Today I'm sharing the second shelf of my china cabinet. I've always loved this set of tea cups and saucers. There isn't much I can say about it except that it came from a great aunt. I can remember my mother sipping her coffee in them and she'd let me sip my hot cocoa from them from time to time.
If our neighbor, Miss Shiela happened to come by, an afternoon tea was served and mom would use this set sometimes. Miss Shiela would never sip out of a regular mug as she was a prim and proper English lady. It was she who showed me "how" to "take" tea...with a bit of sugar a dollop of cream. I still enjoy it this way to this day.
The crystal pieces are from Princess house and I inherited them when mom passed. The tea pot is mine and I've had it for about ten years now. The plate behind the crystal tea pot was found at the thrift store. I paid fifty cents for it.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope your day will be great!
49 comments:
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I love the idea of mixing found treasure with those that have profound memories...very nice vignette!
What adorable dishes. Are the flowers sweet peas or violets? Everything is displayed so beautifully and what special memories you have shared.
I love the design on your teacups - so pretty and elegant looking!
Very pretty set. I'm sure Miss Shelia would be pleased to know you still know how to take your tea!!!
Your shelf looks just lovely the way you have set it up!
take care,
Dawn
What a charming set! I love the pattern! Isn't it so great to have some things that we can just look at and get pleasure and the warm-fuzzies from?
Thanks for sharing with us!
Have a fun weekend!
Becky
Those dishes are so sweet! I love dishes with purple flowers on them. I just can't resist them when I see them at thrift stores.
Blessings
Linda
I love those things that evoke special memories.. thanks for sharing...
I miss afternoon tea... my great-grandmother Odie had afternoon tea every day with her sister-in-law... Aunt Doshey... When my sister and I were there, we got tea too... even though we were very little girls...
loved the post... Have a blissful day... Dixie
Morning, Rechelle, oh, I love this shelf of pretties!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love your dishes and everything on your shelf... so pretty!
Hi Rechelle....pretty treasures. I especially like the china with the sweet violets, I love violets and these pieces are wonderful...hugs, Linda
What beautiful china - it is always so nice to have things that have a personal history, especially when you can remember other people using them now that they are yours to treasure. All that wonderful past to finally reach you!
FeeBeeKay
Thanks for coming by and commenting on my blanket. I love that glass tea pot. The dishes are lovely. Have a wonderful weekend!
What a lovely collection!
I love the clear glass. Your shelf is very pretty and you have keepsakes from your aunt, too. That's always special.
beautiful teacups...and such special memories to go with them!
How beautiful!! I remember playing tea party with my great grandmother!
Beauties on your shelf with a bunch of sweet memories...I like it!
Everything is darling, and I LOVE that clear set! How cool!
Your cups and saucers are lovely.
Very nice. Beautiful collection.
How wonderful, the pattern is so lovely, It looks lavender to purple?... My daughter loves purple, I have been looking for a purple set to collect for her. A lovely treasure to have from your Mother!
Love the tea cups and saucers with the flowers on them,I like the blue color.
Love the china and the crystal tea pot is really special. Precious memories always make these things even more valuable. Thank you for sharing.
Charlotte
Your tea cups are beautiful as well your plate. My mom used to sell Princess House and has tons of it. I thought your creamer and sugar was PH as soon as I saw it. They are beautiful and you have wonderful memories to go with them.
What pretty dishes. I love the colors and the pretty flowers. You've displayed them beautifully. Thank you for stopping by for a visit at my blog. Kathi
Beautiful teaset and what great memories it brings with it. Jean
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Rechelle - just wanted to let you know he is made of pottery, with tiny little mosiac coloured tiles attached, then glazed over. If you get a chance have a look here to see the real thing in action! If you're ever in Barcelona be sure to go and see him!!
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Hi Rechelle,
What a lovely post. I enjoyed reading about how your prim and proper neighbor insisting on drinking tea the "right" way! :)
What beautiful teacups! I have a thing for things with a past,too.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. As to your question about stains in my napkins, well I try to use darker napkins when I know we are having BBQ sauce or tomato sauce. Other than that, I let the stains happen. Shout Advance works really well, though, and not too many stay stained. However, that is why we have everyday napkins and company napkins!
All of your china collection looks great!! You have it displayed nicely.. thanks for sharing. Baba
I like your china set. It is really pretty.
Thanks for stopping by.
I love the pattern on the plates and tea cups. I am a sucker for flower patterns as you can see by my blog:) Have a great day and thanks for stopping by and reading my post.
what special treasures they are and I love the memories associated with them
I loved looking at your shelf of dishes, especially the tea set. Are those violets? They are all really pretty!
Thanks for stopping by to see me!
How beautiful your dishes are.
Very nice, fun to have the memories of people to go with them!
Thanks for showing and telling!
I enjoy a wee spot o'tea also!
Born in England, so I blame it on my English roots!
LindaQ
Very pretty and so special! Thanks for sharing the story behind you beautiful tea set:)
Linda C
Beautiful pieces! I love the crystal tea pot! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a great comment about my show and tell clock. Hurry back soon!
~Blessed Hugs...
Debbie
Everything looks so lovely in your china cabinet! And I'm particularly drawn to the beautiful violets themed pieces, so pretty. :-)
I love tea with sugar and cream. Yum! Your china cabinet is lovely and the little cups look so sweet and dainty.
Roberta Anne
what great memories! and, your tea set is lovely! thanks for sharing it with us!
You are always welcome at The Shadow of the Cross. Feel free to visit anytime.
Tea always tastes better in a nice cup ! This tea set is beautiful !
Lovely things.The cristal ones are beautiful but the china is even more beautiful, so feminine and delicate.
ALfazema
I love all your things. So pretty. I have lots of princess house stuff too. Mostly from my mother-in-law.
I love your dishes. That pattern is great
I really like the patterns. Just beautiful!
It's a pleasure to view into your china cabinet. Thanks for sharing.
Such a dainty tea set.
Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
Nice plates in your display! Thanks for the comment in my blog. I hope to have time in the week to post something about my visit to Neuschwanstein just for you, so come back ok?
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