Wednesday, December 8, 2010

My Tea-themed Tree

I never thought I'd say this, but I think I have too many teapot and teacup ornaments! Well, not really. It's just that I think the collection is outgrowing my little pink feather tree from Hobby Lobby.

An early Christmas gift from a girlfriend was this beautiful silver lamp, which really just seems to belong in this spot, doesn't it? (How did she know I'd been looking for a small lamp?)

On the other side, I used the silver tea service my husband picked up for me at a yard sale this year.

Despite all the great ornaments I've found this year, I think my favorite ornament for 2010 will probably be the "Alice in Wonderland" ornament from Hallmark, because it reminds me of going to see the new "Alice" movie with my nieces this year. I sure enjoy all the happy memories on this tree!

19 comments:

parTea lady said...

What a lovely display of tea theme ornaments. You have a nice collection and isn't it great to have some that are reminders of special events.

Deb said...

I could waste a whole morning just staring at this tree. I love it! This is the cutest tree I have ever seen and now I will be starting a new collection for my kitchen tree. thanks for such a fun idea. It is beautiful! Boy, I really enjoy your blog.Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5

Denise said...

Where ever did you find the tree topper?I just started building my collection of teapot ornaments this past year.I also tried adding my miniture teapots on too but they were all too heavy.Plese take a peak at my teapot tree. Merry Christmas Denise

Angela McRae said...

Denise, the "topper" is actually a pink teapot salt and pepper shaker!

GardenofDaisies said...

This is such a lovely little tree! I love all your teacup and teapot ornaments! Where do you find all of them?
I have three small teapot ornaments that hang on my tree, but I have never seen little teacups.

Heirlooms by Ashton House said...

What an enchanting vignette! That tea-themed tree is so lovely and the lamp is beautiful as well.

Bernideen said...

Looking darling here!

my cup of tea said...

Love your tree! Have not got mine out yet. Thank you for sharing yours!
~Donna~

Wonderland Soup said...

Seasons Greetings!
What a wonderful tree! I absolutely love it! Where on earth do you find the ornaments? They're fabulous. I write an Alice themed blog (there are a fair few tea references, if you're interested) and I'd love to be able to feature some of these ornaments.

Wonderland Soup said...

Aha! A little judicious clicking and scrolling, and I see your posts on the ornaments (and my word, aren't they lovely!)

Marilyn said...

Love you whole tea themed table and tree. Now I must go to Hallmark and see if they have that ornament. I still have room on my tea themed tree.

Anonymous said...

Dear Angela, that is the prettiest tree! The ornaments look great and I love the look of the teapot lamp, nearby. Hope you have a lovely Holiday Season, Joanie

Linda J. said...

I love your teapot tree and the table decor. I have outgrown two previous trees for my tea ornaments.

Ginger said...

What a pretty tree! Maybe you can find another tree on sale after Christmas. Then next year you can have 2 tea themed trees. :-)

Marilyn said...

You have a fabulous collection. I'd want to keep it up during the whole year. Your new lamp is also very sweet. Thanks for sharing. ♥♫

LESAPEA MUSINGS said...

I really love this. Kudos to you on a wonderful tea themed tree.

Lisa xx

ChaChaneen said...

Oh this is just lurvely! Too many cups? Certainly not. ha ha

By the way, your new holiday banner on the blog is sooooo cute!

Blessings,
Janeen

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Kathy Bo said...

I love the tree and ornaments! I almost ALMOST bought the pink tree this year! So sweet how you have decorated yours.