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Anyone know where in the UK I can get a teaspoon rest?

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 31/12/2020 16:24

Something like the ones here
www.samanthaboothart.com/listing/692806068/coffee-spoon-rest-teaspoon-rest-spoon

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CatVsChristmasTree · 01/01/2021 23:09

@AlwaysLatte

I am also don't understand the teaspoon rest thing. As soon as I use one it goes straight in the dishwasher. But my mum has a maddening habit of putting teabags onto a tiny plate until later in the day. I still don't know why she does that. Everything else she deals with straight away. I think teabags must be special!
DH gets frustrated with me doing this, I maintain that they need a little rest before being taken to the bin. They need to cool off and dry out so they don't melt the bin bag (i know they won't) or drip all over the floor when I move them. Neither of those things matter to him as he drinks his tea with the (Earl Grey) teabag in.
CatVsChristmasTree · 01/01/2021 23:05

@SWnewstart

Sorry, but I'm another one wondering exactly why such a thing is needed! Use the spoon for whatever then throw it in the sink, dishwasher or leave it on the worktop for next time? Same with tea-bags - why does it have to live somewhere special?
Because with 5 people in the house having hot drinks, yogurts etc and a not unlimited supply of teaspoons, I frequently find them all languishing in the sink by mid afternoon where I have to fish them out and rinse one (now I need a special rest for it!). We usually only wash up once a day, probably not alone in that.
grapewine · 01/01/2021 23:05

@Sevensilverrings - such a kind offer. I already feel a little better about 2021.

grapewine · 01/01/2021 22:59

@Soutiner

“Why does a teaspoon need a rest?”

..........

Well if you spent your life getting into hot water and stirring things up you’d need a rest occasionally!

I love this answer 😀
AlwaysLatte · 01/01/2021 22:35

I am also don't understand the teaspoon rest thing. As soon as I use one it goes straight in the dishwasher. But my mum has a maddening habit of putting teabags onto a tiny plate until later in the day. I still don't know why she does that. Everything else she deals with straight away. I think teabags must be special!

AlCalavicci · 01/01/2021 22:29

@Impatientwino
I remeber that thread , he was a lorry driver wasnt he ? and the crumpets were batch test ones that should not of got in to the food chain ( I think )

Impatientwino · 01/01/2021 13:24

I bloody LOVE Mumsnet 

What a kind person you are @Sevensilverrings

I'm always amazed how quickly Mumsnet can solve things. I'm reminded of when someone asked what the pen marks on the bottom of her husbands crumpets were and within about an hour someone piped up with the answer!

HNY you lovely vipers Daffodil

wipes misty eyes

GenderApostate19 · 01/01/2021 12:26

I bought my DD a beautiful Owl themed one from a department store in Venice, I’ve kicked myself ever since for not getting one for me 🙄
I use an oblong back dish that had pate in it, from Aldi. It’s big enough for used teabags as I don’t like putting hot ones in my food caddy.

BuggerOffAndGoodDayToYou · 01/01/2021 11:34

What a heartwarming thread!

Bezzi · 01/01/2021 11:19

I'm not crying, you are

Saisong · 01/01/2021 11:10

If this thread is indicative of the spirit with which we all approach 2021, then I think we're going to be OK ♥️

anotherwinkywinkybumbum · 01/01/2021 11:06

Oh I LOVE this thread. Flowers

HeronLanyon · 01/01/2021 11:05

I am bloody loving it that the first mn buying thread I’ve seen was about teaspoon rests and that a potter popped up to offer services. In honour and solidarity I am breaking out my chopstick rests later. HNY all.

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 01/01/2021 11:04

peridito
and while I'm at it - is anyone else thinking that sevensilverrings could fill a big gap in the teaspoon rest market here ?

Absolutely yes to this! There's definitely a need for because why not gorgeousness out there.
TheRealMrsJamieFraser gets it.

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ODFOx · 01/01/2021 11:00

Thank you for this lovely thread. My first smile of the New Year!

peridito · 01/01/2021 10:50

This thread has made me so happy. Firstly a gorgeous "thing" I didn't know I needed until I saw it 😂, and in my favourite colour. Then a wonderfully kind offer from a talented person with no ulterior motive other than to help.
2021 is off to a great start smile

absolutely this ^^

and I so understand this sentiment

The teaspoon in my OP is not just resting, is also getting a hug

and while I'm at it - is anyone else thinking that sevensilverrings could fill a big gap in the teaspoon rest market here ?

madcatladyforever · 01/01/2021 10:38

I bought mind from a garden centre. But you can get them anywhere, Lakeland plastics etsy etc.

Sevensilverrings · 01/01/2021 10:36

Fabulous! Definitely have turquoise, it’s my favourite colour.
Lovely that you knit for the unit. (My little girl received a very small blanket from the GOSH Nicu, which we absolutely treasure, so I can tell you first hand how valued your donations are)!

TheRealMrsJamieFraser · 01/01/2021 10:34

This thread has made me so happy. Firstly a gorgeous "thing" I didn't know I needed until I saw it 😂, and in my favourite colour. Then a wonderfully kind offer from a talented person with no ulterior motive other than to help.
2021 is off to a great start Smile

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 01/01/2021 10:28

@Sevensilverrings, this is hands down the best thing that's happened to me in 2020, and what a way to start 2021!!! I crochet and knit for a neonatal unit at a London hospital, so will definitely pay it forward!
The glass idea is sensational, and colour-wise, I'll be happy with whatever you choose, but I do love the turquoise, or an unapologetic orange, if you happen to have it. And yes, it is just for traditional teaspoons, the other spoons will have to rest in the cold for now!! Flowers

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Sevensilverrings · 01/01/2021 10:15

PeaceLoveAndCandy, excellent!
If you have colours you’d particularly like let me know....also is it to fit a ‘traditional’ size teaspoon, or do you want it to also accommodate slightly chunkier spoons? I can do the little twirl with some melted glass in the centre, I think you’d like that probably, but do say if you want a particular colour and I’ll see what I have.
Chuffed this is my first thought on waking up to a NY! Much better than all the real world problems that will hit soon enough!
No payment needed, pay it forward if you like, make a square for a Woolly Hug blanket!

AlCalavicci · 01/01/2021 09:58

@PeaceLoveAndCandy & @Sevensilverrings
This is why I love mumsnet , what a great way to start the new year

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 01/01/2021 09:35

Thank you to everyone's who's made suggestions, I do appreciate it, but you're all missing the point. The teaspoon in my OP is not just resting, is also getting a hug. A hug! And that's what I want for my hardworking teaspoons. Happy New Year everyone!!

Anyone know where in the UK I can get a teaspoon rest?
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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 31/12/2020 23:49

@Sevensilverrings oh my goodness yes please! And I wouldn't dream of not paying you! Unless I can crochet something for you in return?
And for all of you questioning why I need a teaspoon rest in my life, heathens the lot of you!!!

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