Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Tea Time


I'm really a coffee girl. One big cup every day, and I like the strong stuff. But when I'm sick with a cold like I am now, or when I'm just feeling down, there's nothing like a cup of tea. More than the tea, though, I'm sure these kettles and teapots would do wonders to lift my spirits.


Michael Morarity was inspired by steampunk in his design for this tea kettle, but unfortunately it's only a concept. Someone needs to put this thing into production! [via The Design Blog]


My best friend went on an eBay quest a while back to find a vintage Bodum Ottoni Stovetop Kettle. It's now sitting pretty on her stove, and I'm jealous.



I just love these sweet ceramic tea sets by Vancouver artist Heather Braun-Dahl.


This is the tea kettle I have, designed by Michael Graves for Alessi. I was lucky enough to inherit it from my great aunt, but sadly, it's missing the little birdie that makes it whistle.


The Pito Tea Kettle by architect Frank Gehry is also made by Alessi. It screams mid-century modern, but Gehry only designed it in 1992.

I hope you enjoyed your tea break!
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21 comments:

  1. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I definitely crave tea and honey when I'm under the weather!

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  2. samantha ramageJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    feel better my dove! i heart tea :) try bengal spice by celestial seasonings (the one with the tiger on the box) it is my FAVE!

    xo
    sami

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  3. A BRIT GREEKJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Saw the Blaue Blume range a while back cos I love tea, especially Earl Grey! Their range is awesome, especially the sugar bowl!
    I am also a coffee girl too, more so than ever since I reside in Greece!
    x.o.x.o

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  4. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Ahh it's such a shame your kettle is missing the whistle, especially when it's so cute!

    www.blahblahbecky.co.uk

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  5. kJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I actually have my eye out for a cool tea kettle!

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  6. Diana MieczanJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Those are such a cute tea pots:) I drink tons of green tea during the winter and I adore getting new and fun tea pots:) Happy day, darling

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  7. NoelaniJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I actually saw on the news last night how we are especially vulnerable to getting sick with weather like this, due to the repeated "trauma". My husband is not convinced, but I totally feel like I am fighting something post blizzard #4! Feel better!

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  8. Jaime @ laviejaimeJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    the Gehry one is really cool... i have a cute mustard yellow one :)

    stay warm!

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  9. Jennifer FabulousJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    These tea pots are just darling! I would buy one of these just to have an excuse to invite my friends over for tea. ;)

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love the Blau Blume tea pot. I need that for guests. I'm with ya...I'm a coffee girl. xo Mish

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  11. Alison KinseyJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    those ceramic sets are so whimsical!
    you're going to think i'm a freak, but i've actually never tried tea before. i kinda want to though!

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  12. MarissaJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Wait, what?! Did I read that correctly? Ok, when I see you in New York, we're going to get you a nice cup of yummy herbal tea. I can't even imagine how you've gotten through life so far, Kinsey. ;)

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  13. A Stylized HysteriaJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I am equally shocked at Kinsey having near tried tea! What madness!! I'm partial to the first teapot- it's cheeky (as the Brits would say). So I've been taking Zicam like you suggested- I hope it works for me and I hope you feel better soon. I owe you a shirt!

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  14. MarissaJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    A shirt? What are you talking about?

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  15. Rebecca MaureenJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I'm originally from Boston & I have to say between Philly and Boston...Boston is way cooler. There I said it!

    p.s. Speaking of cool. This is the coolest teapot ever & I could just imagine what people would say when you tried to serve them tea in this. I would love it!

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  16. Ashley [Free Honey]January 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    That first tea kettle is such a babe! Haha, I'm a coffee girl all the way, (and back again), but I do like tea in the afternoons or at night. Especially the kind of tea that has it's health benefits listed out for me, because then I can feel healthy and superior just by sipping a cup!

    xo, Ashley

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  17. 3ate4January 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Love the detail on it.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh I love teapots. I have the most adorable little white elephant teapot. My boyfriend tried to tuck it away in the cupboard but gave up after a few months and it now has its own personal counter space. Besides, elephants are good luck! x

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  19. justagirlLauraFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I drink tea all the time, had to give up coffee when I got mono/liver infection and my body just couldn't handle it. These tea kettles/pots are wonderful (yours is my fav!). Sadly I have a stupid tea kettle from Target. Sigh, maybe one day.

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  20. A.n.EFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    I'm a Tea girl myself, 95% of the time! Love collecting curious teapots. I actually never expected that my fav would be Frank Gehry's... not always his fan, but the kooky dynamic shapes and play between polished metallics and timber. Love it.

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  21. monster cakesFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    AH I love these kettles! Thanks for sharing! And thanks for stopping by my blog. : ) Yours is too cute! I can't wait to start searching through the archives. xo

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