A Teapot to Make You Smile

In my kitchen, I have a shelf that holds a variety of teapots I have collected over the years. Some of them are quite elegant china pieces with tinges of gold coloring. Others are more everyday practical teapots that get used often. A third category of teapots that sit up on that shelf just make me laugh. They are whimsical, such as a penguin in a tutu or a couple dancing cheek to cheek (which, to be honest, I no longer have due to a tumbling accident).

I love the way teapots look, but I also drink a lot of tea. That is why when someone is thinking of me at Christmas or on my birthday, they often think of the teapot theme as a good guess for a card or a gift. I am always delighted to add a new teapot to my collection. (Did I mention that I have been known to drop or knock one over now and then? Klutsy, no?)

Appletree Design Blue Bird Teapot, 5-1/2-Inch

This little bluebird makes a very sweet teapot for someone who enjoys a cup of tea now and then. Look at the contrast between the tea bag and the pot to get a better idea of the size of this little bird. It comes in light blue, as shown, or white. Both have a little yellow beak from which to pour your tea. The wings and the little tuft on the lid are heart shaped, making this a nice gift for a sweetheart.

Elephant Teapot in Green

Do you love elephants the way I do? This green elephant would make a fun guest to have at tea time. His trunk pours out the tea and his sage green color would look nice on the table.

The rattan handle won't heat up, making this teapot convenient to pour.

 When my kids were small we loved the Horton the Elephant books by Dr. Seuss. Having a tea party with this fella would have been a fun activity.

Porcelain Butterfly & Dragonfly Teapot Trimmed in Gold Beautiful Tea Serveware

I love the design of this teapot. The butterflies, dragonflies, and bees make a pretty pattern along with the flowers and the leaves, and the shape of the pot is truly elegant.

The gold colored accents make this a teapot you'd be proud to use with special guests. Or you may prefer to display this piece of china in a special place. I have a plate in the same pattern, given to me by a sister, on which we serve special treats. This butterfly and dragonfly teapot would match the plate nicely. 

On both the eBay site and the Zazzle site, you can often find teapots that you won't see anywhere else. It's amazing how many vintage items that are no available in the stores pop up when someone is trying to sell off their collections on eBay.

Zazzle has so many small time designers that you're sure to find something to satisfy your individual taste, or you can even design your own teapot with your friend's name and date on it, maybe even their own cute face. The Zazzle teapots pictured below are from one of my Zazzle stores.

Thanks for looking at these teapots with me. I hope you have found one you like, either for yourself or as a gift for a friend.

Please leave me a note below to let me know you were here or to let me know what you think of the teapots on this page. I hope you had fun.