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February 7 2008, Thursday
Seriously, it’s only a teapot
To me, this is the most beautiful teapot in the whole world…
Mostly I think it’s because it’s mine, and I’ve had it since I was at university (hmm, nearly 9 years it must be). Also, because it’s that friendly round real teapot shape. And it’s white. I like the idea of being able to see when the inside is needing a clean. Same with mugs really. I like them white inside.
Anyway, there is a slight problem with the teapot:
One day, probably a bad day I’m guessing, I put the teapot down just a little too hard for it’s liking. At first I thought it would be ok, but you can see where the tea is seeping into the hairline fractures. Sooner or later it’s going to fall apart methinks. A new teapot needs to be procured. Problem is, I can’t just merrily wander into Boardmans and get a replacement that looks just like this one. It’s a bit far to go. And all the plain white teapots I’ve looked at here are just not right, even if they are round. So I searched on ebay and found a couple that I might grow to appreciate, but I’m still not sure about them. One is just the right shape, but is dark brown. The other is a cream art deco kind of thing. I felt that maybe something completely different would make up for not being able to get one exactly the same but I just can’t decide.
The fact is that I’m probably not going to really like any other teapot, because it’s not my old one. And why I should feel so strongly about a piece of crockery is beyond me. I mean, it’s just for putting tea in, right? It shouldn’t really matter.
But it does.
Sigh.
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At 6:30 on February 8 2008, Friday, Gareth commented:
Of course it matters. ..That is the perfect teapot. Heck - I want one too.
*heads off to Boardmans*
At 21:43 on February 12 2008, Tuesday, Vickie commented:
How about these : http://www.onetreehillpottery.com.au/Teapots.htm
At 9:55 on September 4 2008, Thursday, Ali commented:
I believe I have the same exact teapot from Ikea, and I was just about to put it on ebay because I think I’ve only actually used it once . . .
At 22:07 on September 13 2008, Saturday, Geena commented:
I don’t know where you are… but if you happen to be in the U.K., or don’t mind shipping + handling, you might want to ask this person: http://www.christinemisiak.co.uk/. She says she does restoration… I have a teapot I am mourning, too!
At 10:20 on February 25 2009, Wednesday, Denise Hunter commented:
Darling: It’s not just a teapot. Tea lovers bond with their teapots, I know just how you feel. I believe yours is made by Pristine Pottery which has gone out of business. I’m just sick that their teapots have been discontinued because they are perfectly shaped. Your best bet is to search the internet for one. Good luck!