Monday, November 17, 2014

Spotting tea in unexpected places

I just love being surprised when I discover "teatime" in an unexpected place. This weekend, that place was Staples, the office supply store. Can you guess what this is?

If you guessed a journal, you would be correct. Journals are very important to my writing life, and I never seem to have enough of them. I usually have at least three or four extras on hand in case of emergency, and a writing emergency is simply having a new idea that requires its own journal!

This one is nice and thick, and I was pleasantly surprised such a nice quality journal was just $12.99. Even the young woman at the checkout admired it, asking where in the store I'd found it. (The gift section, where they have some really lovely things.) This new journal is absolutely perfect for the notes I'm about to start making in preparation for next year's Saturday teatime project, which is still in the planning stage. It's very, very different from anything I've ever done here before, and I can't wait to start!

I also like to look through the calendars when I'm out shopping in late fall, and this mini calendar (about 7 x 7 inches) features quotes by Karen Kingsbury, an inspirational author several friends have recommended to me but whom I've not actually read yet. Still, I liked the look of this $2.99 calendar, and when I flipped it over to see the images on the back …

… I realized this was just my cup of you-know-what!

11 comments:

  1. What great tea finds, Angela! You are definitely gifted with a knack for finding tea related things. And your blog readers are blessed that you share them.

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  2. Your tea radar was working well!

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  3. You and Mary are in competition for the best shopper award!

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  4. Staples???? You find the best stuff!!! Looking forward to hearing about your tea project!
    Ruth

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  5. You find the best "tea" surprises! Wow!

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  6. Beautiful journal. Love all the details on it.

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  7. Great find Angela. I tried to find the cardinal teapot like you just bought but they were sold out. I have a collection of cardinal decor and it would have been a nice addition.

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  8. This just makes me grin from ear to ear. Your happiness shows. Hugs.

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  9. Heading to Staples today and hoping I find a special calendar or journal. Love!

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