The following is just in from our fave debonair pal about (Seattle)town, James Minson…

I bought this lovely little teapot in Eden on a La Gropp enforced tour of every Op Shop on the South Coast a few years ago and was delighted to find the matching milk and sugar bowl the other day at the local Salvos here in Seattle. The pot only holds about one cup of tea and is perfect for hosting those downsized recession receptions that are so popular these days. Ciao, James.

James, darling, who would have thought!! What are the odds? We love the serendipity.

And we remember that day…we needed an ale or two to recover…