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A few weeks ago teapot and it’s camera attended an exceptional spring garden party!I was so thrilled to be part of this blooming event which took place at the backyard of the extra-ordinary Bourbon Mademoiselle in cooperation with Alexia Gloria (aka CIRCULO pour les petites).

Guests had the chance to go through the beautiful creations of talented artisans and admire special items from vintage sellers.

 You can imagine my enthusiasm when I saw all these different personalities enjoying the live music and the sun in front of my lens!I couldn’t stop capturing this amazing atmosphere!

There is nothing more inspiring than diving into the world of a bunch of creatives and get familiar with their work.

It’ wouldn’t be a successful party without showing us its yummy face too!Tasty bites and refreshing drinks were part of the company!

If you can’t tell we had a ball…then you probably fool yourself!Are you ready for the next?I do am!

participating: Bourbon Mademoiselle, CIRCULO pour les petits, Choc O Rock, Creative Pop by Angeliki Delecha,Run Around Sew,1f8 ,Heartbreak Strollers,Hey-Caribou Jewls,Vintage Village,Zewnart Handmadestuff,Alchemistries,Notis Haute Coiffure.

music: Dj Kostas Dps from Radio Boogie WRBN,Orestis Mantellos & Eirini Chania ,Kostas Kranidiotis, “THE DEAD HOOFERS” Live jazz & swing tunes

all photos by Gertrude for teapot.gr

1.Bad Hair Day Art Print from ilovedoodle/2.Matte Porcelain Bowl from Leif/3.Vintage Sewing Machine from Etsy/4.Vintage Retro Globe from Etsy/5.Small Top-Handle Satchel from Kate Spade Saturday/6.Cable Cashmere Pullover from Mungo &Maud/

Spring knocked our yard door and teapot let the blooming flowers come in for a small gathering!

We hanged handmade paper flags and polka-dotted eggs on the trees and laid the table to welcome our favorite chocolate and mint cake.

Pink lemonade and a colorful floral arrangement are always present when girls get together.

 We put strawberries in the bowls,cupcakes and macaroons on a platter and turned our portable radio on!

Under this burning sun some took their shoes off and others enjoyed a ride with the garden trolley.

Our spring celebration ended late in the afternoon with unexpected guests joining and switching our mood!

Teapot is having a short break during the holidays and returns rejuvenated on May 14^th.Happy Easter Holidays!

Art direction, food styling and crafting : Gelly and Gertrude

Photography : Julie Georgantidou

Event Coordinator : Miliband Ralph

our guests : Anna, Kalliarti, Nasia and Maria

project  created especially for teapot.gr

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Read part 1 here

Read part 2 here

 …in fairy tales there’s always a happy ending, but in real life things turn out to be bad. However, since I am the writer of this story, I will choose an unpredictable but joyful ending for my readers.

 Alfredo was at work until 5 o’clock and then decided to have a walk before he returned back home. During his walk, he was thinking about his marriage anniversary, while listening to his favorite Jazz song on his iphone.

 While he was walking and singing carefree, a terrible incident was taking place at his house. A burglar was threatening his wife’s best friend with a gun, while his beloved wife Myriam was running towards him holding a broken vase piece.

 The dangerous scamp noticed the thoughtless movement of the woman and he shot her at her knee. Myriam was bleeding and at the sight of her blood, she passed out. Now, her friend was desperate and helpless.

 Alfredo’s walk came to end when he got back into his car. Wearing his navy vans, he was feeling so relaxed. His suit was lying on the back seat, together with his canvas lunch bag. Cotton shorts are really comfortable during a walk but now the temperature has fallen down dramatically and the first raindrops appeared on his window. The only thing he wanted was to have a peaceful dinner with his wife into a cosy atmosphere..

 Unfortunately, the moment he took the key-chain off his pocket, he heard a woman screaming in the garden. Running towards the battlefield, he saw Marilyn, his wife’s best friend praying for mercy.

The burglar walked towards his new prey, Alfredo and aimed him at the heart.

 Our Italian hero threw his glasses in the air and made a quick jump onto the thief, whose attention was caught by the weird action. The witless guy was lying now on the ground, trying to free himself from Alfredo’s grab. His gun, 3 inches away from his hand, seemed too far to reach while he was gasping for oxygen.

 Seconds later, his heart stopped and blood from his mouth stained Alfredo’s shirt..

 Two hours later, the anniversary dinner was being served…in a big white hospital room! Nevertheless, Myriam was alive and ready to enjoy another year of a blissful marriage with her husband.

 As you can guess, they lived happily ever after…

 Happy Easter my beloved readers..See you soon!

 By Tim Krag

(product search and photo collage by Gertrude)

 When my friends return from a trip,I tend to transform them into my personal travel guide.I want to know all the secret spots,their little adventures,the places they visited,where they had lunch and then mark them down on my global map.So from their recent stay to Lisbon I had the chance to learn about Casa Das Janelas Com Vista!

Located in the Bairro Alto,one of the most liveliest Lisbon areas,this boutique Bed and Breakfast is a place you can’t easily forget.

Every room is unique and individually decorated with small details you will definitely appreciate during your stay.

My friends were relaxing at the small courtyard after an exhausting day exploring the city.

The kitchen is an open area,a meeting point for the guests during the breakfast time!

Some of the rooms have amazing views along the river and the Basilica da Estrela.

 Well,Lisbon travelers aren’t you now tempted?

Rates start from 90 €/night with breakfast.For further information visit Casa das Janelas com Vista, Rua Nova do Loureiro 35,1200-293 Lisboa /Portugal (Bairro Alto)

A couple of weeks ago we featured the first part of our 1960′s tiny editorial.Remember?

Today Kaal is following a “solo career” and  seems like posing for her first album cover!

The glitter tights and the embellished blouse from Preloved Athens made a lovely sparkly match!

Working with Kaal was an unforgettable experience!(If only I could show you some backstage photos!)

We are currently working on other past decade projects guided by tons of vintage inspiration…!

“The 1960′s”

model: Kaal photography and art direction: Gertrude Gary Milk hair and makeup: Alex Sofos

special thanks : to Miliband Ralph for her valuable help 

wardrobe : glitter tights and embellished blouse from Preloved Athens

(the photo-shooting took place at Capu Bar&Cafe,Lekka 14,Athens)

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Read Part 1 here

In her messenger bag she had her favorite book, the all-time classic fairy tales from Brothers Grimm. She was a teacher in elementary school and she loved reading stories to her 1^st grade classmates. The mystery that these stories “exhaled” was hypnotizing her, making her mind dive into the book and feeling like she has become one of the heroes.

 Marilyn was a book lover and also a horror movies fan. Unfortunately for her, she would be a part of such a movie with an unpredictable ending a couple of hours later.

 She was really upset after calling Myriam for several times on the phone and the only answer she could get was the beep tone from her calling machine. She knew that tonight is a really special night for Myriam and her husband as it is their wedding anniversary. However, each time that their dinner was coming to an end, her beloved friend would call her in order to give some details on the present that Alfredo has brought.

 Walking towards Myriam’s house with her purple suede shoes, she had a really bad feeling for the couple. Her idea got even worse when she reached the gate of the house that was wide open. Her colorful print top wasn’t the right choice for such a windy night, while the low temperature was giving her goosebumps.

 As she was approaching the front door, she remained stunned. A man wearing a black coat and a pair of black leather boots was standing in front of her best friend threatening to kill her with an oversized knife.

Her scream echoed in the neighborhood and drew the man’s attention.

 Knowing nothing about what to do next, she started running towards the exit. The gigantic figure of the man was getting closer, making steps twice bigger than hers. With just a grab from her wooden necklace, he succeeded in stopping her from escaping. Marilyn landed on the grass, having a great pain on her neck. She started coughing heavily while the burglar was getting a gun out of his pocket.

 Her face went pale in the sight of the gun that could take her life away. Myriam who was on the other side of the garden started crying and asking for help. Then, she noticed the green vase that she had put earlier on the garden’s table. The emerald vase was light but the sharp glass of its broken pieces could make a serious damage on the man’s face. Praying for her friend’s life, she dropped the vase down, took a remnant and headed towards the enemy. Her attempt was doomed, but in fairy tales….

 To be continued..

 Stay tuned for the last part of the story!

                                                                                                                          By Tim Krag

 (product search and photo collage by Gertrude)

It must be quite obvious that teapot.gr is a huge fan of tea,prepared and served in colorful teapots.

So today one lucky reader will have the chance to win this lovely teapot set perfect for spring blooming gatherings!

We are very excited about our first giveaway so don’t miss the opportunity to participate in our contest.

The gift includes one teapot with four teacups and a little plate to serve your treats!

all you have to do to WIN is :

• share the post on Facebook
• leave a comment below (be sure to include your email too)

The winner will be chosen randomly on Monday 22nd and will be contacted via email.Good luck!

UPDATE: The winner is Anastasia!

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Myriam was in the kitchen preparing a traditional Italian dinner that was her husband’s favorite. He was from Sicily and he loved Mediterranean salads with olive oil. The pizza with onions and anchovies was in the oven. She was now beating some eggs for her famous ‘parfait alle mandorle’, a dessert which is special thanks to the two tablespoons of Italian liquor ‘Amaretto di Saronno’ that it contains.

Wearing her pleated cotton skirt isn’t the smartest choice when you are beating eggs, but the time has passed and Alfredo will soon be at home. As a housewife who loves fashion, she knows how to match her short sleeved tailored T with a tassel necklace full of pearls.

 Her cellphone was ringing,so she left the bowl with the smashed eggs in order to reach her leather and raffia shoulder bag and answer the call. It was her best friend, Marilyn.

 Marilyn : Where are you? I am trying to reach you all day long. I also called at work but they told me that you took the day off. What happened?

 Myriam : It is my wedding anniversary today and I am preparing a special dinner for Alfredo. I have to leave you now because he will arrive in any minute. I’ll call you later. Bye.

 Unfortunately, Marilyn could not know that it was the last time that she had heard the voice of her best friend, as something terrible would take place that night.

 The spotted mugs were finely put in a row, the one next to the other, forming a colorful parade. The noise that the garden gate made while opening, signaled the arrival of her husband.

 Or to be more precise, that is what Myriam thought at that moment. Running towards her room to put on her brown leather slingbacks, she was almost ready for the big night. The dessert would be served after they have taken their first two dishes.

 With a flawless make-up, she gave a glance at the mirror and went to the front door to welcome her lovely ‘husby’. However, the floor was still wet and slippery, given that she was cleaning half an hour earlier. As a result, she fell down and she landed clumsily on the sparkling parquet.

 From the spot she was, she could distinguish from the window next to the door two black boots walking on the grass. The man was getting closer and he was holding something metallic and shiny. He was definitely not her husband..

To be continued…

By Tim Krag

(product search and photo collage by Gertrude)

Today tiny editorial is going west!We had a rodeo inspiration and wanted to turn it into an outfit post!

This original Australian cowboy hat was part of my childhood memories at Ralph’s house and it really deserved to be captured.

We drove to the countryside feeling really excited to work in a peaceful environment accompanied by these beautiful fellows.

Athina got immediately into the role,the atmosphere was hilarious and in the end of the day we were dreaming of… Texas!

“The Western Stories”

model: Athina photography and art direction: Gertrude Gary Milk hair: Anneta makeup: Vicky Kartali

wardrobe :  jeans and shirt all Zara, Australian cowboy hat from Ralph’s personal collection, boots vintage