One of the great treasures of Kansas City is the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. In addition to some amazing exhibits (including one panel of Monet’s Water Lilies triptych), the Nelson boasts beautiful grounds and outdoor sculptures. For Kansas City natives, the Shuttlecock sculptures are iconic. From the website: The four, 18 feet tall… Continue reading Art & Tea: Shuttlecock Mug
I confess I haven’t made the recipe listed below, but I’m always on the lookout for tasty treats. What better way to celebrate my birthday, Cinco de Mayo, than with a margarita mug cake? I think making the cake in this mug would make it even better! Now the giveaway: I would like to… Continue reading Tea Party: Celebration and Giveaway!
Several friends recently sent me a link to the Buzzfeed article “27 Items All Tea Lovers Need in Their Lives.” I won’t repost the whole list here, but these were a few of my favorite items: #17 A Mug with a Cookie Container #22 Sugar Lace Doilies #23 Origami Tea Bags
I think I have that covered: The Mug: A custom order from Jennie the Potter The Socks: Pablo Blue by Knitting Pixie, in yarn by Two Windows Dye Company, using Signature Needles, US 1 Stiletto The Tea: The Republic of Tea Pomegranate Green
I just got back from a vacation to Virginia Beach. We primarily went to see family, but I managed to get in a little bit of tourism and shopping in as well. I love picking up a little souvenir from a trip – yarn or a mug will always remind me of a wonderful vacation.… Continue reading Tourism: Yarn & Tea
I don’t know exactly why, but lately I have been fascinated by the designs featuring cephalopods. I particularly like this Octopus Travel Mug by sewZinski: I am totally smitten with this Octopus in a Teacup print from Society6: Looking for something subtle? How about this pair of Navy Octopus Tall Mugs by Jessica Howard: And… Continue reading Teacessories: Kraken Me Up
The Knitting: Jurisfiction by Glenna C., Madeline Tosh Vintage in the Firewood Colorway The Mug: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Bronze. It doesn’t seem to be available any longer, but perhaps one of these would suffice?
I love ceramic mugs. So much that I use them for even more than sipping tea. I was reminded of that as I cleaned out my craft room on this snowy Sunday. I can’t give you details because this was a gift, but I’m betting it was purchased from a potter somewhere in Colorado: Rather… Continue reading Ceramic Mugs
I really love nothing better than a well executed pun. These mugs from Lenny Mud tickle my funny bone, and I’m sure I’d get a chuckle every time I sipped from them. These appear to be sold out, but I still dig ’em.
A day off from work means a little bit of this: The Mug: My favorite Kansas joke, available here. The Tea: The Republic of Tea, Hibiscus Key Lime The Knitting: Heart of the Mesa Mittens by Grace Schnebly, knit out of my handspun from fiber dyed by Southern Cross Fibre The Entertainment: Olympics!
