To introduce my new collection "Everyday Things" and in honour of the theme by the same name, I want to share this photograph of these everyday objects in my cupboard that are special to us. The story starts with a trip to Germany and a stay in a small hotel in Karlsruhe. The hotel is small, clean and comfortable, run by a friendly young couple who were always pleasant and more than helpful. They serve the most copious and delicious selection of food for their breakfasts, including a wide choice of speciality teas and excellent coffee.
After the first few days of our visit I began to appreciate more and more the little touches that made our stay one of comfort and pleasure. One of these was in the breakfast room where there were delicate glasses with handles and special filters so that we could make our own tea from the selection in the tins. On each table were small white porcelain holders into which you placed the filters when your tea was brewed to your own personal satisfaction. The colours of the various teas – from a deep rich brown through a golden amber to a pale almost colourless light liquid, each looked more delicious in those lovely clear glasses. We seemed to enjoy them even more because of these delicate glasses. It was such a civilized way to enjoy morning (or afternoon) tea. Each glass had "Eilles Tee" discretely etched on it.
We searched through the town to try to find some of these tea glasses, with no success, even in the Eilles store on the main street. We then looked online, but couldn't find them. Eventually we asked the managers who told us that they are normally reserved for hotel use only. When he saw our disappointment. this kind man offered to order some for us, so that on our next visit we could pick them up. He did exactly that and we brought them home. So now every day we remember the relaxed, comfort of that hotel and have the little touch of luxury in our own breakfast tea ritual. We, too, have a good selection of speciality teas, from green and china and smokey to herbal combinations and each one tastes better because it is served in these beautiful glasses. And they hold warm memories for us of our visits to that wonderful part of the Black Forest in Germany and the friends we made there.
The other day I looked at the glasses with their filters and porcelain holders in the cupboard . A foil bag holding tea leaves was reflecting the light in such an interesting way that I thought they should be caught and shared with everyone who likes 'Everyday" but special things.
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#everydaythings +EVERYDAY THINGS curated by +luca lancieri +Barbara Manciulli +Nynke B +Boba Musura
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+Karen Cooper thanks a lot Karen. I tell them as much for myself as for others. One day if my memory goes, I'll read them and remember my life.
+Roxanne Bouche' Overton thanks for continuing to look and enjoy. Sometimes simple objects have a lot of depth.
+Ellie Kennard you always tell such wonderful stories to go with your beautiful work ;0)
This is beautiful – the more I look the more wonderful details I find. Nice, Ellie 🙂
You're most welcome my dear +Ellie Kennard :)) have a happy day …ciao ♡
+EVERYDAY THINGS thank you so much! Best regards to you and have a lovely evening. +Barbara Manciulli
(I have marked yours as an active theme (verified as of this month) in the Public Calendar document of themes, too. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JXXdSFDumyQCvqj646IW8J_Al8iJtSjTr_yu-8sXY8c/edit?usp=sharing )
Thanks +Ellie Kennard your wonderful photo has been shared with #everydaythings Congratulations and best regards !
Barbara Manciulli ♥
:o))
Ok, just give me your flight number and we'll be there with bells on!! +Ursula Klepper
ok, now running to pack my suitcase!! :o)
Lovely picture,very attractive
Sometimes it's the little things, that become the special things, the almost ordinary things that stay with us and mean the most, +Christina Lihani
Thanks a lot, Christina.
What a lovely post +Ellie Kennard and I could easily feel exactly what you felt when you first were treated to tea in this beautiful glass cup.
+Shelly Gunderson thanks so much. Now what need to get is a photo of this steaming with tea in it… What is annoying is that I took photos for steamy Sunday last September, as did Steven, but we haven't (yet) posted then. Soon!
How nice of him to get them for you. This image looks very appropriate for #steamysunday as well! 😉
+Ursula Klepper of course! And home made sourdough bread and cheesecakes and all kinds of good things. But not all at once. And the coffee is served in different mugs, which are special ones we collect. 😃
Can I also have both? Coffee and tea? ;o)
One day maybe you will sit here and drink it with me, +Ursula Klepper (or coffee in a lovely mug, if you prefer :D)
Thanks my friend.
Yes, the letters work both ways, I saw that myself and was happy to see it.
Wonderful story! And the image evokes exactly the feelings you describe. It could also be Ellies tea! I can imagine you sitting at your kitchen table and drink tee!
You're very welcome Ellie. Looking fwd to ur next share. 😉
I'm glad you enjoyed it, next time you visit we will have tea in them, +Alex Lapidus
+Angel Carroll – lovely comment. Thanks very much.
Thank you +Karen Mehmet
Wonderful story and photo!
An understatement of ' beauty in the everyday things', it gives a feeling so serene, easy, peacefulness, and certainly…a beautiful work of art. Thank you for the share and insight of this simplicity in all its splendor. Godspeed!!!
Lovely😊
Thank you +Sumit Sen
Beautifully done!