Tea cart and tea set

Our town garage sale was happening. I had a garage sale with my own family.  As I was cleaning up from my garage sale and heading to Goodwill to drop off the items that did not sell I drove by house and noticed this tea cart.

I turned the car around and went and checked it out.  It was listed for $50.  And the couple who was having the sale were not home.  They had a box with a sign that said, "If you see some you want, put the money in the box."  

Well, I saw something I wanted, but I wanted to barter! 

This cart was beautiful.  I think it is cherry wood.  It had a shelf that could be taken out and also be used as a shelf.

A co-worker lived next door to this family.  So after talking to the co-workers husband, he texted the man...and in the end it was mine for $20!

I was so excited to get this tea cart that was in fantastic condition.  I also liked that it was a little smaller than most I had seen.

I just recently had sold my couch and was using two chairs side by side...and I was looking for a table to put between them.  This was the answer I was looking for.

In 1997 I went to Europe with a friend from college, my aunt and her friend.  We all bought linens.  I thought it would be fun to use the linens on this cart.  I bought this cart on Saturday and my aunt passed away on Sunday.  I thought it was a fitting tribute to her.

The only other I bought at the Orrville Garage Sales was a tea set.  My friend was out shopping and came across a full tea set for $30.00  She was able to get it for $20.

I love the set!!  It has a tea pot, coffee pot, water warmer, sugar, and creamer. 

It is silver plated, but I don't care.  I have never seen a set that still had the water warmer for this kind of price.  I will work on polishing it up.

The cats sit and wait for their tea....

I then found these plates for .50, so I have added them to the shelf/tray of the tea cart.  These dishes are so bright and beautiful.  They are from Japan.  I love them.

 

6 plates, 2 cups, and 2 saucers for $5!!

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.