HB strikes again – Christmas surprise!
HB and I usually try to surprise each other with gifts that the other one wouldn’t expect. Some times this works out better than others, as you might imagine, or perhaps you have first-hand knowledge and can completely relate. There was the year that I found him an unusual bar set, where each tool had eyes cut out of it so that each one looks like an animal of some sort. You know, the ice tongs look like a shark, the martini strainer looks like a lion, that sort of thing. I think that was one of the cooler gifts that I’ve found for him. Well, at least I always thought so, but maybe it because I liked it a lot too. And now that I think about it, he really did seem more thrilled about that scotch I got him a couple years ago too…
Also, we usually do the traditional wrapping of the presents placed under the tree, that sort of thing.
But this year, HB went a different route and led me down to our living room with my eyes closed.
And look what he got me!
Isn’t it cooooooooooooooool?!
At first, I was surprised to see a Really Red teaset. But MAN, just look at that teapot!
It can blast out at you like a neon fire-engine.
Or look like Alladin’s lamp.
How could I resist something with such great curves?!
It really is striking. Get it, striking, HB strikes again?!
tee-hee! Don’t mind me, I’m just happy and tired, all at the same time.
I took all pictures with Dee-Dee, my Nikon D-70. For some I used the combination of a tripod and self-timer (for the first time) in order to avoid the whole blurry/shaking/too much caffeine issue.
Closet Metro says:
That looks like Enzo Ferrari’s teaset (and I mean that in the very best way).
SeaQueen says:
I totally agree with Metro. Very sexy tea set. Nice one HB.
some tests runMomo says:
That is an awesome tea set. I have to agree about those curves. It’s almost too pretty to use.
HB, you did very well, very well indeed!
Danielle says:
Metro, I love the car analogy. I hadn’t thought of that, but when I mentioned it to HB he grinned and said “yeah, it IS Ferrari red, isn’t it?”
SeaQueen – he does well, doesn’t he?
Momo – i think it IS too pretty to use, except maybe for special occasions, and maybe not even then. I’ll have to see how I feel about it. I’d hate to get tea stains in the cups or take the risk something would get chipped in the process of using or washing it.
I have 5-6 teapots at this point, that I have never used and keep on display… and this set will probably go on our coffee table that has an asian design influence.
I don’t know, part of me feels like you should use your nice things and not just keep them tucked away, but the other part of me enjoys just looking at the artistic beauty of them. I’ve had some nice glass pitchers crack before and it made me so sad; remembering how i felt when that happened makes me think that this set will probably not get used.
Squirl says:
I’m drooling over this tea set. It’s gorgeous. I’d be in the same dilemma as you, though, about whether to use or just to look. Those colors make me think of Feng Shui.
Sounds like you must’ve had a good day!
LadyBug says:
Ooooh, very pretty tea set! I love the red.
Good job, HB!
But, umm, did Santa bring Girlie-Girl an electric blanket?
Danielle says:
Squirl, I ended up writing a longer post about Christmas Eve and Christmas, which I’d intended to do, but were inspired by your question.
Ladybug, Santa decided that it might e too much of a fire hazard to give the Girlie an electric blanket. It would be fine when I’m around, but in a couple months when I leave home everyday for work, we’d be afraid to leave it plugged in and on while gone.
Now if they just made one that would shut off and on if she were laying on it…. Of course, I’d still worry about it malfunctioning while we weren’t home.
In lieu of Santa, I am looking into something that may be non-electric that might be nice and warm for her.
sheryl says:
Merry Christmas, belated!
Gorgeous gorgeous shots! I especially like th aerial view.