Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Salder Brown Betty

Such a handsome Sadler teapot, vintage, great character. Brown Betty with gold accents, roses and pastel flowers.
 Just the style I love to find while out thrifting.
 Setting it into the backseat - the spout fell off. It had been glued on and I hadn't noticed. Usually I check the spout, rim and base for chips. Never thought to check the spout join.
Looked at the teapot for a day or so and decided it needed a goodbye to its original use with dignity. My Thanksgiving bouquet needed to be redone. A small juice glass, vintage metal flower frog, my clippers and the flowers turned the teapot
into a vignette with the old chiming clock.
I may reattach the spout another day.



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  1. Rob HuntOctober 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Sweet Tea Pot nice reuse wttyl

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  2. AbbyOctober 10, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful before...and gorgeous after!! I love your creativity!! I found a lidless, gorgeous teapot for a quarter not long ago...had visions of various uses but it has been used for a creamer ever since I bought it. Such a perfect size & so darned pretty that I enjoy using it! 😊 Love those bargains, don't we?!

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  3. PamelaOctober 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    What great treasures! Thanx for sharing them at THT!

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  4. DianeOctober 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Great floral arrangement! You can see you really have a talent for design.

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  5. Donna WilkesOctober 10, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Lovely repurpose for the teapot. I am glad you decided to love it warts and all!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  6. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsOctober 11, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    What do they say if you end up with lemons make lemoade yours turn out great. The flowers looked great in the teapot.
    Denise

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  7. Mrs. BOctober 11, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Too bad about the spout, but I love how you still found a purpose - it's a great teapot!

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  8. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Great repurpose..lovely! I love Gerbers.

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 11, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Repurposing at its finest! I'm really liking it as a vase now. Great idea.

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  10. StephanieOctober 11, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    What a lovely teapot! And a great repurpose :) Have a wonderful day!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  11. MichelleOctober 11, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Great re-purposing of this beautiful teapot into a vase! I'm sure it's quite happy at having a second chance at "life".

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  12. Nina October 11, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    A creative idea to use this beautiful teapot as a vase! I might try to find one alike from a flea market to this purpose :-)

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  13. Antiques And TeacupsOctober 11, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I love the teapot and would have picked it up as well. So glad you are so talented and could repurpose a lovely item! What a wonderful vase and arrangement! Happy VTT!
    Ruth

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  14. Manuela@A Cultivated NestOctober 11, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    That's a great idea! This way you can still enjoy that lovely teapot!

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  15. LVOctober 11, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Very good idea turning the broken pot into a love flower arrangement.

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  16. SusanOctober 11, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Your teapot is lovely! I am glad you re purposed it vs throwing it away!

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  17. The 4 Bushel FarmgalOctober 11, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    That is a very lovely teapot. It looks terrific in your vignette....and once the spout is glued back on, we'll never tell anyone your secret ;)
    Happy VTT!

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  18. HannaleiOctober 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    How wonderful that you turned it into another "something" of beauty rather than sitting it into the discard pile. :)

    Sarah & le Weens
    http://doxiejibberish.blogspot.com/

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  19. DiannOctober 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    A gorgeous Sadler teapot you have! The vignette looks so lovely! Thank you for sharing at TTF! Have a fun weekend.

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  20. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I love it Joy. The teapot is wonderful! Love the colors and the roses. Using it as a vase was a clever idea. I would definately glue the spot back on someday. I just bought a frog just like that one yesterday. Thanks for sharing your creativity with SYC.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  21. debrapughOctober 14, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    What a cute little teapot and great idea to use it anyway in in different manner!

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  22. must love junkOctober 14, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Love this idea! I'm your newest follower and would love you to visit :)
    Susan

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  23. Christina at I Gotta Create!October 14, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Great repurpose! Sometimes we just have to spout off. Eh?

    Thank you for linking up at the Wildly Original party.
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

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  24. KathyOctober 16, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    This teapot is gorgeous! What an amazing find! I love how you used it with your flowers! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  25. Stan and Jody GabaraOctober 17, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Thank you for joining Simple & Sweet Fridays.

    Jody

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Thanks for visiting. I read and appreciate all your comments. Joy

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