When you open the little latch look at what you find inside! Isn't it great?
I rest my tea on this sweet little table when I am reading magazines researching interesting topics for my blog.
Do you like my new my green and gold tea cup!
Actually it is not really new and it is green not just because it is a pretty shade of green. It has been recycled...In a previous life it used to be a teacup candle!
Isn't this is a wonderful idea? If I was a crafty person who knew how to make candles I would love to make tea cup candles with some of the teacups that I have found at yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets.... hmmm...maybe I need to learn how to make teacup candles!
Something Beautiful
Maybe Martha could teach me how to make teacup candles? I think I might just have found myself a new project...I am going to learn how to make candles!
I had better get this post published and start researching candle making but before I go I just want to thank the following ladies for hosting these wonderful linky parties today:
Linda's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays, Marty's Tabletop Tuesday, Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday,Wanda Lee's Tuesday Tea for me and Thee, Sandi's Tea time Tuesday and Terri and Martha's Tea Cup Tuesday!
I am also linking to the Prior Lives Party.So, it's time to make another cup of tea and sit in my big comfy club chair and learn about the art of candle making. If you have any tips for a beginner like me please do pass them on!
Best wishes for a wonderful week,
Natasha In Oz
Hi Natasha
ReplyDeleteA lovely comfy chair, a pile of magazines and a cup of Yorkshire tea, a day of bliss!!! Jackie in UK.
Such a great post. You are right, that place was so comfy to relax.
ReplyDeleteummm...this is a delightful post, dear heart.
ReplyDeleteFirst off...I am in total love with your big comfy and good looking chair. Perfect spot to 'research'..:))
Next, the table is awesome!! Just love that..
Your teacup is so pretty and you are doing a heck of a job on your mosaics. They are fabulous!! I love the way you photograph things...
And....ME, TOO !! I want to learn to make candles...won't it be fun.!
I am sooo not crafty and I often think I can do something crafty and then I think, "what WAS I thinking ??"
love, bj
I love love love that brown leather chair! It looks so cozy to stretch out in!.
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Brenda
Definitely looks like a cozy place to curl up with a cup of tea and relax. I love the table! When I was a little girl, my mother used to make candles. I used to love watching her create different shapes and designs as well as the colors and different textures she would use. I think it would be an interesting project.
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HI Natasha,
ReplyDeleteThank you somuch for visiting my blog the other day! I think you should enter the challenge you've already done the hard work - finding all these wondeful photos of beautiful things
I LOVE that table. It is so unusual and I love the inside.
ReplyDeleteYour den does look like a cozy place to enjoy your cup of tea. Yorkshire tea is one of my regular morning brands, along with PG Tips and London Cuppa.
ReplyDeleteThat silver chest does make a great looking table and the teacup candles are so pretty.
Love the teacups! Be blessed. Cindy
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes,
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to make those tea cup candles too. Wouldn't they make a pretty favor or small gift? If you make one, please share your efforts step by step. Until then, enjoy your tea-time.
Cheers,
Debi
You do have the perfect spot to research. Your post is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMartha does have instructions on how to make these teacup candles and you will have no problem doing them. I am excited to see them.
I would love to share with the other tea ladies on my meme. Looking forward to following you and hope you will follow us too.
Pam
May I join you? What a cozy spot to settle in and have a cup of tea and read...love it!
ReplyDeleteI adore all of the teacup candles what a wonderful use for all of those one of a kind teacups and saucers we have laying around!
Beautiful!
Enjoy!
Cathy
Natasha..I LOVE your silverware box table. So lovely. Tea cup candles, what a wonderful idea! Enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog :)
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Gail
That does look like a cozy chair, I love leather! Love all the pretty tea cups too and I love candles in them! Come say hi :D
ReplyDeleteOh, what a cozy spot to have a spot of tea and read a magazine! That chair looks sooo comfy and I adore your little side table! I love teacup candles! I haven't actually made one yet but I have oftentimes placed a votive in a teacup. Love it! Thanks for sharing and thanks for joining me for Tea Time. Have a beautiful day.
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Sandi
Yes !!! tea time.......again.laugh and joy !!!.....together with you my moment of the day.....my dear Natascha......happy evening...thanks for the tea!!! hugs Ria.....
ReplyDeletethe perfect place to 'research'...how cozy and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi :) Your chair looks so inviting and cozy, and what a perfect spot to relax and "research" thru the magazines, lol!
ReplyDeleteHappy Teacup Tuesday!
Warmest, Brenda
What a family treasure to have the lovely cutlery table. Items handed down are so meaningful.
ReplyDeleteI have made a few candles - tapers. Actually they were thin tapers, very thin tapers because I got very tired of dipping them. Pouring the melted wax would be a faster way to go.
Look forward to the pictures of your tea cup candles!
Hi Natasha,
ReplyDeleteThis black and white teacup is stunning. Love that. You have always so creative ideas. I love the tea cup canles, too.
Greetings, Johanna
The candle teacups are such a GREAT idea! The closest I've come to making one is to put a votive in a demitasse! These are so much nicer!
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Amy
Well, you see the brown leather chair IS for more than reading magazines...you have a new project all lined up! Can't wait to see your candles!
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Jane
I can see my self in yr chair, doing research!
ReplyDeleteI know you can buy the way pellets (bees wax so they will small nice too) Altered Element, they ship from the UK world wide, you can always add scented oils. But I am sure they will sell simalr stuf close to home have a nosey on the internet you could be making loads before you know it
Love Danw xx
Funny, I posted about these at Mother's Day.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.smittenbybritain.com/2010/05/mothers-day-teacup-candle.html
Hello Natasha- I love all of your teacups, but especially the green and black striped one. Does it have a picture inside? You den looks so cozy and I love the side table and memories that go with. If you want to learn how to make a teacup candle I made a tutorial on my craft blog http://appleshoe.blogspot.com/2010/04/teacup-candle.html Take care.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely table. Candle making, that sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Natasha, I love the teacup candles and there's a lovely stall with lots and lots of vintage ones here at Greenwich Market in London. That's where I bought my vintage bowl that gave me so much inspiration a while back... Such a charming idea. Love from London x
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha. What a beautiful pictures. Almost real. I just stopped to make myself a cup of tea and joined your blog again.
ReplyDeleteBye, Lilian
Oh what a perfect place to sit and relax with a cup of tea and enjoy a good magazine. Love your beautiful teacup candles. They are just stunning. So pretty. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGreat tea cup collection! I am trying to make a blog button and failing miserably with it. Thanks for offering to link back to me... :O)
ReplyDeleteI love these Tea-up candles..I have made them & they are very pretty. I love the cups especially.. I made them years ago before there was blogging so I wish i had a post on it..Anyway Hi..I’m Barb….I am from TTA & Santa’s Gift Shoppe. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
ReplyDelete& get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!
Hi Natasha: You are too cute! I vote that Natasha learns to make the candles and she teaches Martha! What do you think about that? I am a fast learner and I can be at your house this evening. What a great time we could have. I could be your assistance! I like that! I am going to try and find out what I can about making candles. It does sound like fun. I will be back. It is almost 6 pm in the States so shall we start at 7? LOL! Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteLove your comfy tea post. And yes, tea cup candles are fun to make!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you can make tea cup pin cushions as well.
So much fun to be had!
Hugs,
Terri
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
A gorgeous room full of comfy cozie furniture...
ReplyDeleteI recieved a cup and saucer candle for Christmas last year from a dear friend...great idea for gifts!
Have a sweet week Natasha,
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Hi Natasha!!
ReplyDeleteI love your chair and ottaman it looks so comfortable. Good luck learning to make teacup candles, maybe you could do a tutorial once you learn how:)The tea lloks so good I'm going to go make a cup! Love the cup,
:) Michelle
Now that is one terrific spot to sit and read, I mean, research!!
ReplyDeleteAnd that table is magnificent!!
Your tea cup is lovely and I too wish I know how to make tea cup candles!!
Debbie
As a candle fan I just love this idea Natasha.
ReplyDeleteyes I wouldnt mind making some teacup candles too, will have to try and find a blog post on how to! Love your cutlery canteen by the way, they usually make a few $$ on ebay I have found. Might be fun filling it up with nice cutlery again too!
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Lovely cup! I do like the striking difference of the dark green and white....very different from most patterns that all seem to be soft pastels. I had to smile at the cup that resembled cross-stitch....I've been on a bit of a stitching blitz lately. I wonder if the pattern on the cup could be replicated in stitches....
ReplyDeleteI love the teacup candles. Lord knows I have plenty of teacups to make some!
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha! LOVE all your teacups today!.. especially that cross stitch floral teacup!! I think it would be lots of fun making them, and have thought of trying it myself, but just never got around to it. I can't wait to see YOURS, if YOU do!... Enjoy your day, and have a great weekend! ~tina
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely room to have your Tea as you relax! I adore the cutlery table! How wonderful it is! Love you recycled your lovely cup! I used to make candles with my daughter. She just loves making candles! She will be 29 this year, you brought back a lot of memories. Maybe even a Birthday Gift for her. She hasn't made any candles for a while, so buying all the things she need to would be a fun Birthday! So sorry I haven't been visiting. I long too, but I've taken another bad fall and limited. I will still have Tea Time Tuesday, and one day hope to catch up on all I have missed. I have so longed to visit! Have fun making candles! Can't wait to see what you do, Please share it here on Tea Time Tuesday! You are going to have so much fun making your candles! PS I do love your cutlery table!!!!
ReplyDeletei am so thrilled to have you at my party. i love your table top. what a clever reuse, and i really like the latches. the teacup is super sweet,too. i hope you have time too look around at the other part posts, some great stuff
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Hi Natasha, I saw the teacup candles on Pinterest! I have an easy tutorial for making teacup candles out of old candles, HERE.
ReplyDelete-caroline @ c.w.frosting
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