Insulation isn’t just for walls, attics and beer coolers. It can actually look mighty fine on your next pot of tea or coffee. The tea cozy is by no means a new invention, but rather one that deserves renewed praise and rediscovery. This set was a birthday gift to me from my dear Mother a couple of years back, and is in fact made from a reclaimed sweater!

If you have your own sewing machine and some wooly inspiration, give this project a try!

Think insulation is just for walls and attics? Behold the trusty old tea cozy! Only this one’s not old. Ok, so it sort of is.

Crafted by my brilliantly thoughtful Mother out of a charming pre-loved winter sweater, this coordinating coffee and tea cozy set keeps my warm bevies warmer longer.

Following the random explosion of our insulated glass Krupps carafe last fall, I selected this high-end stainless steel insulated coffee press for my wish list. But, in our family, $100 for a designer coffee pot verges on frivolous.

Possessed by the thriftiness and creativity of the Jones clan, my Mom whipped up these gorgeous cozies. Read the rest of this entry »