Green Tea?

I hate to admit this, but I don't like hot tea.

There, I said it.

Now, I like it iced, but I've never been fond of it hot.

So what's my problem???

Do you have any tips that might make it possible for me to enjoy the

pasttime of drinking hot tea?

Is it the cup??

Because if it is:

I've got it made!

I think I found this cup at a flea sale.  I couldn't believe it was just sitting there waiting for me!

And I'd like you to also see something else in green.

It's a set of servers, from England.  They are marked, but my picture was blurry, so I didn't use it.

The letters are stamped on the back of the pieces and are:

PRIMES?  Then EP on another mark with others stamps of

I F & S  and another S.

Don't know if they're all correct, because it was hard for me to see it much less get a picture of it!

Can anyone tell me anything about the mark?  I don't even know what language this is!!

Russian?  French?

My husband thinks it says, "swatorhthicth shehloghhslnmandoth"

At least that's what it sounded like when he tried. LOL!!

He loves this little cup.  I think he prefers the greens.

I'm going to be linking up with the fun TEA PARTIES!!!

See the list on the sidebar to the right???  There are a bunch of Tuesday Tea Parties listed there and I'm on my way to add my post to them all!

Be sure and jump over there and check them out.  You won't be sorry!!

LOTS of gorgeous teacups and tea things....

It will make you want a cup of tea...that is if you like it!!!

Blessings, Doni



A Gift For A Dear Friend

It's The Tuesday Tea Party Day!!

I've decided to share a recent find with y'all that I'm going to be giving to a dear friend for her birthday (though belated!)

Her favorite color is blue, her spirit is sweet, and she's a Christian sister who delights in the Word of God.

The cobalt blue really stands out, but look at the outter rim!  It's the prettiest light blue color.

The interior of the cup at the center is white, but the eggshell color of the gilded trim next to the cobalt blue makes this cup very unique.  The gilding is hand done and makes the detail stand out.

There are no marks on the bottom, but with such a pretty set, who really cares??

BUT, if any of you just happen to know the pattern or maker, could you please let me know?

Thanks so much for visiting me today.

I see that I have some lovely new followers as well!  Y'all don't know how excited that makes me!

Just to know someone would come by and visit is wonderful, but to follow as well!!!

Thank you all so much.  You make blogging so much fun!  I love to think about what I'll be sharing the next time I post!

And speaking of the next time, this Thursday is Pearls and Lace Thursday....AND I'm having a GIVEAWAY!!  The hottest of the summer days is over, and Praise God, IT RAINED HERE!!!!

We actually had MUD!!!  It's been months and months, the trees are dying, fires are all around, but we have finally had a lovely rain.

In honor of the end of summer, I'd like you all to come join me on Thursday (Wednesday evening if I can get it posted sooner), and enter my Giveaway.  I am putting together some lovely pieces that I hope you will be excited about.  I will also be sharing a GORGEOUS bridal cap that I recently found...and it's made out of Pearls and Lace!  What could be more perfect?  (Actually, the DRESS would, but I don't have it!)

So...come back and check out the party this Thursday.

Now....I will be joining some wonderful Link Parties with this post.

On the sidebar of my blog I have a list of parties that I participate in.  Please go by and visit them.  I keep the list there all the time so that if you'd like, you can go by all week long and easily find the links.

Thank you to all the party hostesses who keep the fun going week after week.

Hope to see you all on Thursday!

Blessings, Doni



Favorite Teacups on my Cake Stand!

I just can't pick one, or even two to call my favorites....and in fact I have others that I would describe as some of my favorites, but they won't all fit on the cake stand!!

These are the 4 I chose (some because of size) to have this special place of honor in my house.

And the cake stand?  Well, it's a present from one of my dear friends.  She made my wedding cake for my wedding, and this was the stand she used and gave as a gift to us.  I love it because I love her!

Delicate roses on a Bavarian cup and saucer,

colorful flowers surrounding the saucer and inner rim of this set,

pale, pale pink cup and saucer with a spray of beauty for the eye as you sip,

and heavily guilded edges with lovely sprays of blooms to complete the arrangement.

Hmmm, I notice that it's missing something....

Perhaps a small posy in the middle of the 4 cups and saucers would complete it.

This blue and white doily is one that I made last year by copying one I found at a sale somewhere!

I love it and it goes well in my kitchen.

Well, I hope you liked my contribution to the Tea Parties this week.

I'm joining in a few of them, listed below.

And don't forget this Thursday is Pearls and Lace Thursday.

Hope to see you there!

Now go ahead and check out all the parties linked below!!!

Have a blessed week!

Doni



Teacup Tuesday at
http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at
http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at
http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at
http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at
http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at
http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at
http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at
http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

Simply Dogwood, Must Mean Spring is Close!

I know.  It's January.  So?  Can't I hope?

Can't I dream?  Can't I go ahead and at least look at some flowers on the teacups and in pictures?

If I don't get a dose of flowers every now and then, I think I'll just dry up.

They seem to always be what calms and soothes.  They're restful.

And they're just plain beautiful.

Maybe that's why flowers are the main embellishment used by artist's on so many china and porcelain objects!

OK.  So it's January, but who doesn't want Spring to go ahead and be here?

I'm joining the parties below for all the Tea Funnery!!

Come and join us!!

Blessings, Doni

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/



Hope I Can Remember How to Post!!!

I've been sick for weeks and the computer room has been so cold, I dared not even try to do a blog post lately, but now I'm better and the temp's are lower, I feel more energetic and hopefully I'll be able to get back into the swing of things!

AND, I had a birthday yesterday that was awesome!

My wonderful hubby!  He's so sweet.  And generous.  We had a great day!

I'm going to share a teacup that I've had for a while.  During last summer and fall I hit a lot of yard sales as well as ebay shops, and found some lovely items!

This one is just so pretty.  Make in Germany, it's colors are wonderful, and I love the colors as well as the cut work at the base of the cup.  Fancy handles make the whole thing frilly looking, and the scallops all around give it a very feminine feel as well.

I'm joining up with the parties listed below!  Please pop over and see all the lovely teacups that everyone else has to share!

Also, please come back on Thursday for Pearls and Lace Thursday.  I have a winner for my last Giveaway!!

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

Blessings!  Doni



Fruity Teacup and 100th Post Giveaway Information!!

Don't you just love a good Garage Sale?  One that has TEACUPS or TEA THINGS???

Like this sweet Teacup!

It's an English cup and saucer with a pretty fruit motif tranferred onto it.

It kind of makes me want a cup of Orange Tea!!!

I like the scalloping on the saucer.  It makes it look so dainty.

I'm joining in the Tea parties below! Be sure and click on the links and check out the other posts and all the pretty Tea Parties!

ALSO, Don't forget to go here and join me for my 100th Post Giveaway!!!

Here are some of the items in the Giveaway! 

All rules are located at the Giveaway Post Here.

There's still time to join and still lots of ways to enter!!

Giveaway ends October 28th. 

Come by on Thursdays and be a part of the Pearls and Lace Thursday Party!! Show off your finds of pretties and laces, jewelry and baubles!

Have a Wonderful Tuesday!

Blessings, Doni

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/ 

Teatime Tuesday at
http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

Waterfall Teacup and Upcoming Giveaway!!

Demi Tasse set # 7

It's another sweet little set that was made in Japan.  This one has a scene painted on it that has a very intricate scene on it.  The cup shows a waterfall and tree, with a lovely blue sky.  The water appears to be flowing along into the saucer which has a sweet covered bridge depicted with the water flowing underneath.  A pathway is painted alongside, and hills overlook the peaceful scene.

It is not anything like the others, and I've never seen another one similar to it.

I've been delighted with these little cups and saucers and have purchased a few more examples to add to the collection.  But for the picture above, with the pink doily, I've now shared each one with you! 

Many thanks for your delightful comments and friendly words.  I always love Tuesdays because of the fun Tea Parties!!

I want to thank Martha from Martha's Favorites for the LOVELY brooch and GORGEOUS blue plate she sent me for being the winner of her giveaway!!!!!

What a neat surprise to see that sweet brooch attached to the wrapper!!

And this plate is just plain beautiful.

Thank you Martha, I will always cherish them as coming from you!

And now, I have an announcement for this Thursday.

Usually, I host Pearls and Lace Thursday each Thursday.  I will be doing so again this Thursday, but with a twist!  This Thursday will be my 100th post!! Therefore, I'm going to be having a giveaway to celebrate.

Please get your pearls and laces out and snap a few pics so you can join me, and I'll let you know more about the giveaway on Thursday!!

I am joining in the parties listed below, so be sure and check them out, join in, visit them, and have a lovely Tuesday!!!

Blessings to you!

Doni

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

Demi Tasse Set #5

Demi Tasse set #5 is a Japanese set.  The cup is rimmed at the bottom with a blue-green color band and the upper 2/3 of the cup has a repeated scene that is bordered with gilt decorated edges. 

The plate is surrounded with the same scene with gold motif, and the middle of the saucer matches the lower band on the cup.  It's a really sweet set, made in Japan.

I've really been enthralled with the smallness of the demi tasse sets.  I've been looking for other sets and have successfully found a few more! I'm so glad someone thought to make these sweet cups and saucers in a small size!  I can collect many more of this size than regular size!!  Oh the possibilities!

I'm joining all the Tea Parties out there in Blogland.  Be sure and drop by to view all those gorgeous blogs and join in yourself!

Have a wonderful week!

Blessings, Doni

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

and Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

Demi Tasse set #4

It's hot PINK! and the primroses on the front of the cup are a transfer.

It's tiny and thin, and look at that pointy handle! Like a bat ear!!

I like how the saucer gets a bit darker at the center.  The rims are gilded with just a sparse brushing of gold.

No design on the inside, and no mark on the bottom.

Grace has four new babies! This is her first litter...

One girl and three boys.

They don't like tea!!

(No puppies were given tea for the purpose of this blog post!!!)

I'm joining with the blogs listed below for our regular Tea Parties!!

Have a cup of tea and join in the fun!!

And don't forget Pearls and Lace Thursday right here each week!

Laces and Bling!!!

Blessings, Doni

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

and Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at
http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

Toot Your Horn Tuesday at

http://www.sillylittlesparrow.com/