Monday, February 14, 2011

Valentine Tea Cup Tuesday!

Happy Valentine's Day

A day for LOVE
How about a week for LOVE?
Or a year for LOVE?
I think I will choose a lifetime for LOVE!


Here is a sweet little cup I just found on eBay. eBay can be a lovely spot to find treasure.

I have never owned a Shelley before. With all the swirls and florals on this cup, it seems to be a very good cup for a valentine tea!

The Shelley china company created beautiful china. Their china is so thin you can see through it. Shelley's bone china clay mix had the highest percentage of ground bone of any china company. This company produced china from the late 1800's to the mid 1900's. Many consider Shelley china as the very best china ever created.

It has a very simple loop handle, but I love how it is painted pink!

See the lovely flowers and the swirls in the china itself?

Along with a nice cup of tea in my new sweet cup, how about a piece of delicious cake?
Mmmmmmmm

And now it is time for me to announce the winner of this lovely Valentine cup!
The winner is......

Terri Gordon!!!
I went to Random.org and put in 1-67, the number was 2 and she was the second person to comment.
Congratulations Terri!
Terri is an amazing artist and makes beautiful art.

Thank you so much for stopping by for Tea Cup Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed your visit.
I appreciate every one of you who come by, and I love reading your comments.
If you would like to share one of your tea cups with us, sign in below with Mr. Linky and we can come and see your post about it.
Share how you came to have the cup...
Who made the cup...we love to see a photo of the backstamp, or tell us the maker.
What do you love about your cup?

Hugs to you All!
Terri


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38 comments:

  1. JocelynFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Your Shelly Tea Cup is gorgeous. Congratulations to the winner! Happy Valentine's Day.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  2. The TablescaperFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Oh, how I love Shelly. What a beautiful cup.

    - The Tablescaper

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  3. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day! Your teacup is very lovely.
    Blessings ~*~ Wendy ~*~

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  4. The Charm of HomeFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Both of your tea cups are lovely! I need to get on Ebay more often. Congrats to Terri!
    Sherry

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  5. CreateologyFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    This cup is perfect for a sip of Valentine tea. The colors and are so soft and feminine and beautiful. Happy Hearts to you...

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  6. Martha's FavoritesFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Hi Terri: I love your Shelly. I shared one too this week. Yours is beautiful. I wish I had so many more. Thank you for your pure heart and your kindness toward me. Hugs, Martha

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  7. Terri GordonFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    OMG Terri, Oh what a wonderful Valentine's surprise, I just love your beautiful tea cup and I can't believe that I won. I am just so thrilled, I will think of you every time I use it. I will treasure it. Thank you so much. I love your new tea cup, it is so delicate and love the flower colors and that cake looks so yummy! Happy Valentine's Day Terri and thank you so much. I am so excited. Hugs, Terri

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  8. debiFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Terri, your new teacup is divine! I love the beautiful design in the china, and the floral pattern is so beautiful and dainty.

    Your cake looks delicious too!

    Congratulations to Terri G. on your beautiful win!

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  9. Christine LeFeverFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    You are amazing, Terri, and I'm delighted to have found you. Thank you for visiting my blog. I thought I emailed you today, but am not sure it was your address.

    Your Shelly tea cup is beautiful. I love bone china.

    Christine

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  10. ♥ Miss TeaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    what a beautiful find on ebay! love the shelley teacup you got there, i just love pink and it's so adorable too, the cake looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the info about shelley and congrats to Terri!

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  11. MarjanneFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    This cup is so beautiful! And the cake looks so nice!! mmmm Congrats to the happy winner of the candycup.

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  12. Sugar Lump StudiosFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    What a treasure you have found Terri! The pattern is so sweet and one I have never seen before. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day! :)

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  13. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Oh, what a darling teacup; adorable to sip from! I have only one Shelley myself and it's a cute thing too. Happy Valentines Day!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  14. BethFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Terri, Your Shelly tea cup is really pretty! Love that cake too.
    Blessings, Beth

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  15. KobysCacheFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Such a dainty cup!
    Thanks for inviting me to Tea Cup Tuesday!

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  16. Lynn at Cottage and CreekFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    What a beautiful piece of Shelley! That was a wonderful ebay find and a true treasure. Thanks for hosting again.

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  17. Andrea TablescapeFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Lovely! Thanks for hosting!
    -Andrea
    http://tablescapex3.blogspot.com

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  18. RellaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    What a gorgeous new teacup...so sweet. And that cake...yummm!!!

    Congratulations Terri G...you are back on that lucky streak again!! I am so happy you won..big hugs.

    xox Rella

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  19. Johanna GehrleinFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Hello Terri,
    the Shelley tea cup is really charming with the soft colors and those dainty flowers. And with your strawberry cake it looks so springy.
    Congratulations to Terri for wining the giveaway. Thank you for hosting this sweet event.
    Have a great time.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  20. Marianne C.February 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I agree, Terri...a lifetime of Love. The quote from Song of Solomon is perfect.

    Your Shelly Tea cup is a breath of spring!! The flowers are sooo pretty and the blushed pink is lovely.
    I wish I had a piece of that delicious looking cake!

    Congratulations, Terri G.!! What a sweet teatime you will have with your new cup.

    Blessings,
    Marianne

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  21. Princesa NadieFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Dear Terry
    I love your cup specially today!
    It's such pretty...and dainty...really lovely
    Happy St. Valentine Tea Cup Tuesday
    Hugs

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  22. Linda VincentFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Oh your Shelley cup is VERY pretty ...would mind some Earl Grey in that (with a slice of that scrummy cake!)
    XX

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  23. saltbox
    treasures    February 15, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Hi. Thanks for stopping by. I hope to join one of your tea parties soon. I have lots of teacups; just got to take pics :).
    ~ Julie

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  24. VictoriaFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Oh my!!..what a pretty pretty post!! i love seeing all the roses surrounding..i can alost smell them..lucky!!! Super beautiful tea cup..always so fun seeing your beauty and charm here Terri..hugs to you...Happies V-day..beautiful post!
    Kiki

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  25. xinexFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    What a beautiful and romantic looking cup, Terri! And the dessert is glorious! Uhm, it's making me hungry right now. Congrats to the lucky winner!..Christine

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  26. TaraFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Wow! I love you Shelly tea cup! So pretty!

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  27. paperbutterflyFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I would love to have one Shelley teacup! Have never shopped e-bay, so I will try. Your cake is decorated so swetly.
    Love your verse
    Look forward to having tea with you next week.
    Blessings, Pam

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  28. MicupofteaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    what a FUN idea....hmm, wonder if I have any teacups sitting about? LOL~ Hope to play with my camera and join in the fun. :D

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  29. KathyFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Your teacup is just so beautiful and delicate and that strawberry dessert - scrumptious!
    Kathy

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Hi Terri....

    congratulations to the winner!

    and how pretty is that Ebay Tea cup...what a precious find! it is so much fun to collect pretty things...am I right, or am I right!? lol

    and yes, I too shall opt for a lifetime of love!

    ciao bella!

    Creative Carmelina

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  31. The Dolphin InnFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I am not quite sure which part of your post made me smile most, the china is so pretty and the quote so beautiful and then there came cake, and that looked totally lush, thanks for sharing such sweetness xxx

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  32. MarlynnFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Lovely, lovely post, Terri! Your cup is adorable. Happy belated Valentine's Day to you. Hugs!

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  33. TheresaFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Such a pretty cup! & so happy for Terri winning~ Enjoy the rest of your week, Theresa

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  34. shamanaccountFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Lovely! Pink florals for February hearts month. This tea set, a soothing tea paired with that delicious cake,,I must be dreaming of spring.

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  35. SuzFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Terri,
    You have an incredibly charming blog. I have seen your face and name on so many i like and I don't know why it took me so long to get here. Anyway...I have thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

    I wish I had a teacup collection. I will inherit the consomme collection that we have given my mother-in-law. one by one, until she had no room for more. I look forward to having it someday.

    I love looking at your teacups but think my husband would croak if I started collecting something else! Thanks for letting me enjoy your and Teacup Tuesday!

    Fondy,
    Suz

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  36. scrappygalFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Oh what a beautiful tea cup!! That cake looks pretty good too!

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  37. Shanae BranhamFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I'm all for a year of love! I'm glad I found you. By the way, I have a contest giveaway on my blog you might find fun. Take a look. triumphandtears.blogspot.com

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Terri!
    When you have time, hop over and read my latest post - a little surprise for you :)
    Hugs,
    Sabre'

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Thank you so much for stopping by!
I so enjoy each and everyone of your visits.
I read every single comment and try to get back if I can to visit you as well.
Please forgive me for not always being able to as there are so many of you lovely friends to see!
Hugs,
Terri