Who in the world could resist a teapot? Don’t stop to answer that, it’s a rhetorical question. However, it could be a great topic for a psychology master’s program dissertation. Fortunately there is a teapot for every personality, mood and occasion, including teapot resistors.
So shopping for a teapot is not a ho hum slam bam expedition to the mall or Amazon’s website. If I am losing you, think about going to an animal shelter searching for the perfect pet. Choosing is difficult, because each potential pet is unique and endearing in their own special way. The same applies to teapots, which have personalities too. Some are just too too cute for words. Others, darling, are sophisticated and at times enjoy making other teapots feel dowdy.
The prim teapots, bright eyed and sweet, love being used for morning tea. While the sensual pots loath being used any time before noon. Okay is everyone is on my train now? Get your ticket out, the conductor is coming.
With so many choices of teapots and endless permutations of personalities and moods, oh dear what to do? This would have been the time to mention hand wringing to complete the visual. I stopped myself. I realized I had literally never witnessed anyone wring their hands as a sign of stress. I suspect that piece of body language went out of fashion at the same time it was prudent to have smelling salts handy for women fainting right and left.
I am sure dear readers, you have jumped ahead of me with the obvious conclusion. A person needs multiple teapots! There the problem is solved.
Guess what? The solution becomes even simpler. Can you believe this? Wild Goose Tea features a wonderful eclectic selection of pots from the wacky eccentric pots from the United Kingdom, to richly patterned ethnic pots of Tunisia and Poland, to the elegant Franz Porcelain teapots from China with stops in between.
The train has stopped at the station. Hop off, stretch your legs and check out the teapots in the station’s gift shop.
Fairin Woods says
Hi Carol, I am delighted to have read your post and your about page. Wow, tons of fun packed into each post. I’m inspired. Must plan an occasion to use one of our tea pots from the back of the shelf. Will dust her off first! And next stop, your online store……..
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I love the comparison to selecting a pet to fit in with the whole family. I never thought about choosing a teapot in the same way. 🙂
Carol says
See how you feel next time you are in a store with numerous teapots to choose from. There’s the test.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
You really do have a beautiful selection of teapots and each one definitely has its own personality. I think the one with the bird that is pictured in this post is my favorite 🙂
Carol says
Wow, I am impressed you could pick a favorite. A woman who knows her mind.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
The teapot in the photo is so pretty. I received a really cute from (my favorite animal) teapot for Christmas.
addie | culicurious says
My husband would have endless teapots if I were to allow it. 😉 He loves them. The one you feature in that picture is so pretty and delicate looking. Love it!
Carol says
You must have a most wonderful husband to appreciate teapots. It makes me quite curious about him.
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
That teapot in the photo may be the most beautiful teapot I’ve ever seen. And, fyi, I am the proud owner of 4 teapots…thank you very much. 🙂
Carol says
You and I are kindred souls. Teapots are so cool in that they are functional useable art.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
Is that a teapot?? It looks so elegant!
Carol says
Yep, it sure it a teapot. But it also serves as a wonderful piece of art it’s off duty time!
marcie says
Carol, the teapot in the photo looks like a work of art — it’s so colorful and looks so well-made. It’s absolutely beautiful! 🙂
Carol says
Marcie, Franz Porcelain is extraordinarily well made. Your wouldn’t find it at Target. I am attracted to color also and the teapot colors in person are dazzling.
Simi says
This is a gorgeous tea pot. I love collecting tea pots and loved reading your post.
Carol says
Really—-a teapot collector. Well I am very pleased to meet you. Thank you for browsing my site. You might read the ‘About Me’ section which tells how I got into all of this. It’s tongue and check, but the gist of it is true.
Vanessa says
OMG that is beautiful! I would be far too scared to use it though 😉
Carol says
Using a teapot like this, is like going to an elegant restaurant ‘steeped’ in ambiance. It makes you feel special. So by using a beautiful or fun teapot not only do you feel special, but the person to whom you are serving the tea to also feels special. If you give one as a gift, then the person receiving the gift thinks about you each time they use it. Smiles—-Thank you for stopping by and lingering awhile.