Thursday, January 28, 2016

Shopping at Great Lakes Crossing

Continuing with my Great Lakes Crossing shopping adventure on Tuesday afternoon, after I left Teavana, I went to TJ Maxx.  I seldom look at clothing there, but I love to check out their home goods department, which almost always has something tea related.

On the clearance rack I spotted a pedestal teacup and saucer which I've never seen before. In addition to High Tea, the box also says High Class Cuppa.  It was only $6 [marked down from $7.99], and since it was such a novelty I bought one.  Have you seen these teacups before?  I think they'd be more suited for dessert rather than tea, or maybe as a candle holder. What do you think? Would you use them on your tea table?  However they're used they'd definitely evoke conversation.



The next stop was Talbots where I almost did a happy dance in the store!   If you recall, my post last Friday, Jan. 22nd, featured my small collection of tea-themed clothing, and I commented that I wished more clothing designers and manufacturers would design tea-themed clothing. 

Talbots manager told me a shipment of tea-themed scarves and matching socks had just come in about a week earlier.  Eagerly, she took me to the racks where they were hanging.


You know I couldn't walk out without purchasing one of each!  And with her help we put together a complete casual outfit that included jeans, knit top, and a light-weight, quilted vest. Yay, Talbots!  All the items are a part of their new spring line.


After Talbots I decided I had done enough damage to my wallet for one afternoon, and was heading to the mall exit, when I passed a Nine West shoe store.  The question flashed through my mind, "What shoes am I going to wear with this outfit?"  On impulse I darted into the store not really expecting to find anything, but nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? When what to my wondering eyes should appear but a pair of casual shoes in the same color as the knit top and teacups on the scarf!  It was meant to be! ;-)


They're a little outside the box from what I'd normally wear, but they'll be fine with jeans.   So... if you have a Talbots near you, and tea-themed garments are your thing, pop over while they're still in stock, and tell them Phyllis sent you! ;-)   


5 comments:

  1. Love your new outfit! Of course, the scarf is the star - and I'll be looking for one of those, too. I agree that the pedestal teacup would be fun to hold a dessert. Great shopping trip!

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  2. If I had tea or a candle in that teacup, clumsy me would probably knock it over! Love that scarf and socks. Talbot's comes through again!

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  3. Great shopping finds! Love the scarf, socks, and completely coordinated outfit from head to toe!

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