The Traveling Teacup Gets Cozy in the Beautiful Northwoods
Hi All – the Traveling Teacup has made another stop! The beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin to visit my friend Kristin at White Arrows Home!
Kristin is a writer, blogger, podcaster, total sweetheart, and rocks plaid better than anyone I know! Plus, she lives in a real log house beside a lake in the woods! We’ll get a peek at them both in a little bit, but first –
If You’re Just Joining Us …
Here’s some background on our Traveling Teacup. (Named Tessa Rose by her hosts.)
It started as a photo challenge with The Exciting Beginnings of the Traveling Teacup. I honestly never thought it would go on this long – or be so much fun! I’ve met so many wonderful creative people. And what a journey our Tessa Rose teacup has had. She’s had all these adventures – with more to come!
- A beautiful Oregon farm belonging to my dear friend Martha
- The Bay Area with crafter and HomeTalk personality Cynthia Nessel
- The lovely home of Kansas City stylist Suzanne Zingg
- Teatime in Texas with Lifestyle blogger Candace McCoy
- The gorgeous Lakebay WA cottage garden of IG star Kim Robinson
- A cool So Cal family tea with small-space decorator Julie Briones
- A day of tea, art, and music with Michele at The Nest at Finch Rest
- Meeting interesting new people with Linda Defazio at Somerset Lodge
- A fun and busy detour to my dear SIL in Walla Walla
- Some VERY hot weather with Instagrammer SavvyCheri in N. Tustin CA
- A pink pumpkin party with Alicia, the talented creator of IG’s 13Tables
- The historic Phoenix estate of renovator & home blogger Mary Crozier
- Back to the NW and my neighbors’ home to meet their new puppy
- A Vermont snowfall with photographer Ann, of Dabbling and Decorating
Stop #15 ~ The Northwoods of Wisconsin
Staying up north, the Traveling Teacup flew across the Great Lakes to Wisconsin. And ended up in Kristin’s mailbox.
Her log home is truly lovely, and the Traveling Teacup was treated to a wonderful cozy day. Here’s Kristin’s story of their time together.
The Traveling Teacup Visits a Log Home
It was so much fun to have the Traveling Teacup make a stop at our lakeside log cabin home in The Northwoods of Wisconsin! Known as Camp Paradise, our home is a full log cabin, like real life Lincoln Logs!
I was so smitten when I started reading about Tessa on Barbara and other blogging friends posts and wanted to join in!
Saturday Breakfast
Tessa spent the day with me on Saturday. She got a little curious where I was Saturday morning. Some of her hosts must be early birds, but when I get the chance I love to sleep in. Flannel sheets are a must in Wisconsin this time of year and I love to stay curled up and cuddled in as long as possible.
But, once I’m up coffee is the first thing on my to do list! I like to drink it strong, decaf and black! A delicious muffin was on the menu and tasted so perfect with coffee in a tea cup!
While eating breakfast we enjoyed taking in the lake views.
Oh my – isn’t that gorgeous? I could curl up in Kristin’s chair all day long and watch the beautiful lake and woods. Especially with a teacup and a muffin!
Writing, Reading, and Shopping
If I have a free day I love to spend time writing and reading.
Don’t you love this green typewriter? In addition to being a great host to the Traveling Teacup, Kristin also owns a vintage shop in Minocqua, WI. She sells the most fun and wonderful things! If you’re ever up that way, stop into White Arrows Home The Shop! You’ll love it! But on with her story.
Staying Cozy with the Traveling Teacup
Tessa was able to stay warm as I kept refilling her and enjoying her company by the toasty fire.
My husband keeps the fire going from Fall- Spring all day long. He and my boys chop and stack our wood. We love the Henry Ford quote, “Chop your own wood. It will warm you twice.”
The Traveling Teacup Learns About Supper Clubs
Tessa enjoyed sitting in the great room listening to us decide what Supper Club we wanted to go to for dinner.
Supper Clubs are a big tradition here in The Northwoods. Friday Night Fish Frys, Old Fashioned Cocktails and Dinners with family and friends where you want to linger all night in the cozy restaurant.
And Whiskey in a Teacup
I collect tea cups myself so Tessa was right at home.
It’s so fun to meet another teacup collector! I’d love to see more of Kristin’s collection someday.
I started collecting them when I was in high school. I loved all the different patterns and that I could often find such pretty ones at affordable prices. My grandmother began passing down some family heirloom ones to me too. They are treasures!
Eight years ago on a trip to Nashville with my sister and dad, I found this Whiskey in a Tea Cup sign. It was such a perfect fit for me.
And I think it’s wonderful to be creative with what you drink in your tea cup. Why not always have a beautiful tea cup?
Thanks so much to Barbara for giving me the opportunity to participate in this fun blog post! What a fun way to be creative and connected with friends around the country.
Thank You Kristin!
Thank YOU so much Kristin! I love seeing the Traveling Teacup in your beautiful cozy Northwoods home!
Kristin has also written a post about her time with the Traveling Teacup. I’ll put the link at the bottom of the post, so be sure to scroll all the way down!
The Traveling Teacup’s Next Adventure
And now, it’s off to Fort Collins, CO for our little Tessa Rose. I can’t wait to share her next adventure! In the meantime, here’s some teacup shopping -for gifts – or for your own holiday treat!
Teacup Shopping
If you love teacups as much as I do and want to start or add to your collection, Click HERE for the Shopping Page. Then scroll down and click on the picture of the teacup.
Remember, for every purchase at M&T, we donate to Habitat for Humanity and Proud Ground. Now more than ever, we want to share our blessings and help people have homes of their own! Thanks so much for shopping here and helping out!
Pin The Traveling Teacup For Later
Kristin’s Post About the Traveling Teacup
And now, here’s your link to Kristin’s Traveling Teacup post – I know you’ll love it! Hop on over for all the fun, and tell her I said Hi!
Have a Lovely Teacup Tuesday!
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Wow, what a visit with Kristin! Tessa Rose is very lucky to have seen many different places and many different seasons. And she works with every season and all Kristin’s lovely plaids! I can guarantee she will see more snow when she visits here in Calgary lol! Happy Tuesday Barbara!
Hi Kim! I think she’s going to see many more seasons the way we’re going! 🙂 But I’m sure she’s ready for more snow with you in probably just a couple weeks! It’ll be so fun! Hope you had a great Tuesday too, and now Happy Thursday!
Barbara, how exciting that the teacup was with Kristin while we were all missing her in Phoenix! What a lovely post. I just want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea after reading about the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Thank you for sharing! Just so look forward to reading about this each week.
I know – the timing was so good! Plus her photos are great! 🙂 So glad you like to follow along with her travels too, and you were a wonderful host! (Ha – for the teacup AND for me!) Till next time!
Another wonderful teacup adventure! I only wish I could have come along for the visit. I know I would have had so much fun with them.
I know! I would have loved to have visited there too! Someday we’ll all meet in person! 😉
Live Kristin and spot on, no one does plaid like she does.
Tessa is having fun and look forward to seeing her next stop.
Love my tea cups I have collected and gotten from my grandmother’s. Both collected and left some beauties.
Cindy
Ha – isn’t that the truth! 🙂 It’s so fun to have teacups that have come through friends or family! They’re extra special that way – I’m so glad you have some too! Thanks so much for stopping over Cindy!
Another fabulous visit for Tessa. I love Kristen’s home, how fun to live with so much snow!
Hi Denise! I love her place too – log houses are so cool, and the snow is truly gorgeous! You probably get your fair share out there too! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping over. I’m going to catch up on my favorite blogs very soon!! See you then!
Oh, I just love Kristin’s host post with Tessa Rose! WOW- her cabin by the lake is classic! I just love her warm and cozy plaids and everything!
What a fun visit. Sure makes me want to get out of this house and go visit Kristin, too. What a neat way to live!
Thanks for another fun adventure! Hugs!
ps Come on over to enter the giveaway I just posted!
Isn’t her place great? I love it too! And I love your posts! I’ll definitely stop by to see what you’re up to now. 😉 Happy Tuesday my friend and alumni teacup host!
Such a fun journey. I love that Kristen is in the picture too! She did such a great job with her.
I know – I totally love that photo of Kristin and Tessa Rose! It’s such a fun post! 🙂 I’m so glad you stopped by Andrea – it’s great getting to know you!
What a lovely time the tea cup had with Kristin! I can’t wait to receive it next and have so many ideas for what I want to share with Tessa 🙂 Love reading it’s adventures, and thank you Barbara for putting together something so fun!
Aren’t Kristin’s photos beautiful?! I could sit by that fire all day! 🙂 I can’t wait for Tessa Rose to visit you too! So wonderful spending quality time with you last week – hope you have a wonderful Teacup Tuesday my friend!