The Teapot Search

If you haven't met my adorable and lovely Grandma Dorothy, you are missing out. In fact, if you haven't met both of my grandmas, then you should. Because they are incredible, and I love them deeply. Grandma Robbie and Grandma Dorothy, you both mean the world to me.

The always classy and gorgeous Grandma Dorothy in her prime.

Oh, how I treasure this woman. 

Grandma Dorothy is my dad's mom. She was born December 6, 1920. To say she has lived a vibrant, rich, and cherished life would be an understatement. Something I love about my grandma, and my dad, for that matter, is her love of fine things. She was once a world traveler, and has beautiful relics and treasures from her experiences. One of my favorite ornaments on the Christmas tree is one she gave me from China. It has a hanging bell and I have always known it is mine, so I tend to favor it. Anyway, her home is chock-full of stunning pieces and figurines. My parents house is too, for that matter. Just before coming to England, we were going through some of her kitchen ware with her and took with us a beautiful casserole dish with a silver stand her parents got as a wedding present. Talk about history. She taught my dad, who taught me, to appreciate well made, beautiful artifacts.

Thus we have the teapot search. Before coming to England, I talked with my grandma about finding a true, authentic, fine bone china teapot. One I would have my whole life, which would serve as a reminder of my time here in England, and then eventually be passed on to my future daughter. It is the only physical thing I wanted to take away from my semester here. The incredible trips and memories I am making will be sufficient souvenirs.

Every place I go, I have eyes for this one teapot. While in London the first week, I found a few that were stunning. Of course, I didn't buy one as I hadn't seen all that England has to offer. Kensington Palace had beautiful sets, but I wanted to look more before buying one.

While in York, Erica and I walked into this upscale, classy store that reminded me of Barriers. But with way more fancy things, of course. This is England, people. I stumbled upon a gorgeous Wedgwood teapot that I almost purchased out of excitement. I spoke with the sales woman, and got the store information in case that becomes the teapot.

All this to say, I have not purchased my teapot, and the search is still on.
Here are the ones I am looking into. Leave some comments if you have suggestions for certain brands or stores I should look into.

Today is officially one week until our Scotland adventure! And I counted...we have 7 weeks before we come home. This week will include getting ahead with classes (hopefully!), staying warm, and drinking loads of tea. Apparently, a massive storm is coming to the UK and the hurricane like winds have already begun to swoop across Chester. Read more about it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24690552

Here's to finding the teapot and a productive week. XOXO my friends and fam!