tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55720076229681505912024-03-18T03:01:20.546-04:00Oak Rise CottageCollections - Thrifted Decor - Inspirational ThoughtsCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.comBlogger500125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-19813795148253436662012-07-05T21:14:00.000-04:002012-07-05T21:32:55.275-04:00Star-Spangled Settings<span style="font-size: large;">This year’s Independence Day table setting centered around a new table runner with red and white stripes and blue stars outlined in gold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also on the table is a ceramic tray in a flag-inspired design</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the opposite corner is a flag design napkin holder containing extra paper napkins with flag motif.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Napkin rings are Red Wood Stars holding “Porcelain Blue” cloth napkins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The dinner plates are “Liberty Blue,” a Staffordshire transferware pattern made in England for the U.S. Bicentennial. Each item has a different historical illustration. (See the list of Illustrations at the end below.*)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The plates are set on white lacquer chargers. The goblets are Fostoria “Virginia” in dark blue:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As centerpiece I used two milk glass candlesticks with red taper candles on either side of a “Liberty Blue” covered bowl. Nearby are matching salt and pepper shakers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPHZRCioIP8/T_Yyu8-UT0I/AAAAAAAAK0U/E1f71CWEzuc/s1600/IMG_9312t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" sca="true" separator?="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPHZRCioIP8/T_Yyu8-UT0I/AAAAAAAAK0U/E1f71CWEzuc/s320/IMG_%3Cdiv%20class=" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" /> <br /><span style="font-size: large;">The Sideboard or Buffet continues the star-spangled theme. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">On a round woven placemat, a large hurricane globe holds a white pillar candle on ruby red pressed glass candleholder surrounded with wood flag motif stars. Sprinkled outside on the mat are larger wood stars. Behind it all is a large “Liberty Blue” oval platter in front of a much larger porcelain tray from Portugal. A spray of stars and flags is placed between the two platters. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The tea service includes the “Liberty Blue” teapot, sugar and creamer. On the teacup stand four “Liberty Blue” teacups feature Paul Revere’s Ride. Red ceramic strawberries add a touch of color to the saucers.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5PX3ZASYVlA/T_Y1owL98LI/AAAAAAAAK1Y/FUlAg3UdblU/s400/IMG_9319.JPG" width="300" /></a></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu2S-SGk9U8/T_Y1pIcx2EI/AAAAAAAAK1k/h_rnp5t6EKg/s1600/IMG_9320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu2S-SGk9U8/T_Y1pIcx2EI/AAAAAAAAK1k/h_rnp5t6EKg/s400/IMG_9320.JPG" width="300" /></a></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8GSPMJBYG-g/T_Y1oo08WqI/AAAAAAAAK1M/J1Dmr_ng7KE/s1600/IMG_9318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8GSPMJBYG-g/T_Y1oo08WqI/AAAAAAAAK1M/J1Dmr_ng7KE/s400/IMG_9318.JPG" width="400" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ti_9fMQ-HFE/T_Y3oeCZ1UI/AAAAAAAAK18/yuneK7A8mio/s1600/IMG_9316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ti_9fMQ-HFE/T_Y3oeCZ1UI/AAAAAAAAK18/yuneK7A8mio/s400/IMG_9316.JPG" width="400" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">*FYI – The illustrations on the Liberty Blue dishware are as follows:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Dinner plates – Independence Hall</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Oval Vegetable Dish - Minute Men</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Round Vegetable Dish - Fraunces Tavern</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Covered Vegetable Bowl – Boston Tea Party</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Gravy Boat – Lafayette’s Landing at West Point</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Gravy Stand – Governor’s House, Williamsburg</span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m400D-3DyAc/T_Y3oOnSmLI/AAAAAAAAK1w/BKWcIZTLMYU/s1600/IMG_9311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m400D-3DyAc/T_Y3oOnSmLI/AAAAAAAAK1w/BKWcIZTLMYU/s400/IMG_9311.JPG" width="300" /></a> </a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5_7ZOEOqZKs/T_Y1oMcpE6I/AAAAAAAAK1A/TrmQ-IUYdcc/s1600/IMG_9317t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5_7ZOEOqZKs/T_Y1oMcpE6I/AAAAAAAAK1A/TrmQ-IUYdcc/s400/IMG_9317t.jpg" width="256" /></a></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teapot and Lid – Minute Men</span> <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Creamer – Paul Revere’s Ride</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Covered Sugar – Betsy Ross</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cups – Paul Revere’s Ride</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Saucers – Old North Church</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Large Platter – George Washington Crossing the Delaware</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am joining the following blog events:</span><br />
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Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Between Naps on the Porch </a>where we can enjoy more Tablescape Thursday posts.<br />
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Suzanne with Vintage Thingies Thursday at </span><a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/">Coloradolady</a><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span><a <br="" href="http://www.blogger.com/"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Cindy’s Show and Tell Friday at </span></a><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: small;">My Romantic Home</span></a></span>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-3008302301953910372011-12-13T22:08:00.006-05:002011-12-13T22:31:26.011-05:00Holly Motif on Holiday DishesThe teacup for this week is the vintage "Holly" by Lefton.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NVBxgz9Hfos/TugVJIKEGkI/AAAAAAAAKw4/G0IjzbLX95Y/s1600/IMG_8004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685817776107952706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NVBxgz9Hfos/TugVJIKEGkI/AAAAAAAAKw4/G0IjzbLX95Y/s400/IMG_8004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ02y6pQ7-s/TugVKGXeidI/AAAAAAAAKxQ/hVPQ-QQrZrk/s1600/IMG_8014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685817792807209426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ02y6pQ7-s/TugVKGXeidI/AAAAAAAAKxQ/hVPQ-QQrZrk/s400/IMG_8014.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qf7SrjAo-T0/TugVJY9Jl4I/AAAAAAAAKxI/oH0Aak9lQKA/s1600/IMG_8012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685817780617189250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qf7SrjAo-T0/TugVJY9Jl4I/AAAAAAAAKxI/oH0Aak9lQKA/s400/IMG_8012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Stickers on bottom of saucer and cup read Lepton and Japan<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LEdkyLDGCts/TugVKjikrfI/AAAAAAAAKxc/hW_oP2iiNdI/s1600/IMG_8015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685817800638377458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LEdkyLDGCts/TugVKjikrfI/AAAAAAAAKxc/hW_oP2iiNdI/s400/IMG_8015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The holly motif is sculpted on the cup and saucer<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R6hAfAtFCgc/TugVLMtsU0I/AAAAAAAAKxo/PjC7GfUQ_ng/s1600/IMG_8023t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685817811690869570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R6hAfAtFCgc/TugVLMtsU0I/AAAAAAAAKxo/PjC7GfUQ_ng/s400/IMG_8023t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Lefton “Holly” pattern has many pieces, from plates to candleholders. This includes reindeer as seen below. A matching sleigh is also available.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sCo0DxWjdHY/TugTy4ntcfI/AAAAAAAAKwg/vKwWt5gOSc4/s1600/IMG_8174.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685816294468579826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 337px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sCo0DxWjdHY/TugTy4ntcfI/AAAAAAAAKwg/vKwWt5gOSc4/s400/IMG_8174.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sr3F5gt96PY/TugTzE7ykAI/AAAAAAAAKww/lh1z8Ai7jUk/s1600/IMG_8175.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685816297774026754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sr3F5gt96PY/TugTzE7ykAI/AAAAAAAAKww/lh1z8Ai7jUk/s400/IMG_8175.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />If you would like to survey various holiday china patterns available now, here is a nice online review of china with a holly berry motif:<br />http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-holly-china#module68813781<br /><br />The Christmas book for today is The Holly and the Ivy: A Celebration of Christmas by Barbara Segall. Clarkson Potter Publishers, 1991. The book is filled with historical tidbits about various Christmas customs, including the use of holly and ivy in holiday decorations.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LSVZBOMFDcs/TugW2fR2O9I/AAAAAAAAKx0/Gij5fYhkojU/s1600/IMG_8090.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685819654920354770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LSVZBOMFDcs/TugW2fR2O9I/AAAAAAAAKx0/Gij5fYhkojU/s400/IMG_8090.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The front cover has shiny lettering and little prints that look like stickers. There is also a real tartan ribbon wrapped around the front edge of the book.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C8eJlxid8OU/TugW3Q6ngAI/AAAAAAAAKyc/16_Gpmko5wE/s1600/IMG_8090t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685819668244692994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C8eJlxid8OU/TugW3Q6ngAI/AAAAAAAAKyc/16_Gpmko5wE/s400/IMG_8090t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cvVBaVOfR1c/TugW26P5JlI/AAAAAAAAKyM/BRt00_2szS0/s1600/IMG_8089t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685819662159914578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cvVBaVOfR1c/TugW26P5JlI/AAAAAAAAKyM/BRt00_2szS0/s400/IMG_8089t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pxq5RH4Geoo/TugW2s1uI8I/AAAAAAAAKx8/77va8jr2SoQ/s1600/IMG_8089.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685819658560480194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pxq5RH4Geoo/TugW2s1uI8I/AAAAAAAAKx8/77va8jr2SoQ/s400/IMG_8089.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I am linking today’s post to:<br /><br /><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/”">the Plumed Pen</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a> and at <a href="http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Breath of Fresh Air</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> hosted by Trisha at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Embrace The Season Christmas Tea<br /></strong>hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday Cuppa Tea</strong>hosted by Ruth<br />at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/“http://antiquesandteacups.blogspot.com/">Antiques and Teacups</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Teacup Thursday</strong> at <a href="http://missspensersblog.blogspot.com/">Miss Spenser’s Blog</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Flaunt It Friday</strong>hosted by Kate at <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/">Chic on a Shoestring</a>.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-81801710499185199612011-12-06T14:10:00.005-05:002011-12-06T14:36:25.842-05:00Holiday Teacup<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><div>The teacup I’m sharing this week is in the Lenox "Holiday" pattern, which is my formal Christmas china. The design features green holly leaves with red berries on an ivory porcelain base. This pattern came out in 1974 and it has become a perennial favorite among traditional designs.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WUahEroPH8Q/Tt5qiIFA1hI/AAAAAAAAKtw/ytRuMWVXXiQ/s1600/IMG_8000.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683096914304751122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WUahEroPH8Q/Tt5qiIFA1hI/AAAAAAAAKtw/ytRuMWVXXiQ/s400/IMG_8000.jpg" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DGx5Gj-JESU/Tt5qiwnXjII/AAAAAAAAKuI/wm1gcZy1UxA/s1600/IMG_8001.jpg" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683096925186264194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 390px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DGx5Gj-JESU/Tt5qiwnXjII/AAAAAAAAKuI/wm1gcZy1UxA/s400/IMG_8001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u7gNvDBfCDc/Tt5qifgLq-I/AAAAAAAAKt8/L0guHU4NeRs/s1600/IMG_8003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683096920592722914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u7gNvDBfCDc/Tt5qifgLq-I/AAAAAAAAKt8/L0guHU4NeRs/s400/IMG_8003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The inspirational holiday book is A Christmas Wish by Dee Appel, with art by Gay Talbott Boassy. (c)2001<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaXu9HXKaus/Tt5qhR-QHfI/AAAAAAAAKto/BJGjxOZeSRg/s1600/IMG_7998.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683096899780877810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 315px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaXu9HXKaus/Tt5qhR-QHfI/AAAAAAAAKto/BJGjxOZeSRg/s400/IMG_7998.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This book is part of the series Tiny Tea, published by Blue Cottage Gifts, a devision of Multnomah Publishers, Inc. in Sisters, Oregon. Note the holly decoration on the cup and in the greenery.<br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bp0ZXptwLHY/Tt5qhczMQgI/AAAAAAAAKtY/GQI6oyYN2TY/s1600/IMG_7995t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683096902687277570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bp0ZXptwLHY/Tt5qhczMQgI/AAAAAAAAKtY/GQI6oyYN2TY/s400/IMG_7995t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The small gift book consists of a lovely poem expressing joy in the season and wishing friends warmth and love. The book ends with this wonderful quotation:<br /></div><br /><div align="center">“I have not stopped<br />giving thanks for you,<br />remembering you in my prayers.”<br />Ephesians 1:16 NIV<br /><br />May we each think often of our friends and loved ones during this festive season. And may we be ever in prayer for God’s blessing in their lives.<br /><br />I am linking today’s post to:</span></div></div></div></div></div><br /><strong></strong><br /><div align="center"><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</div><br /><div></div><strong></strong><br /><div><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/”">the Plumed Pen</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a> and at <a href="http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Breath of Fresh Air</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Embrace The Season Christmas Tea</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday Cuppa Tea</strong>hosted by Ruth<br />at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/“http://antiquesandteacups.blogspot.com/">Antiques and Teacups</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Teacup Thursday</strong> at <a href="http://missspensersblog.blogspot.com/">Miss Spenser’s Blog</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Flaunt It Friday</strong>hosted by Kate at <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/">Chic on a Shoestring</a>.<br /><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-59009679104307186992011-11-28T22:06:00.013-05:002011-12-01T23:14:04.404-05:00A New Tree for TeacupsI have been gathering a number of ornaments, which are suitable for a tea-themed tree. On Black Friday I ordered an artificial pre-lit pine tree from Kohls.com. While awaiting its arrival in the mail, I decided to do a test-run using one of two small faux trees I have. Alas, the tree is too flimsy to bear the weight of the ornaments, which are mostly ceramic. I had to put it up against the hutch so it would not tip over! Nevertheless, it still gives me a dry run for decorating my new tea tree.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-myzgck0hO54/TtRNHJPn2TI/AAAAAAAAKhg/EGhKd66B28k/s1600/IMG_7915.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680249815156906290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-myzgck0hO54/TtRNHJPn2TI/AAAAAAAAKhg/EGhKd66B28k/s400/IMG_7915.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The tree is set in a silver urn, with two doilies wrapped around it to help keep it upright. I also placed three teacup-shaped tea bag rests around the bottom of the tree to help prop it up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NG5zj8o25_U/TtRNJWz5IpI/AAAAAAAAKiU/buzeKdjWl-A/s1600/IMG_7920.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680249853158433426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NG5zj8o25_U/TtRNJWz5IpI/AAAAAAAAKiU/buzeKdjWl-A/s400/IMG_7920.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dO2gQB42q6g/TtRNI1Ewb3I/AAAAAAAAKiE/LXIUPNqy--w/s1600/IMG_7919.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680249844102360946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dO2gQB42q6g/TtRNI1Ewb3I/AAAAAAAAKiE/LXIUPNqy--w/s400/IMG_7919.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z_rNZTWDsYg/TtRNlYUa_iI/AAAAAAAAKi4/FSBWeedz0gw/s1600/IMG_7923.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680250334599642658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z_rNZTWDsYg/TtRNlYUa_iI/AAAAAAAAKi4/FSBWeedz0gw/s400/IMG_7923.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />To add sparkle I decided to use some Princess House crystal angel ornaments and a tiny spun glass tree. The tea tree is in the Kitchen, which is decorated in a Christmas tree theme.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l8FWPuftm7U/TtRNkSyVkVI/AAAAAAAAKig/lRjXB7JL8X4/s1600/IMG_7921.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680250315934634322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l8FWPuftm7U/TtRNkSyVkVI/AAAAAAAAKig/lRjXB7JL8X4/s400/IMG_7921.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zV8KFCZJYpI/TtRNkp_0K3I/AAAAAAAAKis/j5Sr9VyMELs/s1600/IMG_7922.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680250322165181298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zV8KFCZJYpI/TtRNkp_0K3I/AAAAAAAAKis/j5Sr9VyMELs/s400/IMG_7922.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I am also using small-scale teacups such as this one by Royal Copenhagen:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uftHq2JTSAI/TtRNIOPPrjI/AAAAAAAAKh4/vXp4Q1dnOBU/s1600/IMG_7917.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680249833677368882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uftHq2JTSAI/TtRNIOPPrjI/AAAAAAAAKh4/vXp4Q1dnOBU/s400/IMG_7917.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRcYaTNq2qg/TtRNHZNuFwI/AAAAAAAAKhs/OLdj7f-g0ys/s1600/IMG_7916.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680249819443894018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRcYaTNq2qg/TtRNHZNuFwI/AAAAAAAAKhs/OLdj7f-g0ys/s400/IMG_7916.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have a variety of additional tea ornaments to add. There is the Spode "Christmas Tree" which was a must-have since that is one of my Christmas dish patterns.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wfe30qyrG48/TtRPWlBwucI/AAAAAAAAKjs/5uYlO_q0O8A/s1600/IMG_7931.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680252279336253890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 377px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wfe30qyrG48/TtRPWlBwucI/AAAAAAAAKjs/5uYlO_q0O8A/s400/IMG_7931.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then there is a teapot and cup and saucer in the Lenox "Holiday" pattern, my more formal holiday china.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gx4OW7SG8sE/TtRPXHTtBFI/AAAAAAAAKj4/rr48OdjQojk/s1600/IMG_7932.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680252288538313810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gx4OW7SG8sE/TtRPXHTtBFI/AAAAAAAAKj4/rr48OdjQojk/s400/IMG_7932.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I will also include a silverplate tea spoon with figural teapot handle, and a gilt tea spoon with figural teapot handle.<br />To add to the sparkle, I am also thinking of adding a couple teardrop ornaments from JoAnn from Santa’s Workshop, and a few crystal prisms:<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9dG9z5M1CY/TtRPXhj_HwI/AAAAAAAAKkI/6y5LaentHlI/s1600/IMG_7939.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680252295585931010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9dG9z5M1CY/TtRPXhj_HwI/AAAAAAAAKkI/6y5LaentHlI/s400/IMG_7939.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PuY67hsutDU/TtRPYtMLLAI/AAAAAAAAKkQ/N2nX5kXZQOU/s1600/IMG_7941.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680252315887152130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PuY67hsutDU/TtRPYtMLLAI/AAAAAAAAKkQ/N2nX5kXZQOU/s400/IMG_7941.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I will also be decorating the tree with a dozen small glass balls, found at a local consignment shop. They are clear glass with iridescent finish.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d7sMDfvOb50/TtRNmVia9zI/AAAAAAAAKjU/fPHi4pdTnQE/s1600/IMG_7929.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680250351032923954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 389px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d7sMDfvOb50/TtRNmVia9zI/AAAAAAAAKjU/fPHi4pdTnQE/s400/IMG_7929.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vfU65CCLXho/TtRPWCkcpFI/AAAAAAAAKjg/zyUs3K2LfVQ/s1600/IMG_7930.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680252270086497362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vfU65CCLXho/TtRPWCkcpFI/AAAAAAAAKjg/zyUs3K2LfVQ/s400/IMG_7930.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />For the treetop, I’ve selected a vintage angel tree topper. The wings and halo are sparked with glitter. The bottom of her robe is banded in white cotton. The body is white plastic and glows when a light is inserted.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff3xFjt7he8/TtRNl1R5EcI/AAAAAAAAKjE/9JZee3LeC4o/s1600/IMG_7927.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680250342373659074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff3xFjt7he8/TtRNl1R5EcI/AAAAAAAAKjE/9JZee3LeC4o/s400/IMG_7927.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I’m looking forward to receiving my tree so I can set up my tea-themed tree. Have you ever done a tree with teacups and teapots as the theme?<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>I am linking today’s post to:<br /><strong>Deck the Hall Sunday</strong>, hosted by Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a><br /><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</div><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/">the Plumed Pen</a>.<br /><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a> and at <a href="http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Breath of Fresh Air</a>.<br /><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> hosted by Trisha at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>.<br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><strong>Tuesday Cuppa Tea </strong>hosted by Ruth at <a href="http://antiquesandteacups.blogspot.com/">Antiques and Teacups</a>.<br /><strong></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong>Flaunt It Friday </strong>hosted by Kate at <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/">Chic on a Shoestring Decorating. </a></div><br /><br /><div><strong>Show and Tell Friday</strong> hosted by Cindy at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a>.</div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><strong>Home for the Holidays</strong> hosted on Fridays by Carrie at <a href="http://thecorsoncottage.blogspot.com/">The Corson Cottage<br /></div></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-72985946712890062012011-11-22T00:38:00.009-05:002011-11-26T23:08:21.386-05:00A Cup of Christmas Tea & A Memory of Christmas Tea<span style="font-size:130%;">This week I’d again like to share one of the inspirational books that I reach for during the Christmas season. A Cup of Christmas Tea by Tom Hegg, illustrated by Warren Hanson. Waldman House Press Inc. c1982.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><p></span></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZOUeMZG50o/Tss2L2N0XII/AAAAAAAAKZg/PDgi5XcsCCk/s1600/IMG_7841.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677691332390575234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZOUeMZG50o/Tss2L2N0XII/AAAAAAAAKZg/PDgi5XcsCCk/s400/IMG_7841.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">According to Publishers Weekly "in its first edition, published in 1982, the book sold more than 1.5 million copies."<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J5jGQP0B4Bw/Tss6LL_vsqI/AAAAAAAAKbA/5LqRDnl1IjE/s1600/IMG_7842.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677695719103771298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J5jGQP0B4Bw/Tss6LL_vsqI/AAAAAAAAKbA/5LqRDnl1IjE/s400/IMG_7842.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">The mini version is an ornament book 3 ½ inches tall by 2 5/8 inches wide, with gilt cord for hanging and red ribbon bookmark.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-izCjpZ6zNvg/Tss2NKQaMII/AAAAAAAAKZ4/OAonjHVQpAE/s1600/IMG_7843.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677691354950021250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-izCjpZ6zNvg/Tss2NKQaMII/AAAAAAAAKZ4/OAonjHVQpAE/s400/IMG_7843.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The sequel was published some years later:<br />A Memory of Christmas Tea by Tom Hegg, illustrated by Warren Hanson. Waldman House Press Inc. c1999.<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m7jCi9pr6dc/Tss2MIEacQI/AAAAAAAAKZs/Ae9yFaZQ2k8/s1600/IMG_7847.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677691337182966018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 276px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m7jCi9pr6dc/Tss2MIEacQI/AAAAAAAAKZs/Ae9yFaZQ2k8/s400/IMG_7847.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">These two books are available in gift book edition, edition with both titles together, ans also in Audiobook on CD as well as Audiobook on cassette. </span><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Other lovely merchandise based on the lovely teacup theme has followed:<br />"A Cup of Christmas Tea" <strong>Regular Size Teacup</strong><br /></p></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><p></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6UF_Jv5v9w/Tss2Kmp56xI/AAAAAAAAKZY/h7CPBDDSZoU/s1600/IMG_7825.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677691311033543442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 387px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6UF_Jv5v9w/Tss2Kmp56xI/AAAAAAAAKZY/h7CPBDDSZoU/s400/IMG_7825.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">"A Cup of Christmas Tea" is written inside the bone china cup and saucer and it is decorated with holly, and trimmed in gold.<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z3lNsNxGHyY/Tss3dT38uQI/AAAAAAAAKaE/nQHbqaUDSAc/s1600/IMG_7837.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677692731921316098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 340px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z3lNsNxGHyY/Tss3dT38uQI/AAAAAAAAKaE/nQHbqaUDSAc/s400/IMG_7837.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pwp79R0gARA/Tss2KY8rH6I/AAAAAAAAKZI/VM5BUTAVvn8/s1600/IMG_7824.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677691307354169250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pwp79R0gARA/Tss2KY8rH6I/AAAAAAAAKZI/VM5BUTAVvn8/s400/IMG_7824.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The bottom of the cup and the saucer read: "A Cup of Christmas Tea copyright 1995 Waldman House Press, Inc. by Tom Hegg, Illustrated by Warren Hansen."<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9OpHi2tc29s/Tss3gk80YOI/AAAAAAAAKa0/JOx-W-f7810/s1600/IMG_7832.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677692788044751074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9OpHi2tc29s/Tss3gk80YOI/AAAAAAAAKa0/JOx-W-f7810/s400/IMG_7832.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HB5-yNdaKEs/Tss6LcLh7GI/AAAAAAAAKbM/XMV3YSwdm5Y/s1600/IMG_7834.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677695723448167522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HB5-yNdaKEs/Tss6LcLh7GI/AAAAAAAAKbM/XMV3YSwdm5Y/s400/IMG_7834.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">"Cup of Christmas Tea" <strong>Bone China Miniature Tea Set of 10 pieces</strong> –teapot, sugar and creamer two cups and saucers. Each has the holly decoration of the larger sized pieces.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zUxWCJPXbpA/Tss3f088PnI/AAAAAAAAKao/rdqUegIuy-k/s1600/IMG_7849.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677692775160364658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zUxWCJPXbpA/Tss3f088PnI/AAAAAAAAKao/rdqUegIuy-k/s400/IMG_7849.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oCJ7GcjXKjM/Tss3fQUQ_BI/AAAAAAAAKac/9BED-oIwrnU/s1600/IMG_7851.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677692765326081042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oCJ7GcjXKjM/Tss3fQUQ_BI/AAAAAAAAKac/9BED-oIwrnU/s400/IMG_7851.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WhP91Vc98y4/Tss6MbrinQI/AAAAAAAAKbY/Mquz-5lAYeg/s1600/IMG_7852.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677695740493864194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 338px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WhP91Vc98y4/Tss6MbrinQI/AAAAAAAAKbY/Mquz-5lAYeg/s400/IMG_7852.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">"A Cup of Christmas Tea" 1999 <strong>Bone China Christmas Ornament</strong>. The ornament consists of a teapot pouring into a teacup.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTurcVeENQ8/Tss6M_tgl-I/AAAAAAAAKbk/1htpi9aaiA4/s1600/IMG_7855.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677695750165796834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTurcVeENQ8/Tss6M_tgl-I/AAAAAAAAKbk/1htpi9aaiA4/s400/IMG_7855.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-44o-i0YQTK8/Tss3dubKMrI/AAAAAAAAKaU/VgxDnpN-W3U/s1600/IMG_7854.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677692739048321714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-44o-i0YQTK8/Tss3dubKMrI/AAAAAAAAKaU/VgxDnpN-W3U/s400/IMG_7854.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xOVBXTzDS2w/Tss6NoTW49I/AAAAAAAAKb0/eTU8OVlvf2E/s1600/IMG_7857.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677695761061962706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xOVBXTzDS2w/Tss6NoTW49I/AAAAAAAAKb0/eTU8OVlvf2E/s400/IMG_7857.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Following is a list of additional items that are available in this pattern.<br /></span>Teapot<br />Sugar and Creamer set<br />Tea caddy<br />Dinner plate, bread butter plate,<br />Cookie plate 8"<br />Cake Plate 10.5"<br />24k goldplated spoon<br />Coasters<br />Pair Candlesticks 6"<br />Single candlestick<br />Oval basket<br />Hurricane lamp<br />Candle lamp<br />Tealight holders<br />Desk clock<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Tom Hegg's story about the special teacup and the response it evokes, has been so well received over the years, that it continues in print and continues as a favorite for gift giving.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I am linking today’s post to:<br /></span><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.<br /><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/">the Plumed Pen</a>.<br /><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a> and at <a href="http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Breath of Fresh Air</a>.<br /><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> hosted by Trisha at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>.<br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><strong></strong></p><br /><p><br /><strong>Tuesday Cuppa Tea </strong>hosted by Ruth at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/“http://antiquesandteacups.blogspot.com/">Antiques and Teacups</a>. </p><br /><p><strong>Teacup Thursday</strong> at <a href="http://missspensersblog.blogspot.com/">Miss Spenser’s Blog</a>.<br /></p><br /><strong>Flaunt It Friday</strong>hosted by Kate at <a href=http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/>Chic on a Shoestring</a>.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-18587862443407091162011-11-15T17:43:00.009-05:002011-11-16T22:42:37.667-05:00Christmas Teas and Tea Cup<span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">With the Christmas holidays getting nearer and nearer, I thought I’d share one of the inspirational books that I reach for during the Christmas season. There are so many colorful books with photos and ideas to make your celebration beautiful and meaningful. On such book is <em>The Twelve Teas of Christmas: Sharing the Season With Those You Love</em> by Emilie Barnes.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RgJWEbIwqYU/TsLr5UFSBPI/AAAAAAAAKUM/opc_W8P5XGk/s1600/IMG_7723.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675357850316178674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RgJWEbIwqYU/TsLr5UFSBPI/AAAAAAAAKUM/opc_W8P5XGk/s400/IMG_7723.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#006600;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The book is illustrated with lovely paintings by Sandy Lynam Clough. The cover illustration shows a tea setting in Sandy’s richly detailed, elegant style, with china, linen, candles, and cookies.</span> </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LeeagMxAKdg/TsLr4e2F7zI/AAAAAAAAKTk/w96v-Lv-H00/s1600/IMG_7722%2Bcover%2Billus.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675357836025392946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LeeagMxAKdg/TsLr4e2F7zI/AAAAAAAAKTk/w96v-Lv-H00/s400/IMG_7722%2Bcover%2Billus.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">The twelve teas each celebrates a different theme which contributes to the wonder and richness of the Christmas season – friendship, family, joy, warmth, sharing, merriment, peace, Dreams, tradition, giving creation, and stillness. Each of the twelve chapters presents suggestions for menus with recipes, décor ideas, organization and homekeeping tasks, along with tidbits of history, customs and lore about tea and Christmas. </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_e5OfFbkRIw/TsLr5CdhnSI/AAAAAAAAKT8/Cya4CFnk1og/s1600/IMG_7727.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675357845586025762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_e5OfFbkRIw/TsLr5CdhnSI/AAAAAAAAKT8/Cya4CFnk1og/s400/IMG_7727.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">The teacup I’m sharing this week is another$3.00 thrift store bargain. It is Royal Albert white bone china decorated with holly leaves, the "Yuletide" pattern.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rXDCDi1upIY/TsLtVxaGTGI/AAAAAAAAKUg/SVpXkhV1_Sk/s1600/IMG_7730.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675359438736084066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rXDCDi1upIY/TsLtVxaGTGI/AAAAAAAAKUg/SVpXkhV1_Sk/s400/IMG_7730.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />As with other Royal Albert patterns this teacup has a graceful shape, including a lovely handle.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IsSwwpf-lDo/TsLtV1HoJYI/AAAAAAAAKUw/cmxWKeUqkFs/s1600/IMG_7736.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675359439732352386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IsSwwpf-lDo/TsLtV1HoJYI/AAAAAAAAKUw/cmxWKeUqkFs/s400/IMG_7736.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The saucer’s rim is gently curved and edged in gilt, following the same lines of the cup rim. </span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-szZdmKCM7z4/TsLr4t4h4dI/AAAAAAAAKTw/A6zwU2JsQQA/s1600/IMG_7729.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675357840062144978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 358px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-szZdmKCM7z4/TsLr4t4h4dI/AAAAAAAAKTw/A6zwU2JsQQA/s400/IMG_7729.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CjU4nVlynSQ/TsLr6cLY44I/AAAAAAAAKUU/p1o5zj2zU_c/s1600/IMG_7738.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675357869669147522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CjU4nVlynSQ/TsLr6cLY44I/AAAAAAAAKUU/p1o5zj2zU_c/s400/IMG_7738.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Together cup and saucer make a lovely set. Don’t you just enjoy Royal Albert? It always provides distinction for our settings, and this is especially wonderful during the Christmastide.</span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-afYet7pJsa4/TsLtW39HCAI/AAAAAAAAKU4/DU9eWOHBIdQ/s1600/IMG_7732.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675359457673414658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 347px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-afYet7pJsa4/TsLtW39HCAI/AAAAAAAAKU4/DU9eWOHBIdQ/s400/IMG_7732.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">I am linking today’s post to: </span></div><br /><br /><div><br /><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/">the Plumed Pen</a> with Wanda Lee. </div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a> and at <a href="http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Breath of Fresh Air</a>. </div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>. </div><br /><br /><div><br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Teacup Thursday</strong> at <a href="http://missspensersblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Miss Spenser’s Blog</span></a>.<br /><br /><strong>Thrifty Thursday</strong> with Leigh at <a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Tales From Bloggeritaville</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-87787687008678004362011-10-28T00:01:00.002-04:002011-10-27T18:33:26.848-04:00ERII Commemoratives, Part 2<span style="font-size:130%;">As the bath is <em>en suite</em> with the bedroom, where I have light blue Wedgewood jasperware collection on display, I also carried on the Wedgwood into the bath. There they are as part of my Royal Rose Collection in honor of Diana Princess of Wales. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Just inside the door is a display in honor of Queen Elizabeth II which I shared </span><a href="http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2011/10/royal-commemoratives-erii.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">here</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br />On the opposite wall from that is another Wedgwood item relating to the Queen. The top plate depicts a cameo of the Queen, while the bottom one is of London.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><p></span></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ADq3rxhU_gw/TqnYm-Ao5KI/AAAAAAAAKLU/nqmS1u2b44w/s1600/IMG_7542.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668299770014786722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ADq3rxhU_gw/TqnYm-Ao5KI/AAAAAAAAKLU/nqmS1u2b44w/s400/IMG_7542.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br />The adjacent wall also has another Wedgwood plate, this one depicting cupids. The plate above is a Lladro from Spain.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n2Nme8P7wX8/TqnYlbqLDeI/AAAAAAAAKK4/2nYS3vO6tFM/s1600/IMG_7541t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668299743613881826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n2Nme8P7wX8/TqnYlbqLDeI/AAAAAAAAKK4/2nYS3vO6tFM/s400/IMG_7541t.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ROTbQZijJaY/TqnaeFWzGII/AAAAAAAAKLs/daztzDBJiI0/s1600/IMG_7547.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668301816391211138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ROTbQZijJaY/TqnaeFWzGII/AAAAAAAAKLs/daztzDBJiI0/s400/IMG_7547.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">First is the light blue and white Wedgwood jasperware silver jubilee plate. The inscription is “1952 Silver Jubilee 1977/ Queen Elizabeth II.”</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1KwC9NN8w4s/TqnZMvJ5S9I/AAAAAAAAKLg/mE9GEamXnPA/s1600/IMG_7543.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668300418862107602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1KwC9NN8w4s/TqnZMvJ5S9I/AAAAAAAAKLg/mE9GEamXnPA/s400/IMG_7543.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The London plate is decorated with famous landmark buildings all around the plate. Right at the top center is Buckingham Palace, London residence of the Queen:<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IzBwU8FWnn0/TqnYltNR9-I/AAAAAAAAKLM/nzNo3cLMAiw/s1600/IMG_7545.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668299748324538338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IzBwU8FWnn0/TqnYltNR9-I/AAAAAAAAKLM/nzNo3cLMAiw/s400/IMG_7545.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I am linking to the following weekly events. Please visit these hostesses for more posts:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Show and Tell Friday at Cindy’s <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a>.<br /><br />Also linking to Flaunt It Friday at <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/">Chic on a Shoestring Decorating.<br /></a><br /></p>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-85905545095554566142011-10-25T20:26:00.016-04:002011-10-27T18:55:22.788-04:00Royal Commemoratives: ERII<span style="font-size:130%;">Often in visiting other blogs we are reminded of something which we might share for our weekly blog events. For some weeks now, Miss Kathy at </span><a href="http://thewritersreverie.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">The Writers Reverie</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> has been sharing her antique royal commemoratives, and it reminded my of my collection of British royal commemorative items. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">For today’s post I am sharing some commemorative items relating to Queen Elizabeth II. All items were made in England and they include items that are now vintage since they span her many decades long reign.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">These items are all displayed on a small two-shelf unit just inside my bathroom.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YVTIOf5Lod0/TqdZedpcGHI/AAAAAAAAKFY/VKowAT6IMio/s1600/IMG_7478.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597035958442098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YVTIOf5Lod0/TqdZedpcGHI/AAAAAAAAKFY/VKowAT6IMio/s400/IMG_7478.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rQZk3z41rqs/TqdaLwl-8VI/AAAAAAAAKGY/5Hi161qmsWA/s1600/IMG_7486.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597814138335570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rQZk3z41rqs/TqdaLwl-8VI/AAAAAAAAKGY/5Hi161qmsWA/s400/IMG_7486.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXOZOXDfjCA/TqdZgE6HGQI/AAAAAAAAKF4/MsnqR1eLC9k/s1600/IMG_7484.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597063677221122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXOZOXDfjCA/TqdZgE6HGQI/AAAAAAAAKF4/MsnqR1eLC9k/s400/IMG_7484.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g-80NFrPgeE/TqdtSmYjyAI/AAAAAAAAKKM/91GbExaLHrE/s1600/IMG_7485.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618822377687042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g-80NFrPgeE/TqdtSmYjyAI/AAAAAAAAKKM/91GbExaLHrE/s400/IMG_7485.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is the top shelf with a small plate commemorating the coronation in 1953, a framed postcard portrait, and a cup and saucer celebrating the coronation:<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CHCt4_RyA_s/TqdZftwwdRI/AAAAAAAAKFw/1dHu7_dmxWM/s1600/IMG_7482.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597057463973138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CHCt4_RyA_s/TqdZftwwdRI/AAAAAAAAKFw/1dHu7_dmxWM/s400/IMG_7482.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is the bottom shelf, with another vintage teacup and saucer, and a lovely mug:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ADGKxoatG3Q/TqduCsIRbEI/AAAAAAAAKKY/j7TxJQyUz3U/s1600/IMG_7480.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667619648553708610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ADGKxoatG3Q/TqduCsIRbEI/AAAAAAAAKKY/j7TxJQyUz3U/s400/IMG_7480.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>This bone china coronation teacup and saucer was made by Rosina. The design on the front has a beautiful emblem with a cameo portrait of the queen and royal mottoes.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uEF8JJDKFnY/TqdZgPaJo_I/AAAAAAAAKGI/aLFxgoZWk6A/s1600/IMG_7489.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597066495960050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uEF8JJDKFnY/TqdZgPaJo_I/AAAAAAAAKGI/aLFxgoZWk6A/s400/IMG_7489.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The back illustration reads "Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II June 22nd 1953". <span style="font-size:100%;">(Sorry the photo is not clear.)<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1vZPlhsb7ck/TqddvFYaLUI/AAAAAAAAKJo/48IU4EWV-ko/s1600/IMG_7539.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667601719548849474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1vZPlhsb7ck/TqddvFYaLUI/AAAAAAAAKJo/48IU4EWV-ko/s400/IMG_7539.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The teacup has fluting all around and its lovely slim handle curves into a point.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NRx5qkHO_Ik/TqdaL5-jlGI/AAAAAAAAKGg/RDsP572jJw8/s1600/IMG_7490.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597816657319010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 233px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NRx5qkHO_Ik/TqdaL5-jlGI/AAAAAAAAKGg/RDsP572jJw8/s400/IMG_7490.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The saucer repeats the illustrations from the cup and has a graceful scalloped edge outlined in gold. </span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8dROpWHv5aU/TqdgA2c2NbI/AAAAAAAAKJ0/U2HOL72Z7Po/s1600/IMG_7491.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667604223801832882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 366px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8dROpWHv5aU/TqdgA2c2NbI/AAAAAAAAKJ0/U2HOL72Z7Po/s400/IMG_7491.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A second coronation commemorative teacup and saucer is by Adderley and it is also of bone china. The front shows the royal shield with a cameo portrait of Elizabeth II:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQw2HxYZa7Y/TqddbPTooFI/AAAAAAAAKI4/-ANvaSlqdN8/s1600/IMG_7511.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667601378615795794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQw2HxYZa7Y/TqddbPTooFI/AAAAAAAAKI4/-ANvaSlqdN8/s400/IMG_7511.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IJ8OgvD3UNA/Tqddb8Dh73I/AAAAAAAAKJE/pHae6B_ngfE/s1600/IMG_7512.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667601390627843954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IJ8OgvD3UNA/Tqddb8Dh73I/AAAAAAAAKJE/pHae6B_ngfE/s400/IMG_7512.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The back illustration is of the cipher "ERII"<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gq1emjvSDg0/TqdduTlxxzI/AAAAAAAAKJc/DGwqtgd2TmU/s1600/IMG_7521.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667601706183149362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gq1emjvSDg0/TqdduTlxxzI/AAAAAAAAKJc/DGwqtgd2TmU/s400/IMG_7521.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The saucer repeats the two graphics from the cup. It is edged in shallow scallops and gilt-edged:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Q-JxIJIT-M/TqdduTlHZ6I/AAAAAAAAKJQ/MSyYwXPez3c/s1600/IMG_7513.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667601706180372386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 392px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Q-JxIJIT-M/TqdduTlHZ6I/AAAAAAAAKJQ/MSyYwXPez3c/s400/IMG_7513.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next is a small plate commemorating the 1953 coronation. I got this at a flea market where I pointed to a dish drainer full of various dishes and called out to the owner as to how much they were. He said "50 cents each." So I picked out this lovely 5-inch plate by Alfred Meakin:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jpbrmM8gZyU/Tqdb9_iZ_PI/AAAAAAAAKHs/yDOLQE9fRXg/s1600/IMG_7499.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667599776654949618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jpbrmM8gZyU/Tqdb9_iZ_PI/AAAAAAAAKHs/yDOLQE9fRXg/s400/IMG_7499.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The inscription under the flags around the plate states, "Crowned June 2nd, 1953." Under her photo it reads, "She Reigns."<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--VA46hBGRUs/Tqdb9BwuPNI/AAAAAAAAKHg/HKVotsXv_LE/s1600/IMG_7500.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667599760071998674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--VA46hBGRUs/Tqdb9BwuPNI/AAAAAAAAKHg/HKVotsXv_LE/s400/IMG_7500.jpg" border="0" /></a> </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is the vintage postcard of the young beauty, in a stunning portrait by distinguished photographer, Dorothy Wilding in 1952. I framed it in a gilt metal frame from a thrift shop:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mcMC-tFUmyk/Tqdb-ZY46aI/AAAAAAAAKH4/phYjLnpG8Js/s1600/IMG_7503.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667599783594355106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mcMC-tFUmyk/Tqdb-ZY46aI/AAAAAAAAKH4/phYjLnpG8Js/s400/IMG_7503.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />An earlier black and white photograph shows young bride Princess Elizabeth with groom Philip, Duke of Edinburg in November 1947.<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M-A4VaPWJQs/TqdgBKKCQLI/AAAAAAAAKJ8/K5MRrgpF7iU/s1600/IMG_7505.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667604229091639474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 376px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M-A4VaPWJQs/TqdgBKKCQLI/AAAAAAAAKJ8/K5MRrgpF7iU/s400/IMG_7505.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">More recent commemoratives celebrate her silver jubilee in 1977. On the back of this small plate is inscribed 1977/ The Queen’s Silver Jubilee" and "Pride of Britain/ Silver Jubilee Souvenir/ Produced by/ Wood & Sons/ England/ Potters for 100 years.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O8t7V3n4bjM/TqdaMKxm4XI/AAAAAAAAKGw/_X5PSPnEEFw/s1600/IMG_7495.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597821166412146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O8t7V3n4bjM/TqdaMKxm4XI/AAAAAAAAKGw/_X5PSPnEEFw/s400/IMG_7495.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Also for the silver jubilee is a bone china mug by Ashley.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pog7l41Wp9c/TqdaNRBORnI/AAAAAAAAKHI/0jPUqbzqfLo/s1600/IMG_7497.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597840022390386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 379px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pog7l41Wp9c/TqdaNRBORnI/AAAAAAAAKHI/0jPUqbzqfLo/s400/IMG_7497.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JjqhRU24eec/TqdaM2ssyII/AAAAAAAAKG8/fG38Ta0m8HA/s1600/IMG_7498.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667597832956987522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JjqhRU24eec/TqdaM2ssyII/AAAAAAAAKG8/fG38Ta0m8HA/s400/IMG_7498.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Next is a deep blue with white Wedgwood jasperware small dish. It depicts the Queen in profile with a banner reading "1957 Silver Jubilee 1977"<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tVe24Fx0UQs/TqddZ5jmGAI/AAAAAAAAKIU/5-_5rc_f2vc/s1600/IMG_7508.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667601355597289474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tVe24Fx0UQs/TqddZ5jmGAI/AAAAAAAAKIU/5-_5rc_f2vc/s400/IMG_7508.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />For her diamond jubilee in 2002 I have a small covered box with her portrait. The box is white banded in blue with gilt garlands. Inside her portrait is repeated. The bottom inscription reads: "the queen’s Golden Jubilee 2002/ Edwardian/ Fine Bone China/ Made in England:<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kQCQfB3Kqu4/TqdvJVD3GnI/AAAAAAAAKKk/Y6SFFhc3zgY/s1600/IMG_7493.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667620862131903090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 365px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kQCQfB3Kqu4/TqdvJVD3GnI/AAAAAAAAKKk/Y6SFFhc3zgY/s400/IMG_7493.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htoYQnOtaEE/Tqdda7-Yt2I/AAAAAAAAKIs/5cf6BFLLvsk/s1600/IMG_7510.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667601373426399074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htoYQnOtaEE/Tqdda7-Yt2I/AAAAAAAAKIs/5cf6BFLLvsk/s400/IMG_7510.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>I am linking today’s post to:<br /></strong></span>Table Top Tuesday hosted by Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life </a>.<br /><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</div><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/">the Plumed Pen</a>.<br /><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a> and at <a href="http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Breath of Fresh Air</a>.<br /><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>.<br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Lady Katherine at <a href="http://www.ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/">Lady Katherine Tea Parlor</a><br /><strong>Teacup Thursday</strong> at <a href="http://missspensersblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Miss Spenser’s Blog</span></a>.<br /><strong>Vintage Thingie Thursday</strong> with Suzanne at <a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Coloradolady</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span><br /><strong>Thrifty Thursday</strong> with Leigh at <a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Tales From Bloggeritaville</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-54159829962738415092011-10-17T21:23:00.011-04:002011-10-26T12:12:10.958-04:00Royal Sealy in Fall Colors<span style="font-size:130%;">After visiting the thrift store where I found the </span><a href="http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2011/10/paragon-at-last.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Paragon cup and saucer</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, I went to the hospital guild thrift shop where I spotted another yellow cup and saucer. It was marked $3.00, but I asked if I could have it for $2 and the sales lady graciously agreed!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is a vintage set made by Royal Sealy of Japan. It has a luster finish and its floral pattern is done in browns and yellows, just right for this time of year.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a mosiac showing some of its features:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hZZXMTJBeYA/TpzVpmUSOUI/AAAAAAAAKCw/xPmt8E9Kk_Q/s1600/Mosaic%2Bvintage%2Bluster%2BSealy%2Bcup%2Band%2Bsaucer.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664637341962221890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hZZXMTJBeYA/TpzVpmUSOUI/AAAAAAAAKCw/xPmt8E9Kk_Q/s400/Mosaic%2Bvintage%2Bluster%2BSealy%2Bcup%2Band%2Bsaucer.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The teacup rests on a pedestal stand, and the entire outside is embellished with blooms:<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPojr7y2hqg/TpzVpzljhsI/AAAAAAAAKC8/dRozbEsmoRE/s1600/IMG_7460.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664637345524319938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 287px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPojr7y2hqg/TpzVpzljhsI/AAAAAAAAKC8/dRozbEsmoRE/s400/IMG_7460.jpg" border="0" /></span></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CZYncdr8UKY/TpzV2FJXG1I/AAAAAAAAKDw/lXUDMUZA6W8/s1600/IMG_7464.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664637556396333906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CZYncdr8UKY/TpzV2FJXG1I/AAAAAAAAKDw/lXUDMUZA6W8/s400/IMG_7464.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The saucer is also patterned with flowers and the edging is pierced all around:</span><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHCxVdh-CqM/TpzVqT_hPdI/AAAAAAAAKDI/lB1cO1d4HOg/s1600/IMG_7462.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664637354223156690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHCxVdh-CqM/TpzVqT_hPdI/AAAAAAAAKDI/lB1cO1d4HOg/s400/IMG_7462.jpg" border="0" /></a>The inside of the cup is decorated by a single floral motif:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Meh5VJH21m8/TpzVrH_m0CI/AAAAAAAAKDY/HjNUHHdeJzg/s1600/IMG_7463.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664637368182165538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Meh5VJH21m8/TpzVrH_m0CI/AAAAAAAAKDY/HjNUHHdeJzg/s400/IMG_7463.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The cup handle is intricately formed and is edged in gold, as are the rims of the cup and saucer.</span><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-znOUyFaLi7o/TpzV2oz0WXI/AAAAAAAAKD8/tDP4EqYSYag/s1600/IMG_7465.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664637565969652082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-znOUyFaLi7o/TpzV2oz0WXI/AAAAAAAAKD8/tDP4EqYSYag/s400/IMG_7465.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This cup would grace a fall tea table quite nicely.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Wt56Yh73DA/TpzVr50yYbI/AAAAAAAAKDg/azcJ2D6GnIo/s1600/IMG_7466.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664637381558559154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 337px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Wt56Yh73DA/TpzVr50yYbI/AAAAAAAAKDg/azcJ2D6GnIo/s400/IMG_7466.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I am linking today’s post to:<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>Mosaic Monday</strong> with Mary at <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Little Red House</a>. </div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/">the Plumed Pen</a>. </div><br /><br /><div><br /><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a> and at <a href="http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Breath of Fresh Air</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>.</div><br /><br /><div><br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Lady Katherine at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/”">Lady Katherine Tea Parlor</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-77746640475547908702011-10-06T00:01:00.003-04:002011-10-07T11:37:05.263-04:00Black and White Setting<span style="font-size:130%;">Although we’re into fall now I still have not taken out my fall things; so today’s table setting is in black and white with green highlights. I wanted something fairly cool and serene, yet with a bit of dramatic contrast.<br />The linens consist of one Waverly "Country Life" Toile in black on cream runner with black tassel at each end, and four Waverly "Country Life" Toile in black on cream oval placemats with striped fabric on reverse. The napkins are white with a black scroll design.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVekettsbTM/To0CLSj0vCI/AAAAAAAAKAA/SJ1iclSWHpM/s1600/IMG_7380.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660182699658492962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVekettsbTM/To0CLSj0vCI/AAAAAAAAKAA/SJ1iclSWHpM/s400/IMG_7380.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The black and white theme started with the Royal Stafford checked bowls. They are set on Bordallo Pinheiro "Cabbage"dessert plates, which in turn rest on vintage cream Wedgwood Etruria "Edme" dinner plates. The silverplated flatware is the 1941 vintage Holmes and Edwards "Youth."</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TdUBNECfFAk/To0BhySKilI/AAAAAAAAJ_g/AuwkxoSIXPM/s1600/IMG_7344tT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660181986619853394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TdUBNECfFAk/To0BhySKilI/AAAAAAAAJ_g/AuwkxoSIXPM/s400/IMG_7344tT.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">To go along with the clean looks of black on white I decided on clear glass accessories. Three pairs of clear crystal candlesticks with green taper candles, and two tulip shaped votives with green votives form the centerpiece with green hydrangeas from a previous table setting.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Us9TL_RBA60/To0BhRTAA_I/AAAAAAAAJ_Q/A3ukNtejnq4/s1600/IMG_7342.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660181977764987890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Us9TL_RBA60/To0BhRTAA_I/AAAAAAAAJ_Q/A3ukNtejnq4/s400/IMG_7342.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next are four Durand "Vendange" goblets and four vintage footed glasses in etched crystal w black/ amethyst base.</span><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-anzE0mt77W0/To0ELvn3XmI/AAAAAAAAKAQ/xPiL7NVgFIA/s1600/IMG_7380TTT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660184906483326562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-anzE0mt77W0/To0ELvn3XmI/AAAAAAAAKAQ/xPiL7NVgFIA/s400/IMG_7380TTT.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A set of four crystal salt cellars and tiny spoons add more sparkle:<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jyFgkvNZlcw/To0CLPiVpLI/AAAAAAAAJ_4/NPepQ_4ehvY/s1600/IMG_7380t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660182698846954674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jyFgkvNZlcw/To0CLPiVpLI/AAAAAAAAJ_4/NPepQ_4ehvY/s400/IMG_7380t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A pressed glass butter dish and "Youth" butter knife rest on a doily on a shell-shaped black glass dinner plate.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NRecVlKQPF0/To0BhwqDmvI/AAAAAAAAJ_o/b-QfgGFW5NY/s1600/IMG_7384.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660181986183191282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NRecVlKQPF0/To0BhwqDmvI/AAAAAAAAJ_o/b-QfgGFW5NY/s400/IMG_7384.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Four fabric napkin rings in the Waverly "Country Life" toile are supplemented by rectangular silverplated napkin rings.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fRvFQNn1ydk/To0BhsxKdtI/AAAAAAAAJ_Y/LRHggFafhd8/s1600/IMG_7345.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660181985139259090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fRvFQNn1ydk/To0BhsxKdtI/AAAAAAAAJ_Y/LRHggFafhd8/s400/IMG_7345.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QpGn6A5qakw/To0CLaBv_JI/AAAAAAAAKAI/TIXV0I3FeQg/s1600/IMG_7392t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660182701663059090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QpGn6A5qakw/To0CLaBv_JI/AAAAAAAAKAI/TIXV0I3FeQg/s400/IMG_7392t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The full place setting<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bQvn9vuG0rQ/To0BiEDNKOI/AAAAAAAAJ_w/-3zp9wv7jlM/s1600/IMG_7378.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660181991388948706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bQvn9vuG0rQ/To0BiEDNKOI/AAAAAAAAJ_w/-3zp9wv7jlM/s400/IMG_7378.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I am joining<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Susan at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Between Naps on the Porch </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">,where we can enjoy more Tablescape Thursday posts.<br /><br />Suzanne with Vintage Thingies Thursday at </span><a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Coloradolady</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span></div></div></div></div><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Cindy’s Show and Tell Friday at </span><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">My Romantic Home</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br /><br /></span><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-84346216747754190532011-10-04T00:02:00.004-04:002011-10-04T00:15:00.439-04:00Paragon At Last<span style="font-size:130%;">In all my purchases I hadn’t bought any teacups by Paragon either for myself or for one of my sisters who collects cabinet teacups (that is, elegant cups and saucer sets suitable for display in a cabinet). Most of Paragon cups are on the expensive side, and while they are readily available for purchase at full or perhaps even discount prices, for myself I’m just adding teacups and saucers found as downright bargains.<br />At the three thrift shops in town I always stop to look at the teacups. After clarifying that the cups were all priced at $3.00 each I started to review them. A pretty gilded yellow and white one caught my eye. Imagine my surprise when I turned it over and saw the mark for "Paragon Fine/ Bone China/ England Reg’d"<br />The mark on the bottom of the cup includes the Royal Warrant coat of arms and statement, "By Appointment/To Her/ Majesty The Queen/ China Potters"</span> (Sorry my photo is so poor)<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Apc_LydpfIw/ToqGjqvc-uI/AAAAAAAAJ_A/KxRUXxq4Sm8/s1600/IMG_7443.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659483829071313634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 356px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Apc_LydpfIw/ToqGjqvc-uI/AAAAAAAAJ_A/KxRUXxq4Sm8/s400/IMG_7443.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">As many designs by Paragon, the saucer is decorated overall with a pleasing pattern:<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJvWFPVN00w/ToqGuwlRHEI/AAAAAAAAJ_I/S-N6sdnvhng/s1600/IMG_7442.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659484019617766466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 376px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJvWFPVN00w/ToqGuwlRHEI/AAAAAAAAJ_I/S-N6sdnvhng/s400/IMG_7442.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The teacup has parts of the pattern on the outside of the cup and on the inside as well.<br /></span><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBf3M5V5INQ/ToqGjN3jmKI/AAAAAAAAJ-o/O1z-BB11TL4/s1600/IMG_7434.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659483821320673442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBf3M5V5INQ/ToqGjN3jmKI/AAAAAAAAJ-o/O1z-BB11TL4/s400/IMG_7434.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y534Xl9hKMU/ToqGi-k65bI/AAAAAAAAJ-g/cwtY8YSOwKI/s1600/IMG_7435.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659483817215976882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y534Xl9hKMU/ToqGi-k65bI/AAAAAAAAJ-g/cwtY8YSOwKI/s400/IMG_7435.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The cup and saucer are edged in gold, besides the elaborate gilt decoration that distinguishes this pattern:<br /></span><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GtQ1_kjEenA/ToqGjUP-OII/AAAAAAAAJ-4/t6irfuNzk4k/s1600/IMG_7439.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659483823033694338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GtQ1_kjEenA/ToqGjUP-OII/AAAAAAAAJ-4/t6irfuNzk4k/s400/IMG_7439.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lMMP3WMLt9k/ToqGjM5eYeI/AAAAAAAAJ-w/XAFBIwYviq4/s1600/IMG_7437.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659483821060284898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 397px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lMMP3WMLt9k/ToqGjM5eYeI/AAAAAAAAJ-w/XAFBIwYviq4/s400/IMG_7437.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Lately the shop staff have been rather overwhelmed with donations, so that the shop is overflowing with all sorts of merchandise. I have been seeing people coming in with multiple boxes stuffed with things of all sorts and quaality. Usually books are 50 cents for hardcover and 25 cents for paperback. However, they have so many that week before last Thursday, Friday and Saturday they had all books free! Sadly, as it happened, I didn't go in on any of those days.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Hopefully, I will find more lovely teacups to add to my and my sister’s collections.<br />I am linking today’s post to:<br /></span><br /><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</div><br /><br /><div></div><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/">the Plumed Pen</a>.<br /><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a>.<br /><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>.<br /><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-10419833486693607402011-10-03T00:41:00.008-04:002011-10-03T01:47:05.394-04:00Bargains in Blue and White<span style="font-size:130%;">I like my covered dishes and they always catch my eye when I’m out thrifting. Week before last I stopped in to one of my local thrift shops and quickly spotted this blue and white covered dish. I took it down and was surprised to see the price – all of $2.00<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dPTbhaltvjU/TolCK28IyII/AAAAAAAAJ84/oaZ2YkB0Oxs/s1600/IMG_7323t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659127161081612418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dPTbhaltvjU/TolCK28IyII/AAAAAAAAJ84/oaZ2YkB0Oxs/s400/IMG_7323t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yB97ebgerRQ/TolCK088MTI/AAAAAAAAJ9A/t4DBAF02yVE/s1600/IMG_7324.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659127160548110642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yB97ebgerRQ/TolCK088MTI/AAAAAAAAJ9A/t4DBAF02yVE/s400/IMG_7324.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Than I saw that it has a small chip right on the inside lip of the dish, just where the cover rests. The piece was rattling around in the bottom.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kITiNy0kqvs/TolFjR_FXRI/AAAAAAAAJ-I/MUmUEa46JLk/s1600/IMG_7418.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659130879193472274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kITiNy0kqvs/TolFjR_FXRI/AAAAAAAAJ-I/MUmUEa46JLk/s400/IMG_7418.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I decided it would make a good display piece or floral container or storage bin of some sort.. and ehh…I have plenty of serving dishes suitable for table service!<br /></span></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Er6VeCDsz0k/TolCLdEQ5UI/AAAAAAAAJ9Q/upjJ8OO7Myk/s1600/IMG_7414t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659127171316245826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Er6VeCDsz0k/TolCLdEQ5UI/AAAAAAAAJ9Q/upjJ8OO7Myk/s400/IMG_7414t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A couple days later I was in the shop again and saw three matching blue and white pieces, unpriced. Upon inquiry I was told $3.00 for the set. Included is a small teapot and lid, sugar and lid and creamer. The sugar has a small chip to the inside, on the edge where the lid rests.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j6LpZiaZjEg/TolEADiuz7I/AAAAAAAAJ-A/2L9IYPhrSuI/s1600/IMG_7417tt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659129174509408178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j6LpZiaZjEg/TolEADiuz7I/AAAAAAAAJ-A/2L9IYPhrSuI/s400/IMG_7417tt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92_8bmv_W8E/TolD_EiJQRI/AAAAAAAAJ9g/WNjVD4EivPU/s1600/IMG_7417t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659129157595513106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92_8bmv_W8E/TolD_EiJQRI/AAAAAAAAJ9g/WNjVD4EivPU/s400/IMG_7417t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xGIBltx5hgY/TolD_UcVj3I/AAAAAAAAJ9o/26RsPT8D3Fw/s1600/IMG_7422.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659129161866121074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 323px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xGIBltx5hgY/TolD_UcVj3I/AAAAAAAAJ9o/26RsPT8D3Fw/s400/IMG_7422.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5YsOocGUYw/TolD_jLNKiI/AAAAAAAAJ9w/1uZRfFVcl6M/s1600/IMG_7423.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659129165820799522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5YsOocGUYw/TolD_jLNKiI/AAAAAAAAJ9w/1uZRfFVcl6M/s400/IMG_7423.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">So now I have a charming blue and white suite for display.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qVSSDiSdSi8/TolD_8U3MaI/AAAAAAAAJ94/ypByx6ev0W4/s1600/IMG_7425.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659129172572189090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qVSSDiSdSi8/TolD_8U3MaI/AAAAAAAAJ94/ypByx6ev0W4/s400/IMG_7425.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">With the addition of a blue and white French style jug by Godinger (found at TX Maxx) and a couple navy bound books, and two covered pumpkins,<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4coRJu_a-yY/TolCLh-a7kI/AAAAAAAAJ9Y/AbJ5PgtJnAk/s1600/Blue%2Band%2BWhite%2Bshabby%2Bchic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659127172633914946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4coRJu_a-yY/TolCLh-a7kI/AAAAAAAAJ9Y/AbJ5PgtJnAk/s400/Blue%2Band%2BWhite%2Bshabby%2Bchic.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">I have a nice shabby chic fall tabletop vignette for a corner of the bedroom.<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GrZtbIOPJ3s/TolFjVM1ixI/AAAAAAAAJ-Q/98n6d9k6dSA/s1600/IMG_7430.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659130880056462098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GrZtbIOPJ3s/TolFjVM1ixI/AAAAAAAAJ-Q/98n6d9k6dSA/s400/IMG_7430.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />I am linking today’s post to<br /><strong>Blue Monday</strong> at </span><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Smiling Sally.</ a> </span></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Mosaic Monday</strong> with Mary </span><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">at </span><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Little Red House</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span></div></a><br /><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Show Off Your Cottage Monday</strong> with Cielo at </span><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">The House in the Roses</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.</span> </div><br /><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Table Top Tuesday</strong> hosted by Marty at </span><a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">A Stroll Thru Life </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-62735134718312320812011-09-30T13:53:00.010-04:002011-10-26T20:57:42.017-04:00Thrifted Tuscan Tray and Great Buys At One King LaneLately my visits to local thrift stores have paid off quite nicely. I’ve found some great buys on home décor and tea items. I’m sharing one of these items for Show and Tell Friday at Cindy’s <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a>.<br />This large tray is a dark red color and is a good size – it is 18 inches across both ways. The handles make it easy to carry. I saw it on top of a box full of items, and asked the clerk the price. Her answer, $3.00!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V6VNWPPmBiw/ToYaOSPJ-wI/AAAAAAAAJ7M/8IquiZ_9G_s/s1600/IMG_7219.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658238814553504514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V6VNWPPmBiw/ToYaOSPJ-wI/AAAAAAAAJ7M/8IquiZ_9G_s/s400/IMG_7219.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flipping it over, I read the label which said, "Made in Italy." At home I saw that it was imprinted on the back with the word "Lenox." The little pasted-on printed tag states, "Winter Garden/ Wood Round tray/ Made in Italy" and the manufacturer’s price $86.00!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqrCGiOde9E/ToYaOEy3J4I/AAAAAAAAJ68/6CdKsVO3Qbk/s1600/IMG_7366.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658238810945169282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 337px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqrCGiOde9E/ToYaOEy3J4I/AAAAAAAAJ68/6CdKsVO3Qbk/s400/IMG_7366.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D4bZeu1E_eU/ToYaOXnKp1I/AAAAAAAAJ7E/jOZOW2XCJ2I/s1600/IMG_7375.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658238815996389202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D4bZeu1E_eU/ToYaOXnKp1I/AAAAAAAAJ7E/jOZOW2XCJ2I/s400/IMG_7375.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I like the subtle red which makes it useful at Christmas time as well as other times of the year. The design has a Tuscan style, a very appealing and popular decorative trend nowadays. It makes me want to look at décor books celebrating the flair evocative of that region. Also, lately I’ve been finding many sources for online bargains for books I love to add to my personal library. Books like Villas of Tuscany, a photo-filled survey of beautiful homes in that region of Italy.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QRt4tB_5myI/ToYaN_n6F-I/AAAAAAAAJ60/X5nq6P0iafk/s1600/Villas%2Bof%2BTuscany%2BProduct_ABR10065_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658238809557047266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QRt4tB_5myI/ToYaN_n6F-I/AAAAAAAAJ60/X5nq6P0iafk/s400/Villas%2Bof%2BTuscany%2BProduct_ABR10065_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></div><br /><div>The latest such source is </span><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/invite/lethiel"><span style="font-size:130%;">One Kings Lane</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, which one can join for free and then enjoy the daily and weekly bargains. For example, today Friday September 30, 2011, a nice selection of coffee table books from Abrams publishing house are being offered. The prices are all marked down from the original.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here are just a few that caught my eye:<br /></span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dDS74wigsmg/ToYDY4Px_PI/AAAAAAAAJ6s/Zj584acR-c8/s1600/The%2BCottage%2BBook%2BProduct_ABR10049_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658213707787926770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dDS74wigsmg/ToYDY4Px_PI/AAAAAAAAJ6s/Zj584acR-c8/s400/The%2BCottage%2BBook%2BProduct_ABR10049_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qWfp7M5xrWU/ToYDY2haLaI/AAAAAAAAJ6k/tWBcb5twUeM/s1600/The%2BFrench%2BCountry%2BHouse%2BProduct_ABR10052_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658213707324992930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qWfp7M5xrWU/ToYDY2haLaI/AAAAAAAAJ6k/tWBcb5twUeM/s400/The%2BFrench%2BCountry%2BHouse%2BProduct_ABR10052_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d_kbFRsNgiY/ToYCwgDwU5I/AAAAAAAAJ6c/56l20F7Jt1c/s1600/Amy%2BButlers%2BMidwest%2BModern%2BProduct_ABR10053_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658213014100267922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d_kbFRsNgiY/ToYCwgDwU5I/AAAAAAAAJ6c/56l20F7Jt1c/s400/Amy%2BButlers%2BMidwest%2BModern%2BProduct_ABR10053_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ijesJc5IxlE/ToYCwg8EYvI/AAAAAAAAJ6U/3J4wYLCewhE/s1600/Beautiful%2BBedrooms%2BProduct_ABR10044_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658213014336463602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ijesJc5IxlE/ToYCwg8EYvI/AAAAAAAAJ6U/3J4wYLCewhE/s400/Beautiful%2BBedrooms%2BProduct_ABR10044_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-noVsBLRY0Qg/ToYCwRAoRFI/AAAAAAAAJ6M/reQeNNNExjQ/s1600/Creole%2BHouses%2BTraditional%2BHomes%2Bof%2BOld%2BLouisiana%2BProduct_ABR10047_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658213010060624978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-noVsBLRY0Qg/ToYCwRAoRFI/AAAAAAAAJ6M/reQeNNNExjQ/s400/Creole%2BHouses%2BTraditional%2BHomes%2Bof%2BOld%2BLouisiana%2BProduct_ABR10047_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tv3ACnwdv98/ToYCwbg-wvI/AAAAAAAAJ6E/HdSpllRvsF4/s1600/American%2BDesigners%2BHouses%2BProduct_ABR10051_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658213012880671474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tv3ACnwdv98/ToYCwbg-wvI/AAAAAAAAJ6E/HdSpllRvsF4/s400/American%2BDesigners%2BHouses%2BProduct_ABR10051_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nWPqFcvaLWI/ToYCwEdBrtI/AAAAAAAAJ58/BweIYA30oq4/s1600/French%2BIsland%2BElegance%2BProduct_ABR10055_Image_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658213006690070226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nWPqFcvaLWI/ToYCwEdBrtI/AAAAAAAAJ58/BweIYA30oq4/s400/French%2BIsland%2BElegance%2BProduct_ABR10055_Image_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Take a look at </span><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/invite/lethiel"><span style="font-size:130%;">One Kings Lane </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">and you may find a book, decorative accessory, or home furnishing that fits your taste and pocketbook.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><br />Also linking to Flaunt It Friday at <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/">Chic on a Shoestring Decorating.<br /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-84958074742323128612011-09-26T19:11:00.015-04:002011-09-29T23:53:35.391-04:00Addition to Blue and White Teacup Collection<span style="font-size:130%;">I haven’t been acquiring many blue and white teacups lately since my display storage is chock full. There just hasn’t been time to work on re-arranging the hutch for a more attractive display and maybe room for just one or two more cups and saucers.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--KfoKjW1QV0/ToEJJyiwfgI/AAAAAAAAJ50/i3N4y7G7iRw/s1600/IMG_7361.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656812670745083394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--KfoKjW1QV0/ToEJJyiwfgI/AAAAAAAAJ50/i3N4y7G7iRw/s400/IMG_7361.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The vintage teacup I’m sharing today is white with a cobalt blue and light blue pattern embellished with gold trim.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQVvK4FrTWI/ToEH7H0JJ3I/AAAAAAAAJ5E/WPBSsQ-Y2-w/s1600/IMG_7353.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656811319245481842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQVvK4FrTWI/ToEH7H0JJ3I/AAAAAAAAJ5E/WPBSsQ-Y2-w/s400/IMG_7353.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The mark is in green -- a W topped by a crown. I have no idea what the name of the maker might be. If anyone knows or has a guess, I would appreciate hearing from you. </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;">UPDATE! Blogger Johanna from Germany has informed me that "The mark is German from Heinrich Winterling in Marktleuthen." She also provided the URL for the manufacturer's marks: <a href="http://www.porzellan-indischblau.de/marken/winterling1.htm">http://www.porzellan-indischblau.de/marken/winterling1.htm</a> </span></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;">Thank you, Johanna. If you've not visited her blog, <a href="http://silber-rosen.blogspot.com/">Silber + Rosen </a>[Silver and Roses], you must do so. I spent over an hour perusing her blog and book website, and bookmarked several posts to return with comments.</span></p></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WTxletpgvOo/ToEJB9Q3iII/AAAAAAAAJ5c/Fo5VLwW0pRA/s1600/IMG_7358t.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656812536183883906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WTxletpgvOo/ToEJB9Q3iII/AAAAAAAAJ5c/Fo5VLwW0pRA/s400/IMG_7358t.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wMZ327mQL-Y/ToEH58NFKBI/AAAAAAAAJ4k/3toAujIv-18/s1600/Blue%2Band%2Bwhite%2Bcup%2Band%2Bsaucer%2BCrown%2Bover%2BW%2Bmark%2BT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656811298948982802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wMZ327mQL-Y/ToEH58NFKBI/AAAAAAAAJ4k/3toAujIv-18/s400/Blue%2Band%2Bwhite%2Bcup%2Band%2Bsaucer%2BCrown%2Bover%2BW%2Bmark%2BT.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The inside of the cup has the same pattern as the saucer<br /></span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mmkircVcxE8/ToEH6FVs54I/AAAAAAAAJ4s/eQ8nHiwmzcs/s1600/IMG_7349.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656811301401061250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mmkircVcxE8/ToEH6FVs54I/AAAAAAAAJ4s/eQ8nHiwmzcs/s400/IMG_7349.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RWfY7VPOEj0/ToEJCNkSxoI/AAAAAAAAJ5k/7jZYmNk57sk/s1600/IMG_7364.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656812540560328322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RWfY7VPOEj0/ToEJCNkSxoI/AAAAAAAAJ5k/7jZYmNk57sk/s400/IMG_7364.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The sides of the cup is gently sculpted and has gilt decoration.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D3QCOkozocc/ToEH6vRo3tI/AAAAAAAAJ48/-fXO68gGvRQ/s1600/IMG_7352.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656811312658308818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 327px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D3QCOkozocc/ToEH6vRo3tI/AAAAAAAAJ48/-fXO68gGvRQ/s400/IMG_7352.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The foot of the cup is curved white with four gilt stripes.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RLS83WPbx1k/ToEH6jg9YPI/AAAAAAAAJ40/oAWF_ItHMss/s1600/IMG_7350.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656811309501341938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RLS83WPbx1k/ToEH6jg9YPI/AAAAAAAAJ40/oAWF_ItHMss/s400/IMG_7350.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0WXCHsJZAho/ToEJCWaRSlI/AAAAAAAAJ5s/vW_lQitKXdE/s1600/IMG_7358.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656812542934207058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0WXCHsJZAho/ToEJCWaRSlI/AAAAAAAAJ5s/vW_lQitKXdE/s400/IMG_7358.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The cup handle has gentle curves harmonizing with the overall design;<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8TcHybqeX2w/ToEJBdh_VXI/AAAAAAAAJ5M/aCJSIFLyf4w/s1600/IMG_7355.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656812527665763698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8TcHybqeX2w/ToEJBdh_VXI/AAAAAAAAJ5M/aCJSIFLyf4w/s400/IMG_7355.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I am quite delighted to add this set to my blue and white teacup collection!</span><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YAPVAIa1ldA/ToEJBsDoP3I/AAAAAAAAJ5U/_uAz1AW48FA/s1600/IMG_7356.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656812531564953458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YAPVAIa1ldA/ToEJBsDoP3I/AAAAAAAAJ5U/_uAz1AW48FA/s400/IMG_7356.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I am linking today’s post to:<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>Blue Monday</strong> at <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally.</a></div><br /><br /><div><br /><strong>Tea Cup Tuesday</strong>, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</div></div><br /><br /><strong>Tea For Two Tuesday </strong>at <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/”">the Plumed Pen</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday</strong> with Wanda Lee and Pam at <a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/">The Silken Purse</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Tea Party Tuesday</strong> at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Tea Time Tuesday</strong> hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a>.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-41204978864442451392011-09-22T22:15:00.009-04:002011-11-22T23:34:23.599-05:00Change Accomplished and Dessert Setting for Mother 93rd Birthday<span style="font-size:130%;">In my September 4 post I indicated that a great </span><a href="http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/fabulous-craigslist-find-yields-in.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Craigslist find </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">yielded and in-progress change. Well this past week I was able to complete that change.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The Drawer Chest was moved from the living room and is now in the dining room and is stocked with flatware and linens. I at last have a server in the dining room, plus easy access to table setting items. The two small top drawers hold sets of napkin rings:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOCINQdTw_M/Tnv3WXuupFI/AAAAAAAAJ0g/yS6jYEINmBU/s1600/IMG_7331t.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655385720792982610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOCINQdTw_M/Tnv3WXuupFI/AAAAAAAAJ0g/yS6jYEINmBU/s400/IMG_7331t.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rYox-Pxc59o/Tnv3WC-LWJI/AAAAAAAAJ0Y/vmpQE7Ck4L0/s1600/IMG_7333.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655385715220633746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rYox-Pxc59o/Tnv3WC-LWJI/AAAAAAAAJ0Y/vmpQE7Ck4L0/s400/IMG_7333.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The next drawer holds three sets of flatware:<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uq5YXdOqSgE/Tnv3WtnmKBI/AAAAAAAAJ0o/dLqJHIuW59g/s1600/IMG_7334t.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655385726668646418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uq5YXdOqSgE/Tnv3WtnmKBI/AAAAAAAAJ0o/dLqJHIuW59g/s400/IMG_7334t.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next is napkin storage.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Usy7XL7sDXg/Tnv3W440gsI/AAAAAAAAJ0w/zFdmXgn8qa0/s1600/IMG_7336t.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655385729693680322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Usy7XL7sDXg/Tnv3W440gsI/AAAAAAAAJ0w/zFdmXgn8qa0/s400/IMG_7336t.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And finally, the bottom drawer holds placemats. I still need to arrange these drawers so they are much neater!<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HdQXo30xHo8/Tnv3XOLe2JI/AAAAAAAAJ04/lK0jcaRzM1Y/s1600/IMG_7339t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655385735409096850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HdQXo30xHo8/Tnv3XOLe2JI/AAAAAAAAJ04/lK0jcaRzM1Y/s400/IMG_7339t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The display on top of the drawer chest complements the dessert table setting for my mother’s 93rd birthday held at my house on Sunday. We ate at her favorite restaurant, then returned to my home for cake and ice cream. The Royal Albert “Lady Carlyle” teapot, sugar and creamer take center stage, while the teacups and saucers are displayed on a wire teacup stand.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXsaKGxbCc4/Tnv32k4etrI/AAAAAAAAJ1A/VWDCbGtS_x8/s1600/IMG_7314t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655386274079356594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXsaKGxbCc4/Tnv32k4etrI/AAAAAAAAJ1A/VWDCbGtS_x8/s400/IMG_7314t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The flowers are Rose of Sharon and Sedum Autumn Joy from my garden.<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b2TbRVMoLkY/Tnv323WPLjI/AAAAAAAAJ1I/0KxGzNqVKlA/s1600/IMG_7315t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655386279036005938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b2TbRVMoLkY/Tnv323WPLjI/AAAAAAAAJ1I/0KxGzNqVKlA/s400/IMG_7315t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">As you may recall, this tablesetting incorporates the china and linens from my pink tea setting on the living room coffee table shown </span><a href="http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/pink-and-roses-tea-setting.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">here</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. My mother loves to wear pink on her birthday as well as Mother’s Day and she had on a lovely outfit in shades of pink. The setting turned out very dainty, as I used silver plate chargers and candlesticks with deep pink candles, gilt-edged flatware, Lenox "Autumn" goblets, and pinkish green hydrangeas from the garden.</span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xJAFxByfS9E/Tnv33HTVPlI/AAAAAAAAJ1Q/9XWtAE-6ZwU/s1600/IMG_7318.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655386283318787666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xJAFxByfS9E/Tnv33HTVPlI/AAAAAAAAJ1Q/9XWtAE-6ZwU/s400/IMG_7318.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GKPCioqmaNk/Tnv33RvlxII/AAAAAAAAJ1Y/RPS0PPzjbx8/s1600/IMG_7319t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655386286121665666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GKPCioqmaNk/Tnv33RvlxII/AAAAAAAAJ1Y/RPS0PPzjbx8/s400/IMG_7319t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fhvaEEP3Ym8/Tnv4DDaTN0I/AAAAAAAAJ1s/chy5e4LbsOI/s1600/IMG_7320t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655386488432703298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fhvaEEP3Ym8/Tnv4DDaTN0I/AAAAAAAAJ1s/chy5e4LbsOI/s400/IMG_7320t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The cake (which got smushed while transported in the car) was placed on a ruffled-edge Princess House Crystal cake stand. It was nice to have the drawer chest nearby so I did not have to keep it on the table once it was sliced.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLfTbWXUk98/Tnv33iORxhI/AAAAAAAAJ1g/njv1297xTEA/s1600/IMG_7329.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655386290545346066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLfTbWXUk98/Tnv33iORxhI/AAAAAAAAJ1g/njv1297xTEA/s400/IMG_7329.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Visit Susan at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Between Naps on the Porch </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">for more Metamorphosis Monday posts and for Tablescape Thursday. I am also linking to Show and Tell Friday at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a> with hostess Cindy.</span>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-38647529534743473252011-09-13T12:12:00.006-04:002011-09-13T14:01:31.982-04:00Lady Carlyle Teacup Variants<span style="font-size:130%;">In my </span><a href="http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/pink-and-roses-tea-setting.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">previous post</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> the tea setting utilized Royal Worcester "Lady Carlyle" pattern porcelain. When I was collecting pieces in this set I noticed that not all my teacups and saucers were the same. Actually there were two interpretations of the Lady Carlyle pattern. A bit of online research and I found the names of the two variants.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The cup with the decorative band on the outside is in the "Malvern" shape, while the band on the outside is the "Avon" shape.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nATYI_XwsuA/Tm-BlsSOlYI/AAAAAAAAJzg/ezeaF2tGWoI/s1600/IMG_7276.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651878541916018050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nATYI_XwsuA/Tm-BlsSOlYI/AAAAAAAAJzg/ezeaF2tGWoI/s400/IMG_7276.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0f85PuID7aA/Tm-ZCp2V5MI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/qV1wGY320w4/s1600/IMG_7286.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0f85PuID7aA/Tm-ZCp2V5MI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/qV1wGY320w4/s400/IMG_7286.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651904328245830850" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S6z534eME_o/Tm-BlXiUfTI/AAAAAAAAJzY/cZBUmQVDWnE/s1600/IMG_7275.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651878536346369330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 367px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S6z534eME_o/Tm-BlXiUfTI/AAAAAAAAJzY/cZBUmQVDWnE/s400/IMG_7275.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Which do you prefer – the Malvern or the Avon??<br /></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2UA_Dsr_j9g/Tm-ZCyXvmOI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/RKl8ei7SCeg/s1600/IMG_7283.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2UA_Dsr_j9g/Tm-ZCyXvmOI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/RKl8ei7SCeg/s400/IMG_7283.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651904330533411042" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CDOMTJmJuao/Tm-ZCR5O_sI/AAAAAAAAJ0A/riggCRU6B90/s1600/IMG_7284.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CDOMTJmJuao/Tm-ZCR5O_sI/AAAAAAAAJ0A/riggCRU6B90/s400/IMG_7284.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651904321815510722" /></a><br />I am linking to Tea Cup Tuesday, co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>. Visit them for more lovely tea cups!</div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-24930778205218212122011-09-08T17:46:00.007-04:002011-09-08T23:16:27.324-04:00Pink and Roses Tea Setting<span style="font-size:130%;">Outside it is wet, wet, wet. I so wish I could use some pretty pink Rose of Sharon blossoms for todays tablescape, but it is really, really soggy outside.<br /><br />Today’s setting was inspired yesterday as I ironed a set of pink and white place mats with matching doilies. They were an Ebay find from a couple years back. As soon as they arrived I soaked and washed them; but they remained unpressed in a drawer till I took them out yesterday.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ShMTMxCt9dk/Tmk7DGiVqFI/AAAAAAAAJxg/2ksRNfEoeo4/s1600/IMG_7184.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650112131993282642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ShMTMxCt9dk/Tmk7DGiVqFI/AAAAAAAAJxg/2ksRNfEoeo4/s400/IMG_7184.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">They are handmade of pink cotton or linen with white tape lace in the Battenburg style. I thought such dainty linens needed some pretty pink china and settled on Royal Albert “Lady Carlyle.” I am using the teapot, creamer and sugar, cake plate, dessert and bread & butter plates, cups and saucers.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-946ryZ8JDF8/Tmk7DWFIUTI/AAAAAAAAJxo/FDDN9Z7YjB4/s1600/IMG_7186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650112136165740850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-946ryZ8JDF8/Tmk7DWFIUTI/AAAAAAAAJxo/FDDN9Z7YjB4/s400/IMG_7186.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The living room coffee table is <em>just</em> large enough for this afternoon tea setting for two.</span> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-skP7jUQ8mcU/Tmk8La9Bi8I/AAAAAAAAJyQ/2KqVE2mL-JM/s1600/IMG_7202.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650113374424501186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-skP7jUQ8mcU/Tmk8La9Bi8I/AAAAAAAAJyQ/2KqVE2mL-JM/s400/IMG_7202.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GjQc5NAWAZg/Tmk8LPDHxYI/AAAAAAAAJyI/dxjhQaSYjj0/s1600/IMG_7204t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650113371228849538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GjQc5NAWAZg/Tmk8LPDHxYI/AAAAAAAAJyI/dxjhQaSYjj0/s400/IMG_7204t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The place settings have a dessert plate topped by a doily, then by a bread and butter plate.<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-peRPMQv2XkY/Tmk8L0P46kI/AAAAAAAAJyg/ItzT7iGm5c4/s1600/IMG_7187.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650113381214513730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-peRPMQv2XkY/Tmk8L0P46kI/AAAAAAAAJyg/ItzT7iGm5c4/s400/IMG_7187.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N80tOKMNdGQ/Tmk8LgN-2UI/AAAAAAAAJyY/TaFiyp2qdNs/s1600/IMG_7191.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650113375837804866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N80tOKMNdGQ/Tmk8LgN-2UI/AAAAAAAAJyY/TaFiyp2qdNs/s400/IMG_7191.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The dessert forks and teaspoons are from a gold set with embossed floral pattern, A pale pink napkin is held in a cherub napkin ring.<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABVe0hlgtFo/Tmk7DirF-2I/AAAAAAAAJxw/EZV2R1ULvPg/s1600/IMG_7192.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650112139546196834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABVe0hlgtFo/Tmk7DirF-2I/AAAAAAAAJxw/EZV2R1ULvPg/s400/IMG_7192.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The teapot rests on a round pierced brass stand topped by another doily.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nNQfEqTyok/Tmk7D_8qEcI/AAAAAAAAJx4/evY46GtlW9Q/s1600/IMG_7194.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650112147404493250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nNQfEqTyok/Tmk7D_8qEcI/AAAAAAAAJx4/evY46GtlW9Q/s400/IMG_7194.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Note that both the linen and china are adorned with roses. There are tiny crocheted white roses as the center of the floral decoration around the edge of the placemats and doilies.<br />An off-white compote is for sweet treats, while the cake plate is for savories.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vgyl3lFIvnY/Tmk9OgdA8RI/AAAAAAAAJy4/y35rIvHk3hU/s1600/IMG_7207.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650114526952091922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vgyl3lFIvnY/Tmk9OgdA8RI/AAAAAAAAJy4/y35rIvHk3hU/s400/IMG_7207.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O0gJoa6OLYc/Tmk9OHKitTI/AAAAAAAAJyw/04TMvFCfZIc/s1600/IMG_7209.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650114520163726642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O0gJoa6OLYc/Tmk9OHKitTI/AAAAAAAAJyw/04TMvFCfZIc/s400/IMG_7209.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Accents include a tiny white procelain teapot with a pink bow:<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hhG7FiGxNMc/Tmk8MBwHhCI/AAAAAAAAJyo/YcaUFtd9ovs/s1600/IMG_7199.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650113384839349282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hhG7FiGxNMc/Tmk8MBwHhCI/AAAAAAAAJyo/YcaUFtd9ovs/s400/IMG_7199.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Also, a porcelain ball decorated in white and pink:<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIQyfK2nXSU/Tmk7EIIPiAI/AAAAAAAAJyA/U_ki5oVKEwY/s1600/IMG_7197.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650112149600569346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIQyfK2nXSU/Tmk7EIIPiAI/AAAAAAAAJyA/U_ki5oVKEwY/s400/IMG_7197.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Isn't this a pretty setting for a damp, wet day?<br /><br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2IlZSWqIhCA/Tmk9PGzCXKI/AAAAAAAAJzI/epT8VnmkGJ8/s1600/IMG_7200.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650114537245007010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2IlZSWqIhCA/Tmk9PGzCXKI/AAAAAAAAJzI/epT8VnmkGJ8/s400/IMG_7200.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iFd8PYhFOJM/Tmk9O4FgEjI/AAAAAAAAJzA/rYfcUomEM-g/s1600/IMG_7201.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650114533295919666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iFd8PYhFOJM/Tmk9O4FgEjI/AAAAAAAAJzA/rYfcUomEM-g/s400/IMG_7201.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uHAFlIeoJyI/Tmk9PYwVa0I/AAAAAAAAJzQ/MED8u2bNX8c/s1600/IMG_7194.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650114542065511234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uHAFlIeoJyI/Tmk9PYwVa0I/AAAAAAAAJzQ/MED8u2bNX8c/s400/IMG_7194.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I am glad to join Tablescape Thursday again this week. Visit Susan at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Between Naps on the Porch </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">for more Tablescape Thursday posts.<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I just learned about Teacup Thursday at </span><a href="http://missspensersblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Miss Spenser’s Blog</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. (Related to Miss Spenser’s Special Teas, a tearoom in of Des Moines, Iowa.) I’ll link to that event, as well as Tea Cup Tuesday, co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.</span>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-50621570289991203742011-09-05T23:52:00.005-04:002011-09-06T00:35:35.784-04:00Sisters’ Birthday Teacups<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZXbst0SwI/AAAAAAAAIqE/wUKb-xfHJ50/s1600-h/Teacup+Tuesdays.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446636932722608898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZXbst0SwI/AAAAAAAAIqE/wUKb-xfHJ50/s400/Teacup+Tuesdays.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Tea Cup Tuesday, is co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.<br />Tea Party Tuesday is hosted by Trish at <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/">Sweetology</a>. Please visit each of these lovely ladies for their fun Tuesday events.<br /><br />I have three sisters and we have a sisters club, established in 2003 during the weekend celebration for our mother’s 85th birthday. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">We gift each other throughout the year with a variety of lovely items, books, frames, tops, inspirational cards, tree ornaments, magazine subscription, etc. Most of the time the same gift is given to all four, though with some variety relating to each one’s favorite color (blue, purple, green and yellow) or some other personal preference. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">One of the gifts I gave was the birthday month cup from Royal Albert’s Flower of the Month series. Each month has a beautiful flower gracing the teacup and saucer. My birthday was a couple week before last and here is my August cup and saucer: The flower is the Poppy: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LpTZ6aHUcJ8/TmWcANlPByI/AAAAAAAAJws/iDTb9e13-GY/s1600/IMG_7169.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649092835065923362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LpTZ6aHUcJ8/TmWcANlPByI/AAAAAAAAJws/iDTb9e13-GY/s400/IMG_7169.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--pqUnN-ojFQ/TmWcAiOBf5I/AAAAAAAAJxE/tBSIKZlzAWQ/s1600/IMG_7167.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649092840605712274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--pqUnN-ojFQ/TmWcAiOBf5I/AAAAAAAAJxE/tBSIKZlzAWQ/s400/IMG_7167.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CZ4yYsGZ6zg/TmWdbsaNo1I/AAAAAAAAJxM/IFQVGre1nWg/s1600/IMG_7166.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649094406709289810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CZ4yYsGZ6zg/TmWdbsaNo1I/AAAAAAAAJxM/IFQVGre1nWg/s400/IMG_7166.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XfNqMoCE_60/TmWcAGbGRhI/AAAAAAAAJw0/A09-JbShmIk/s1600/IMG_7170.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649092833144358418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XfNqMoCE_60/TmWcAGbGRhI/AAAAAAAAJw0/A09-JbShmIk/s400/IMG_7170.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />One sister was born on Christmas Day so her cup is the December one, depicting the Christmas Rose.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UpTKO0qSHIQ/TmWb_iliEWI/AAAAAAAAJwk/BDpuYZEuUCo/s1600/IMG_7172t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649092823524446562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UpTKO0qSHIQ/TmWb_iliEWI/AAAAAAAAJwk/BDpuYZEuUCo/s400/IMG_7172t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I found full-size and miniature cups and saucers for both August and December:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ln0tKnuAEQ/TmWdb7HE3TI/AAAAAAAAJxU/UEGOuTC3FVw/s1600/IMG_7173.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649094410655554866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ln0tKnuAEQ/TmWdb7HE3TI/AAAAAAAAJxU/UEGOuTC3FVw/s400/IMG_7173.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X6m-qiE7KW0/TmWcAYU77LI/AAAAAAAAJw8/K4EhGWu0wOI/s1600/IMG_7174.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649092837950352562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X6m-qiE7KW0/TmWcAYU77LI/AAAAAAAAJw8/K4EhGWu0wOI/s400/IMG_7174.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I am still seeking the January (Snowdrops) and February(Violets) mini cups for my other two sisters.</div><br /><br /><div><br />Do you have a flower-of-the-month cup for your birthday month?</span></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-83954560608881516112011-09-05T15:34:00.006-04:002011-09-05T15:57:46.231-04:00Sharing Books on Blue and White<span style="font-size:130%;">I haven’t posted to Sally’s Blue Monday for quite a while, so thought I’d squeeze in a short post today. While awaiting help to try fitting my new living room drawer chest in the dining room, I thought I would at least set up a quick vignette on my new piece of furniture. See yesterday’s post for information on this new item.
<br />This blue and white vase has been used in my living room most of the time over the years since 1983 when I got new furniture and drapes for my apartment living room. The faux flowers are faded now, butSharing Books on Blue and White since the colors go with the drapes, I still use them. For a balanced composition I’m adding two glass pears made in Italy. I’ve had these for many years, having bought them at an Ethan Allen store in the 1990’s.
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<br />I then added some books by Alexandra Stoddard and one by Chris Casson Madden.
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<br />Then, I thought, "Ohh, wait…this is Blue Monday.!" So I pulled out some of my
<br />books on décor with blues and whites and placed them with the vase and pears.
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<br />The first three books I got from my book club, Paperback Swap.com <a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php?n=3&r_by=acorn5432" alt="PaperBackSwap - Swap your used paperback books with other club members."><img height="27" src="http://www.paperbackswap.com/images/icons/weblog_icon_XS1.gif" width="86" /></a> where you get to swap your unwanted books for those you want. I hve really enjoyed these books, especially Carolyne Roehm's title:
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<br />A Passion for Blue and White By Carolyne Roehm
<br />The Blue and White Room by Mary Gilliatt
<br />Blue and White Rooms for Your Home by Ann Rooney Heuer
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<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4_ZhR5TaKE/TmUlJkvD1ZI/AAAAAAAAJv0/9jlRcmJG558/s1600/IMG_7160.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648962154016265618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4_ZhR5TaKE/TmUlJkvD1ZI/AAAAAAAAJv0/9jlRcmJG558/s400/IMG_7160.JPG" border="0" /></a>The other two books are from my many books on blue and white, which include titles on blue and white china and pottery, and about which I will share another time.
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<br />Blue and White Living By Stephanie Hoppen
<br />Decorating in Blue & White: Creative Ideas for the Home Decorator by Lynda Burgess
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<br />I am linking today’s post for Blue Monday at <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally.</ a>
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<br />I will also link to Table Top Tuesday hosted by Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life </a>. </span></div></div></div></div>
<br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-21111705737967523192011-09-04T22:04:00.007-04:002011-09-06T23:10:23.332-04:00Fabulous Craigslist Find Yields In-Progress Change<span style="font-size:130%;">"This is a great buy…five people called about it!" So said the delivery man as he and a younger man brought in my new piece of furniture last Friday. On Monday I was looking through the furniture section of Craigslist.com and saw this listing (with this spelling):</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">"$60.00 Moheganoy 5 drawer desk. Very nice and clean. Has glass top and pull out writing shelf. Will deliver for small fee." </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span>I emailed right away asking for the dimensions and for cost of delivery to my town. Tuesday came and went and no reply. On Wednesday I wrote again asking if it was still available and got the reply, yes, and shipping would be $40. I wrote again asking for the dimensions. You see, I was looking for a piece to serve as a small buffet in my dining room; I’m tired of serving from the nearby kitchen counter and or stove.<br />On Thursday I got the measurements, and I quote:<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">"42 inches wide,19 deep,34 high.like new condition,not a scratch.come take a look."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I called, said I wanted it, and set up delivery for the next day at 3 pm.<br />Meanwhile I had measured the space but it was just too small. [My dining room is just 11’ x 12’ and I have a large-scaled Drexel table and eight chairs, plus a large breakfront cabinet.] Now, when I spoke to him on the phone he had reiterated that it was is great condition, and worth at least $300. I could not let it go at such a great price -- $60 plus $40 was just $100 for a fine piece of mahagony furniture (even though I had only seen the following not too clear photos in the Craigslist ad.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENddXN8HzOk/TmQvVdflBgI/AAAAAAAAJuc/g3FbTIj-UdA/s1600/Mahogany%2BDesk%2B1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691878370280962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENddXN8HzOk/TmQvVdflBgI/AAAAAAAAJuc/g3FbTIj-UdA/s400/Mahogany%2BDesk%2B1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5tPQ5pNA1Q8/TmQvVQQM6dI/AAAAAAAAJuk/XaXYFU0eoOw/s1600/Mahogany%2BDesk%2B2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691874816125394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5tPQ5pNA1Q8/TmQvVQQM6dI/AAAAAAAAJuk/XaXYFU0eoOw/s400/Mahogany%2BDesk%2B2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Anyway, I cleared a space in the Living Room between two chairs in front of the windows. Previously, I had had this 22" round skirted table between the two chairs (Not having planned all this, I didn’t think to take pictures while the table was still in place in the living room.):<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uz3EMXq-jL8/TmQu84AK05I/AAAAAAAAJt0/BAaMdSI_n24/s1600/IMG_7134.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691455989568402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 378px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uz3EMXq-jL8/TmQu84AK05I/AAAAAAAAJt0/BAaMdSI_n24/s400/IMG_7134.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gKMZL7MEbA/TmQu9OsusPI/AAAAAAAAJt8/RUUFmmVfV14/s1600/IMG_7137.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691462082048242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gKMZL7MEbA/TmQu9OsusPI/AAAAAAAAJt8/RUUFmmVfV14/s400/IMG_7137.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The doorbell rang about 1:20 pm (he had called to move up the delivery time) and there was a small truck with two men who brought in the "desk," all wrapped in quilted padding. Unwrapped, it looked brand new. The seller showed me the Century Furniture tag in the left top drawer. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">I was amazed at the beauty and quality and <em>newness</em> of the piece. Also, that it would work perfectly as a serving piece in the dining room – if only I could make room somehow. Indeed it was not a desk at all, despite the slide out shelf! What exactly was the piece – a console, a chest of drawers….??? Here are some pics I took of the details, including the glass top shaped to the curves:<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-xv0DJxkoI/TmQvVl5s7HI/AAAAAAAAJus/qO8mseSbD6E/s1600/IMG_7130.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691880627334258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-xv0DJxkoI/TmQvVl5s7HI/AAAAAAAAJus/qO8mseSbD6E/s400/IMG_7130.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vUyPTGWXqaE/TmQvV1TpMiI/AAAAAAAAJu0/cqzxqx678BI/s1600/IMG_7131.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691884762673698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vUyPTGWXqaE/TmQvV1TpMiI/AAAAAAAAJu0/cqzxqx678BI/s400/IMG_7131.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here it is in place between the chairs:</span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bg3Gm1ITahE/TmQvWEQVxwI/AAAAAAAAJu8/TVRVx8Sjwz8/s1600/IMG_7129.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691888775350018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bg3Gm1ITahE/TmQvWEQVxwI/AAAAAAAAJu8/TVRVx8Sjwz8/s400/IMG_7129.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11CPB9H8GSs/TmQyuHUEfsI/AAAAAAAAJvM/M1unTRPhKvE/s1600/IMG_7132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648695600448044738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11CPB9H8GSs/TmQyuHUEfsI/AAAAAAAAJvM/M1unTRPhKvE/s400/IMG_7132.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yq3sTXwd8ZE/TmQyt941ABI/AAAAAAAAJvE/DQPQ-GX2M_g/s1600/IMG_7133.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648695597917863954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yq3sTXwd8ZE/TmQyt941ABI/AAAAAAAAJvE/DQPQ-GX2M_g/s400/IMG_7133.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Well, as someone who loves researching things, I soon got online to determine what the piece is designated as by the manufacturer. After some futile searching of the Century Furniture industries website, I finally found a store that listed and pictured my piece. Now I knew just what it is:<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Century Furniture Living Room Drawer Chest 679-704</strong>, from their Traditional Classics collection. This is the catalog photo I found on a furniture store website: </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y2YIr6t51TM/TmQu9gKBCOI/AAAAAAAAJuU/OfkjV15aXdo/s1600/m%2BCentury%2BFurniture%2BLiving%2BRoom%2BDrawer%2BChest%2B679-704.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691466768287970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y2YIr6t51TM/TmQu9gKBCOI/AAAAAAAAJuU/OfkjV15aXdo/s400/m%2BCentury%2BFurniture%2BLiving%2BRoom%2BDrawer%2BChest%2B679-704.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The Product Description read:<br />"Features chamfered corners with decorative fret overlays. The serpentine drawer fronts are trimmed in beaded molding and accented with brass drop-bail pulls. Pull-out tray at top provides additional display space."<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Yes, this excellent piece would be perfect for my dining room.… As soon as my brother, nephew, or brother-in-law comes by here, I’ll try to squeeze it in. In the meantime, it looks nice in the living room --<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs6Wzdh9VvQ/TmQu9TIi84I/AAAAAAAAJuE/ZuxEPfsgI30/s1600/IMG_7139.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691463272461186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs6Wzdh9VvQ/TmQu9TIi84I/AAAAAAAAJuE/ZuxEPfsgI30/s400/IMG_7139.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DH__j9fJ2OE/TmQu9svxZkI/AAAAAAAAJuM/Dh3EB_7mAtI/s1600/IMG_7140.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648691470147872322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DH__j9fJ2OE/TmQu9svxZkI/AAAAAAAAJuM/Dh3EB_7mAtI/s400/IMG_7140.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">As the seller indicated, the piece fits in and looks great with the other mahagony and cherry furniture in my living and dining rooms. Here is a mosaic I've made of the furniture in the two rooms.</span></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zTdA42edQyQ/TmQ62fDEebI/AAAAAAAAJvU/Qcg4peVgP5A/s1600/LR%2Band%2BDR%2BFurniture%2BMosaic%2B9%2B2011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648704540351166898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zTdA42edQyQ/TmQ62fDEebI/AAAAAAAAJvU/Qcg4peVgP5A/s400/LR%2Band%2BDR%2BFurniture%2BMosaic%2B9%2B2011.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">I plan to store some flatware in the two smaller drawers, and place mats, napkinsas well. However, I have not put anything in it in case I do move it to the dining room. So this change is still very much in progress!</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Visit Susan at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Between Naps on the Porch </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">for more Metamorphosis Monday posts.<br />Also, visit Mary at </span><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Little Red House</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> to see the mosaics prepared by other participants, and Rhoda at <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/labor-day-weekend-thrifty-treasures">Southern Hospitality</a> for more Thrifty Treasures.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-87801909927124164362011-08-25T00:01:00.003-04:002011-08-24T22:45:42.812-04:00Shell Tablescape in Aqua and Cream<span style="font-size:130%;">I have been wanting to do a table setting based on a shell motif for a long time. What finally go me to do this table was finding a pair of tall candlesticks with shell motif in Home Goods last month, July 2011. My youngest sister and I were doing a quick run-thru the store when she spotted them and pointed them out to me. I snapped them up right away!</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Back at home the following week, I shopped around the house for shell items to use and started to place things on the dining room table. The color scheme of natural colors, white and aqua came into focus with Metlox "Lotus" dinner plates in a bright aqua hue. Metlox is a California pottery, and I have long enjoyed California ceramics. The "Lotus" pattern is a lovely evocation of the flower. The plates sent me after pale blu- green woven place mats. To separate the aqua plate from the pale blue-green placemat I added crisp white chargers.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The first shell items are shell-shaped bowls from the J.C. Penney "Water" dinnerware.</span>
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<br />For bread and butter plates I used the "Water" canape plates. A large "Water" serving bowl took its place at the edge of the table.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next came Fitz and Floyd "Oceanea" items as accent pieces -- salt and pepper sets, open serving dishes, canape server plate and sauce boat.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Towle stainless flatware in the "English Shell" pattern and silverplate shell-shaped place card holders also contributed to the shell theme. Vintage silverplated butter spreaders were addded on each b&b plate.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Bright aqua napkins display ceramic shell napkin rings.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Pale Spanish Green Libbey goblets complete the setting.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The centerpiece consists of a crystal vase with hydrangeas from my garden. On either side is the tall candlestick. Three balls encrusted with shells contribute to the vignette</span>. </div>
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I should mention that in taking the photos this evening I had to deal with somewhat drooping blooms (and some dust), since this table was set several days ago -- and was used for two family meals on two different days, one on Saturday and one on Monday. So the tablesetting is a bit ragged. I just couldn't seem to get around to taking photos.</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here are a couple shots taken when the flowers were fresher. As soon as my brother, who was visiting from New Hampshire, came into the dining room, he took out his cell phone and took photos. I pointed out the place card with his name so he took a closeup of his place setting!</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">I am glad to be joining the fabulous weekly blog event, Tablescape Thursday, graciously hosted by Susan. I haven’t been able to participate for the past few months, but am glad to join in this week. Visit Susan at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Between Naps on the Porch </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">for more Tablescape Thursday posts.</span></div></div>
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<br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Resources:
<br />Placemats: Light aqua woven, TJ Maxx 2008
<br />Chargers: white lacquer - online, 2 years ago
<br />Dinner Plates: Metlox Poppytrail "Lotus" in aqua, June 2011
<br />Salad Plates: J C Penney "Water" canape plates
<br />Glassware: Libbey Gibraltar goblets in Spanish Green – thrift shop find 2008
<br />Flatware: Towle Supreme Stainless "English shell; vintage silverplate Butter Spreaders
<br />Napkins: Marshalls, about 19 years ago
<br />Napkin Rings: off-white ceramic shell design – Ebay
<br />Salt and Pepper Shakers: Fitz and Floyd "Oceanea"
<br />Shell motif Tall Candlesticks – Home Goods, July 2011
<br />Ecru Pillar Candles: Walmart, August 2011
<br />3 Shell Balls – Walmart, summer 2009
<br />Shells: various sources over the years
<br />Silverplate shell Place Card Holders – have had for several years</span></p>
<br />Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-37912419754453964222010-12-31T16:41:00.003-05:002010-12-31T17:08:49.772-05:00Happy New Year<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/Sz1UV0awVBI/AAAAAAAAILI/XPPXWDunXro/s1600-h/New+Year+Clipart+Dover+sample+clock.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421582260248794130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/Sz1UV0awVBI/AAAAAAAAILI/XPPXWDunXro/s400/New+Year+Clipart+Dover+sample+clock.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">This New Year’s Eve I wish to</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">thank all my blogger friends</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">for your inspiration and good will thoughout 2010</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">All my best wishes to you for a prosperous and Happy New Year!<br /></div></span>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-41894432046877689902010-12-23T00:01:00.002-05:002010-12-22T21:27:54.409-05:00Holiday Tablesetting<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SeakHdXGzzI/AAAAAAAAFzk/-10KizAAK_U/s1600-h/Tablescape_Thursday+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325124057459773234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/SeakHdXGzzI/AAAAAAAAFzk/-10KizAAK_U/s320/Tablescape_Thursday+button.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Well, this is nearly the last Thursday of 2010, and I am glad to participate in Tablescape Thursday, ably hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I have been so presed for time that I have not been able to post since before Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">As I do every year, I took out my Lenox “Holiday” china and the coordinating “Holiday” linens to set the dining room table for the Christmas holidays.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh8ZTkKMI/AAAAAAAAJmM/SyHvUysHFaw/s1600/IMG_6644.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679349458413762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh8ZTkKMI/AAAAAAAAJmM/SyHvUysHFaw/s400/IMG_6644.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKjQf9w-yI/AAAAAAAAJms/588yqHl--kk/s1600/IMG_6638.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553680794355039010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKjQf9w-yI/AAAAAAAAJms/588yqHl--kk/s400/IMG_6638.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh8I-ztoI/AAAAAAAAJmE/LAx5M_t94dU/s1600/IMG_6643.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679345076385410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh8I-ztoI/AAAAAAAAJmE/LAx5M_t94dU/s400/IMG_6643.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The place settings are framed by graceful chargers and gold flatware embossed with a floral motif. At the end place settings the napkin is placed across the bowl. The napkin ring is also Lenox “Holiday.”<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKiSrHk7XI/AAAAAAAAJmU/zCG5KNAsF1w/s1600/IMG_6646.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679732197092722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKiSrHk7XI/AAAAAAAAJmU/zCG5KNAsF1w/s400/IMG_6646.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I also used the clear stemmed green goblets to pick up the green in the holly trimmed plates.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh7ZTsAII/AAAAAAAAJl8/a-srJTXD-NY/s1600/IMG_6665%2BT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679332279058562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 172px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh7ZTsAII/AAAAAAAAJl8/a-srJTXD-NY/s400/IMG_6665%2BT.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The centerpiece is a crystal nativity set elevated slightly, and then surrounded with gold and silver beaded garlands and green ribbon and green glass ornaments.</span></div><br /><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKyfcA8qSI/AAAAAAAAJnM/N1R0zGTBVPs/s1600/IMG_6680.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553697543667099938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKyfcA8qSI/AAAAAAAAJnM/N1R0zGTBVPs/s400/IMG_6680.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKiSwdsd7I/AAAAAAAAJmc/6P__PVabnSY/s1600/IMG_6645.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679733632038834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKiSwdsd7I/AAAAAAAAJmc/6P__PVabnSY/s400/IMG_6645.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">On each side is a silver plated candlestick with gold candles and holly rings.<br /></span></div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKye1egRYI/AAAAAAAAJnE/MKNnnJEszZU/s1600/IMG_6681.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553697533322085762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKye1egRYI/AAAAAAAAJnE/MKNnnJEszZU/s400/IMG_6681.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKyeoUCEDI/AAAAAAAAJm8/VocM8oadl1Y/s1600/IMG_6682.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553697529788502066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKyeoUCEDI/AAAAAAAAJm8/VocM8oadl1Y/s400/IMG_6682.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">I usually use the Lenox "China Jewels" nativity set, but decided on the Gorham lead crystal set since it was easily retrieved from the curio cabinet. The China Jewels set is packed away in many boxes, and I did not have the energy for so much unwrapping. See the post in my nativity gallery blog for more about the </span><a href="http://carolanativitygallery.blogspot.com/2010/12/gorham-crystal-nativity.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Gorham nativity set</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKiTRVgBAI/AAAAAAAAJmk/2qVTyVHlKEY/s1600/IMG_6641.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679742456038402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKiTRVgBAI/AAAAAAAAJmk/2qVTyVHlKEY/s400/IMG_6641.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKjQ-lXVZI/AAAAAAAAJm0/VTO4tLLQ_MQ/s1600/IMG_6642.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553680802574194066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKjQ-lXVZI/AAAAAAAAJm0/VTO4tLLQ_MQ/s400/IMG_6642.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The place settings at the side feature cream soup bowls and stands and napkins on the side, while the settings on the two ends have rimmed soup bowls, and napkins on top.</span><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh615xkwI/AAAAAAAAJls/M_Jw-kZzzSw/s1600/IMG_6643%2BT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679322775130882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh615xkwI/AAAAAAAAJls/M_Jw-kZzzSw/s400/IMG_6643%2BT.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh7LUMF1I/AAAAAAAAJl0/Uop_Qg2T13s/s1600/IMG_6644%2BT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553679328523065170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKh7LUMF1I/AAAAAAAAJl0/Uop_Qg2T13s/s400/IMG_6644%2BT.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Dessert plates are at hand at the edge of the table:</span><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKyfmLRWAI/AAAAAAAAJnU/-C-kEmfs31A/s1600/IMG_6679.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553697546394753026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRKyfmLRWAI/AAAAAAAAJnU/-C-kEmfs31A/s400/IMG_6679.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Please visit Susan Susan at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Between Naps on the Porch</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> for links to many more festive holiday tablescapes, and to join in this beautiful weekly blog event. </span></div></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-58904030251835663482010-12-21T14:14:00.003-05:002010-12-21T15:05:42.924-05:00Holiday Teacup and Saucer<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZXbst0SwI/AAAAAAAAIqE/wUKb-xfHJ50/s1600-h/Teacup+Tuesdays.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446636932722608898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZXbst0SwI/AAAAAAAAIqE/wUKb-xfHJ50/s400/Teacup+Tuesdays.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Tea Cup Tuesday, co-hosted by Martha at <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha’s Favorites</a> and Terri at <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a>.<br /><br />My teacup today is part of the dining room room table setting which features the Lenox “Holiday” pattern. I enjoy the cream color with holly in subtle green and red. Also, the gold embellishement. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRD8-ZwLpCI/AAAAAAAAJiM/z5drPC6CDEk/s1600/IMG_6637.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRD8-ZwLpCI/AAAAAAAAJiM/z5drPC6CDEk/s400/IMG_6637.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553216489542886434" /></a><br />Both sides of the cup have the sprig of holly design.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRD8-CxZkyI/AAAAAAAAJiE/jcJrESfFRmk/s1600/IMG_6638.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TRD8-CxZkyI/AAAAAAAAJiE/jcJrESfFRmk/s400/IMG_6638.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553216483373978402" /></a><br /><br />I'm also linking to Lady Tea Time Tuesday at <a href="http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/">Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor</a>.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZiRIIRTOI/AAAAAAAAItM/VLWGJFMwSns/s1600-h/Tea+Time+Tuesday+tea_rose_garden_tea_017-3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446648845730663650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZiRIIRTOI/AAAAAAAAItM/VLWGJFMwSns/s400/Tea+Time+Tuesday+tea_rose_garden_tea_017-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A second Tea Time Tuesday, is hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5Z-5x1a7DI/AAAAAAAAIuE/7PQzZkn76wA/s1600-h/Tea+Time+Tuesday++A_cup_of_tea_ladies.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446680330446236722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5Z-5x1a7DI/AAAAAAAAIuE/7PQzZkn76wA/s400/Tea+Time+Tuesday++A_cup_of_tea_ladies.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thank you for stopping by today. Merry Christmas to you and yours!Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572007622968150591.post-74502445542728615662010-11-16T00:01:00.003-05:002010-11-16T16:28:29.004-05:00Teacup Tuesday – Pink Beleek<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZXbst0SwI/AAAAAAAAIqE/wUKb-xfHJ50/s1600-h/Teacup+Tuesdays.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446636932722608898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZXbst0SwI/AAAAAAAAIqE/wUKb-xfHJ50/s400/Teacup+Tuesdays.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Tea Cup Tuesday, co-hosted by Martha at </span><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Martha’s Favorites</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> and Terri at </span><a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Artful Affirmations</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Last week I shared a soft yellow Beleek cup and saucer. This week it is a pale pink set.<br />I’ve placed today’s teacup and saucer on a pink crystal platter, which I received as a gift back in summer 1988. It is made by Mikasa and is the "Rosella" pattern. <span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnPZ2nklI/AAAAAAAAJhA/mU3_1X4kD9U/s1600/IMG_6595.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539963268466446930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 376px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnPZ2nklI/AAAAAAAAJhA/mU3_1X4kD9U/s400/IMG_6595.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnPImG_UI/AAAAAAAAJg4/gZR5gY0Q4WI/s1600/IMG_6587.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539963263833800002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnPImG_UI/AAAAAAAAJg4/gZR5gY0Q4WI/s400/IMG_6587.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Like last week’s cup, this one is also shell-shaped. It is Beleek’s "Neptune" pattern, Made in Ireland.</span></div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHntQTXQUI/AAAAAAAAJhg/dmvcz4is5PI/s1600/IMG_6589.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539963781298733378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 292px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHntQTXQUI/AAAAAAAAJhg/dmvcz4is5PI/s400/IMG_6589.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Notice the shape of the saucer and of the footed cup. The handle looks like pink coral.<br /></span><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnQRjRykI/AAAAAAAAJhQ/DDpahWdBWGA/s1600/IMG_6596.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539963283417713218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnQRjRykI/AAAAAAAAJhQ/DDpahWdBWGA/s400/IMG_6596.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnP1-qJfI/AAAAAAAAJhI/PS4fuLcI-4Y/s1600/IMG_6590.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539963276016362994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnP1-qJfI/AAAAAAAAJhI/PS4fuLcI-4Y/s400/IMG_6590.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Note the tiny shell feet on the cup bottom.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnQyEvlfI/AAAAAAAAJhY/t6-p6nUbljQ/s1600/IMG_6591.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539963292148012530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/TOHnQyEvlfI/AAAAAAAAJhY/t6-p6nUbljQ/s400/IMG_6591.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Also linking to Tea Time Tuesday at <a href="http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/">Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor</a>.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZiRIIRTOI/AAAAAAAAItM/VLWGJFMwSns/s1600-h/Tea+Time+Tuesday+tea_rose_garden_tea_017-3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446648845730663650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5ZiRIIRTOI/AAAAAAAAItM/VLWGJFMwSns/s400/Tea+Time+Tuesday+tea_rose_garden_tea_017-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A second Tea Time Tuesday, is hosted by Sandi at <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5Z-5x1a7DI/AAAAAAAAIuE/7PQzZkn76wA/s1600-h/Tea+Time+Tuesday++A_cup_of_tea_ladies.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446680330446236722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6OcAI4oTdwc/S5Z-5x1a7DI/AAAAAAAAIuE/7PQzZkn76wA/s400/Tea+Time+Tuesday++A_cup_of_tea_ladies.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thank you for stopping by today. Please visit our hostesses at the links above. Please leave a comment and do come again soon. </div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com9