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Last month I helped my dear friend throw a Baby Shower Tea

for her daughter-in-law who is having a sweet little girl! This will be my
friend's very first grandchild, so she gave me carte blanche; told me what
colors, gave me a theme and I went into party mode! LOL

Here is the serving team (wonderful friends!) Our aprons are a
gift from our thoughtful hostess (aren't they cute?)

Oh- these were delicious! (wish I had some now!)

Pumpkin scones and assorted sweet breads were part
of the menu along with chicken salad on a bed of lettuce
with mandarin oranges and sliced almonds
It was quite a treat!
Happy Tea-day to all of you!

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Happy Tea-day!

I look forward to this day!

The name of this tea cup is Sepia Rose by Johann Haviland;
made in Bavaria Germany in 1946.
I inherited a service for 12....well not 12 anymore, some
pieces were broken in a move many years ago.
My great-grandmother passed away when I was 11 and since
I was the only granddaughter, all the girly things
came to me.

My great-grandfather and grandfather both worked for Firestone
and these dishes were an earned give away from 1950 thru 1965,
so there were a lot of them.
My grandfather passed away 2 years ago and in his basement were 2 more place
settings in their original boxes. When I did the research to find out more
about them, the info said they were known to be department store
giveaways. That's ok with me! I am just thankful to have them...well
what is left of them. I have used them quite often for tea-parties, and would
love to have the sugar and creamer, ebay has lot of this pattern.....hmmmm
I may have to be on the hunt.
Have a great week!

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Hello everyone! I have been collecting black and
white tea items for awhile now, always on the hunt.
This tea cup was purchased
at a thrift store in Texas; this is one of a pair and each
has a different scene and a different
animal. I paid $4.00 each. They are from Tabletops
Unlimited and the name of the pattern is
New England Toile.

This cup is very large so it's great for my
morning (get up and go) tea.
Hope everyone has a lovely Tea~day today!

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This was the tea cup that started it all!
My very first real tea-cup (as I used to call it)
My mom bought this for me at a women s retreat we went on in
Sugar Creek Ohio 16 years ago.

The name of it is 'DUCHESS'
My mom and I saw it at the same time
and both said Ooo look at this!
She picked it up and took it to the register, I thought
she was buying it for herself!
She handed the package to me with a hug
and said "I wanted you to have a special gift to
remember this weekend!"
I use it when I am feeling blue; it always cheers me up!
Happy Tea-day!

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A couple of weeks ago I participated in a tea cup swap hosted by Pat at artfullyooglebloops
My swap partner was Kimmie@ artinredwagons
Swaps are just so much fun! I love getting things snail mail (as long as they are not bills!)

Here is what she sent me- 2 different kinds of tea; one of which is my favorite (Jasmine)
and the other (Northwest Breakfast Tea) I am looking forward to trying!
She also sent the cutest magnet I have ever seen! It has a gold teapot charm on it,
(I am so sorry I do not have a close up picture of it!)
and a tiny tea~spoon with a tea pot on it too.

The teacup is so dainty and pretty with tiny pink flowers,
I just loved it!
Hope all of you have a wonderful Tea~Day!

Happy Valentines day!

Happy Valentines Day my FRIENDS!
Hope your day is full of LOVE
and
many cups of delicious
TEA!

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This cup and saucer is from a service for 8. It also came with a serving bowl and platter and it was the bargain of last summer's yard sale adventures! Never guess what I paid?.......Eight lovely dollars! Yes, only $8 for the entire set! I was so excited I could not get to the car fast enough; I was so afraid the lady would change her mind! It says on the back that it is called Heritage Hall- Ironstone Made in England. Most of the pieces have different houses on them and the platter has a plantation on it. I just love having tea in these cups! I love a great bargain and the thrill of the hunt! I hope everyone is warm and toasty on this Tea for Tuesday-Tea on Tuesday and Teacup Tuesday ( I just love Tuesday's!)