Teapot Tuesday- Halloween!

Hi Folks, 

Halloween is only a few days away, so this Tuesday’s teapot is an amazingly adorable pumpkin teapot by Sorelle. 

I've only recently discovered Sorelle Porcelain, but what I've seen so far has been exceptional, quirky and very “old meets new”- I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for their tea sets.

All their teapots are handcrafted, and the company is run by 2 Italian sisters ("sorelle" means "sisters in Italian) who design everything themselves- there’s a video of them making them here. 

Happy Halloween! 

Hayley xxx

Teapot Tuesday- Dutch Style!

Hi Folks,
Its Teapot Tuesday!  I've just come back off holiday from the wonderful, beautiful city of Amsterdam and am feeling rather inspired. So on that note todays teapot is by Delftware -this iconic Dutch-style blue and white pottery made in Delft, Netherlands. I saw some wonderful ones here and there on my holiday.  

This one is an interesting example, 19th century, with a flower bud finial (thats the little knob on the lid), and decorated with scenes of dancers and musicians it also and comes with its own stand and warmer (very Dutch- they like to keep things warm and anything a bit DIY). Delfte China goes back nearly 500 years, so if you wanted an antique Delfte teapot for your collection- there are plenty about online or in the Netherlands themselves- just one of many reasons to visit Amsterdam I say. 
Danke, 
Hayley