Decorating | Tea Pots and Tea Cups

Hello friends,

My mother and I have accrued multiple tea pots and tea cups through vintage shopping. I have been asked more than once what we do with it all. The answer is simple: we decorate with them!

A recently purchased of mine has been this tea cup (Rose Bouquet made in England by the Johnson Bros.) antique shopping for a mere $8. I decided to place in on top a couple books stacked on my nightstand. The other items on my nightstand are quite taller than the tea cup, so providing it with some elevation, helps to balance out the arrangement.

On a little round table in my room, I have placed a gold and white tea pot (made in Japan, no company stamp) with some other items in the same color scheme. There are two candles, one if front of the teapot and one top of a couple books. There are also two plants, one real in the glass case and one artificial flower in a glass jar. Keeping a color theme on a table is a great way to bring the pieces together and really make them look like they belong on the table.

Since I use my vanity daily I don't want a lot placed on it because it would get in my way. Here I simply have a pitcher I picked up for $12 antique shopping. In the pitcher I have my Maid of Honor bouquet I carried on my best friend's wedding day. This just helps to bring some extra color into my room in a unique way.

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I incorporate my antique tea finds into my bedroom décor. Please send me pictures of how you decorate with tea things! Also comment below which of the three decorating looks was your favorite.

Hope you have a great day!

Tilly 

Etiquette 101

Hello friends,

Ever watched the movie Blast from the Past? Well, in that movie, Brenden Fraser's character sums up why we should follow an etiquette code when dining. He says, "Manners are a way of showing other people we care about them." This is something that has stuck in my mind ever since I first watched Blast from the Past. Having proper etiquette is a way of showing respect to those around you and can convey how much you appreciate them. Below are some codes of etiquette that are a great rule of thumb to follow when dining with others.

1.) Pretty basic, don't talk with food in your mouth or chew with your mouth open.
2.) Wait until you have swallowed your food to take a drink.
3.) When taking a drink, don't worry about maintaining eye contact, look into your cup not over it.
4.) Not going to lie, I hate this one...sit up straight...ugh., moving on.
5.) Keep your elbows close to your sides when cutting food. And under no circumstance place your elbows on the table.
6.) Refrain from touching your face and from pulling out any food you dislike from your mouth.
7.) Don't blow on your food if it is too hot.
8.) If you need something out of reach, ask for someone to pass it to you. Do not reach across the table to get what you need.

Those are some pretty basic etiquette rules that will get you through any dinner without looking like a schmuck. Let me know if you have any other useful tips!

Talk soon,

Tilly