad that no one really enjoys using anything made with silver anymore but I’m sure it will have its resurgence one day. x
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:44 AM
  
  I think YOUR RIGHT MRS.FOODIE……….silver will RE-ENTER the daily LIFE of those that GET IT!I will have plenty to share!!
  THANKS for re-subscribing as I think WE have worked OUT the KINKS!!!!!!!
  Just a few more months and I will get to see YOU!!!!!!!
  XO
The Style Crone
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March 25, 2015 at 6:54 AM

I adore your posts. Witty, informative and elegant. Your creativity always amazes me. I love the idea of a silver teapot set in the bathroom. Or anywhere in the home, for that matter!

It would be thrilling to visit your space at “Remnants of the Past.” Maybe sometime in the future!!!
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:42 AM
  
  I do believe you were just here in my BACKYARD…….a few months ago!SAN FRANCISCO.
  Next time PLEASE Invite YOURSELF for dinner!!!!!!!!!
  You would love REMNANTS.IT’s OUR kind of spot I feel!
  XX
Carmen D.
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March 24, 2015 at 11:50 AM

I was in France at an Emaus (the equivalent of Goodwill) and found a complete Limoges tea set with 11 cups and saucers. Creamer, sugar bowl, pitcher – the works. I bought it for 15 euros and carried it all the way home on the airplane in my carry-on bag. Like you, I had no surface space to display it, so it sits on my office bookshelves. It looks lovely.
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:40 AM
  
  CARMEN,
  I too FOUND EMAUS in ITALY when we lived there!Out in the hills situated in an old house!I loved going there.I found a few TREASURES too!This was back in the early 90’s.
  I am SO PROUD of YOU putting it in your luggage!!!!DId you have to leave some clothes behind?
  YOUR SPOT is PERFECTO!!!!!!!
  XX
Heather in Arles
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March 24, 2015 at 8:21 AM

This is so beyond brilliant and yet not “beyond” because it is perfectly you! I do love the idea…goodness how we all tend to forget to think outside the box sometimes…I hope that your Remnants show is a massive hit. If I didn’t live on the other side of the world I would volunteer to be your charming assistant and champagne server. 🙂
xo
H
- contessa
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  March 24, 2015 at 8:35 AM
  
  PERHAPS I should USE those FREQUENT FLYER MILES and FLY YOU IN!!!!!!
  A BIT of FRENCH would only ADD to the AMBIANCE!
  XO
Tara Sayers Dillard
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March 24, 2015 at 5:00 AM

Exciting times, come July. April for me.

Trying to purchase a house built 1900 with 4.5 acres. Inspector this Thursday, hope we don’t have to walk away.

Who knew someone else loved that fly catcher too, and before me !!

Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

feedburner said i was already subscribed…..
- contessa
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  March 24, 2015 at 7:42 AM
  
  Did you get the email notification?
  YOU WILL GET THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!
  XO
juliet russell
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March 24, 2015 at 12:04 AM

Hopefully I have successfully resubscribed. Would not want to miss a post hot off the presses. I believe the new royal will be a girl as well and Elizabeth an excellent choice for her name. We’ll know out soon enough!
- contessa
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  March 24, 2015 at 7:43 AM
  
  The time has gone SO fast……………..
Loree
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March 23, 2015 at 2:28 PM

Dear Contessa, only you would dare to have a tea set in the loo. I think you are such a sweet and amazing person.
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:36 AM
  
  I DID SPELL LOO WRONG……..I wondered about THAT!Off to read your POST!XX
Lisa Self
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March 23, 2015 at 12:50 PM

Hi- I subscribed again and it said I was already subscribed–this time I only found you by chance on Facebook.
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:35 AM
  
  THANKS for the INFO LISA…………..I think WE have the problem solved now!I will check back with you on my next POST.
Karena
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March 23, 2015 at 11:08 AM

Dear Elizabeth, I love your purpose for the tea set! A great idea really. I confess to putting my bag right into my tea cup as well!!

xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
A New Gallery in Town!
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:34 AM
  
  I think MOST of us DO!I must catch up with your POSTS……sorry I am behind!!XX
Catherine Robinson
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March 23, 2015 at 10:27 AM

Me and you both, Contessa…I still think of myself very much as ‘work in progress’ let’s leave it a few years before we’re vintage 😉
Have a fabulous week! xx
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:33 AM
  
  WORK IN PROGRESS we shall BE!!!
Jennifer
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March 23, 2015 at 9:46 AM

I wasn’t able to re subscribe last week because it said I was already subscribed!! Today it let me!
I’m guilty of tea bag in cup, then I transfer it to a tea pot to make my second cup…but it’s not silver. My mother’s old silver one started to make my tea taste funny.
Terrifc suggestion for how to use it!!
Those sets are popping up everywhere and it is a shame. Whatever happened to celebrating occasions in style. Perhaps I shall give a tea party. Yes I will. Look for your invitation!!
Let’s plan a birthday lunch before your dance card fills right up! Such a popular lady!!
You simply must build a garden lady. It will be splendid!!
If you’re still having issues, let me have a peek at your feed. I might be able to help. I’ve sufferedt he same issues.

xoxo
- contessa
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  March 26, 2015 at 7:33 AM
  
  Think I have found my WONDER GAL to fix the SUBSCRIPTION problem!You are off the hook for now!
  I like the sound of a TEA PARTY!!!SIGN ME UP!
kim
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March 23, 2015 at 6:56 AM

Contessa I did not get my usual notification so will resubscribe!! I cannot be missing out! I love your idea of using silver in this way. I also have a silver tea service from my grandmother and am using various pieces, but this is a beautiful way to use lovely pieces that are wasting away in storage!!! I already have my silver flatware out too in glasses as it’s so pretty. I like seeing it. The flower show looks amazing. I agree our dear Mr Paul could whip something similar up! Where has that rascal been? Hope you have a lovely day and will mark my calendar for your show too!
Happy Monday. xxoo Kim
- contessa
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  March 23, 2015 at 7:37 AM
  
  THAT RASCAL has been at CLARIDGES in LONDON eating the PEANUTS!!!!!!!!
  Hope to see you at REMNANTS!!!!
  XO
Sandra Sallin
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March 23, 2015 at 12:00 AM

Well, I did suscribe because I was not notified by WordPress. Horrors, I pour hot water over my teabag. Friends were here this weeked and I didn’t even have milk for their tea! I must get it together. Love the idea of using the tea set in your bathroom. My husband would leave me. 🙂 Can’t wait to see the flowers blooming in your yard. Good luck with your show. Great stuff I’m sure.

Oh, my favorite tea cup is definitly the one you gave me. Perfect size, shape, sip and design. Love it and always think of you. Thank you again.
- contessa
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  March 23, 2015 at 6:02 AM
  
  NO, I MUST THANK YOU!!!
  You have added SO MUCH SPARKLE to my LIFE!!!!
  As I said,” I can do better”……………….MADAME EMPRESS!
  XO
Doré. @ BurlapLuxe
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March 22, 2015 at 10:38 PM

Oh my dear Elizabeth, i am guilty of tea pot boiling hot water, bag in tea-cup, kettle poor hot water from the stove. Shame on me for not using a proper silver or China tea pot, I so use to do this when all the design rage was Victorian, but years get by and less of one design and more of another takes over. I am so happy you take time to rescue these orphaned silver pieces, giving them the perfect adopted home to live out their time with.
You come up with such unique display places to stage your pieces, and the Velvet in red would it be anything less then?

Love the garden Spring lady, I could see her face right away, had to look really close, for a minute I thought is this a real face? Is someone inside this haven of beauty built of twigs, vines, and florals?
Yes I could see one of these going up soon in your yard. Yet I am sure you will come up with something of equal or more inspiring garden drama as you never disappoint In the dramatics 🙂

Have a great show, so wish I could hop on a plane, or get driving up North to visit you and beautiful friends at Remants.

Xoxo
See you soon with all you will be inspiring here.

Doré
- contessa
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  March 23, 2015 at 5:59 AM
  
  SO, Dore you received the WORDPRESS email??
  I never receive your notifications of NEW POSTS…………….so maddening.
  Will POP Over today and see what creations you have made NOW!
  YOU would ADORE REMNANTS…………….I need to get to WORK on what is going with me!!!
  XO
Stacie
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March 22, 2015 at 9:35 PM

I have subscribed again. Don’t want to miss a word or a photo.

I love what you’ve done with the tea service. And I look forward to meeting the goddess you create for your Garden. XOXO. Stacie
- contessa
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  March 23, 2015 at 5:56 AM
  
  GOOD JOB!
  SHE WILL NEED A NAME!!!!!!THAT GODDESS!Perhaps we can WORK on that during class!!!!
  XO
Miss Mary
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March 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM

I love the velvet box and the sparking pots full of necessary items. A superior idea-classic, clever, beautiful and stylish, just like YOU!

And the garden Contessa is certainly in your future! Our little dove speaks SO HIGHLY of your gardens; she misses your furry friends as well.

I re-subscribed, but was told I am ALREADY a subscriber. I hope all the tech-troubles get worked out. I LOVE your sweet BLOG. <3
- contessa
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  March 23, 2015 at 5:54 AM
  
  THANK YOU for giving me that update……………seems some received and others NO the email notification!Your little DOVE Needs to be here when the GARDEN starts to SPEAK!!!!!!!!I will do a POST on the GARDEN I promise.It is one of my JOYS!
anita@letshavelunch
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March 22, 2015 at 1:55 PM

Good morning La Contessa,
I’m guilty as charged for giving my service to the Op Shop. It was one I collected about 30 years ago and the electroplating needed repair. Not as pretty as the one you’re displaying…….what a fabulous idea!!! Elizabeth, I had to look twice at the photo of the red velvet box.
For a minute I thought you had a throne in your bathroom!!!!
Well being a Contessa…….. you may just have one!!!
Take care Sweetpea
xx neat
- contessa
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  March 23, 2015 at 5:51 AM
  
  A THRONE……………..I DO put NOT that kind!I actually have a CROWN that holds the T-PAPER!!The BOX was a FIND years ago.I love it.One of my favorite things………..
  SO, happy you GOT the notification of the POST!
  Many others didNOT!!
  XOXO