Tea and Lace

Hello All!

Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday!

(I apologize for my very wonky post!
Randomly odd photo sizes and text!
oh my! lol!)

Two things I love,
 

Tea cups and lace

You can not have too much of either!

lol!

 This beautiful tea cup from a dear friend is extra cheery!

Artwork on china : )

Lovely tea!

Blossom tea...

...curvy romantic edge

Love this sweet cup.

I find all sorts of ways to use these bits of lace in my creating.
Cards, tags, collaged books, pillows, jewelry..... 

Sometimes I dye the laces before using them...

A happy birthday card...

And a general card.

Sometimes, like tea cups, just looking at the lace is lovely : )

 I do not have a huge collection,
but enough that I began decorating band boxes to hold them.

Will I ever not love lace? Maybe,
But I know I will always love tea time : )
YES! 

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Last week we made a Pinterest recipe for the 4th,
 Summer Vegetable Tian
by bugetbites.com

Ready for the oven,
potatoes, zuchinne, tomato, onions and garlic...
oh, and topped with cheese and plenty of fresh thyme.

Everyone enjoyed it
and it was simple to make. 
I was surprised at how light and tasty it was.
Thank you Bugetbites for sharing!

I am having some issues with Blogger's compose window
while posting. It is not keeping with the code and 
seemingly doing what it pleases with photos and
word spacing. Anyone of you having these kinds
of issues lately while trying to post?

Wishing each and everyone of you 
a truly lovely day!

Thank you for all your comments last week!

It was wonderful being in touch with you all again : )

I am sorry I don't have a linky this week.
Maybe next week.
Martha is having tea today so please 
go visit her and she her lovely china too. 

I am also joining Sandi, Ruth and Bernideen for tea.   
Thank you ladies for hosting tea each week!
(names are links)

Hugs,
Terri  

  

Tea on the Fourth

Happy Fourth Of July!

Tea time today was extra special...

Besides lovely tea...

We had a patriotic trifle : )

red, white and blue.

Yay!

The best part of today was being with loved ones.

wishing you all the very best of days...

Hugs,

Terri 

Martha has posted this week, 
so I have visited her : )
I am also joining Bernideen,
Ruth, and Sandi. 
Thank you ladies for hosting tea!
(Their names are their links)

Lucky

Hello All!

It is Tuesday again, so that means

it must be time for tea : )

Sitting down to a cup of tea and a good book,

or a good movie...(watching old Miss Marple shows lately)

is a pleasure. 

A pretty tea cup and a cookie

is extra luck. 

Even just one gluten free cookie 

is a treat : )

 I have chosen warming chamomile...

like drinking sunshine to me : )

This old favorite tea cup of mine

is by H&C

The green stamp is Charles Edward Haviland's company,
he was one of David's sons.

The red stamp has been added over the glaze.

It shows that someone bought this cup

in Richmond, Virginia.

The Haviland backstamp appears to be from

around 1885 to 1900, but I am not sure.

Do any of you know this backstamp?

A few weeks ago I found this lovely yellow plate.

I love the swirly shape of the edge, 

and how the points rise up. 

The colors are intensified due to the fantasy filter

I am playing with tonight. 

The actual coloring is a bit less intense,

but really lovely.

And it is another Haviland,

I have not looked up the date yet as I 

seem to have misplaced my 

china backstamp book.

 This lovely wicker chair was only $30!

It is in fine shape.

I am dreaming of what to 

make for the seat and pillow....

Tea time is a good time for feeling lucky.

Each time I sit down with tea,

I find myself thinking about how

beautiful life is.

 Here is my little cottage, now with a roof!

Thank you all for stopping by for tea today!

: )

I loved reading your comments two weeks ago,

thank you for all of them!

May you all have opportunity for Joy this week!

It is lovely to "see" you!

Hugs,

Terri

I am joining Sandi for tea,
Joining Bernideen and Ruth as well. 
(their names are links to their blogs)
Thank you so much for hosting ladies!
Martha is away this week, I wish her
a lovely time!

Unexpected Beauty

Hello All!

It is lovely to be back with you for Tea Cup Tuesday!

I have missed so many teas with Dear Martha

and all of you, that I feel fortunate to be here with you today.

How is your spring? 
Summer is just around the corner : )
 

I spotted this small group of dishes sitting on a Goodwill shelf. 

It was the coloring that drew my eye. 
Hard to capture on camera,
but they are a lovely blue/green coloring.  
I do not normally see china like this at my GW.  

Only one tea cup set...
 

They seem a little bohemian to me with the unusual coloring

and the interesting burgundy detail around the edge. 

The orange flowers and some parts of other flowers are 

actually raised bumps of paint. 

I will not be drinking out of the tea cups though,

they have seen better days. 

Maybe they are this cracked and worn because some one 

loved them so much they used them every day.

I am sure I can find a good spot for them, 

or a use for them that will suit...and add beauty at the same time.
Maybe a bird's nest inside one,
or turn them into a bird feeder? 

They brought a smile to my face, so I brought them home : )

From the two backstamps we can see that this pattern is called
 "Chelsea Sprays".

What a sweet name. 
There are many Calyx Ware patterns by Adams.
I have seen many online but have not see
Chelsea Sprays.

It is Calyx Ware and was made by the Adams company of England.

They are a very well known old company. 

This is plate's backstamp, it is a bit more clear.

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My family is doing a little better and we 

are encouraged with our increased health lately.
We have found a new protocol for our
genetic disorder and it seems to be actually working!
Fingers crossed as this is just one of many
many protocols we have tried.
We appreciate so much all your prayers,
cards and good healing wishes! 

Since Easter, I have been doing a little crafting,

some new glitter houses, a painting and lately

I have been working on a new Jane Austen 

ornament.

There are lots of steps to making a glitter house,
I begin with a picture of a house I love and 
then try to make a paper mock up.

 Here she is with some stucco.

Now she had a chimney!
Coming along..... 
She is actually almost done
and I will share her closer to Christmas.
I named her Brambly Cottage,
But I am not sure it is the right name for her
now that she is all pink. 
I am working on the Parsonage next and 
she is half way done.  

It is quite fun working on Christmas crafts
in the June heat! lol! 

  

I am visiting as many tea parties as I can today : )

Martha and I got to catch up on the phone last week,

and it was a delight to speak with her 

and hear her good news.

I am hopping over to 
Sandi's for her No Place Like Home party,
then to Bernideen's for her BTTCG party 
and of course over to Martha's place 
for Teacup Tuesday 310!  

Thank you very much for stopping by!

A candle to remember the many who just lost their lives in Orlando.

 My heartfelt sympathy to those who are grieving.

Hugs,
Terri

Happy Easter, Happy Spring!

This is the time of year that that I love...

beauty arises from the Earth,

trees burst into bloom,

and the birds sing just about as happily as one could imagine.

Sitting outdoors and sipping a cup of tea

is a lovely way to be present with Spring.

This dear old cup has a feeling of age 

and wear...

Which I love. 

And I don't mind the crack.

It has seen many springs. 

You can't buy or hurry age, or history....it takes time.

It is this that gives the cup a real feeling of value. 

Maybe like me...lol...

I have just turned 57 years old,

(this cup is much older though...)

I have some years behind me and wear and tear.

The years have been full 

and surprisingly not what I expected when I 

looked forward at the age of 20.

I thought I knew exactly what my life would look like.

Ha!  

But I have learned, and one thing I know for sure

is that appreciating the beauty of the Earth,

and of all Earth's inhabitants, brings me joy.  

So this Easter I am appreciating the natural spring

beauty all around me...

and I am appreciating my family and friends.

There is an old saying...

"friends are the flowers in the garden of life"

(I would add my family in with friends)

They certainly are beautiful.

This is the only mark on this cup.  

I have no idea of it's age. 

Do you? lol? 

...wishing each of you of beauty and love... 

Thank you for coming by for tea!

Hugs,

Terri