Somebody said in the comments to Sparking's post about Teapot Karma, that we would all like to send her a teapot.
That was my first reaction, too.
Then I thought -- why not?
I found this teapot high on the shelf in the back of my pantry -- haven't used it in a while and I wanted to share it with you -- Sparking.
I've got some fantastic tea leaves here, I'll put the kettle on and scrounge up some cookies (or biscuits for our Canadian buddies).
Spotted Mind brought over her favorite teapot, too.
And I found this one hiding in the cabinet, too.
It reminds me of one of those Sparking described. 
The buzzer just went off on the oven -- mmmmm, don't they smell good?
Does anybody have some honey? I have some half-n-half leftover from Christmas and I've got a bowl of sliced lemons. Would someone like to try this Chocolate Chai I bought the other day?
Outside Myself is here and has brought this delicate teapot, too? Let's see what shall we brew in this one, chamomile?
Another teapot -- from Sparking herself -- and like her a little funky.
AND she brought scones!
C.K. Dexter Haven sent over this beautiful blue teapot! It's just like the one her daughter gave her. Since it's late, let's have some more chamomile.
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I love you all so much. Open Salon means a lot to me - deeply so.
Thank you...thank you. Now I'm at a loss for words.
::feeling::
I do not have any teapots in my home, but I PMed you a link to one that I picked out for Sparking.
:-)
Awesome idea!!
I'm happy to add your teapots to the mix, or we could have a traveling tea party -- and each hostess present their own teapots. Makes no never mind to me -- I just hope that Sparking can see the beauty of those teapots is still with her.
the floral teapot has bergamot.
This was a very loving and thoughtful post.
Rated and appreciated.
Yes, please!!
You all are so lovely.
:)
Gotta get back to work! ;0
And I love the funky teapot!
Thanks for doing this.
:-)
I'll send her my Netti,
and old mead wine jugs.
What a way to clean up.
I got a few cracked pots.
I will go mail tomorrow.
I do have a autographed book addressed to her from Robert H. Deluty. I have one for Geezer94. John E. Moss etc. Yes, kindness.
I will never look at a teapot the same way again. I'll get a teapot with a whistle.
I keep `singing`
She's a little teapot short and sweet,
She's a sparking
and a cup tisane
a cup of honey
with green tea
That's what OS has done for many of us. And that's why we had this little tea party today. To offer up to one of our own that glimpse of how valuable she is. That's pretty much what we do every day through our posts, through our comments and pm's.
So thank you Sparking, for giving us all this chance to say how beautiful you are -- the gift is really ours, because it feels pretty damn good to be on the giving side.
Much love to you dear one. Keep writing. We'll keep the water hot.
R
You all gave a lot to me, in such an unexpected way, and I am overwhelmed. When I let those teapots go a long time ago, I never expected a round of new ones. My first one came this past summer. New ones arrived today.
The joys of healing are indeed miraculous. I want to shout this news from the rooftops sometimes - but instead I find a way to do it in my writing (I hope). I don't like to minimize pain but I want to show what is on the other side - that is worth walking through it. I hope I do that a little.
I really am at a loss for words now, or maybe I've said it. Thank you.
Rated.
Thoth: then you came to the right place. What's your favorite tea?
AtHomePilgrim: Some snowflake tea, with honey?
My Canadian aunt set out tea and treats every day at 4'clock whether there were guests or not. They came from a mysterious place (to my child's mind) called the patisserie. Lovely post, lovely memories. r