Teapots for the perfect cuppa

I was thinking about this months competition to win a fab Snapdragon tea cosie thanks to From The Wilde. This made me realise that the winner will need a great teapot to put underneath their fantastic tea cosie. So I have searched the web for stylish and unique teapots that will provide you with great cuppas day after day.

Imagine Pottery is based near Warminster and makes a great range of earthenware pottery items, including this lovely teapot. Each piece is handcrafted and then glazed in either blue, cream or green.

I love the clean lines and stylish design of this teapot by Helen Harrison of Kilnworks. You can purchase either a 2 or 4 cup pot and if you like the design there are other beautiful designed items of tableware to sit alongside it.

If you are looking for something more unusual then how about the Familia teapot? Designed by Ole Jensen for Normann Copenhagen and available in the UK from Bodie and Fou this teapot is sure to catch the eye and be a talking point for any afternoon tea.

The retro feel of this PomPom teapot by Hannah Turner is fantastic. It is perfect for using everyday, but without being just another teapot. Hannah also has a range of cats, owls, birds ceramics and as well as other beautiful tableware.

If you would like a teapot with a retro design then this vintage Art Deco teapot from Sable and Co would be ideal. A stylish addition to your tea table.

So treat yourself to a new teapot and enjoy your afternoon cuppa in style.

Tea Cosies to Keep Your Cuppa Warm

In celebration of this months fantastic competition to win a Snapdragon tea cosie thanks to From The Wilde I thought it would be appropriate to do a tea cosie blog. Tea cosies were a familiar sight on kitchen tables in the past, but then seemed to disappear. However, I am delighted to say that they are making a come back, perhaps this can be linked to the increasing popularity of baking and cupcakes. After all nothing goes better together than cake and a good cuppa.

As well as the beautiful Chicken tea cosie Snapdragon make this lovely caravan tea cosie also which is also stocked by From The Wilde, alongside designs by Poppy Treffry and Kittyeden.

 

Poppy Treffry's handmade tea cosie designs are stocked in a number of online shops. However, my favourite design is I think the Flower Power one stocked by Nettle Green. They also stock a range of Poppy Treffry cafetiere cosies.

                             

At Tea Pea Vintage you will find a range of items made from vintage and pre-loved fabrics created by Tanya Palmer. This lovely Bird of Hope tea cosie is just one example of Tanya's fantastic creations.

Made in the Highlands of Scotland by Jane Dunn this wonderful tea cosie is just the thing for keeping your cuppa warm and adding a touch of brightness to your kitchen. I just love the spots and the flower at the top. Jane set up Cosy Cosies when she first started selling tea cosies and has now expanded into iphone and hot water bottle cosies.

If bright spots aren't your thing then perhaps the elegant  tea cosie by Elizabeth Cook Design will be more your cup of tea - sorry couldn't resist! With a beautiful leaf pattern it will look good on any table.

Finally if you are looking for something more traditional then this knitted tea cosie from RE will be ideal. With a modern twist on an old favourite. I really like the different coloured squiggly tops.

All this talk of tea has made me very thirsty, so I am off to put the kettle on.

Win a Snapdragon Tea Cosie - From The Wilde

Thank you to Helen at From The Wilde for our fabulous October giveaway. The Snapdragon chicken tea cosie - £44.95 - is a stylish way to keep the pot warm for another cup or two.

From The Wilde is an eclectic collection of products from some of Britain's most exciting and contemporary designer makers, artists and illustrators. The artists are carefully selected to provide you with a fantastic range from kitchenwares through to fine art. Every part of the collection is 100% handmade using carefully sourced materials to ensure the best quality. If you have a love of the countryside and nature then this website allows you to have a small piece ''From The Wilde'' in your own home. My favourites have to be the wols by Chain of Daisies, who wouldn't love one of these in their home, and the beach hut cushion by Jo Fulham perfect for a seaside feeling everyday.

So how can you win this great prize? Simply follow my blog and one of the blog followers will be drawn at random on the 31st October 2010.

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