Monday, July 28, 2025

T Stands For Another Trip To The Spice Merchant

 

I recently headed back to The Spice Merchant for my "free" pound of coffee.  For those who don't know, I spend an obscene amount of money every year to sponsor all nine British TV shows on PBS (The Corporation For Public Broadcasting).  In exchange, I get a free mug every year, Passport, the streaming movies, documentaries, etc. service from PBS (like Netflix or Hulu, only cheaper and family friendly, for the most part), and my pound of coffee a month for 12 months.

I know how much Lisca and some of you like puzzles, and this is what I found when I walked into The Spice Merchant a few weeks ago.

I was really taken by that heart puzzle.  I would hate to have to dust all those boxes!

Speaking of boxes, I got a laugh from several of these new mugs.  Personally, I think "Dance like no one is watching" is spot on!  These hilarious and sarcastic mugs are made by a small company call "Dirty MUD."

EDIT: Melody Jacobs asked: "What kind of coffee do you usually pick up with your free pound?"
 
Dark Sumatra.  I used to buy French Roast and one time tried Dark Sumatra. I was hooked.  Much bolder than French Roast.  I like my coffee strong and darkly roasted.
I've shown you mine, now it's time to share your own drink related post.  It can be photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, tags, scrapbooking, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, as long as it in some way relates back to a drink, any drink.  Regardless, please share below and Bleubeard and I will gladly visit, as will other T participants.  Please link only your T post and not your blog in general.  Bleubeard would like to remind you that old photos are acceptable because they may be taken any time, not just on Tuesday and not just this year.  Please remember to visit your fellow T participants. 

 

 

Don't forget to dig up your Second on the 2nd post.  The only rule is it must have been published sometime in the past.


 

9 thoughtful remarks:

Let's Art Journal said...

Fabulous puzzles and the mugs really made me smile 😊. I agree the dance like no one is watching is spot on. Sending you very Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

Sharon Madson said...

The mugs are funny, Elizabeth. How are you faring in this heat? Happy Tea Day.

Tom said...

...you sound like a regular!

peppylady (Dora) said...

My mom and her siblings was into puzzles.

My name is Erika. said...

I like the dark yellow mug about the lemonade. Ha ha. I probably wouldn't want vodka but I can think of a few other additions. :) I actually like the Grateful Dead bear mug on the second puzzle photo too. And like you, I like the heart puzzle. It looks like you had a fun visit to the Spice Merchant. Thanks for taking us along. Happy T day. hugs-Erika

MELODY JACOB said...

That heart puzzle made of boxes is quite the sight; you're right about the dusting! And those "Dirty MUD" mugs are hilarious. "Dance like no one is watching" really does hit the mark.

What kind of coffee do you usually pick up with your free pound?

Christine said...

Fun mugs

Iris Flavia said...

Love the mugs. Puzzles I do online these days, less space... Happy T - Day, hopefully Home in 10 hours .. ACK!

Lisca said...

I wonder what's gonna happen to PBS now int's defunded. No more sponsorship, no more 'free' pound of coffee. I love those mugs by the way. All those quotes are really spot-on.
Those are lovely puzzles! Yes, I like the heart one too. But they do look rather small. The umbrella one is colourful too.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca