Wednesday 20 May 2009

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

I was asked by DaySpring Cards if I would review some of their 'tea related' products and have pleasure in doing so here.As I was unpacking the products soon after they arrived, Alan walked through the door and immediately said, "They are nice, aren't they".





The 3 teapots seen here easily hold 4 cups of tea or 3 mugs and they pour well with no drips. Each product has a verse of scripture amongst the design and are well made and would be a lovely addition to any kitchen or tea party. All products in my opinion would make a very nice gift.

http://store.dayspring-store.com/teandte.html

The above link will take you to the DaySpring store where they have many more products for sale







The above teapot and cup and saucer show Psalm 126:3 "The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy". The cup is a good sized teacup but very dainty and light to hold.








Here we have a very pretty teapot, the handle on the lid being a Bluebird. The verse is Psalm 145:13 "The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made". Being English where tea has for centuries been our main drink I have to say that this cup would not be considered a teacup here as it would be too small for our regular brew. To us it would be a Demi-tasse coffee cup for strong after dinner coffee. However it would be ideal for an older person who maybe is unable to hold a large cup, or even a child. I would also make an ideal gift for someone who likes to display cups and saucers on a shelf. For myself, I am going to put mine on one of my shelves of minature books as I do have 2 sets of Demi-tasse cups. The teapot will certainly be used for tea though.






And now to the GIVEAWAY! The above set is a heavier porcelain and is microwave and dishwasher safe. The teapot as you can see has a message of Hope with the cups conveying Joy and Peace. The verse depicted is "The God of Love fill you with all Joy and Peace" Romans 15:13. This could also make an ideal gift for someone you were wanting to encourage.




If you would like to take part in this GIVEAWAY then leave me a comment saying so and please link this post on your blog. The draw will take place on
6th June It will arrive safely as it will be despatched directly from DaySpring.




Another 'tea related' product. This pretty box holds 20 cards. 10 with the design seen here on the top of the box and 10 as seen below showing the verse from


Romans 15:13 "May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace". Again a very pretty gift or a box of loving cards to send to folks.




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39 comments:

  1. Vee20 May 2009 at 14:13

    Oh these items are beautiful. I love Dayspring products anyway and am so missing my Bible bookstore where I would find such items. I appreciate your mentioning that the tea pours nicely. So many tea pots are not designed well. Thanks for doing this review and please toss my name into the cap. Thank you!

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  2. Annie Jeffries20 May 2009 at 14:56

    I'd love to be in the give away. Thanks!

    The teapots are wonderful. It would be hard to choose one but I think in the end it would have to be the pretty purple pansies.

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  3. Tina20 May 2009 at 15:40

    Hi dear Barbara, the sets are all so pretty and I would love to enter your giveaway!! Hope Im lucky!! :)
    Take care. x

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  4. Deanna20 May 2009 at 16:41

    Dearest Barbara,
    What a wonderful place to be 400th post and going!
    I have enjoyed your site and especially liked reading about your story and seeing the pictures of days gone by.

    I'd like to be entered in your give-away!

    I will have my blog-techie (Hubby)
    place your link on my site as soon as possible. I am learning as I go and sometimes it's a slow process for me.

    Congrats on the 400th post!
    So glad I know about your site and am getting to know you my English Garden Friend.

    God bless,
    ~Deanna~
    HomeHaven nestled in the Kansas Flinthills

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  5. Elizabethd20 May 2009 at 16:50

    I love Dayspring cards and often send them by e mail to my friends.
    I'd love to enter your giveaway...if, being in France I am permitted to? Such pretty tea sets.

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  6. Patsy20 May 2009 at 17:40

    I'd like to be in the give away to. Thanks
    Patsy

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  7. Faith 20 May 2009 at 21:09

    Came to your blog through Elizabethd and will add yours to my dove blog. I've never seen teapots and cups with quotes from the Bible on them. They are beautiful. The Hope one very appropriate for me as the mother dove of my beautiful baby doves(Victory and Purity) is called Hope! Please add my name to the giveaway. Best wishes.

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  8. Knitting Mania20 May 2009 at 21:19

    Count me in on this lovely give-away!

    Your tea-pots and cups are nice!

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  9. Susan20 May 2009 at 21:20

    What lovely tea pots with the scriptures :o)
    Susan

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  10. A Brit in Tennessee20 May 2009 at 22:10

    Well how special are they...absolutely lovely ;)
    I love the fact they have they scriptures on them, and the little pansy design is so sweet.. Count me in !

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  11. Needled Mom20 May 2009 at 22:35

    The items are absolutely charming, Barbara. It must have been such fun to review them.

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  12. sparrow's song20 May 2009 at 23:43

    Hello,

    At the moment I can't even visit my own site blog as the server is having difficulties. I would have written you via email but I can't get your email in blogger to show it to me.

    Let me know if you can view this page:
    http://www.sparrowssong.com/skyrealm/alongthecrestofheaven.html

    If so, then the server is the problem and that will only take time to resolve. But if you can't see that page, then chances are your IP is blocked. If you know your IP, I will see if it can be re-established if you sent it to me. Thank you.

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  13. Scrappy quilter21 May 2009 at 00:04

    Those items are so pretty. What a lovely giveaway.

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  14. Willow21 May 2009 at 01:17

    Of course it would be fun to win a give away! Isn't the little bluebird top cute?

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  15. Betty21 May 2009 at 01:21

    Barbara,
    Dayspring cards are always beautiful and the teapots and cups are no exception...

    I especially like the set with the words engraved on them....I would be delighted to win....

    Betty

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  16. Anonymous21 May 2009 at 01:25

    I love the items in their shop. I cannot believe how my adult granddaughters are getting into tea and a wedding coming up. I would love to be included in your giveaway and I will put the link on my blog.
    Thank for the opportunity.
    QMM

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  17. Anonymous21 May 2009 at 01:35

    Barbara, would you be willing to check my blog and see if I put the link in the right place? I saw so many great things. I am always needing gifts for spiritual occasions and can find them from home now. I apologize for asking this but want to make sure the site is seen. Thanks
    Peggy

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  18. Nana Trish is Living the Dream21 May 2009 at 03:07

    Please sign me up. These look great. These are such pretty sets. I wish we could share some hot tea and have a chat. Trish

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  19. a woman who is21 May 2009 at 05:05

    Oh I am in! Sign me up :) I love teapots. The first one is so traditional I adore it. The second one made me immediately think of my grand babies. How sweet. And the last one, well that is one awesome message to have before you while you are sipping on a cup of tea.

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  20. Kate21 May 2009 at 12:42

    They are lovely! Please count me in too! Tea with a message!

    I have to say the second teapot was a special favourite too regardless of the small cup!!!

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  21. Sue21 May 2009 at 13:08

    Lovely products from Dayspring! I would love to add any one of them to my collection of tea pots!

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  22. Anonymous21 May 2009 at 15:04

    Thank you so much for your comment. I do appreciate all my new friends. You and I are about the same age and have been married to the same man for the same number of years. We will celebrate our 50th. April 23 2010. oops that didn't come out right. Not the same same man but the one man. I understand now about the link for Day Spring.
    QMM

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  23. Anonymous22 May 2009 at 09:46

    Hia Barbara, what lovely tea sets. I do like the detail of the blue bird on the teapot handle. Such a sweet touch reflecting scripture and reminding us that he know every bird and supplies their needs. Perhaps the set is aimed at having tea with little ones and starting a discussion?

    I didn't know about this company, and do like the tea set in your giveaway. I know the person I would give it to too. :-)

    If you think of how many times you stop and make a cup of tea in a day and have a quiet moment, it seems so apt to think of God then, before going off on the next spurt of activity. Lovely concept.

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  24. java girl22 May 2009 at 13:53

    Oh Please enter me in this wonderful giveaway!! What lovely tea pots. You are a very blessed lady!!! Thank you for sharing :O)

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  25. Anonymous22 May 2009 at 16:25

    Please enter me. Those are beautiful tea pots.

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  26. Unknown22 May 2009 at 16:26

    This is my first visit to your lovely blog. I look forward to returning. Please enter me in this wonderful give away; I will put a link on my blog at http://www.daysblessings.blogspot.com.
    I love Daysprings products.

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  27. Susan Skitt22 May 2009 at 23:07

    Looks lovely. I love Dayspring products, especially their cards.

    I met the editor of DaySpring at a writers conference a few years back, it's on my to-do list to submit (smile).

    I love the Scripture, The God of Love... fills us with all joy and peace. ALL! God doesn't leave any part out!

    Thank you for your lovely email too. I'm so glad the book arrived safe and sound. I pray the Lord blesses you through it.

    I also loved your tour in the post above. That little Owl was adorable! I don't get online as much as I used to but certainly enjoy my visits when I do.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  28. Dustye23 May 2009 at 02:20

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love tea in the evening. I checkws out the web address that you posted and what beautiful things. Pleaseput me on the list of hopeful receivers of that lovely tea pot. Keeps posting it so enjoyed!

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  29. Adrienne23 May 2009 at 14:36

    Oh, I would love to have the tea set. Please enter me in the give-away. What a fun thing to do - review tea 'things'. Glad you did and that you shared it with us. I love the things from DaySpring. ~Adrienne~

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  30. MOMFOREVERANDEVER24 May 2009 at 01:35

    very pretty- almost too pretty to use but then its too pretty not to share

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  31. GoneGirl24 May 2009 at 05:20

    Love it! Thanks for the chance! I don't know how to do the link back thing, but hopefully I can still enter! Thanks!

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  32. dpschad24 May 2009 at 22:49

    I collect teapots and this would make a great addition to my collection. Love the scriptures.

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  33. Hillary27 May 2009 at 01:24

    They are just beautiful! Please enter me, I would love to win this!

    hillary1128@yahoo.com

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  34. Lavinia27 May 2009 at 01:47

    Absolutely lovely! Very very nice sets here....

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  35. Unknown27 May 2009 at 14:36

    They are so pretty. I would love to win this for my Mom.

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  36. bargaingirl28 May 2009 at 06:33

    Please enter me in your giveaway. I love Dayspring products and the tea set is beautiful! Thanks.

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  37. Tea Time With Melody30 May 2009 at 17:08

    I have never heard of Dayspring, what lovely items they have. Congrats to your 400th post, I throughly enjoy my travels through England via your blog posts. I am always checking to see where you have been!

    Yes, please enter me in your give away.

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  38. Marilyn31 May 2009 at 14:27

    Please add my name to the list for the Dayspring giveaway. I do like a teapot that pours without dripping! Dayspring also has a section to send free e-cards that is VERY NICE!

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  39. Jill Myrick (jsc123)3 June 2009 at 22:11

    These are truly lovely tea pots that I would be honored to display in my home.
    Thank you so much for the chance to win.

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