This is my first attempt to participate in Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday! She graciously invited me to do this a month or so ago when I posted the picture of my wall plates in my dining room. I feel kind of silly because I know how to upload my photos and do all the correct things, but Mr. Linky scares me!! I'm unsure of myself because I've never been in Mr. Linky's company before. You could even say that when it comes to Mr. Linky.....I'm quite virginal.
This photo is of the plates, teapot clock, and "half" tea cup & saucer, that I hung in a random way on a wall in my dining room. Two of the larger plates were my grandma's. The other plates were single purchases at various consignment stores. The "half" tea cup set is a one-of-a-kind I found at a gift shop in old St. Charles, Mo. I've never seen another one like it. The teapot clock was purchased at Dillard's quite a few years ago. It's the Royal Albert, Old Country Roses pattern. (These all look like miniatures in the photo, but they are "regular" size!)
This is a close up of the teapot clock.
This is a teapot I purchased at Dillard's about the same time as the teapot clock.
The tea cup and saucer were bought at one of the local consignment shops.
This cup and saucer is not a set. The cup was my deceased sister's cup when she was a little girl. It's smaller than regular, but it's also not miniature. It's just kind of "child-sized". It has a little chip at the top on the right, which is visible. (I can't imagine giving a young child a CHINA cup!) I don't know exactly how it came into my possesion, but I'm so glad I have it, and I really do cherish it.
This is a darling sugar bowl and creamer set I bought at Home Goods a couple of years ago. It's so cheery and spring-like, and just makes me smile to look at it.
Okay. That's all I've got. I'm not even sure if these pictures qualify for Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday. They weren't taken in the best of light, and I don't have a professional camera. Hopefully, everyone will still enjoy looking at them.
Thanks for stopping by. Now it's time to morph back into my other self, which is Writer Gal 53!
"The mere chink of cups and saucers tunes the mind to happy repose." --George Gissing, The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft
Your sister's cup is so special. What a wonderful way to remember her. I love all of your tea things. That reminds me, I should get my teapots out!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the beautiful plates on your wall. I have just done the same thing on my wall! I think I might post about it next week.
ReplyDeleteYou have some beautiful things and that cup of your sister's is so very special....absolutely priceless.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
I'm sipping a cup of tea out of an enormous old black mug while I look at your pictures.
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Hi Janel! Yes, I really love that little cup. I keep it in my china cabinet, but this was a great reminder to get it out and enjoy it more! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. As you know, this was my first try at this, so it's extra nice to be welcomed! And yes, that little cup IS priceless!
ReplyDeleteHey Pat! Yes, indeed, ma'am! You can pick up a darling tea cup set in various places around town here, ya know! In fact, I've driven past a couple of newer consignment stores lately that I've just got to visit! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Becky, there are a lot of nice cups out there at flea markets and consignments..and reasonalby priced.
ReplyDeleteI have a half cup too! It is blue and white. I think I might have to take my camera and do a teapot tour, thanks to your inspiration!Are tea things fun, not to mention tea drinking.
What a lovely tea cup. Thanks for sharing your lovely tea things.
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Hi Becky!
ReplyDeleteOh, the tea wall decor is just wonderful! And I love your sister's teacup. It is just so special. Everything looks so pretty!
have a wonderful day!
Very pretty, Becky! I really love the sugar bowl and creamer set. They really are cheery looking.
ReplyDeleteI hope things went well for you and Mr. Linky! HA!
Good job, Becky! I was petrified of Mr. Linky, too, but I'm getting a tad bit more familiar. ha! Loved your post! Sincerely, Susan
ReplyDeleteThere you go, teasing me again. You know I covet that clock! LOL
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia! I remember that you also love tea cups and teapots,etc. Please do take a photo of your "half" cup and post it for us to see!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
ReplyDeleteHi Jocelyn! Thanks so much! I'll stop by your blog, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Diann! Thank you so much! I'm so pleased you like the wall decor, and my sister's cup! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Daisy! Yes, Mr. Linky and I got along just fine....as soon as I let him know who was in charge! :o
ReplyDeleteOh, Susan...so you like Mr. Linky now, too, huh?! :D
ReplyDeleteOh, Lisa! I forgot about your feelings for my teapot clock! I thought it was just for my blue and white chicken!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry!!
Love them all...but I thought your sister's cup looked special even before I read whose it was!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are very pretty, Becky. I like how you have them arranged on the wall, flowing instead of symmetrical.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge lover of all things related to tea, and have a little collection of tea things that I take out for my kids to use when we have tea. I really enjoyed hearing about and seeing all of yours!
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Hey Tammy! Thanks....that was sweet of you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy! Thanks! Every now and then I actually suprise myself like that! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julia! How sweet that you let your kids share your pretty tea things! What a great memory maker!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have you join me for Tea Time Tuesday! I just love your wall and your Grandmother's plates. All your teapots, and teacups are so pretty! Wonderful to have your sister's treasures! I so enjoyed seeing your wonderful Treasures! You have Mr. Linky down! Now you can join me any day with just a cup of tea! Thank you so much for joining me! I enjoyed your dishes so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lady Katherine! I'm so pleased you invited me and that I was able to contend with Mr. Linky and share my little treasures! Our days here in the Midwest have been so beautiful and warm, I feel as if I'm there in the South with you!I'm definitely there in spirit! :)
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