I'm sticking at level 7 as well. Just cannot contemplate burning up the energy and effort required to obtain those 20 Spring petals, 10 Tea and 25 Tea Setting to get to level 8.

I have just over half the required number of Teacups to get the Peacock, so have accepted that I won't be getting that in the next 3 days.

Not too worried about missing out on the Peacock though, as I have two Gold Mines to supply me with Golden Eggs and the Chickens seem to be laying them regularly.