Time to set aside the old bag-in-a-mug routine and upgrade your afternoon tea with one of these 10 beautiful teapots, from glass versions to cast iron options.

1. Cast Iron Teapot R650, Lady Bonin’s Tea

2. Bump Teapot R2 565, Tom Dixon at Créma Design

3. Relea Elegant Borosilicate Glass Teapot R450, Everything Tea

4. Maxwell & Williams Tint Teapot R269, Takealot

5. Nigiro Flat-Bottomed Glass Teapot R689, Yuppiechef

6. Mono Teapot Filio + Warmer R1 815, Peacock Coffee and Tea Traders

7. My Tea Teapot R781.80, Eva Solo at Banks Kitchen Boutique

8. Folklore Enamel Pot R419, Wild & Wolf at Yuppiechef

9. Cast Iron Teapot R499, Woolworths

10. Glass Teapot R275, The Tea Merchant

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Whimsical and quirky is the order of the day with colourful felt hats, driveless sleeper cars and clever optical illusions all making their way to the VISI picks of the week series – week 69.

1. Optical Illusions by Dudi Ben Simons on Instagram

Features editor Tracy Greenwood absolutely loves these witty optical illusions by creative director Dudi Ben Simons from Tel Aviv.

Image credit: trendland.com

2. Simon and Mary SS15 Campaign

“There is no denying that the felt hat has become the ultimate accessory, but the Simon and Mary selection of colours completely takes it to the next level. I want. I must have, in all the colours,” says editor at large Malibongwe Tyilo.

Image credit: simonandmary.co.za

3. Stained Glass Driverless Sleeper Car of the Future by Dominic Wilcox

Created as part of the London Design Festival 2014, online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring thinks it’s not only clever, but pretty cute to look at too!

Image source: dominicwilcox.com

4. Almke Treehouse by Baumraum

Deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes is smitten by the idea of taking treehouses to the next level of awesome.

Image source: baumraum.de

5. Interactive Dancing Traffic Lights by BBDO Germany and Smart

“Not pretty, but really cool,” says art director Anton Pietersen.

Image source: dezeen.com / designboom.com

6. Teapot by Jurgen Lehl for Babaghuri

“How adorable are these little handmade teapots moulded from gourds and coconuts?” says online and editorial assistant Chantél Hans.

Image source: analoguelife.com

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The vibrant range of enameled cast-iron teapots perfectly marries traditional cookware aesthetics with a fresh, contemporary look.

With a choice of round and square designs, Staub’s signature colours are enhanced by Japanese accents. The easy-to-pour design and dishwasher compatibility make this teapot an everyday treasure.

A clever choice of material ensures that heat stays locked in, for cup after cup of your favourite brew. And a removable infusion ball allows for steeping loose-leaf teas.

With rust-free performance and a lifetime limited guarantee, this is one that’ll be in the family for years to come.

Available from Kitchen Passion stores.

More information: www.kitchenpassion.co.za, +27 (0)11 327 5943

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No surprise then that super-talented artist Kilmany-Jo has taken her outstanding portfolio a step further with street art as the key influence. The result is a body of work that’s edgy and energetic.

With a list of achievements between 1995 and 2011, including a Sasol New Signatures Award in 2000 and a UNESCO bursary in 2005, as well as an artist’s residency in Colombia, Kilmany-Jo has had the opportunity to explore and interpret the concept of street art in a unique way.

More than just graffiti  

Her latest solo show, titled Moniker, features portraits of well-known street artists. “Moniker” is an identifying word by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.

She uses traditional aerosol sprays to create works that redefine identities as a mark of contemporary life.

The result is a body of large, colourful paintings that’s clearly routed in the street but which simultaneously boasts superior sophistication.

For more information, contact Charl Bezuidenhout at 021 423 3075, 082 901 5045, charl@worldart.co.za or visit www.worldart.co.za.

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