This cute little teapot has a story to tell.
If any of you find it vaguely familiar, it is because Patty, at Lemon Lane Cottage, so graciously sent me a teacup and its saucer some months ago, that just happens to match. I drooled over photos of that teacup until I found it one day on my doorstep. Thanks Patty!
This design is called “Ginger’s Window.” And inside the little tag is written: “May God open the window of Heaven for you.” And…”All things grow with love.”
I Googled all this one day and lo and behold, this teapot, brand new and still in the original box, was listed on eBay. I rushed over to see it. I was the only bidder. And I won.
The cozy little teapot was mailed to me by mid December. I waited and waited. I watched the tracking number. Then one day I saw it was in Tulsa. I couldn’t wait to get it.
It didn’t come.
I checked the tracking number the next day. And it had left Tulsa. And been sent to Baltimore! I emailed the woman from eBay. She couldn’t imagine what on earth had happened.
I was this close to having my precious little teapot!
We waited. She got in touch with Baltimore. It appeared to have been lost. It went completely off the radar on December 18. I wasn’t going to have my teapot for Christmas. If it was lost, I wouldn’t get it at all…
The day after Christmas I opened the front door to see what the weather was like. There was a box on the small porch. I picked it up and took it inside. I still didn’t know what it was.
I took it to the table and started tearing it open. My teapot! And after it’s long and arduous journey, nothing was broken!
So that is the story of the cozy little teapot…that matches the teacup and saucer…that made its way from Patty’s house to mine.
Miracles do happen.
So so sweet. I love that little story. Teapot and teacup are just adorable. Looks precious with all your cute Te-accessories. You know I love your sugar box and I LOVE your little red creamer!!! Happy New Year!!!
Karen
What a beautiful teapot! I’m so glad it finally made its way to your door.
What a journey your little teapot of love made to get to your door. I believe it made it to you at just the right time….no accident about it. So happy to be a part of such a lovely vignette and story. Happy New Year dear friend.
Brenda, it is darling! Don’t you just love it when you find something that makes your heart go pitter pat! And how very like Patty to send you that tea cup. She is a wonderful lady. I have had the pleasure of getting together with her a few times now, and she is as warm and wonderful in person, as she is on her blog.
Happy New Year!!
xo KRis
Oh Brenda what a lovely storey and beautiful little tea pot. Enjoy my friend with a nice hot cup of tea
What a wonderful story Brenda. So glad you finally got it, and it is just adorable:)
Now that’s a cheery story! Have you made any tea? Or is it simply decorative? Such a lovely teapot that has survived such a long journey deserves to be used!
xo
Claudia
I do believe in miracles, Brenda.. I’m so glad you found the “cozy” little teapot on Ebay, you won it and it finally found it’s way to your “cozy” little house.. I know tea will taste delicious out of it and the cozy little cup you have to go with it.. How fabulous is that ?
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Happy New Year !
Hugs, Charlotte in Va. We were haveing a bit of snow but it’s gone now.
What a great story! I love that you waited and waited with such anticipation and then finally received it like a surprise. Aren’t those the best gifts? It is so cute and you were lucky to find one to match the cup.
You will cherish that little cute teapot all the more now{**
Brenda, if only that little teapot could talk! She’d have tales to tell you! I’m so glad she found her way home to you. The inscription is beauitful. Wish I could come over for tea w/you, that would be such fun!
It’s beautiful, Brenda!! It must have wanted to visit the beautiful east coast before heading your way! A teapot with a sense of adventure, how lovely!!! Happy New Year to you!!!
Donna
So cute, and what great weather to have a pretty pot and cup to drink your tea from ! Happy New Year!
I just adore this set! I had the teapot at one time….don’t have a clue where it is….time to destash for sure!
I am so glad it showed up! I had a similar problem with a package also….USPS swore they had delivered it on the 24th, I didn’t get it until two days after Christmas…but I was so happy I got it at all! 
Enjoy your wonderful set!
YAY!!
And the Bible tells us “All good things come to those who wait.”
It is adorable and I am so glad for you!
Patty is the sweetest thing ever. We would have the best time if you lived near and could join our monthly little blogger coffee ands…. We have the best time. I will head into the Educ. Supply store Monday and get the box ready for you. We went by today but they were closed for the Christmas week.
Yep, that’s a special teapot. It traveled all over. Where did it start from in the first place. What a tease to make it to Tulsa then take off again. So glad it came. See, their are miracles.
What a fun story. That has to be the cutest little tea-pot EVER. I’ll bet tea will taste divine from it. That long journey it took to find you means you were meant to have it. Now, just don’t go droppin’ it. Hugs, Deb
Hi Brenda! You post today is so so cute and I loved reading about your traveling teapot…it found its way back home to Tulsa where it belongs to be right along side your beautiful tea cup…I love Rose tea and I drink it all the time~wish I could come drink some with you Brenda…God works his miracles all in time…he seen you never gave up so neither did he is making sure it arrived to you all in one piece too!!! Thats a miracle!!! Love ya! Carol
How wonderful to finally, get your tea pot! It’s perfect and lovely. So glad you found it and so glad you finally got it.
Pat
and what a sweet little teapot it is
Oh- How cute. It is really sweet and I love the story behind it- xo Diana
And you will treasure it even more now! How sweet! Happy New Year my friend!
It’s just so cute.
If your adorable teapot could talk…I bet it would have some wonderful stories to tell about its journey to your house.
Happy New Year!
~Cindy
What a sweet story! I’m sure you’ll appreciate it all the more now.
Jeanette
I’m so glad it finally made its way to you. It is a pretty little teapot. I’ve always wondered what stories my packages could tell of their journeys when they take months and months to get here. Best wishes for the new year, Tammy
That is the cutest little teapot! What a story! Thank goodness the seller packaged it so carefully so that it would not break while it traveled everywhere ! : )
I’m so glad your teapot got to it’s destination–but it does make a wonderful story. It’s a beautiful set.
Hugs for the New Year,
Dru
Brenda, the same thing happened to me one year with a gift from a friend. She lives near Dallas and I’m in Houston, so she was shocked to check the tracking number on the book she’d shipped and see it had arrived in . . . Richmond, VA! Like your darling teapot, it eventually turned around and headed back to Texas for a happy ending, though. Your cup and pot are too cute for words. May you enjoy them in a much improved new year!
Its a wonderful little teapot…I am happy it found its way home…blessings
Hi Brenda,
I just LOVE your new teapot that goes with your teacup & saucer!! Do you know who the maker of these pieces is? Would love to add it to my collection of teapots as well. Thanks and Happy New Year!! Sandy B
Adorable and the perfect addition to your adorable home.
That teapot was meant to find you and the teacup to match! Very Sweet!
hugs, Linda
I’m so happy you got your teapot. What a great belated Christmas gift. It is so beautiful I hope you get to enjoy a pot of tea with it every morning.
What a sweet tale! You’ll smile every time you make tea in your traveling tea pot!
So happy your teapot arrived!
- The Tablescaper
Brenda thank you for sharing such a “sweet story” The scripture passage says it all
“Taste and see that the Lord is good” Having trouble with my keyboard and I cannot get it to make a period for the end of my sentences>>>>>>>>> The teapot and cup and saucer will also go with that lovely set of dishes you recently showed with all the colours you love> >>> It is stories such as this that should be handed down in the family for your grandchildren> Holy and Blessed New Year
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” His mercy endures forever. God sent you a wonderful message in this story of your special teapot! Blessings for the new year to you, Brenda!
I Love your teapot.
And the sweet matching cup .
I saw a cup exactley like that one on another Blog.It use to be one called Daisy Cottage.
She doesnt write there anymore.But That little cup is on her pages.
Dont know if she has more than one-but(just dreamin)Wouldnt it be neat if she would send hers to you?Then youd have a real set.
How wonderful! So glad your teapot made it to you. Happy New Year!
I love the story, Brenda, and I love the teacup that goes with the teapot, too. Thank you for sharing. Made me smile.
Happy New Year! May 2013 be filled with equally lovely surprises for you!
XO,
Sheila