Quilt Hoppin' with the Traveling Teapot

 

The month is coming to an end. My days as host and blog author for the traveling teapot are nearing the end. The little teapot has kept me very busy! But I've enjoyed the experience and the way that the little plum teapot opens doors for conversation with people along the way.



Recently Karleen took us along on a trip to a quilt shop so she could get her beautiful kaleidoscope quilt machine quilted.

 

We met some lovely tea ladies along the way.

 

You can read about our adventures on the Traveling Teapot blog. Just click the link and we'll see you there!

 

Teapot & Tea Soap

The traveling teapot has been worrying a bit about getting a bubble bath. Stop by the Traveling Teapot blog to learn about its adventures in making tea soap and more! See you there!

Lavender & Tea Time

 

It's already the end of June. I'm still blogging at The Traveling Teapot this month. You're invited to stop by and read about the adventures of the little plum teapot. I've been having fun hosting this month. Today's post is about tea time during alone times.

 

“Have you ever heard the wonderful silence just before the dawn? Or the quiet and calm just as a storm ends? Or perhaps you know the silence when you haven't the answer to a question you've been asked, or the hush of a country road at night, or the expectant pause of a room full of people when someone is just about to speak, or, most beautiful of all, the moment after the door closes and you're alone in the whole house? Each one is different, you know, and all very beautiful if you listen carefully.”

Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

Lunch with a Friend

The traveling teapot and I visited a friend and neighbor where we enjoyed a beautiful luncheon tea party and lots of conversation.

 I'm sharing about it today on the Traveling Teapot blog. Please stop by. I think you'll enjoy reading about Karleen's beautiful table decor and tasty menu!

Teapot Visits Tea Room

 

"The daintiness and yet elegance of a china teacup focuses one to be gentle, to think warmly and to feel close." 
Carol & Malcolm Cohen

 

The adventures of the traveling teapot can be read on the Traveling Teapot blog. I'm blogging there this month and would love to have you stop by. Today is a record of her visit to a tea room. Thanks!

Craftin' with Lavender

The lavender is beautiful in June! It's time to make lavender crafts! Years ago my children's Suzuki piano teacher taught me how to make lavender wands. She was a very special person, believing in embracing the whole child. Not only did she teach appreciation for music and how to play it well, but how to incorporate the little things of life --- like flowers, fine food, and beautiful art --- into one's scope.

After mastering the art of weaving lavender wands, it was easy to learn how to make lavender bottles, mussie tussies, and lavender baskets.

Today "the traveling teapot" and I teach how to make lavender wands --- step-by-step --- on the Traveling Teapot blog. You are welcome to stop by!