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

[PeaceLoveAndCandy]

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

Oh I LOVE this thread.

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

I'm not crying, you are

What a heartwarming thread!

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.

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

wipes misty eyes

@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 )

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!

@Soutiner

“Why does a teaspoon need a rest?”

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

I love this answer 😀

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

@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.

@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.

@PeaceLoveAndCandy

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!!

Oh that is lovely! I know a Potter in our village, I may have to commission one...

Hello Twilight Zone. Never heard of a rest for a spoon, poor thing, is the spoon tired? Seriously, chuck it in the sink!

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.
Ours get a rest in the dishwasher, if there's none left in the drawer then we just wash one. If anyone leaves one in the sink then I hunt the culprit down. No dishes get left in or near the sink, dishwasher or wash it and put it away.

Teabags rest in the teapot until cold.

You mean some people don't just stir the drink and fling the spoon in the general direction of the sink?

Hi! Quick update...my kids finally let me do something on my own for an afternoon, so fitted your spoon rest onto the end. It’s not even dry yet, but when it is I’ll put it back on wheel to trim it, then first fire, then glaze fire.
Sorry it’s taken a while, but you’ll get it eventually!

That looks beautiful already @Sevensilverrings - what a generous and kind thing to do.

As a PP said, what a fab talent to have to just be able to make things yourself. Very jealous right now

This whole thread is so cute. I now need a teaspoon rest

sevensilver looking great .But...could you repost with something to give scale ? So I can crave it even more !

Peridito, it’s about 8 cm right now, but will shrink down before firing, and then again in kiln when all the moisture leaves. Hopefully spoon size!
I might make some different sizes, just to hedge my bets....it’s a fun little scrap clay project, (but I have a feeling it’s a rather limited market)!

I don’t know why this thread has made me well up, but I needed this today.

🥰

Use a saucer or little bowl??

Love this thread. Can’t wait to see the finished tea spoon rest - it looks great already.

@Sevensilverrings that is beautiful already.
OP you are so lucky!

I'm dead jealous of people who are creative - but especially those who can create things that are actually gorgeous and that people actually covet instead of just being polite

If you decide to make any more I'd definitely buy one!