Tell Her What She’s Won, TGH!!

Posted on July 19, 2008 - Filed Under Contest

Okay, well TGH is busy right now playing a very important video game. So I’ll tell you what Calamity’s won.

It’s this lovely, embroidered teacup, hand made in the Azores! It’s not very big - about the size of a small coaster. As a matter of fact you could use it for a coaster if you’d like. But if, unlike me, you have some sewing skills, you could use them to attach this little cutie to a clothing item or home decor item of your choice.

I just love the little teacup and thought it was so pertinent to this site and the Azores islands that I couldn’t resist using it as a prize in a contest here. I did get to see where these were being made, which was neat. And, due to a full bladder and having to ask to use the restroom, I even got to see the back room of the embroidery shop and got to see the women in back, hard at work ironing out the pieces! There were only two women back there (not a sweatshop by any means, well, except for the humidity and regular island temperatures, LOL) and they were very happy when I told them how much I liked their work.

Anyway, I hope this will give you many years of enjoyment, Calamity! Congratulations! I’ll try to post more pics and tell you more about our trip later this weekend.

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22 Responses to “Tell Her What She’s Won, TGH!!”

The Girl from the Ghetto (8 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 12:41 pm

Oh, how dainty and cute! I’m jealous.

Me too, actually - I wish I had gotten some more!
B.E. Earl (79 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 1:17 pm

That tea cup would have looked lovely in my curio cabinet.

Oh wait…I don’t have a curio cabinet. Never mind.

Yeah, I think that I’m glad Calamity won it Earl. I wouldn’t have wanted to insult you with such a dainty piece - although Gia might have liked it. But again, it was just a cute souvenir and it was handmade in the Azores so that is kinda cool.
joanharvest (47 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 3:16 pm

My grandmother used to do fine embroidery like that. I can remember being very little and playing with her pots and pans on the floor and watching her work at embroidering napkins and other little things. It’s beautiful. I hope you got one for yourself.

TGH and I actually got a set of painted tiles for ourselves. They are actually known for their handpainted tiles there. But I’m not sure what we’re going to do with them or where they will go yet. I’m sure a possibility will turn up with all the renovating we do on our house.
Hay (58 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 3:50 pm

That is so sweet Teeni! No doubt she will love it!

Thanks, Hay. I hope she does. I’ll have to have a more manly prize for any future contests to make it up to the guys. LOL.
Red (37 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 4:47 pm

how cute!!
so glad you’re back, teeni.
im loving the pictures! gotta go so i can check the rst out!

I’m glad to be back too. Although I was in a virtual paradise, I missed you guys! Your personalities are hard to replace.
dcr (115 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 5:54 pm

I don’t say this very often, but I wouldn’t have had a place for that.

So, what’s the manly prize I’m going to win?
Hmm. I really haven’t got a clue. What’s a good manly prize for a blog contest? Seriously, I’d like to know what you think but it can’t cost too much since I have no income of my own.
Calamity (121 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 6:24 pm

Wow! Thats beautiful!! I cant wait to get it! I even have an idea of what I want to do with it.
Thank you, Teeni! Im going to love it!

I can’t wait to see what you have planned for it!
Kami (321 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 8:28 pm

It’s beautiful and so very fitting to your site and your tearoom Teeni! Yay for Calamity!

Ps did I mention how much I missed you? Right I did but I’ll say it again, welcome back friend!

Aw, you’re making me blush! Of course I missed you too! I’m kind of attached to my bloggy friends. I’m glad you like the prize. I thought it was adorable.
kaylee (476 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 10:12 pm

Oh I love it teeni that is a great prize.

Thanks Kaylee - glad you like it. Hope you are getting that rest!
kaylee (476 comments.) on July 19th, 2008 11:32 pm

Yes i am actually slept almost all day today

Well, your body must be telling you something. It needs rest to heal. So I’m glad to hear you are getting some.
javaqueen14 (56 comments.) on July 20th, 2008 12:11 am

Ingenious post Teens! The vacation post kept everyone guessing to top it off with a prize; again, just ingenious!
Love the embroidered tea cup! It’s beautiful!

Thanks, JQ! I’m glad you like it. It made me smile when I first saw it. It still makes me smile, as a matter of fact!
Hannah (382 comments.) on July 20th, 2008 12:26 am

Congrats, Calamity! It’s gorgeous
Evyl (102 comments.) on July 20th, 2008 10:18 am

Cool prize.

Thanks, Evyl.
Peter Parkour (107 comments.) on July 20th, 2008 12:53 pm

That is a very cute and appropriate prize. I like your idea of attaching it to something else. Too cool. I’m looking forward to more pics and details of your trip.
Thanks, Peter! I’m working on the photos now.
birdpress (83 comments.) on July 20th, 2008 5:27 pm

Congrats, Calamity, on winning my prize!
That was very kind of you, Teeni, and it is a very nice and appropriate prize!

LOL. You guys really crack me up. Thanks about the prize. I do try.
honeywine (76 comments.) on July 20th, 2008 5:58 pm

That is so cute. It would be so cute on a cardigan!

Oh sure it would! That’s another good idea for it. I wonder what she will do with it? I hope she’ll keep us posted!
Michelle Gartner (64 comments.) on July 21st, 2008 2:41 am

I think that one of those would look good on a scrapbook page. Since I don’t do regular scrapbooking anymore just digital I think I would scan it and try to incorporate it into a layout. I can only imagine the other cool stuff at the embroidery shop besides teacups which by the way is really shabby chic cute.

Hi Michelle! Welcome to the Vaguetarian Tea Room! You know, this would really look nice on a scrapbook page. I didn’t even think of that! There were a LOT of neat things at the embroidery shop. We were only limited by price. LOL. Sure, it could be shabby chic. It all depends on what you do with it.
Slyde (99 comments.) on July 21st, 2008 9:38 am

this contest was rigged… i still think i should have won!

Rigged? You had three days to guess! There are only so many countries in the world! LOL. But you’re right. You should have won. But ya didn’t! LOL
Girly (4 comments.) on July 21st, 2008 10:10 am

Pretty!

Thanks, Girly!
dcr (115 comments.) on July 21st, 2008 12:08 pm

What’s a good manly prize for a blog contest?

A tea cup doily made out of leather?

Actually, I did have a different souvenir if there had been a male winner. I’ll post about that later too.
odette (57 comments.) on July 21st, 2008 6:46 pm

it’s beautiful, teeni!
and because it is handmade, i think it is extra special.

Thanks, Odette! Me too! Hugs to you!
writerchick (32 comments.) on July 23rd, 2008 10:13 am

Aw, Teens, what an adorable little teacup. Leave it to you to find such a thing. It must have taken quite a lot of skill to make such a gorgeous little thing. I really admire people with sewing skills since I can barely sew on a button. Just beautiful.
Annie

Thanks, Annie! It really just seemed so appropriate. I could never had made one myself though. I can’t even stitch a straight line by hand. It’s tough for me even with a machine! LOL. But that is why they make these things for you, right?