Monday, March 11, 2013

Tea Cup Tuesday-Antique Shopping for Tea Cups


Hello All!
Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday!
Today I was lucky to visit a great antique shop.
And I thought I would share with you some of the tea treasures I saw there...
Once again, I used my phone to take these images so I apologize for the fuzzy look.


Beautiful chintz! All shapes of plates, little tea and dessert sets, even this beautiful box.
As I am looking for a tea cup, this one really caught my eye. I adore the pattern.
It is one of those tea cups where the plate is oblong and one can put a dessert.

Isn't this the most gorgeous color! I think this one was the Shelley Melody.
Another very lovely tea cup!
I have it in yellow at home.
So sweet!
Could you image having the entire set?


 Royal Winton, Marion.....such a gorgeous breakfast set! I wish I could have snapped a better image, but it was high above me (I am 5 feet tall...) and I had to hold the camera above my head to get a pic.


Lots of pretty plates....


More gorgeous dishes!


I am sorry I don't remember the name of this pattern,
but I am sure some of you do...
Update: Yes! Maria A. tells it is Coaching Scenes by Johnson Brothers, Thank you Maria!
It really looked lovely all spread out together.
I love this tea cup, but do not collect blue and white. (Just can't collect it all! lol!)
So I will keep looking.....


I spotted this Lefton "Green Heritage" large tea pot.
Beautiful, but not on my list today. 

I did find a tea cup, a real sweetie!
I will share it next week when I am home.
Bryant Antiques is located at 120 Swannonoa River Rd.

Tomorrow....Tuesday...
Is my 54th birthday.
I am pretty excited about it.
My hubby's gift to me is a couple days in the artsy city of Asheville,
Such a wonderful town to visit for art and antiques and great food! 
Thank you dear hubby for your lovely gift!

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. 
I hope you are having a very good week :  )
Hugs,
Terri

If you would like to join in with Martha and I in our tea cup fun,
just go and create a post with your tea cup to share and then come back here 
and sign that specific post up below with Linky Tools and we can 
come and visit you!



49 comments:

  1. Enjoy your birthday! I hope it's a wonderful year for you. :) ♥

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  2. SWOON...such lovely china, here. I wouldn't know what to get!.."knowing me and myself", I'd want it all, lol! Happy birthday sweet and lovely hostess, may you have a very blessed new year of life!
    FABBY

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  3. ...may fifty four heart felt blessings coming knocking on thine door! ~ blessed be! ~ dear teacup sister!...(o:

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  4. Wishing you a very happy birthday, and what a wonderful place to vist for your special day!

    That chintz ware just sends me. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. The teacups and teapot are eye-catching and worth lingering over. I especially love the minty greens even though blue and whites are my passion. I can't wait to see the teacup you chose.

    I think the gift of time in city perusing antique shops and anything else that strikes our fancy is a wonderful gift. Happy birthday Terri !

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  6. Lots of pretty things. That's the biggest set of transferware I've ever seen. Wow! And, that teapot is gorgeous! Looks like a fun shopping trip.

    Have a wonderful birthday!

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  7. I think I would have lost my mind [and my wallet] in that antique store!! What gorgeous chintz, other china patterns, and Depression glass.
    Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful time in Asheville. It's such a great place. ~ Phyllis

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  8. Beautiful china, especially the Chintz which is right up my street as you may imagine, I think I am lucky enough to have something in all those patterns you show in my collection, lovely to see so much in one place though. Have a wonderful birthday and a lovely trip, it sounds like a perfect and thoughtful gift from your hubby. Elaine x

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  9. happy birthday and what a pretty gift
    lovely antiques and very pretty china

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  10. Happy Birthday, dear Terri!

    I guess you felt like Alice in Wonderland in this china shop!!!
    Like you, I find the chintz patterns gorgeous, specially in that aqua green ground.
    But you know, the blue and white set all spread out on the table? It's the same as my first tea and coffee sets which I got as a wedding present and the ones I've used more often :). The pattern is "Coaching scenes" by Johnson Brothers.
    Have a great time in Asheville!
    Hugs

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  11. On a day like this ...
    the sun rises earlier
    the flowers smells a thousand times better
    the birds whistle their best song only for you
    and the world looks a little nicer
    On a day like this ...
    there's only one word
    to wish you a beautiful birthday
    Congrats!

    Love,
    B.

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  12. That's my favorite way to spend my birthday too! enJOY a
    Happy birthday, Terri!
    hugs and JOY,
    Kimberly

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  13. Dear Terri,
    Happy Birthday!!!!! May you have much joy and many blessings. A trip to Asheville is wonderful and I wish you the perfect trip.
    (Wow, you are both young and tiny.)
    They chintz you photographed makes me dizzy. I would love to have a house full. Or a room full. The mint one is really cheerful. What a great shop.
    Again, HAPPY,HAPPY BIRTHDAY from Ruthie

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  14. Happy Birthday, enjoy your trip. That is a great place to spend ti.

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  15. Oh, thank you for taking us antique shopping with you!! I love going to Asheville. Have a fun day. Happy birthday! Mine was yesterday.

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  16. Happy Birthday, dear Terri! What a gorgeous display of chintz! Swooning here. It would have been very difficult for me to leave that beautiful teapot behind.
    I too am five feet. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you and I came with built in step stools? ;) Hope you have a beautiful day, my friend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  17. I wish you a very hapy birthday!! love, Marjanne

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  18. Happy Birthday to you Terri, enjoy the promised outing.
    I've never seen an antique store so well stocked, especially with chintz. I would have had a great time browsing in there.
    Judith

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  19. Good morning! Looks like you had a wonderful time in that little shop. I love the green and pink tea pot...it would go perfect with the Limoges display I've been working on the last few years! Thanks for the party! Hope you're having a happy day! This week's Homemaking Linkup is up and I would love to have you join, if you haven’t already.

    Blessings,
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  20. Happy birthday, my new tea cup friend, and many happy returns of the day. I wouldn't have been able to resist that Lefton tea pot; I love that celadon colour, especially in spring. :)

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  21. Hi Terri. What a great place to shop! I especially love the Shelley Melody of course. It only came in the green colorway so if you have a yellow teacup it's probably Summer Glory with lilacs or hydrangeas...there are discussions about that.... I would be a frequent visitor! Thanks for sharing the wonderful adventure you had!
    Ruth

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  22. très jolies découvertes
    je vous souhaite un très joyeux
    anniversaire ♥♥♥♫☼♪
    je partagerais à distance une tasse
    de thé ou peut-être
    une coupe de champagne
    avec un cake aux pommes et au rhum
    tendresse
    edith

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  23. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  24. Hi Terri!

    I love when you take us along with you on your shopping trips. All those chintz items...and that gorgeous set of blue transfer ware! Wow! Thanks for sharing.


    I'm so happy to be joining you and Martha this week. I'm featuring the tea pot that I won from Martha a few weeks ago....it's my newest and most darling possession!

    Happy Tea Cup Tuesday! I'm number 19, I think!

    ciao bella
    creative carmelina
    xoxoxo

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  25. Dear Terri,
    Happy Birthday to you. I am sure your family will make you an unforgettable birthday celebration. You share a wonderful store. I would love to browse there inside. The Chintz pattern is just fabulous and so springy. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tea post and for hosting the event.
    best greetings, Johanna

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  26. I don't know if my comment came through - if so - delete one but Happy Birthday to you. Thank you for taking us on an enjoyable trip to this Antique Shop - lovely chintz!

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  27. happy birthday!
    les antiquités sont magnifiques!
    belle journée
    bises
    Sophie

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  28. Dearest Terri,
    I wish you the most wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and hope your tour away is totally perfect and beautiful.
    You showes so many wonderful things here-,one after the other, my favorite today was the beautiful teapot -what a lovely piece !
    Hugs,from Dorthe

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  29. Happy Birthday Terri, Have a wonderful time and thanks for sharing you beautiful finds. Hugs, Linda

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  30. Wow, what a gorgeous display. The Royal Winton was my personal favourite,
    And a very Happy Birthday to you. Lots of congratulations and ENJOY!
    xox

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  31. That shop is like a magic place to tea cups lovers!
    All is beautiful
    Love

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  32. Happy Birthday! Terri! I hope you have a marvelous day - is that Asheville, NC? If so it is a marvelous place - I ordered some artisanal chocolate from a store in Asheville - wish I remembered their name! It was amazing!
    Love the china - so much beauty to behold! I do appreciate you sharing and hosting,
    Kathy

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  33. All those prette colourful patterns make me happy. I especially like the blue and white one.

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  34. Oh my gosh that china is AMAZING- I loooove that pretty minty green colour!

    I adore that Lefton teapot, it is exquisite.

    Happy Birthday Terry! Have fun in Asheville, lucky lady!

    Hugs.

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  35. Happy Birthday to you! Your hubby's gift of a visit to Ashville is awesome! I love that town! I've been to alot of antique stores here in Florida and love looking at all the beauty that is available. Looking forward to seeing your new teacup! Happy St. Patrick's day to you and thank you for hosting your party!
    Nancy

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  36. Oh my gosh, I don't know what I like best, in my post I said that chintz isn't seen as much anymore, that's because it's all in your antique store. Love it all, and that teapot the green one at the end is beautiful too. God bless
    Oh and Happy Birthday...

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  37. Dear Terri,
    Happy Birthday to you.

    I hope you have a wonderful and safe trip.

    Looking forward to seeing your new teacup.

    Love,
    Felicity

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  38. This post is sooo beautiful Terri! I am drooling! I hope you found something to treat yourself with!!
    You know I wish you the happiest of birthdays, and a beautiful trip! Big hugs!

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  39. oh Lovely..I totally love the Lefton tea pot..divine!! Beautiful pictures of your adventure..such dazzling and gorgeous plates and cups..awesome!
    Yay Happy Birthday..all the best and more!!
    Hugs
    Victoria

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  40. Happy Birthday yesterday. I am wishing you a marvelous year. I want that green heritage tea pot it is beautiful.....

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  41. I hope you enjoy your birthday trip. The antique shop had all the best china for a tempting find. The photos really were lovely and I like all the chintz. Thanks for sharing this lovely shop.

    Pam

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  42. Happy Birthday Terri!! Have a wonderful time on your b'day getaway! Love the tour of the tea room! Loved all the pretty teacups & teapots! Thanks for hosting.
    hugs,
    Lisa

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  43. Hi Terri: Happy Birthday. Fifty four? You are just a baby. I still cannot get emails. It is me. Could you try and put the link on my post for me? Hope to talk to you real soon. Thanks, Martha

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  44. Now you just need to acquire the shop! Lovely finds. Spring Smiles...

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  45. Very sweet. I'm a collector of Blue & White dishes.. but I recently purchased some Red or should I say pink and White Johnson Brothers Old British Castles..lovely visit ty with love Janice

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  46. I love the chintzware and I love coaching scenes! It is my main pattern of dishes! The Chintz is so expensive but my Mom just loves it when ever I can find her a piece! Thanks for hosting Terri! Come and enter my giveaway for Eco Natural Soap.
    Sherry

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  48. I stumbled on your "Artful Affirmations" site while searching to purchase a Royal Winton "Marion" chintz pattern teapot. Can you tell how to contact the location pictured in your blog that featured this pattern? I've admired this pattern for years and own one teacup and saucer in this pattern but have always wanted to add to it if possible. Thanks! We obviously both have similar tastes! Love your posts!

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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